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Hello! When I read this writing challenge, automatically the word “philotimo” came in my mind. I didn’t invent it. It is a real Greek word and it is not translated in English. So I translate it exactly as I see it. Philohonor.

Philohonor | noun | / fəˈläˈänər /

Philohonor is a word that exists from the ancient years and only in Greek language. It is noun, and it comes from two Greek words: philos (filos) which means friend and honor. Literally it means “friend of honor” but practically, philohonor

It seems that people have trained their mindset to live alone within their own shells by simply forgetting/ignoring what is really going on in the outer world. A larger number of people across the planet believe that making money is the one and only activity assigned for them in this world, so from morning to midnight, they run fast behind money ignoring other issues in the world. In such a world, everyone is more or less isolated to some extent, and as a result, the risk around every person has

I feel sad when I hear the term terrorism. lately there is news about terrorism in paris. which claimed approximately 153 victim. I really regreated that happpen, that make me remember terrorism which occurred in my country in bali. I agree that terrorism must be eliminated, but I do not agree if there is an assumption tilted if Moslem countries was the mastermind of this incident. 

For the first time ever, the 'Oxford Dictionaries Word of the Year' is not a word... but an emoji! How weird is that??    And the award goes for one particular emoji: the 'Face with Tears of Joy'!  As you can see, it's very happy for this:

The Oxford Dictionaries' blog says that this emoji was chosen as "the 'word' that best reflected the ethos, mood, and preoccupations of 2015"  (more info here)
I feel that the Oxford Dictionaries guys are being kind of sarcastic here. Looking around us, I can'

I really do not know whether this is the best for us, but All the decisions are in your hands. As your children we can only pray for the best. We love you, mom

These days it has been raining. I have had the habit of walking outdoors every day. How I want to go outside to have a leisurely walk and watch people, animals and plants around me, which makes me really relaxed both physically and mentally. Fortunately enough, I have a running machine at home which I can use on such rainy days. Simultaneously, I can also stay at home, standing or sitting beside a window to watch the rain and everything else in the rain. Moreover, with the help of the rain, the

Maybe for other people this week is a week of mediocre, like weeks usually. however, for me this week is a special week because I will go to my city that is in Palangkaraya. because it has been three weeks I did not go home. I was excited to do the tasks of my campus.

" why didn't you reply me, my dear? I was worried about you....please ...please... please reply me, I'm waiting impatiently"

I touched the "send" button and the message hovering in the middle of the night....such a memorable evening, which has been run for months.

The nights that always reminds me to her loving eyes, the smile as sweet as cotton candy

the love messages skyrocketed and flashed in the air...sometimes the message brings smiles, sometimes anger, sometimes sweet sometimes slightly bitte

Cupping

Have you ever heard the term 'cupping' before? Cupping is an alternative form of treatment widely used over here. According to one article, cupping treatment dates back all the way to 300AD. Cupping is basically a treatment that uses cup like equipment, nowadays they are made from glass, and being uses on the skin as suction devices. I won't bore you with details of cupping because basically you can browse through the net and can find all the benefits derived from cupping.

A few weeks back

Dear France,

Millions of people were in state of shock and sorrow when they heard the news about the terror attacks in your breath-taking city of lights - Paris.

You are one of the nations that never cease to give assistance whenever someone is in need. It's evident how you've supported my country especially during the onslaught of calamities. Who would have thought those ruthless killings could happen to your remarkable city? A city with rich culture, art, and fashion. Is this the price you've pa

It is really hard to find the accurate and the most appropriate words to express my feelings towards English especially that how am i ever thankful to THEM why we and I develop such  Englishes since I started schooling. I could never forget my late father who can speak English well where in fact he did not even graduated in College. Because of their teachers who colonizes us during that time. But because of THEM he and we, us,  had developed better English.

Who are they? Who are the "THEM" that I

Loveria | noun, adjective | /lʌvərɪə/

always talking about love

Example: Mishaikh always talks about love and its affairs, he seems to be suffering from LOVERIA.

Dumbnimal | noun | /dʌmnɪml/

The one who lacks the intelligence

Example: He is so dumbnimal even couldn't understand her inviting smile.

Champoo | noun, adjective | /tʃæmpu:/

the one who is lovingly close......may be a lover or sibling

Example: "Hey champoo, let's go to the movie!" He offered her little sister.

One of the most exciting stages in life of a teenager is going to college. But at the same time, it makes one nervous. This phase includes the anticipation of being away from the family and be an independent individual. The first thing to do is meeting the academic requirements and attending college preparatory classes in order to help high school students to choose the best degree for them.

Choosing the best course or degree must be a priority of the students. Because it will determine their lif