This is Another Story – About life, fantasy, and everything in between

The Flower Hour #37: Summer Flowers
Published on July 1, 2026June 30, 2026 by Yinglan
Lens-Artists Photo Challenge #404 – Subject Begins with the Letter B
Published on June 28, 2026June 28, 2026 by Yinglan
#WeekendCoffeeShare – End of June 2026
Published on June 27, 2026June 26, 2026 by Yinglan
The Flower Hour #36: Lilies
Published on June 24, 2026June 23, 2026 by Yinglan
Lens-Artists Photo Challenge #403 – Perspective, Depth, and Scale
Published on June 21, 2026June 20, 2026 by Yinglan
#WeekendCoffeeShare – Garden in Transition
Published on June 20, 2026June 20, 2026 by Yinglan
The Flower Hour #35: Mixed Bag of Flowers
Published on June 17, 2026June 16, 2026 by Yinglan
Lens-Artists Photo Challenge #402 – Wonder Revisited
Published on June 14, 2026June 13, 2026 by Yinglan

About life, fantasy, and everything in between

Friday Fictioneers: The Wandering Flowers

Published on July 2, 2026July 1, 2026 by Yinglan

The narrator reflects on her past experiences with a neighbor’s azaleas, which she admired from a distance. Two years later, she moved into that house but struggle to care for the flowers. Instead, she transformed the space into a vegetable garden, illustrating personal growth and change in gardening proficiency.

Just a Crazy Thought

Published on June 30, 2026June 29, 2026 by Yinglan

After downloading a university brochure about a new Master’s program in Financial Technology, the author reflects on her past struggles with graduate school, particularly the GMAT. Although the program doesn’t require the GMAT, concerns about traffic, costs, time commitments, and personal passions overshadow the idea of returning to school. She prioritizes pursuing what she loves instead.

Share Your World – Week of June 29, 2026

Published on June 29, 2026June 28, 2026 by Yinglan

The author discusses currency usage, noting her reliance on USD but the need to understand other currencies for work. She prefers credit cards for international travel due to convenience and favorable exchange rates, while highlighting the challenges of cash payments in some regions. Souvenirs typically consist of magnets for personal enjoyment.

Six Sentence Story: Charge

Published on June 26, 2026June 25, 2026 by Yinglan6 Comments

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Friday Fictioneers: Road Trip Blues

Published on June 25, 2026June 24, 2026 by Yinglan6 Comments

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Sunday Poser #291 – Blogging Identity

Published on June 23, 2026June 23, 2026 by Yinglan3 Comments

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Share Your World – Week of June 21, 2026

Published on June 22, 2026June 21, 2026 by Yinglan1 Comment

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Six Sentence Story: Dust

Published on June 19, 2026June 18, 2026 by Yinglan10 Comments

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Friday Fictioneers: Cabin Fever

Published on June 18, 2026June 17, 2026 by Yinglan3 Comments

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Sunday Poser #290 – Permanent Lifestyle Shift

Published on June 16, 2026June 16, 2026 by Yinglan1 Comment

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Share Your World – Week of June 15, 2026

Published on June 15, 2026June 14, 2026 by Yinglan1 Comment

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#WeekendCoffeeShare – Rocky Mountain Adventure

Published on June 13, 2026June 13, 2026 by Yinglan2 Comments

Happy Saturday!

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Six Sentence Story: Option

Published on June 12, 2026June 10, 2026 by Yinglan15 Comments

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Friday Fictioneers: Strange Business

Published on June 11, 2026June 10, 2026 by Yinglan7 Comments

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The Flower Hour #34: Marigold

Published on June 10, 2026June 9, 2026 by Yinglan4 Comments

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Share Your World – Week of June 8, 2026

Published on June 9, 2026June 8, 2026 by Yinglan2 Comments

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#SundayStills: Looking Back on all the #Water I saw

Published on June 8, 2026June 7, 2026 by Yinglan2 Comments

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Lens-Artists Photo Challenge #401 – Focus on the Subject

Published on June 7, 2026June 7, 2026 by YinglanLeave a comment

Happy Sunday! This week, for Lens-Artists Challenge #401, Patti is looking back at Lens-Artists Challenge #121, which focuses on the composition of the photo. I must admit I struggled a little bit with this one but I tried my best and hope you’ll enjoy.

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#WeekendCoffeeShare – Garden this week

Published on June 6, 2026June 5, 2026 by Yinglan2 Comments

Happy Saturday!

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Six Sentence Story: Table

Published on June 5, 2026June 8, 2026 by Yinglan13 Comments

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Friday Fictioneers: The End of a Journey

Published on June 4, 2026June 3, 2026 by Yinglan10 Comments

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The Flower Hour #33: Yellow Calendula

Published on June 3, 2026June 2, 2026 by Yinglan9 Comments

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Hello June 2026!

Published on June 2, 2026June 2, 2026 by Yinglan10 Comments

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Share Your World – Week of June 1, 2026

Published on June 1, 2026May 31, 2026 by Yinglan1 Comment

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Lens-Artists Photo Challenge #400 – Rule of Three

Published on May 31, 2026May 30, 2026 by Yinglan2 Comments

Happy Sunday! This week, Tina is the host of Lens-Artists Photo Challenge and she’s put a spin on this week’s topic – The Rule of Three. Hope you enjoy my gallery.

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#WeekendCoffeeShare – Gardening in Towers

Published on May 30, 2026May 29, 2026 by Yinglan2 Comments

Happy Saturday!

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