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Good afternoon, everyone. 

I decided to write this blog after many observations I made while reading the main chat and other resources but before it I'd like you to watch this video (if you haven't watched it yet): 

• Think: Did you have a wish to change yourself in order to be accepted by almost all people in a real or cyber society? 
• Remember: Did you have a wish to look like a pop star or another hero?
• Count: Did  you have thoughts that if only you were slimmer or prettier, your life would change t

Once I step out of my house, my bag goes wherever I go.  It never leaves my side when I enter the realm of the public space.  It seemed to have become my security blanket, my life vest to the point that now my mind questions; what’s really inside it that makes my body a magnet to its existence?  Let’s have a look, shall we?

Wallet : long, brown durable leather so I could extend its lifespan till the next time Michael Kors goes on 50% sale, which is probably another year from now.  Inside it I hav

Ask the meaning of freedom in a herd of wild horses

Their muscles are sturdy due to their love of running, not because of an easy task like a pet horse.

They dwell in natural enclosure, not in a cage made of boards and tiles....there is love on their back, not the saddle that is dressed by force..

They have beautiful life in free will, They can go wherever their heart takes them, today go to the prairie, tomorrow to the valley, and the day after tomorrow may be to the mountain.........No confusion

A few days ago, I went to my friend’s house, it was windy and the wind had brought a baby dove into my friend’s yard, there wasn’t any bird’s nest in the yard, so we couldn’t put the chick back to his mother. We noticed ants attaching him, my friend said if we left him here, the ants ate him alive, she gently dusted the ants off and asked me if I could accept to look after the chick or not because she had to go to work. “ I like to look after a baby bird but I don’t know how?” I answered.

“ Make

     I have read articles about people who love getting attention by behaving inappropriately. Some may choose positive ways like creating a situation where they are praised or liked by people. And some may don't get bothered about the quality they get. Some get attention by creating a pity situation for themselves. So that people show sympathy towards them. They actually like to be highlighted, no matter what situation/ circumstances they create. They love it as long as people are connected to

In silence,

I sat on a bench in the empty park

cloudy sky, gloomy morning, drizzle promising magical atmosphere

lonely feeling, 

This is the same dull bench, same park, when we met each other on the first date. 

I remembered the smile in your eyes, when we walked into this park.. it was a great rendezvous, It was my idea to create an unusual date for you, I wanted to impress you, I wanted you feel that I was different from other guys whom you ever known in your life.

And here I am, on the same dull be

         Some years ago, I found another way of traveling, yes cruising. Ships use to be so big. This last one I took could harbour 3900 passengers with a crew of 1200 people. The members of the crew are formed by waiters, cleaning service, enterteiners, cooks... and obviously the captain and people in charge to manage the ship. Summing up, they are like "small moving towns" where you can find everything you need;  restaurants, cafes, casino, a cinema room, discotheque, a library, swimming pools

This is on the inspiration I got from Alice's Word Play-2 - 'Idioms on the word 'cut'

Sometimes I receive remarks that I always circle around ‘love’, means that the plot of my stories/blogs is always ‘love’ one way or the other.  Of course they don’t intend to cut me down to size, rather they enjoy my writings.  But it is a fact that it is not always easy to cut the mustard.  I do agree with this remark about me, but I do not like to cut myself of the same cloth.  I want to make it my distinction

Muskan gave some words inviting to use them in a story.  Here is my bid to make a short para using these words = nonchalant, coax, placid, whimsical, soporific and rapacious:

I was so nonchalant, took her love so whimsically, and didn’t realize she would turn to be so rapacious and possessive in love that she would not allow me to see or praise any other girl, and put me in public trial to make me realize that I was wrong.  She was so disheartened that even my coaxing could not put her in placid 

If you are determined to cut the mustard as a successful businessman in these cut throat times you have to surround yourself with the best in the business. To be considered as someone cut of the same cloth as the bestsellers of the business world is a clear cut way to advance in the ladder of success.

Never underestimate the power of good relationships, cut through the walls of red tape with a well established circle of allies who will cut you some slack in your shortcomings and insufficiencies.

English verbs are a very important part of speech - if not the most important one. No wonder some learners still can't use verbs correctly, even though they have learned all the basic rules of them. When you use verbs to make a sentence, you should take into consideration the following:

What structures are possible after a particular verb

Some verbs can be followed by an infinitive or the -ing form or 'object + infinitive' or two objects or a preposition group or nothing , while some are more ofte

   Hello dear readers, have you ever felt you're being inneficient in your  routine tasks? I have. Thinking of that, I decided to share with all of you some quick tips on how to become a more productive person.

  The first issue is concentrated on how you deal with your To-Do List. Are you get used to overload it? Forget it! You shoudn't overvalue your abilities. How about trying the 1-3-5  rule or Anti-To-Do List techniques if you couldn't finished your list of goals? What  really counts is to s

[√ ] Revisit childhood places or get lost trying to find it.

[√ ] Watch a perfect sunset.

[√ ] Wish upon a falling star, or a comet whichever it is.

[ ] Write the story of my life, maybe a small book with lots of big pictures in it to help fill up the  space.

[√ ] Fall madly in love…every day with my husband!

[√ ] Split a nutella, peanut butter and banana milkshake, I get the bigger portion of course.

[ ] Grow my own vegetable garden and let the kids eat the vegetables.

[ ] Fix the broken things in my

 Blog writing has changed my life tremendously…………………………

When I have joined this club almost two years back, I read many blogs on EC, I was moved.

 Afterwards, I recreated my school days hobby once again.

Now, I am in love with writing, I never get tired of it.

For me blog writing is the best way of expressing my thoughts, I enjoy a peaceful state of mind & relaxation while writing about my travel experiences and nature love.

I don’t always write for improving my English however through creative writ

The idiom 'beauty is in the eye of the beholder' means people don't always see eye to eye. That's to say something that you think is beautiful may not be regarded or considered to be beautiful by others. 

For example, many of us may have enjoyed the June blogathon (last month's writing challenge), while some may think it's pointless or meaningless to write so many blogs in such a short period of time. 

Some people may enjoy something which is readable or reader friendly or easy to read, while some

The Greeks surprised the European polibureaucracy in Brussels by letting the people speak—an outrageous dose of democracy from a country said to have been its birthplace! And the (now ex-) Finance Minister of Greece was largely to be thanked for it, much to the annoyance of the European elites who are trying to bail out the banksters. This article shows Varoufakis in an unusual and amusing light:

http://rt.com/news/272008-varoufakis-coolest-finance-minister

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Take the plunge if you take a fancy on something,

 take off and  take stock in your gifts, take heed so you won’t be taken for a ride

if  things take a turn for the worst, take the bull by the horns and take it on the chin

Take heart for soon luck will take a hint and take the edge off your problems

Once in a while take a backseat and take things in stride

 and when the time is ripe...

 take the world by storm... then... take a bow!

Meaning:  Take the plunge: to do something decisive

Before I get started, let me begin by saying how good it is to once again have the time to chat and post with my good friends here. EC has always been a great source of personal inspiration. The chance to watch and experience new learners grow into linguistic proficiency is amazing and something I wish more of my fellow countrymen would take the time to do.

Here's ten things in no particular order that come to mind when thinking of MYSELF. The subject matter may vary from personal philosophy to m

Moving or "Moving House" is something that many people do in their lifetime. I know many people are born and die in the same house, but in the modern world we may have to move for our jobs or to be near family members who moved.

I have moved many times, but it never gets easier and it never is any fun. If you have had to pack up and move to a new place you may understand why I don't enjoy moving. These are some of the steps that I don't enjoy.

1. Packing - carefully putting your things in boxes an

Yes, the amazing, strenuous June Blogathon is over. It's time we waved goodbye to it. That doesn't mean you'll never talk about it, though. In fact, we need to reflect on or ponder over it. 

Some members don't think it's a good idea to write so many blogs in such a short period of time. They felt overwhelmed, and didn't have time to enjoy or relish all the blogs, which sounds just like they bit off more than they can chew. They think quality is paramount, not quantity. 

Some, however, have really