#4

          Death is an inevitable phenomenon in which all creatures--may they be humans, animals, or plants-- go through in one way or another. These dead creatures leave the physical world and go to a specific place still beyond the reach of human experience. Religious writings say that the destination of those who passed away is either heaven, for those who do good, or hell, for those who perform otherwise; some adding another, the purgatory. Nevertheless, the query that must be raised is.. do dead creatures, specifically the humans, permanently leave the earth?
          As for me, death is a pause of life. This means that when a person dies, he/she tentatively goes to a world of unknown. It is only the human body that goes; making the spirit and the soul remain. Dead persons do not disappear permanently; for eventhough ordinary people cannot see them, they can still feel their presence. This is not a mere speculation, for many documented true-to-life stories prove that there are people endowed with precious abilities who can see, hear, feel; and even communicate with dead people.
           Hence, for me death is never the opposite of life, but the extension of it. Only the dead's physical body leaves through a process of decomposition; but their spirit and soul still reach those who they love, cherish and care for. :))

#3 I wont stop to say thank you (To my family)

          It is innate in all human beings to utilize different languages of expression. Some may do so through words; some may through actions; while some may through feelings. Whatever it may be, one thing is for sure by expressing how we value other people, especially our families, is one of the most difficult a must in life. Everyday, we are bombarded of stories of conflict between and among families. Oftentimes, the main reason behind these misunderstandings is doing something different from what our families wanted. Believe it or not, the only thing that could mean people valuing their families is by doing what they wanted. However decision of families are not always right. There is only one alternative that people to which would mean valuing their families despite disobeying them-doing what they genuinely wanted. At the very end of the day, it is not about how much wordly things people give their families, but how deep are the real smiles carved in their faces.

      A decode from now is such a long and unpredictable course of time. Changes may always occur brought about by hurdles set by god, by the types of people I will be able to meet, and by the realizations I will be making influenced by experiences. Nevertheless, reflecting what I will be ten years from now is a good beginning in planning what my future will be like. There is only one way for me to show that I value my parents; being a social worker, a profession which my parents and I wanted myself to pursue. Under the circumstances are three sub-ways. the first one is by helping myself, the second is by helping my family and the last one is by helping the others. My profession will help me how to make my own name respected by other people, by my family, and by my own self. It will enable me to repay, though not fully, the sacrifices my parents have given. Finally, it will teach me how to dedicate myself in serving other people who might need me.

       THANK YOU is an expression that is though very brief, is full of meaning. Saying it is a great achievement, but doing act two figuratively show the feeling behind is a greater accomplishment. despite this, I prefer the latter than the former. As for me, there are three ways by which I can show my gratitude towards my parents. Firstly, obey the rules that god has set for us, This may mean my whole life; but getting his nod is worth of it all. Secondly, do the things my parents wanted me to. I know that there are moments when what our parents want may not what we need; but most of the times, they are, oppositions to their decisions are allowed; however, great tasks await along the road seeking to be passed through. Thirdly, I genuinely wanted. Being myself without any regret is enough to make my parents proud. These are the things that I have set myself to do to thank my parents, and also him. For every little things that they have done from cradle to grave. :))

#2 I AM A GOOD READER AND A GOOD WRITER

         Being a good reader and a good writer, we can developed our thinking skills and we can express our feelings, ideas and opinions, we can gain knowledge by reading. Without this two things, we cannot live in this world because this are considered as one of the most important. It's totally different from being a reader and a writer. The former require a step-by-step process, while the latter need not. True as it may seem that being both are a very difficult achievement, I consider myself, though not perfectly, but simply good reader and writer.

        The reasons behind this befall into the succeeding justification. Firstly, when I read a work of literature, I read as if I am the one to write it. I totally absorb myself into the character's roles; and in this way, I can perceive the genuine emotions put by the author him/herself. Secondly, when I write my own masterpiece, I write as if I am the one to read it. Through this, I have the ability to express myself, as well as to sense what readers love to read. Finally, being a good reader and a good writer need love in these crafts; for how can one read and write when in the first place, he/she does not want to.