In 2015, I became Ian the Pedestrian after a car accident left my vehicle in the shop for three months. With no other options, I hit the pavement since the thought of public transportation or begging for rides made me break out in hives.
I laughed at the irony. I had always joked about wanting a toned physique, but I never expected fate to take me so literally. Nonetheless, I had a great time strolling the streets of Cebu and discovering the joys of comfortable shoes.
The Writer: I am a dreamer and a planner, always keeping a 1-5-10-year plan close at hand (and a spare pair of sneakers in my bag). I am also a mom to a smart little boy named Angel IV and a furmom to Hercules, my golden retriever who loves long walks as much as I do.
Academically, I have always excelled. I graduated from UNI (AB LIACOM) as No. 1 in the College of Arts and Sciences and No. 3 in the entire University, earning the Magna Cum Laude award. I recently completed my Masters in Business Administration from Leeds Business School at Leeds Beckett University in the United Kingdom. There, I served as the Global Student Ambassador and was an active Content Writer/Creator for the LBU Student Blog Squad.
The Blog: I started this blog to improve my writing skills and share my ideas and readings. At first, it was challenging. I was anxious about grammar and sentence structure, but slowly I found my voice and learned to let go of trivial language intricacies (and discovered that spellcheck is my best friend).
The content varies and is very personal. When inspiration strikes, I hit the keyboard (and sometimes trip over it). My favorite entries are those under Quintessence and Open Prose – you can feel my heart and soul in them (and maybe even hear my stomach growl).
Defeating SLE is different – it’s a narration of my medical journey. It’s sad and harrowing but also inspiring. I hope it brings solace and healing to other brave warriors out there (and maybe even some comfortable shoe recommendations).
The Followers: Thank you for being with me since 2018. Your support means everything to me (even more than comfortable shoes). Bear with me as I keep my real name private for now – Ian the Pedestrian just completely embodies who I am (and it’s easier to spell).
❤️ Happy reading ❤️.
Ian The Pedestrian 