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So Now What?

Published on August 19, 2015September 13, 2015 by Yinglan31 Comments

So I spent about 4 hours in a cubicle yesterday, taking the GMAT, and I did Continue reading “So Now What?” →

The Day Before…

Published on August 17, 2015September 13, 2015 by Yinglan15 Comments

So today is the day before my Continue reading “The Day Before…” →

Another Liebster Award

Published on August 15, 2015September 13, 2015 by Yinglan14 Comments

I’d like to thank Francesca at A Smith World for nominating me for the Liebster Award. This would put me at Liebster x3! Continue reading “Another Liebster Award” →

Share Your World – 2015 Week #32

Published on August 12, 2015September 13, 2015 by Yinglan12 Comments

Are you a collector of anything? Continue reading “Share Your World – 2015 Week #32” →

Share Your World – 2015 Week #31

Published on August 8, 2015September 13, 2015 by Yinglan2 Comments

Would you rather take pictures or be in pictures? Continue reading “Share Your World – 2015 Week #31” →

The Long Route Home

Published on August 7, 2015August 9, 2015 by Yinglan15 Comments

There’s not much to look at out the window today. The sky has decided to be gloomy. It looks like it’s going to rain but when? I have absolutely no idea.

There are also not much to look at beneath my feet either. Most times, it’s just concrete or asphalt. The prettiest ground I’ve seen around here is the Gateway Mall in Downtown Salt Lake but I haven’t been there for about two years and the last time, I didn’t bring my camera with me. Oh well.

Therefore I am going to just share some pictures from my walk yesterday.

Before I left, I went into the backyard to see how the garden is doing. The last time I checked was a few weeks ago. Anyway, I’ve been so busy taking pictures of the garden that I have completely forgotten the mint bushes in the corner. The smell was so pungent as I leaned in for a picture not to mention there are bees everywhere. Well, they don’t call it “The Beehive State” for nothing.

This is a watermelon flower. Mom’s been nagging me to take a picture and send it to my aunt in China.

It is hard to believe that this pretty little flower will very soon become a watermelon. I took this yesterday morning and last night, when mom went out to water the plants, she shrieked, “so many watermelon flowers! We’re going to have so many melon this year!” I was genuinely amazed since I only spotted this single flower just hours earlier.

Of course, my photo walk have to include a picture of the sky. I thought this cloud looked like a funnel.

I walked two laps (1 mile) and half of the third lap before I exited the park through the alley next to my aunt’s house and took another route home. It is the long route, about half mile out of the way but it was well worth it.

This picture has been altered just a tiny bit because the truck’s license plate was showing too clearly but not by much. I just picked the effect that blurred the background just a little.

Overall, I think I made the right choice to take the long route. I think I will take this route again and take more pictures next time.

Daily Prompt – Through the Window

Daily Post Weekly Photo Challenge – Beneath Your Feet

The Spirit Rocks [Full Story]

Published on August 6, 2015November 23, 2015 by Yinglan9 Comments

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There are two rocks in the field not far behind the cemetery. Everyone calls them the “Spirit Rocks” because they believe on every Summer Solstice, when the barrier between our and the spirit world is at its weakest, spirits would cross into our world to complete their businesses. Continue reading “The Spirit Rocks [Full Story]” →

Tattoos and Scars

Published on August 5, 2015November 24, 2015 by Yinglan7 Comments

Tattoos are like scars. They are both permanent and require pain, although the pain of getting tattoo is intentional compare to scars which may and may not be intentional. Continue reading “Tattoos and Scars” →

Spend the Day Imagining

Published on July 28, 2015November 25, 2015 by Yinglan2 Comments

There are reasons I didn’t write for this prompt during the first time around. Continue reading “Spend the Day Imagining” →

Share Your World – 2015 Week #29

Published on July 24, 2015June 21, 2023 by Yinglan6 Comments

As a child, what did you want to be when you grew up?

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My Week So Far…

Published on July 21, 2015September 28, 2015 by Yinglan22 Comments

I realize that yesterday, for the first time since February 19, I did not post. Nope, not a single thing. In fact, I didn’t even spend the day writing. Continue reading “My Week So Far…” →

3 Days 3 Quotes Challenge – Day 2

Published on July 17, 2015November 22, 2015 by Yinglan1 Comment

So this is day 2 of the three days challenge. Once again, I’d like to thank Christina Rose at The Wordy Rose and several others for nominating me for the challenge. Continue reading “3 Days 3 Quotes Challenge – Day 2” →

One Liner Challenge

Published on July 17, 2015September 13, 2015 by Yinglan6 Comments

I have been nominated by Charles French – Words Reading and Writing for this interesting challenge. Continue reading “One Liner Challenge” →

Share Your World – 2015 Week #28

Published on July 14, 2015September 13, 2015 by Yinglan10 Comments

What is your favorite comfort snack food? Continue reading “Share Your World – 2015 Week #28” →

Bullying

Published on July 13, 2015November 24, 2015 by Yinglan5 Comments

When it comes to bullying, I am no stranger. I have been in plenty of situations. It is a very relatable topic for me. I was often the victim and only on a few rare occasion when I was bully and I certainly did not enjoy being on the other side. Continue reading “Bullying” →

Symbol of Friendship

…black and white spots

Summer 2008

Symbol of Nature

A Mix Reflection and Symbols

Published on July 11, 2015November 22, 2015 by Yinglan2 Comments

So I have been busy all day and didn’t get to write at all. What about the story I posted this morning? That was just a little something I put together yesterday. Continue reading “A Mix Reflection and Symbols” →

Memories: Last Two Days

Published on July 10, 2015November 25, 2015 by Yinglan7 Comments

Today’s prompt: Which good memories are better — the recent and vivid ones, or those that time has covered in a sweet haze? Continue reading “Memories: Last Two Days” →

Spotlight Fantasy

Published on July 9, 2015September 28, 2015 by Yinglan16 Comments

Today’s prompt asks: As a kid, what did you want to be when you grew up? How close or far are you from that vision? Continue reading “Spotlight Fantasy” →

The Painting

Published on July 7, 2015November 24, 2015 by Yinglan3 Comments

“Smile at the camera, guys!” Julio stared into the camera with a wide smile while Aisha and Clarity were curiously looking down at something else. I could say that after a round of face-painting and painting, the children had fun. “What are you girls looking at?” I asked. Aisha held up her work proudly.

“Wow!” I complimented. It was a picture made entirely of glitter, from the sparkly silver moon to the dark blue water, beautifully depicted. “Hold it up, Aisha.” She did and I snapped a picture. “It is wonderful, Aisha.” I took the picture and pinned it on the classroom wall, “and I think it belongs here where everyone can see.”