Hunted

I was running, catching my breath. On the dark, isolated street, I saw a shadow. I heard a voice telling me to follow.


"No! You should go back!"


"No! They are coming!"

I heard these voices in my head. My heart was racing, I can hear my blood flow through my veins. The shadow stepped backwards to where I was standing. It was reaching for my hand.


"No! Don't take it! It's one of them!"


But I had no choice. I need to move forward. I took its hand and ran with it. The voices were coming near. 

"Faster!",


said the shadow, and we ran faster than ever. We were on the bridge, I can see the dark water. There's nowhere to run. The shadow pushed me to the water, and dove after. I screamed


"No!"


"You are safe here", it said.


I was screaming, struggling, fighting. Something was pulling me deeper, I looked down. I saw myself, she smiled at me. In my head, I heard her say,


"You are safe now dear."

I smiled back and said thank you. I closed my eyes, calmed my self, and felt the water filling my chest. I was at peace.


"I am safe now, from the world outside."

Sunrise to Sundown

The forest seems to be a good place

To rest my mind and be embraced,

By the cool breeze and soothing wind

In my amazement I laugh and spin.

Tall and huge trees are everywhere

I can hear the splash of water somewhere,

The birds are singing a sweet lullaby

I look up in the sky and smile.

The ocean seems so inviting

To take a dip and go swimming,

Cold water in a hot summer day

Will make you utter a simple prayer.

In the evening, the moon is shining bright

It gives me light in the dark of the night,

To the distant heavens I see from a far

A big, twinkling and shining star.

From sunrise to sundown

All on earth should bow down,

God's creation is truly amazing

I can not help myself, I'm smiling.

I look up again to the sky and see

How beautiful this life could be,

White clouds with different shapes

Gratefulness in mouth escapes.

K-12 Curriculum: Philippines, Ready or Not?

    

     This issue has been running around since the implementation of K-12 Curriculum last 2013. A lot of parents did not agree on it because for them it is a burden since two years has been added to the curriculum. But the part that they do not understand is that there are a lot of advantages in this curriculum. 

     First is the national certificates after grade 12 which can be used in finding jobs if they do not want to continue in college. Second, they will be more equipped when they go to college because of the strands used in K-12. Students will be more competent and ready to join overseas universities.

"According to President Aquino, the K-12 program will pave the way for an even brighter future for young Filipinos by equipping them with basic education up to the international standards.", Gulfnews said. 

The goal of the K-12 curriculum is to give Filipino students enough time to master skills and knowledge so that they are ready for the tertiary level. Third, with this curriculum, there is a high possibility that the number of jobless people in our country will decrease after the succession of the first graduates of K-12. This will have a positive effect on our economic status.

     For the parents, 2 years is so much of a burden for them. Other issues are, the lack of classroom for the additional 2 years, grades 11 and 12, and the lack of teachers who will teach them. So the question is, are we ready for the changes that will overtake after the implementation of the new curriculum? Philippines, ready or not?

Read more for the better understanding of the K-12 Curriculum

http://monitor.icef.com/2013/08/philippines-creates-opportunities-in-overhaul-of-k-12-education-system/