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I'm an avid reader and I've read a lot. I've literally read thousands of books. No exaggeration! When I was young, I used to read everything which would come in my way. Newspapers, magazines, novels, books on history, religion, and even politics. Everything except poetry. Poetry has never been my cup of tea. I still read a lot, but now I skip some.
When you're fond of reading, you're always searching for a good book to read. And if a book becomes a bestseller, you crave for it. Don't you?
I was qu
Hello my dear EC friends,
I’m Scarlett,
** I come from Vietnam. I’m here with determination and enthusiasm to master my English and pursue my unawakened dream due to the effect of a busy life. Thanks MyEC for waking it up and motivating me toward my goals. I know now it’s very difficult. But there is a saying “Stay hungry, stay foolish” where everything we do now will make sense in the future It tells us to keep going and hear the voice of our heart. So, I’ll never give up! Today is Dec.19th, 201
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Few days ago, Tara posted 12-12-12 What should we call this kind of date? to ask for suggesting a word in English for the day 12-12-12 ,and at the end of her post, she asked what other words we do not have in English. She also provided a link to 20 untranslatable words in English.
This made me think back When I immigrated to Canada. The difference between my mother tongue language and English was so obvious and
My keychain
The blue one is house key.And the other one is my room key.But you know what, my room door actually was broken.And I never lock my room door.But it's not that so trouble.The most problem is my room door have a noise when I open or close it.That's mean every time when I go outside or comeback inside.My neighbor was know that.But there have a more horrible thing that is in the winter or had a big wind night.Because the wind will blow my door.Oh my god, can you image when you slept and s
1. against the clock:
2. cool as a cucumber:
3. neck and neck:
4. call a spade a spade: (Note: Considered offensive by some. Use only with discretion.)
5. tables are turned:
6. be packed like sardines:
7. yen:
8. As mad as a March Hare:
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Have you ever heard about this American, Cortez W. Peters Jr.? He was the world-champion typist once. He won twelve typing contests. Would you believe if I say that he set a typing world record of 225 words per minute - or wpm for short? That’s amazing, isn’t it? How many words can you type per minute?
Obviously, all computer users know how to type. They fall under two typing styles! The first style is called ‘two-finger’ or ‘hunt and peck’ typing. Those who use this style can’t type at all with
Is there anyone in your life feels in you , feels whatever you feel it , understands your way and your words in its reality , believes it without taken into bad thinking?
Did you meet a person who understands you without talking to him ,Translates your feelings into words to know what you need and what you want ?
Estimated when you going through a difficult curves in life , when you feel in an unstable state ,stands with you with sincere and noble feelings, follows you in sorrow and joy e
I dream of a world
a world of love
a world of peace
and happiness all above
I dream of world
a world of ambition
passion with compassion
a humane tradition
I dream of world
live in equality
respecting all
with fairness potentiality
I dream of a world
full of smiles
worries and hatred
run away in miles
Oh god
Let me be
in a world of my dream
blessed and free
I dream of a world
a world of love
a world of peace
and happiness all above
I dream of a world
a world of ambition
passion with compassion
a humane tradition
I dream of a world
live in equality
respecting all
with fairness in potentiality
I dream of a world
full of smiles
worries and hatred
run away in miles
Oh god
Let me be
in a world of my dream
blessed and free
My house is so well built that when I go out, the temperature at my room falls by one degree in Celsius.. But when I come back to home and keep the door to my room closed. It will soon again rise back up to +17C! That's how much heat my body produces.
Cool isn't? :D
While the EU officials did ban Incandescent light bulbs too.. the one extra source that could give more heat. :P No I actually would not heat with electricity anyways. I just wanted to point out how stupid are those careerist EU offici
It was a lovely December morning in the faraway lands. The sun was shining and the birds were singing. A fresh breeze was gently blowing, carrying with it the fragrance of blossoming flowers. On an old worn out wooden bench under a huge tree were sitting two young friends.
One said to the other: "Tell me a story, Chris."
So Chris began: "It was a lovely December morning in the faraway lands. The sun was shining and the birds were singing. A fresh breeze was gently blowing, carrying with it the fra
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With a bleeding heart , worn out feelings, stiff fingers and disobedient pen, i would hardly say that this is the photo of my cousin ,Amjad AL-Montasir AL-Solmi,who passed away today noon in one of the hospitals in Taiz city. He had been injured in an accident yesterday afternoon in AL-Ga'ayda city , while he was with his father on their way to Taiz city. May Allah has mercy on his soul and bless him to his grave. Hope that Allah grant his parents the patience.
sat./15/12/
Why I Love You
You give to me hope
And help me to cope
When life pulls me down
You bring me around
You teach me to care
And help me to share
You make me honest
With kindness the best
From you I learned love
With grace from above
It's for you I live
And I want to give
You are the reason
That fills each season
When I hear love I think of you
You are my world and best friend too
If you wish to share your birthday with other members, You are welcome to MyEC Birtdays. Let's have an endless party and lot of fun
I guess the blog title is an eye catching for CE members from India. The idea to write this title came out after i read a comment from Bala on my blog... She said that she enjoys a ride on her Scooty when rain is starting to drizzle...
Suddenly appear a scene from 3 Idiots of Kareena Kapor (Pia) riding a scooter towards Aamir Khan..ha ha ha... is funny right..
the 3 Idiots is an Indian comedy film.. you can read about the film from this link http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/3_Idiots
I like this film b
It is not impossible dream, it is achievable dream.
Yes we can do it but how? by reading histories of nations , of things and others you can live even more than 1000 years .
Just fly in the history and be one of history participants then you will find yourself there with others quickly travelling to anywhere and no money expenses as you are still at your place.
Also the comparison between part of the past and your presents will satisfy you if you would live there completely.
Thanks for giving m
Congratulation to all of you that have great tallent in writing. because you can update your blog every time.
WHO AM I ？
I AM TOFU.I am come form Taiwan.Where is Taiwan？It is a small island near the China and Japan.I am a university student.
WHAT IS MY HOBBY ？
I like to go travel.I like to see beauty views in the world.I promise I will go travel around the world.I like to go to gym to workout myself.Watching movie, playing online game, reading the book in my room.
WHY I WANT TO BE A MEMBER HERE
When I started to use this platform, there is one thing made me surprised.That is chat room.The reason is there ha
It's outrageous to be judged based on one's nationality,religion,race,....
I call this piece "Judgement"...
It says it all,no need for my definition!
