some moments when i'm really afraid

the most scary moment in my work as a peacebuilder in mindanao is to hitch a ride from the military. this is the most dangerous situation that i have to be in at times--being seen by the common people riding in a philippine marines' truck. but there are times when i need to move fast from point a to point b--so, i take a ride with the military. though i'm afraid to be seen with the marines, i still have to smile... courtesy, you know.