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Blogging Insights # 63 — Reading Prompt Posts

Published on January 12, 2021January 11, 2021 by Yinglan2 Comments

This week’s Blogging Insights – hosted by Tanya at Salted Caramel – asks:

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Thank you for Visiting!

Published on January 11, 2021January 10, 2021 by Yinglan5 Comments

It’s been a while since I’ve checked my all-time stats. The image above was snipped on January 1, 2021 and I was amazed to see how many countries I have traveled through this blog since 2013. I feel surprised and humble that you all have decided to check out this blog and follow me even though I write about the most ridiculous things sometimes.

I did not even imagine anyone was going to read what I write when I started this blog and I certainly did not think of getting an official domain. If you haven’t noticed, the blog URL is now https://thisisanotherstory.com/. I decided to take the plunge and get a domain name a few months ago.

Before I return to my Monday work, I know I probably don’t say this enough, THANK YOU FOR VISITING.

Lens-Artists Challenge #130: It’s a Small World

Published on January 10, 2021January 9, 2021 by Yinglan15 Comments

I love macros. They are so exotic and different and really only can be seen either with a magnifying glass, a dedicated macro lens, or in my case, a good ol’ regular camera lens with a screw-on macro filter. These filters are tricky to use sometimes as everything must be completely still and as you can see from the below photo, it only magnifies a specific area of the image while blurring the rest.

Since the pandemic began in March 2020, I had not had the opportunity to photograph with my macro lens filters as I was being driven by work and anxiety to the point I had somewhat lost my muse and inspiration to make photographs. I hope to make some in 2021 as it’s looking like spring might be coming early. Therefore, please enjoy some pre-pandemic photos. These photos were from the beautiful spring of pre-pandemic world of 2019.

Lens-Artist Challenge

Fibbing Friday: January 8th, 2021

Published on January 9, 2021January 9, 2021 by Yinglan3 Comments

Another fun challenge I thought I’d give it a try: Fibbing Friday. I know, I’m a day late. Whatever. You may think telling a lie is easy but I actually found it quite hard. I hope you enjoy my answers.

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#WeekendCoffeeShare: 2021 – The Dark Sequel

Published on January 9, 2021January 9, 2021 by Yinglan14 Comments

Good morning and thanks for joining me once again for another #Weekendcoffeeshare. Come on in and let’s have coffee. I’m sure there’s a pot brewing in the kitchen.

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Stress Talk #7: Deja Vu

Published on January 8, 2021January 8, 2021 by Yinglan12 Comments

Here we are, number 7 in this series. The last one was right before the new year. I didn’t think I’d do one this week but here we are – first week of 2021 – and I’m already stressed. Surprise, surprise. I almost sleep-walked two nights ago so that’s a sign.

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Friday Fictioneers: Untitled

Published on January 7, 2021January 6, 2021 by Yinglan10 Comments

I stood there, staring at my husband’s desk. I should’ve known it’d be too good to be true. Neat-freaks and scatterbrains aren’t opposites. They don’t attract. They repel.

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CFFC: Bridges

Published on January 6, 2021January 6, 2021 by Yinglan9 Comments

Cee’s Fun Foto Challenge

Wordless Wednesday: Before the World Went Mad

Published on January 6, 2021January 2, 2021 by YinglanLeave a comment

Blogging Insights # 62 — Your Blog in 2021

Published on January 5, 2021January 4, 2021 by Yinglan6 Comments

This week’s Blogging Insights – hosted by Tanya at Salted Caramel – asks:

How do you see your blog in 2021? What are your hopes and aspirations for your blog this year?

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Share Your World – Week of January 4, 2021

Published on January 5, 2021January 4, 2021 by Yinglan4 Comments

What’s a relationship deal breaker for you?

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Lens-Artists Challenge #129: Favorite Image of 2020

Published on January 4, 2021January 2, 2021 by Yinglan15 Comments

If I have to pick my all-time favorite image of 2020, it would be this one and it’s not because I was all alone and could take my sweet time to create this awesome landscape.

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CBWC: Shoes, Boots, Slippers

Published on January 3, 2021January 2, 2021 by Yinglan2 Comments

Cee’s Black and White Challenge

Silent Sunday: Wide Open

Published on January 3, 2021December 29, 2020 by Yinglan1 Comment

#WeekendCoffeeShare: Welcome, 2021! And Don’t Scare Me Like That!

Published on January 2, 2021January 1, 2021 by Yinglan24 Comments

Good morning and welcome to the first #weeke n dcoffeeshare of 2021. Do you feel that? It’s the feeling of new. It’s the feeling of hope. It’s the sensation that something great is coming.

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CFFC: Columns and Vertical Lines

Published on January 1, 2021January 1, 2021 by Yinglan8 Comments

Cee’s Fun Foto Challenge

Hello 2021! May You Be as Bright as I have Hoped

Published on January 1, 2021December 30, 2020 by Yinglan18 Comments

Well, it looks like we, at least in my circle, have unceremoniously welcomed 2021 – I worked my 8 hours, ate 2 square meals plus a midday snack, finished listening to The Queen’s Gambit on Audible, blogged, and went to sleep long before midnight rolled around.

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Friday Fictioneers: Just Another Day

Published on December 31, 2020December 31, 2020 by Yinglan21 Comments

“What cha doin’?” George asks.

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Blogging Insights # 61 — Looking Back at 2020

Published on December 30, 2020December 30, 2020 by Yinglan12 Comments

This week’s Blogging Insights – hosted by Tanya at Salted Caramel – asks:

What can you say about your blogging experience in 2020? Has it been different from that in previous years? What have you been posting about most frequently in 2020? Please share links to a few of your favorite posts from this year.

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