The Walk

Acknowledgment

It's all your fault!

I forgive anyone who had looked and read bits of information from this book without my knowledge. I forgive the critics of my early writing styles. But to those who encouraged me to write and speak my heart out, this is all your fault.

Throughout the creation of this material, it is just right that I make each one of you known as the main perpetrators to make me commit such art. Although initially against my will, I learned how to live through this challenge and accept it as my own.

Ms. Ma. Theresa L. Zapanta, a great mentor, you've urged me to grow beyond my shell and just let lose. I've learned so much from you, even during times when we are not in the classroom.

Mrs. Thaeney P. Dominguito, whose wisdom and knowledge encouraged me to explore creative writing, you made me see a new world through literature.

My family, whose upbringing and culture inspired me to create this story, you are one of a kind and no matter what happens, I will be by your side.

Spirits of the beyond, your world urged me to know more about you and to share to the world my experiences with you.

The Filipino youth, the future of the generation, you sparked the passion in my heart to preserve our culture for our own identities as Filipinos.

All of you helped me grow and I blame you for another milestone I reached in my lifetime. Without your help, I wouldn't be a writer who's burning with passion for cultural identity.

It's all your fault.

So, I thank you from the deepest, darkest depths of my heart.

- Anagolay