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jessa

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Everyday Stories, Lived

Work

  • Takes a lot of getting used to

    When we didn’t have any choice but to stay in our homes a year ago, we felt lost. And for a time, we were unable to continue our lives the way we wanted to. But then, being human, we learned to adapt and shape a new way of life. So we carried over online the Read more

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  • Exploring QGIS: Covid-19 total cases, recoveries, and deaths in Davao Region, Philippines

    This time, I narrowed the focus to Davao Region, Philippines, using the Department of Health Covid-19 tracker data. It’s interesting how the cases and recoveries in the region are related, while deaths are higher in Davao City and its neighbors: Davao del Norte, Compostela Valley, and Davao del Sur. Read more

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  • Exploring QGIS: Map of the Philippines, classified by region

    Yes, I don’t just blog every day. I actually have work to keep the lights on. No, mapping is not something I am paid for. But being an enthusiast of data visualization, I decided to explore this freeware because it sure comes in handy later in my career. You might want to try it out Read more

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  • Removing distractions

    Highlighting the importance of removing distractions becomes implicit whenever conversations run around the theme of getting the work done. Admit it or not, most of us already know what those activities are that distract us. Identifying them is surprisingly easy. But it takes commitment to put them into light and take action to remove them. Read more

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  • Listening to people you’ve never met

    Of course, garbage in, garbage out. But for those of you who are fond of listening to people you’ve never met, you must have made a choice whether you will give someone the benefit of the doubt. Perhaps, what I offer is something that resonates with you. And at the same time, the things I’ve Read more

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  • The future of office space

    It’s been a year since I said goodbye to the office. But, perhaps, you did too. Not all of us had this flexibility to work from home, but to some of us who do (and enjoyed this new setup), we hope to have it linger and, eventually, stay for good. From Many people don’t want Read more

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  • Presenting ideas vs. presenting information

    I think it’s easy to put up information in a PowerPoint presentation. All you need to do is put in all the data and analysis you did. Then, arrange them such that they are both aesthetically pleasing and understandable. However, it takes domain knowledge to actually make sense of them and present them such that Read more

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