Every child loves birthday party and presents, so I always have something up my sleeves to catch my kids off guard. Once we were on a trip; it was their birthday but it seemed like they had forgotten it. So  when we came back from sightseeing  I asked my sister to take them to yard and keep them busy, then my husband and I went to a confectionery and bought some balloons, a birthday cake, candles and of course presents . I will never forget their happy face as soon as they entered the room.

Ella was worried about her Broken frame yesterday.. When Emma (her elder sis) saw her worried about her frame.. She said to her that You can make frames at home, too.. don't be sad.. She gave her many amazing ideas making frames in home. Ella hugged her happily and whispered "You always has something up your sleeve".

<My first attempt in idiom challenge>

I bet nobody is really happy to be corrected, even though they know it's helpful in improving their English. 

Sure, I'm no exception - it can be so frustrating when I know somebody has corrected me. I've been learning English since I was little, and I'm the blog moderator of MyEC, a well-known English learning and teaching website. Can you imagine how frustrated or disappointed I was when I knew I was still making mistakes?

"No, no - I'm supposed to speak fluent English and my English writing shou

             I was driving . I stopped at the red signal . There was nothing to do then I  looked at green grass along a road moving like strong waves in the sea . Trees were been shaking by the strong wind . The sky was grey . I was waiting for green traffic light . My car moved after the green light shone . Suddenly it rained . After the rain , I saw the first rainbow at 6.36 pm . It was 167 days of 2016 till the first rainbow showed up here .

             That was the perfect 180 degree rainbo

Joe owns many textile companies. Other than a few senior employees, none of the workers knew their boss. He wants to get a clear picture of his own companies so he decided to go undercover.

Joe went to work with his employees as an apprentice tailor. He noticed lots of good and bad things among the workers.  After a week of his undercover work he had an urgent meeting with his seniors. One of the managers whispering to his colleague next to him said 'He may have something up his sleeve'-I hope m

A commitment can only be felt when it oversteps convenience. That which is convenient, you do not call commitment. If you just go on your convenience, your commitment falls apart causing more inconvenience! If you keep dropping your commitment because it is inconvenient, can you be comfortable?

Often, what is convenient does not bring comfort, but gives an illusion of comfort. Also, if you are too stuck in commitment, and it is too inconvenient too often, you will be unable to fulfill your commit

I rejected aggrieved,

because I thought I deserve happiness

I refused wounded, 

because I thought I deserve healed

I have counted all the bad things and forgot almost all the good things

easily.....

I found Her, sit on the corner of this gaudy cafe, fancy clothes, expensive bag, elegant shoes, luxury perfume, hmmm She wore almost two months of my salary for this presence....

She was smiling, looked bitter on her sophisticated face, waved her hands like a master order their minion to come. I just smiled

Even though, the sky is still clear, rain can come soon! Sometimes the same thing happens to human. You may find someone is a very well mannered, gentle person. But, you never know what he may have up his sleeve! Only time will tell. But, I always like to have something positive up  my sleeve.

This is in response to Expector's 

Blog Challenge: have something up your sleeve

It is extremely difficult to get the picture of what is happening around the world.  The onlooker just see the superficial  hustles and bustles occur around and start talking, or put the blame of the happening on certain section of the society instead of thinking about the circumstances which cause the occurring.  It may be possible that the incident in itself has something up its sleeve.  There may be some ulterior m

Yes, it's an idiom which means 'have a secret idea or plan that you intend to use later' or 'have a surprise plan or solution (to a problem)'.

You may have something good or bad in your sleeve, for example, you may try to cheat by having a card hidden in your sleeve:)  I hope you have something great for a puzzling problem or a situation, though. 

You could write a short paragraph by using the idiom - it can be fun if you really get the picture. Here's a sample paragraph for you:

I'm waiting for Ex

We are on the eighth day of Ramadan, and this is flight eighth operating to the sake of Allah. Passengers on our flight are kindly requested to ask any questions concerning the holy month.  The cabin attendants and some of the members of the club will be glad to answer them. Even, after the passengers disembark or leave the plane, they can ask their questions by the phone or through any other possible media.  Thanks to God,  we have qualified men and women who are ready to answer any question a

Interviewer: Welcome to our School!

Adaline: I am glad for the chance to be interviewed

Interviewer: How are you today?

Adaline: I am very well, Thank you.

Interviewer: What specific job are you applying for?

Adaline: I am working as a teacher at the moment. I have a master degree, and I would like to try to get a job as a Deputy manager job you advertised on the Net two weeks ago.

Interviewer: I see from your resume that you are very experienced.

Adaline: Yes, I've worked in a Primary School for 10 ye

Dear friends,

First let me say, Happy Ramadan! And, I hope, you all are doing good. This is holy month Ramadan so I am doing fast. This year I am more concern about food than before. Everyday I am trying to arrange healthy  items. And, trying to avoid  fried and spicy food. Though, is it not that easy!

Still it is summer here. So, most of the time we are getting very harsh and hot weather. Hence, sometimes rain comes and make life easier. How about over there?

Now I would like to say what food/ mea

Taking the opportunity of Seeker June Activities of writing I would like to revie one of my blog here about our different dishes:

I myself has been broken into pieces by a man I love the most, I lost my faith and trust. But this night while listening to the radio, a caller, a man told his story to the nationwide, a man that truly and deeply in love with his wife despite of getting pregnant with other guy while he is away with his family to work in other country. Can't help but cry when he said that he forgive her and he'll accept the child, He treat the child as his own, and he love his wife so much. But as time goes by, h

Have you been in a situation where your skills and creativity were underappreciated? Or have you ever been mocked because of your race, religion, and physical qualities? If so, please take a few minutes to read my writing.

Life is unfair. If it isn't, then there's no discrimination or hatred. Bill Gates even mentioned it in one of his speeches. In the real world and on the Internet, you'll meet lots of people who are boastful, ruthless, and self-absorbed. They're everywhere! They love to steal yo

Don Corleone nodded. "Revenge is a dish that tastes best when it is cold," he said.

The Godfather, 1969.

Revenge is a dish best served (or eaten) cold.

proverb vengeance is often more satisfying if it is not exacted immediately.

What about you? Do your plans always backfire on you? 

Look at this kid. It's not his lucky day, is it? 

Hi everyone,

This my facebook: https://www.facebook.com/diarys.duong

I really love English, I appreciate that person who is native speaker or even non-native speaker would to improve Enlgish, Want to share and learn together.

Please add me and discuss together!

Best,

Duong

This is my first short post in this club:)

I'm very excited! I'm really happy that I found such a nice place for improving my speaking and making new friends :)