Residing the intermountain region of the United States, I’m pretty much landlocked. My typical sceneries are mountains, mountains, and more mountains.
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Author: Yinglan
Hi, I'm Yinglan, I'm a hobby storyteller, gardener, and a photographer. I'm a finance person by trade and a plant and nature lover in my off-hours. I love taking pictures of the wonderful landscapes around me and of the things in my garden. Welcome to my world!
#WeekendCoffeeShare: One Year Later
Good morning and welcome! Come in and join me for a cup of coffee and a chat.
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CBWC: Anything in Flight
Today, March 19, 2021, marks one year since I’ve begun working from home and I must say, things sometimes get very interesting working from home like I would sometimes notice things happening outside I don’t normally notice.
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Friday Fictioneers: Imprisoned
Approaching the Mystical Tree, she whispered, “Grandfather?” Slowly, a white, bony hand emerges.
“You’ve come, child.”
“Yes and I brought nourishment.” She handed him the bags of blood. Thirstily, he devoured bag upon bag. “I wish I brought more.”
“You did good, child. I will be satiated for days. Besides, it isn’t as though I have anywhere to be other than this prison.”
“I’m working on getting you out of this horrid place, grandfather. I promise I will get you out.”
He chuckled, “Five centuries of imprisonment and it still feels like yesterday when the old bat cast the spell.”
(100 Words)
A Photo a Week Challenge: All About the Scenery
It’s been a while since I participated in this challenge. This week’s theme is All About the Scenery and I came up with these two photos which are sort of a continuation from this post as both were taken during my solo trip to Capital Reef National Park in 2018.
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Blogging Insights Rebooted — Hiatus
After a 6 weeks hiatus, Blogging insights – hosted by Tanya at Salted Caramel – is back and she asks:
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Share Your World – Week of March 15, 2021
How well do you know your next-door neighbors? Do you like them? (credit to Cyranny for the question)
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Just like riding a bike…
A few weeks back, I won the grand prize at a prize drawing at work. I was honestly shocked when the HR department contacted me. I did not expect I’d win, let alone read the announcement that listed the grand prize.
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Lens-Artists Challenge #139: Special Moments
I’ve had many special moments over the years. Most of them are of moments of solitude from watching the sunset on an island to completing solo hikes to catching a glimpse of autumn colors at its peak. It’s tough to have moments of peace and quiet with a family that can turn even the happiest moment in the most beautiful landscape into an argument at the drop of a hat.
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#WeekendCoffeeShare: An Easier Week
Good morning, welcome, and come on in to join me for a cup of coffee and a scintillating and possibly-controversial conversation.
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CFFC: Whole or Hole
Friday Fictioneers: Soulmates
I am the epitome of true love. For almost 25 years, he had dominated my dreams. Whenever I closed my eyes, I could see him in my dreams. Whenever I looked up at the stars, his face would be the only one I saw.
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Photo Challenge #357: The Dream
I opened my eyes and felt my heart leap from my chest as I stared into the foggy abyss. I am acrophobic. Who’s idea is this?
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Share Your World – Week of March 8, 2021
If you could throw any kind of party, what would it be for? (Covid considerations are suspended for this question)
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Special Announcement: #AtoZChallenge 2021 #ThemeReveal
After a sucky and busy 2020, which caused me to miss the AtoZ Challenge, I am determined to make a come back in 2021 with a theme that had been circulating in my head since I finished the challenge in 2019. Before I reveal the theme for my 5th participation in this challenge, let have a look back at my previous themes:
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Weekly Prompts Color Challenge: Purple
Lens-Artists Challenge #138: Natural Light
I love the topic of Natural Light because landscape photography is absolutely dependent on it, at least, in my opinion.
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#WeekendCoffeeShare: On the Edge
Good morning and welcome back. It’s a lovely day today? The weatherman predicted it’s gonna be abnormally warm this weekend. So take off that coat and join me for some breakfast. If you want something sweet, I got that covered too with my sourdough brownies.
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Living Life Backwards
I had my monthly one-on-one with my supervisor this week. It went well. I told her the things I am currently working on. She was pleased with my speed at completing the tasks needed to close out the month (financially speaking). I also told her about the one-on-one with Mr. CFO the week before. “We talk about you all the time.” She said.
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Friday Fictioneers: Lost and Found
With her picture in hand, he gave the red building before him a disapproving gaze. After a year of waiting, he finally received the great news his PI has located his MIA daughter.
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Photo Challenge #356: Go Big or Go Home
All his life, he had known only one thing – go big or go home. In elementary school, he created the biggest piece of artwork, folded the largest paper crane, and even attempted to bring his teacher the largest gift he could find. Fast forward, he graduated college with a degree in fine arts and an aspiration to become the next Michelanglo – to create the most magnificent sculpture that would be viewed by passerby.
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Share Your World – Week of March 1, 2021
Is every piece of truth worth telling? (credit to the magnificent Cyranny for this one)
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I feel so conflicted
I feel so conflicted at times when someone reminds me that I’m a grown woman and don’t need permission from anyone to leave the house or go do the things I like, except somehow I do.
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This is Another Story 