I’ve been looking at my old pictures because I haven’t been anywhere since Independence Day and I’ve been too exhausted to take pictures of the growing garden. Continue reading “Photo of the Day!”
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!
Thought of the Day!
Share Your World – Week of July 31, 2017
If you had to have your vision corrected would you rather: glasses or contacts? Or what do you use if you need to have your vision corrected? Continue reading “Share Your World – Week of July 31, 2017”
Hump Day Humor!
So my grandpa used to have a dog – half black, half white. Does it mean he’s half-burnt?
Photo of the Day!
I posted this picture on my Instagram feed yesterday. Continue reading “Photo of the Day!”
Thought of the Day!
New Name Adaption
This thought originally appeared in my head about two months ago but because of reasons beyond my comprehension, I haven’t expressed in words until now. Better late than never, right? Continue reading “New Name Adaption”
Sunday Gratitude
#WeekendCoffeeShare: Exercising Away the Strange Feelings
If we were having coffee, I would tell you good morning and thanks for joining me for another lovely weekend chat. Let’s have something cold yet healthy. I’m thinking of a fruit smoothie. You? Continue reading “#WeekendCoffeeShare: Exercising Away the Strange Feelings”
Saturday Humor!
Okay, I’ll admit, this is kinda a long post but the picture is absolutely worth the share. Continue reading “Saturday Humor!”
The Drive to South Dakota
I could’ve never guessed I would see so many different types of weather in a single day on this road trip. The 15-day road trip took place in early May (more than two months ago) and I can still remember the weather I encountered on the 10th day driving from Great Falls, Montana to Keystone, South Dakota.
It started out a great drive as you can tell from the above picture. The sky was blue as far as I could see. It had rained hard the night before as I was driving from Waterton Lakes, Canada to Great Falls, Montana. There were some spots where I couldn’t even see. It was a scary 6-hour journey. So seeing the blue skies and sunshine made the drive pleasant.
When we reached Billings, Montana a few hours later, the sky was overcast and gray. Then before I knew it, drops of sprinkles began falling on my rental SUV. Even though I should be used to the weather changing because I live in Utah and weather is different in every city, it still felt a little surreal how quickly the weather changed and I could see it changing.
Like how I can see I’m almost done with this particular storm.
Then I would get to see this gorgeous double rainbow. I had just entered into South Dakota, by the way.
Then just as I was about 20 minutes away from Keystone, the sky began pouring like there was a leak. I turned the window wipers to high but still couldn’t see a thing. You can do this, I told myself as I steadied my hands on the steering wheel.
As I drove along Highway 16 at about 30 mile/hour, I felt somewhat incredible because there I was, driving in the middle of a raging rainstorm, something my mom would never allow me to do, and I was doing it. At the same time, time felt like it was at a standstill. Maybe that’s the way storms work, I don’t know.
Some time later, I finally arrived at the motel in Keystone and was rewarded by this beautiful rainbow. Seeing the rainbow made me feel satisfied and proud of myself for completing the 9-hour drive safe and sound despite the nasty weather I’ve encountered along the way.
Photo of the Day!
I spent quite a bit of time on Instagram this week, posting nostalgic pictures from my road trip more than two months ago. Continue reading “Photo of the Day!”
Thought of the Day!
Share Your World – Week of July 24, 2017
List some of your favorites types of teas.
Continue reading “Share Your World – Week of July 24, 2017”
Hump Day Humor!
Photo of the Day!
Unusual Sightings and Landscapes at Yellowstone
During the last days of my 15-day road trip in May, I traveled to Yellowstone Continue reading “Unusual Sightings and Landscapes at Yellowstone”
Thought of the Day!
Which Way in a Downtown Neighborhood?
So my mom is being a eager helper again, helping her former student’s mother look for an apartment in the downtown area. Continue reading “Which Way in a Downtown Neighborhood?”
Sunday Gratitude
#WeekendCoffeeShare: New Co-Workers and Office Chaos
If we were having coffee, I would tell you good morning and thanks for joining me for another lovely weekend chat. Let’s have some iced coffee instead, to stay cool in this hot weather. Continue reading “#WeekendCoffeeShare: New Co-Workers and Office Chaos”
Saturday Humor!
Hehe!!! 
Photo of the Day!
Here’s a picture of the blackberries in the backyard for this Friday. Continue reading “Photo of the Day!”
