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!
A Christmas Party
Friday night, I was at a party. It was nice and festive. There were more children than adults, the ratio of children to adult each table was about 6 to 2. In fact, our table was most likely the only table with the most adults, 6 adults and 4 children, two sat in chair while two sat on parents’ laps. Continue reading “A Christmas Party”
Hugh’s Photo Challenge: Week 7 – Funny Or Strange Signs
I came across this challenge and couldn’t resist. I took this picture on the third day of my Chicago trip. This picture was taken at the entrance of Lou Mitchell’s Diner located at the start of Historic Route 66. Continue reading “Hugh’s Photo Challenge: Week 7 – Funny Or Strange Signs”
Share Your World – 2015 Week #48
Are you a hugger or a non-hugger?
I am definitely not a hugger. Whenever someone hugs me, my heart would always pound nervously. I don’t know why and the worst part is, people tend to give me the awkward one-arm half-hug. It’s the most awkward thing ever when someone twice sometimes three times my size tries to give me a half-hug. It’s like they can wrap their arms all the way around me but I can barely reach half-way.
What is your favorite toppings on pizza?
I like almost all the toppings on pizza except for any type of mushrooms, onions, seafood including fish, and other weird things like marshmallow. Don’t laugh, I think I’ve seen a marshmallow pizza before. My all-time favorite pizza though, has to be sausage and pepperoni pizza. Mmm…
If you were the original designer of one existing corporate logo, which one would you select?
Coca-Cola. I don’t know why I choose that except that I know I would be rich. I learned from my accounting classes, the Coca-Cola logo worth a lot.
Complete this sentence: Where I can seek my solace is… 
Anywhere that can provide me with peace and serenity. Anywhere that allows me to drift off temporarily to somewhere faraway.
Transition of the Seasons
You have probably seen these before or maybe you haven’t but I think these pictures are probably the best I can do for this week’s photo challenge.
…and here is how the mountain look at the moment.
A Child’s Dream
When I was 10, I was getting ready to make the trip of a lifetime, the 11-hour airplane ride from Guangzhou, China to Los Angeles, California. I wasn’t thinking of what I want to become when I grew up. Just trying to adapt to my new environment was a difficult enough task. Continue reading “A Child’s Dream”
Coffee House Ramble #3
Where is she? I’ve been staring at my watch for the past 30 minutes. What’s worse than a no-show is making someone wait, don’t you agree? I’ve actually written a short post on this very topic but just haven’t published. Continue reading “Coffee House Ramble #3”
What happened to my money?
I was supposed to have another story (fiction) for you today but I didn’t get to finish it, guess I’ll just have to leave it for another day. I spent the morning out and about, soaking up some sunshine. We went up to the air force base to see what’s left from the Black Friday sale and didn’t see anything we liked. So we ended up just restocking the pantry and fridge with food. Continue reading “What happened to my money?”
The Best Thanksgiving
I can hardly believe it. Thanksgiving has come and gone this year and Christmas is coming in a month and 2016 in less than 5 weeks! This year feels like it’s just breezed by. It was just 12 weeks ago that I began school and now, I’m two weeks away from finals. Continue reading “The Best Thanksgiving”
Share Your World – 2015 Week #47
In your native language which letter or character describes you best? Why?
There are no letters in my native language. So, I’ll just have to settle with character. Continue reading “Share Your World – 2015 Week #47”
Trip to Grand County
This is a map of Grand County, Utah. Continue reading “Trip to Grand County”
Happy Thanksgiving!
I hope everyone is enjoying your turkey and hopefully, I am as well by the time this post goes live. I have been invited by one of mom’s friends to her house for Thanksgiving meal this year. That’s why I’m writing this post early. Continue reading “Happy Thanksgiving!”
3 Quote 3 Day – Day 3
Here I am, the final day of the 3 Quote 3 Day challenge. Once more, I would like to thank Charles French from Charles French Words Reading and Writing for nominating me for this challenge. Continue reading “3 Quote 3 Day – Day 3”
3 Quote 3 Day – Day 2
Here I am, day 2 of the 3 Quote 3 Day challenge. Once again, I would like to thank Charles French from Charles French Words Reading and Writing for nominating me for this challenge. Continue reading “3 Quote 3 Day – Day 2”
Coffee House Ramble #2
Wow, you’re back, I’m surprised! Continue reading “Coffee House Ramble #2”
3 Quote 3 Day – Day 1
I would like to start by thanking Charles French from Charles French Words Reading and Writing for nominating me for this challenge. I believe this will be my 4th participation. Continue reading “3 Quote 3 Day – Day 1”
A Typical Friday
Friday has recently become my favorite day of the week and not because it’s Friday. This may sound strange but it’s because I get to go to work. Continue reading “A Typical Friday”
Cucumbers
Maturing Tomatoes
Fresh + Withered English Tea Roses
Random Trios
Stubborn Culture
The whole reason for travel is to experience new cultures, food, and places, right? Not searching for the same type of food you’re already eating everyday. Maybe that’s why I am frustrated by my family and maybe a little of the culture I come from. Continue reading “Stubborn Culture”
Major Changes
I was going to wait until next month to do this project but I couldn’t wait since I already have a theme picked out and everything. All there’s left now is to update the pages. Continue reading “Major Changes”
Share Your World – 2015 Week #46
What type of popular candy you do not like to get?
Taffy and Caramel. Those stick to the roof of my mouth like crazy. Oh, and also nuts, the gaps between my teeth are too big that nuts get stuck between them. Continue reading “Share Your World – 2015 Week #46”
The 103rd Floor
I have a minor fear of heights. I say minor because I don’t freak out like my mom. My knees would just buckle. So when I found myself standing in line with my hotel roommate along with a few of the group members in line to board the elevator to the 103rd floor of the Willis (Sears) Tower on the afternoon of my third day in Chicago, I couldn’t help but feel nervous. Continue reading “The 103rd Floor”
Coffee House Ramble
Okay, let’s picture this situation. Continue reading “Coffee House Ramble”
