In this maiden post, I talk about the things that I miss in blogging, why I created this series, and the things that I'm grateful for.
Welcome to the very first issue of Grateful Dad!
You might be wondering why I’m starting a new series on this blog so it’s just
proper that I address your curiosity.
Grateful Dad #1: Welcome!
First, I wanted to add more personal anecdotes in this blog. In my previous
posts, I’ve always expressed my intent to go back to the very core of blogging
and that is to share stories that are relatable to others. I used to do that
here, too, but because of what the SEO blogs taught, I moved my personal
articles out of this blog.
I miss the good old days of blogging when bloggers wrote articles in long
form. Those were the days when there was a genuine desire to share thoughts
and opinions and not just to craft short posts and photographs that would
garner likes and approval from followers. Social media has, in a way, taken
the joy of sharing stories and I want to get that back, even if that just
happens in this blog.
I know that coming up with this series is not an original idea. In fact, I’ve
been reading another fellow blogger’s series of personal posts and I can say
that I loved the way that that person was able to sustain the articles over
the years. That’s because it’s very seldom that I encounter bloggers these
days who still hold deep appreciation for writing, as such, that blogger’s
articles were quite unexpected.
Secondly, I noticed that all my personal entries in this blog were mostly
outpouring of old or even pent-up emotions. Call them rants because that’s
what they are and I don’t want to inundate this blog with seemingly
pessimistic posts.
Just the same, I still want this blog to be as human as possible and to convey
real emotions; happiness and sadness.
Given all of those, the next question is, what can readers expect from my
Grateful Dad series? Judging by its name, this series will include things that
I’m thankful for in the last week or two. I’ve always expressed my desire to
raise kids who are grateful and I want to set a good example.
Furthermore, I believe that positivity begets positivity. When you are always
optimistic, you also attract optimism.
Lastly, I’ll also share experiences that gave me lessons and even discoveries
that made me happy.
To begin, these are the things that I’m thankful for:
1. Securing projects after losing my personal Facebook and Instagram
accounts last year
I thought that I would be done with blog collaborations after what had
happened.
I’m just grateful that some of the brands that I work with still decided to
push through with the projects. It also helped that I had a good relationship
with my friends, as I like to call them instead of followers. They still
supported me when I opened a new Instagram account.
I’m still trying to recover my old accounts though.
2. I’m thankful for the gift of health
My loved ones continue to enjoy good health and I pray that it stays that way.
I’m also grateful for the job interviews. I still find it a challenge to
secure a full-time job because of the pandemic and probably with my age.
Nevertheless, I’m grateful to the companies who took the time to read my
resume and give me their precious time.
3. One very striking message that I read on social media is to be grateful
for being able to travel safely to and from work
It’s really true that it’s an underrated type of blessing especially because
we often hear people complaining (that includes me!) about traffic and how
hellish the local public transportation is. Instead, let’s just be grateful
for being able to make it back home to our family in one piece.
That’s it for now. I also don’t want to keep this too long. I hope you’d come
here regularly to read Grateful Dad. Let me know your thoughts, I’d appreciate
them.
Until the next issue!
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I love your outlook on life. I think if more of us took this approach, we'd be able to handle things better.
ReplyDeleteI have heard of other people that lost their Instagram page and they have no idea how. Goof for you, for keeping the blogging going and for deciding on a more personal angle.
ReplyDeleteHealth is wealth. And we are grateful. As long as we are healthy, there is nothing much more important than good health.
ReplyDeleteSuch an amazing article to read and be inform what life is about. If we think positive, positive will come to us it's like natural. what we give is what we get!
ReplyDeleteI'm glad everything worked out for you. It's nice when people stand behind us when something is going on that we had no control over and it affects us so negatively.
ReplyDeleteIt is a challenge to get a job. I've had a successful interview before and almost got the job haha. But things didn't work well.
ReplyDeleteI love that you are telling personal stories. I do all the time. I relate my posts to my personal story but also include what SEO wants. Its not always easy, but I love sharing my life on the internet.
ReplyDeleteI lost my Instagram account too. I did not give up and got it back. I'm happy for you for keeping the blogging going tho.
ReplyDeleteTimes have definitely changed and it is sad. I'm looking forward to the series.
ReplyDeletewe support as always you daddy ivan..keep on sharing po
ReplyDeleteWe will always support you always daddy Ivan! I love all your blogs It is very worth it to read and talagang madaming matutunan 🥰
ReplyDeleteThank you for inspiring us through your blogs. Especially when it comes to parenting I can always relate and I've never regret on giving time to read your blogs.
ReplyDeleteVery helpful and it has a lot of real life experience that we always have to be the best parents to our child😍
Thank you din po for always supporting me. Tuwang-tuwa po ako at nandyan lang po kayo na laging nagbabasa sa blogs ko. Lagi po ako nai-inspire magsulat.
DeleteInteresting din po kasi lahat ng blog po and very helpful and inspiring din and para maging best parent for kids
ReplyDeleteWe must be grateful and thankful always.😊 Agree so much that health is wealth.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing your thoughts and opinions.. I really learned a lot especially sa parenthood and discovering new things like new recipes
We must be thankful and grateful always for all the blessings we received and have. So much agree that health is wealth ❤️ Thanks for sharing your thoughts and opinions . It really help a lot 😉
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