Classic in-store design, but simply misleading. Beautiful packaging, ugly contents.

My beautiful white cloud poses in front of the camera.

The next few weeks bring beautiful celestial events for skywatchers. If you enjoy stepping outside and looking up, this is a perfect time to keep an eye on the night sky.

March 8 – Venus & Saturn Conjunction
Two bright planets will appear very close together in the evening sky, creating a stunning planetary pairing.

March 19 – New Moon
With the Moon absent from the sky, this will be one of the best nights for stargazing and Milky Way photography.

March 20 – March Equinox
Day and night become nearly equal worldwide, marking the start of astronomical spring in the Northern Hemisphere.

April 2 – Full “Pink” Moon
Despite the name, the Moon won’t actually look pink. The name comes from early spring wildflowers that bloom around this time.

☿ April 3 – Mercury at Greatest Elongation
One of the best chances to spot Mercury, the most elusive planet, shining low in the morning sky.

April 17 – New Moon
Another excellent window for deep-sky observing and astrophotography.

April 22–23 – Lyrid Meteor Shower (Peak)
One of the oldest recorded meteor showers, with shooting stars streaking across the sky before dawn.

Most of these events are visible without special equipment.

Just find a dark spot, give your eyes a few minutes to adjust, and enjoy the universe above.

For 24 years, Rosalyn Ferrer (50) and Rommel Basco (55) built their life around survival in Pampanga, Philippines. Living in a small shack on a patch of wasteland, the couple raised six children by collecting discarded plastic bottles each day and selling them for recycling. Their daily earnings were often just enough to put food on the table. A wedding was once Rosalyn’s dream, but over time she accepted that it might never happen.

One day, a local salon owner named Richard Strandz noticed them gathering scraps near his shop and learned about their story. It stayed with him. Wanting to help, he contacted makeup artists, photographers, and friends in the wedding industry to organize a surprise.

Around Valentine’s Day 2021, Rosalyn wore a beautiful white gown while Rommel dressed in a traditional Barong Tagalog. The couple received full makeovers and a special charity wedding photoshoot.

After decades of struggle, their love finally received the celebration it had always deserved.

Eighteen years ago, a father carried his little daughter to his graduation.

Now, at the same school, she stands in the same green gown—graduating while he proudly watches.

A beautiful reminder that love, patience, and sacrifice can come full circle.