Reflection – Page 86 – This is Another Story

#AtoZChallenge 2018 – K for Kootenay

Published on April 12, 2018 by Yinglan11 Comments

During the Canadian segment of my road trip last May, my aunt spent the day with the best weather in Kootenay National Park. Continue reading “#AtoZChallenge 2018 – K for Kootenay” →

#AtoZChallenge 2018 – J for Jasper

Published on April 11, 2018 by Yinglan4 Comments

On the first of the three days touring Icefield Parkway, my aunt and I stopped in Jasper, a town located at the end of the scenic route. Continue reading “#AtoZChallenge 2018 – J for Jasper” →

#AtoZChallenge 2018 – I for Icefield Parkway

Published on April 10, 2018April 9, 2018 by Yinglan10 Comments

During my road trip last year, my aunt and I spent three days driving up and down the Icefield Parkway in Canada between Banff National Park and Jasper National Park. Continue reading “#AtoZChallenge 2018 – I for Icefield Parkway” →

#AtoZChallenge 2018 – H for Hiking Trails

Published on April 9, 2018April 8, 2018 by Yinglan7 Comments

I have been thinking about going on a hike lately. Continue reading “#AtoZChallenge 2018 – H for Hiking Trails” →

Sunday Gratitude

Published on April 8, 2018April 7, 2018 by Yinglan5 Comments

This week, I am grateful for practicing gratitude. Continue reading “Sunday Gratitude” →

#AtoZChallenge 2018 – G for Green

Published on April 7, 2018April 6, 2018 by Yinglan22 Comments

I began the week with a color (on Monday, it was B for Blue) and I think I will end the week with a color. Continue reading “#AtoZChallenge 2018 – G for Green” →

#AtoZChallenge 2018 – F for Field

Published on April 6, 2018April 5, 2018 by Yinglan18 Comments

This is Field, a small town located in British Columbia, Canada. Continue reading “#AtoZChallenge 2018 – F for Field” →

#AtoZChallenge 2018 – E for Encounter

Published on April 5, 2018April 4, 2018 by Yinglan16 Comments

I don’t think I told this story before. So let’s tell it for E which is for an encounter I will never forget. Continue reading “#AtoZChallenge 2018 – E for Encounter” →

#AtoZChallenge 2018 – D for Descend into the Heart

Published on April 4, 2018April 3, 2018 by Yinglan6 Comments

That is me, with my backpack strapped to my chest and my bottom protected by a camouflaged cushion, about to descend into the heart of China’s Grand Canyon. Continue reading “#AtoZChallenge 2018 – D for Descend into the Heart” →

#AtoZChallenge 2018 – C for Chinese Country Feast

Published on April 3, 2018April 2, 2018 by Yinglan11 Comments

C is for Chinese Country Feast. There was some massive old-fashioned cooking going on, I tell ya. Continue reading “#AtoZChallenge 2018 – C for Chinese Country Feast” →

#AtoZChallenge 2018 – B for Blue

Published on April 2, 2018April 2, 2018 by Yinglan11 Comments

Beside purple or violet, blue is my favorite color. Continue reading “#AtoZChallenge 2018 – B for Blue” →

Sunday Gratitude

Published on April 1, 2018March 29, 2018 by Yinglan3 Comments

This week, I am grateful for Easter and my church. Continue reading “Sunday Gratitude” →

#WeekendCoffeeShare: Lead the Way

Published on March 31, 2018March 30, 2018 by Yinglan23 Comments

Good Saturday morning! Thank you for joining me. Come on in for some drinks! Coffee? Tea? Continue reading “#WeekendCoffeeShare: Lead the Way” →

Photo of the Day!

Published on March 30, 2018March 31, 2018 by Yinglan4 Comments

I remember seeing these little blue flowers by the cherry tree in my backyard last fall but I never got pictures of them until now. Continue reading “Photo of the Day!” →

Share Your World – Week of March 26, 2018

Published on March 28, 2018 by Yinglan8 Comments

What is your favorite color of hair? You can name your hair color or a color that you just like. Continue reading “Share Your World – Week of March 26, 2018” →

Photo of the Day!

Published on March 27, 2018March 26, 2018 by Yinglan7 Comments

So spring arrived exactly one week ago and so far, it does not feel like spring here. Continue reading “Photo of the Day!” →

Sunday Gratitude

Published on March 25, 2018March 24, 2018 by Yinglan4 Comments

This week, I am grateful for my garden. I planted 10 dahlias yesterday, all with different colors. I can’t wait to see when they bloom. Even though my back and muscles are sore from the labor, I am happy because that labor made me feel quite productive.

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#WeekendCoffeeShare: A Better Week

Published on March 24, 2018March 23, 2018 by Yinglan21 Comments

Good Saturday morning! Thank you for joining me. Get out of the rain and come in to the warmth for some drinks! Coffee? Tea? Continue reading “#WeekendCoffeeShare: A Better Week” →

A Photo a Week Challenge: Nature’s White

Published on March 23, 2018March 22, 2018 by Yinglan6 Comments

Japanese Plum Blossom

Morning Glory

Snow Pea Blossom

Blackberry blossoms

Asian Pears Blossoms

A Photo A Week Challenge

Photo of the Day!

Published on March 23, 2018March 22, 2018 by Yinglan12 Comments

A few days ago, I was reminded by Facebook that about a year ago, I was in this place – China’s Grand Canyon in Hunan Province. Continue reading “Photo of the Day!” →

Special Announcement: #AtoZChallenge 2018 #ThemeReveal

Published on March 20, 2018March 19, 2018 by Yinglan21 Comments

I am probably the only one left who hasn’t revealed his/her theme for this year’s A-Z Challenge. That’s because I found out yesterday and didn’t get around to writing it until bed time. Continue reading “Special Announcement: #AtoZChallenge 2018 #ThemeReveal” →