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Cool People and High School Reunions

Published on September 1, 2019 by Yinglan16 Comments

It seems like only cool people attend high school reunions, but that’s just my opinion. Continue reading “Cool People and High School Reunions” →

#WeekendCoffeeShare: One Month Later…

Published on June 9, 2019September 8, 2021 by Yinglan17 Comments

Good Sunday afternoon or evening wherever you are, it’s been a while since I’ve done this coffee-sharing-thing. Yeah, I know it’s only been a month but to me, it feels like an eternity since I’ve written anything beside work emails and my personal diary. Continue reading “#WeekendCoffeeShare: One Month Later…” →

Thought of the Day!

Published on May 7, 2019May 6, 2019 by Yinglan7 Comments

This describes how I feel at the moment. More to come in follow-up posts.

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Thought of the Day!

Published on May 6, 2019May 5, 2019 by Yinglan2 Comments

Here is my thought for this Monday:

Be patient, when it seems things are not going right and may never be right again. Accept that what is yours will come to you in the right way at just the right moment – Lyanla Vanzant

Wits End Weekly Photo Challenge: Unexpected Beauty

Published on May 5, 2019May 4, 2019 by Yinglan6 Comments

This remains one of my favorite macro shot of all time. I did not expect cherry blossom buds to look like this close-up.

I was not expecting a butterfly in my strawberry patch but I’m glad it landed there, just long enough for me to take my picture

Wits End Weekly Photo Challenge

Sunday Gratitude

Published on May 5, 2019May 4, 2019 by Yinglan2 Comments

This week, I am grateful for getting the chance to take a nice shower without any interruptions in the warm water. Continue reading “Sunday Gratitude” →

#WeekendCoffeeShare: Life’s been a Blur

Published on May 4, 2019May 3, 2019 by Yinglan23 Comments

Good Saturday morning and thank you for joining me in this First-Saturday-of-May edition of #WeekendCoffeeShare. Continue reading “#WeekendCoffeeShare: Life’s been a Blur” →

Saturday Humor!

Published on May 4, 2019May 3, 2019 by Yinglan3 Comments

Oh my goodness! 😂😂😂

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A Photo a Week Challenge: Three of a Kind

Published on May 3, 2019May 2, 2019 by Yinglan5 Comments

After re-reading the challenge rule, I realized it’s a different “three of a kind” – the kind where I’m photographing an object in three different angles, not the three of the same object three of a kind. Continue reading “A Photo a Week Challenge: Three of a Kind” →

Photo of the Week!

Published on May 3, 2019May 2, 2019 by YinglanLeave a comment

I planted these leucanthemums in my backyard a few weeks ago and so far, they’re doing well. I took this picture about two weeks ago and I think it might be time for me to take more as more and more of these pretty flowers come in. Continue reading “Photo of the Week!” →

Thought of the Day!

Published on May 2, 2019May 1, 2019 by Yinglan1 Comment

…or shall I say let the voices from the Golden Age of Radio take me to places I dream of.

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Tuesday Photo Challenge – Technology

Published on May 1, 2019April 30, 2019 by Yinglan1 Comment

This is definitely a piece of technology. 😄

Tuesday Photo Challenge

Hump Day Humor!

Published on May 1, 2019April 30, 2019 by YinglanLeave a comment

Very true, unless you’re still living in a frozen tundra, like me, then your furnace will probably still be on.

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#AtoZChallenge 2019 – Z for Zermatt Resort

Published on April 30, 2019April 12, 2019 by Yinglan4 Comments

Theme: Wordless Photos

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Technical Details

Sony Nex-5T (f/6.3, 16 mm, ISO-100, 1/60 sec)

For more information about the #AtoZChallenge, check out this link.

Thought of the Day!

Published on April 30, 2019April 28, 2019 by YinglanLeave a comment

I know I’m a day ahead but Hello May!

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#AtoZChallenge 2019 – Y for Yellow

Published on April 29, 2019April 6, 2019 by Yinglan3 Comments

Theme: Wordless Photos

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Technical Details

Sony Nex-5T (f/5.6, 50 mm, ISO-160, 1/160 sec)

For more information about the #AtoZChallenge, check out this link.

Thought of the Day!

Published on April 29, 2019April 28, 2019 by Yinglan1 Comment

Here is my thought for the last Monday of April 2019:

You will never stand out if you try to look like everyone else. Innovation is not imitation.

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Sunday Gratitude

Published on April 28, 2019April 27, 2019 by Yinglan2 Comments

This week, I am grateful for finally getting some sleep. Sleep is so important to so many things and the body can do some crazy thing with lack of sleep. So I’m grateful to get the recommended 7 to 9 hours of shut-eye every night this past week.

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