Family Health and Home .com.random.not-so-random.whatever 
It all started last year, when I began to experience burn out. I needed someone who will understand and listen to me. I talked to my mom, my dad, my younger sibling JR who has been my constant source of sensible advice, and most especially my wife Dee who never get tired of catching me whenever I fall. They are the ones who kept me sane during those times that I just wanted to give up. They lifted me my spirits high through all the nonstop encouragement to stay strong and to fight depression. They taught me how to refuse becoming miserable and inspired me not to let my frustrations dawn on me.
After making it through what seemed like an endless struggle with myself, I’ve decided to see a professional counselor to ask for advice. I wanted to know what to do just in case the same thing happens again, or better yet, know how to prevent myself from experiencing burn out. She said, it would be good if I kept a journal, then at the end of the day, I can pour out everything that is running inside my head. The doctor was right, I got caught up in all my responsibilities, and stress, plus not having enough rest started to wear me out. She said, all I needed was an outlet, and it would not be good for my family if I pour out all my frustration on them. She said it will personally affect my friends and family in a bad way. I love my family and I would not want to cause them any pain. I appreciate how they helped me cope but causing them trouble once was enough.
When i got back to work that night, I told my boss about the session I had with the doctor. Apparently, he was told the same exact advise by a psychiatrist a few years back, and he’s been blogging since then, which basically means he’s been ranting online for bout 3 years now. My cool boss and friend offered to give me a domain, and during that time I could not think of a name. He said he’ll take care of it, and that’s how Family Health and Home came about.
I was expecting something more personal and general sounding though, so I can talk about anything under the sun, but he had a good explanation on why he has chosen this domain name for me. He said that he based it on my personality. Family Health and Home being the source of my inner strength and inspiration which I should focus more on, rather than getting distracted by all other things that might trigger stress.
He was right, because writing about my family made me happy, and it also made me realize how lucky I am. Sharing my thoughts about how important health and healthy living is, gives me a sense of fulfillment knowing that I may be influencing people out there to strive to live a healthy life. And Home, being the place where I find happiness, rest, and comfort. Home where my family is, and where my heart belongs to.
Family Health and Home has given me that chance to write about my thoughts, pour out my emotions, and write about the things I love, hate, want, dream of, etc. I claim my right to exist on this part of the web. I claim my right to express whether there is someone willing to listen or not. In this world of mostly faceless crowd, I found my virtual home, the extension of the one I have in real life, where I can talk about my family, home and healthy living. This is also the place where I get to share my art, poetry, as well as my life as a young dad and parent to my son Iñigo.
We all know that everything starts at home and our family. From our character, etiquette, our unhealthy or healthy eating habits, to all our crazy antiques. It all begins and continuously developed at home with the rest of our family, whom we share the same experiences and battles with. Our parents and guardians are the ones who impart their knowledge to us on which food is healthy or bad for us. Food not only to satiate the cravings of our stomach but also food for our souls. They feed us with knowledge, and good character.
And for me, my virtual life here on the web, starts with Family Health and Home. I admit I am not a good writer, I’m not even good in grammar at all, but I am here to express myself through blogging, just like the rest of you.
I would like to thank all of you who takes time to read my blog. You are a part of my family now. A family whom I may not be with physically, but a family who shares the same passion for blogging and expressing themselves without fear of being criticized.
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and may this online journal continue to inspire others, such as me. here’s to a long-lived blogoshere barkadahan parekoi! cheers to family, health, and home!
Bilib na’ko sa’yo parekoi! ‘di ko pa naeedit ang post ko nakacomment kana agad.
Salamat! I’m glad na nasali ako sa mga blogkadas mo…
anniversary ba? saan ang handaan?
galing ng nagagawa ng journal ano..naeexpress natin ang ating sarili ng bonggang bongga! minsan kasi may mga bagay pa din na hindi natin maishare sa mga taong malalapit sa atin…
keep on blogging! cheers!
Writing your feelings down can definitely be therapeutic. I hope the online community will continue to provide you with positive encouragement.
Davida
whoaah! i’m back after a week-long hiatus. hehe.
wow! it’s nice to know how this online journal helped you fight depression and all the things you’ve gone through. writing can really help us in so many ways. keep on writing dude!
journaling can help us cope up with stress. hehehe. naprove namin yan sa thesis namin. hahaha.
parang may something ah. anniv ba ng blog mo. haba ng speech mo eh hehehehe.
salamat din sa pagdalaw sa blog ko. hehehe. salamat din sa pagaccept dito sa bahay mo.yaan mo, dadalaw ako dito parati pag may time. hihihi.
kakatok kung kinakailangan hahaha
@p0kw4ng – hahah malayo pa yun anniversary, last week ng November pa. Yeah maganda ‘to kz nasasabi natin kahit ano.
@Davida – I hope so too coz I plan to blog for as long as I can.
@beero – Welcome back!!! Ui beerday nimo bai!!! Happy bertdey to you!
@Yeye – YeYeYeeebah! walang something dito, trip ko lang magsulat ahahaha.
Salamat sa laging pagdalaw Yeye! Next time dala ka ice cream kahit di ka na kumatok laging bukas ang bahay ko para sa’yo.
thanks sa bday greetings dude. nga pala pwede bang manghingi ng pic greetings. hehe. i’ll be posting pic greetings from my blog friends soon. marunong ka palang mag-bisaya. hehe.
I actually thought your domain was kinda cool. At first I thought you were just a working commenter trying to promote a website. Yun pala blog pala talaga to! Hihi..
Most of the bloggers do it because just like you, they find blogging as a very effective outlet to release all the stressful events happening in their lives. Others like me find it really cool knowing that others lend their time reading our posts.
Welcome to the blog world po! ^_^
hi basti, from journal writing e nagkaron ka ng isang online journal. ganyan din ako. i have a diary since i was in grade school, araw araw sulat ako dun. natapos lang yun nung nag start akong mag blog in 2007. ngayon blanko na yung mga papel ng diaries ko
at oo, it helps a lot tapos dami pang interesting na tao kang makikilala
you’re such a good person. having the family as the center of everything in your life is such an admirable charateristic.
and hey, you write well, and i enjoy reading your posts. it has a feel good vibe, free from all the negative energies. very uplifting.
keep writing.
and i’m happy to be a part of the ‘family’ hehehe
Good luck on your blogging adventure. We desperately need more information and encouragement to live healthy functional lives.
blessings – b
tayo kase mga blogger e outlet na rin natin tong pag basa at pagtipa para makasulat ng kung anuman ang gusto natin ikwento sa mundo..at yun ang masarap sa blogging….di ko ata nakita tong post mo agad? matagal na ata ito ano? nagbago ka rin ng lay out mo…
* payatot – oo nga eh, through blogging you feel that freedom to express yourself. ahm di naman, mejo bago.
* Dr.Bruce -yeah I think so too, actually it took a lot for the whole family to really switch to healthy lifestyle.
* gravity – I’m glad I have that effect on you. i’m not that good naman, I also have my evil side. LOL
* kengkay – hehe graduate kana sa pagsusulat sa papel, and the nice thing about blogging is that, you really get to express yourself to the multitude. Unlike writing in your own privy journal.
* emiLaySkie – ahah ganun ba? i think may ganung dating nga ang domain name na’to parang spam ba? don’t worry walang spam dito, wala ring ham.
*beer0 – yeah kabalo kaayo ko magbisaya bro!
mao ba. ngano man kabalo ka bro? hehe. baka nga mas marunong ka pa sa kin eh. hehe
Well, I’m sure your readers (and I suspect your family) are glad that you’ve started blogging.
For me, I’ve never believed in blogging as I consider that simply a waste of time prior to coming to London.
Now that I’ve started, there’s really no going back, is there?
To many more years of blogging.
Cheers,
C K
I recently found your blog on entrecard and I think it is pretty cool. I really enjoyed reading this post!
hi basti! thanks for taking time reading and giving pieces of advise…i really appreciate it.this is one thing i like about blogging.you can’t just write about what you think, people stop by your blog and make you feel they care about what you think as well!
Dude, i don’t agree when you said “I admit I am not a good writer, I’m not even good in grammar at all” because i think you’re one hell of a writer and there’s nothing wrong with your grammar at all! I also like the way you think and the fact that you’re a family man.
Well, having said all that, I will visit more often! hope to be part of your blogosphere family!
ayo2x bai!
way sapayan ally, basta ikaw Bai, way ‘blema na! welcome to my family!