I am originally from Xi’an (西安), a capital city of 11 ancient dynasties at China. It is also the home to the famous Terra-cotta Soldiers (Qin Dynasty –221-206 B.C.).
The old name of Xi’an was Chang’an (長安), which means “long peace” in Chinese. It located at the ending point of ancient silk road, where merchants used to stop and exchange goods. As a result, it was flourishing through long history of China due to its advantageous location.
Nowadays, Xi’an is still playing a critical role in technology, education, entertainment, arts and culture in Mainland China.
Here is more information about my hometown – Xi’an China.
About 20 years ago I flew all the way here, carrying a dream to build a brand new life. I started from ground zero, have gone through a series fluctuation of failures and successes, and eventually have stood up on my own feet. My rich experiences in the past helped to form current “ME”, a person embracing the Western and Oriental cultures together, and to bloom into vivid stories in many aspects as well.
Here is more information about me.
I have been learning and blogging since July 2013, with the support from my readers, I made significant progresses in shaping my blog site. As a result I am trying my best to help new bloggers to start up while I am continuously learning.
I’ve nominated your blog for the Liebster Award. I Love your blog and writing and look forward to reading more posts. Follow this link on instructions for the award. http://cozyrosysweet.com/2014/05/04/liebster-award-thank-you-all/ Congratulations!
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Hey there, I have nominated you for the Very Inspiring Blogger Award. Here’s the link to the post. Enjoy!
http://ahillbillyblogger.wordpress.com/2014/06/27/very-inspiring-blogger-award-woohooo/
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You have a beautiful blog and I add my own nomination to the ones above, for One Lovely Blog Award: http://shardsofsilence.wordpress.com/2014/07/29/one-lovely-blog-award/
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Just a suggestion:
Go to Settings>Sharing, and select the checkbox – Front Page, Archive Pages, and Search Results
Now if someone visits your blog, he/she may like the post without opening the post separately. It will help you get more likes on the blog.regards, http://YourWellWisherProgram.wordpress.com
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Thanks!
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I love the name “From Hiding to Blogging.” It encompasses so much about expressing one’s self on the internet. I look forward to reading more from you about your adventures and writing expression.
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Thanks, happy to connect!
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I have nominated you for the Liebster Award. This award was created as a way for new bloggers to get to know one another. You are certainly under no obligation to participate, it is just for fun. You can check out all the rules and requirements here:
https://noplainjanie.wordpress.com/2015/01/14/and-the-envelope-goes-to/
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Thanks for nominating me for this award. I will take a look at the details.
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Hello Yan!
I’m Polish and if I can, might I ask you a question?
I just wondered about your surname – it’s so Polish! I didn’t expect such a name as far away as China 🙂
Do you have Polish ancestors?
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That surname is from my husband, who already forgot where his ancestors were from. His family has been living in America for many generations. 🙂
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Hi ,
I have nominated you for the “Sisterhood of the world blogger Award” cause I really love your posts and feel that we share similar thoughts on some subjects. If you don’t get chance to do the whole post please leave answers of my questions in the comment. I would love to know more about you.
Please follow the link to achieve the Award
https://cookplayneat.wordpress.com/2015/02/13/happy-valentines-day/
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Glad to connect !!
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Hi there,
I like your blog and the look:)
You are doing some fabulous work! Even after years of blogging, you feel for the people trying to make their place here (new bloggers) is commendable..God bless you:)
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You inspire me so much. Thank you.
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Hello there! I have nominated you for the Creative Blogger’s Award https://lrod1726.wordpress.com/2015/03/17/creative-bloggers-award/ Your blog is so insipiring and I love your work! 🙂
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Hello there! I have nominated you for the Creative Blogger’s Award:
http://bclphoto.net/creative-bloggers-award/
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lovely blog!
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Thanks!
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I love your yoga photos. I do yoga, but I’m not as limber as you!!!
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I was initially intrigued by your blog title, and then by your family background. And now, trawling around your blog, the lovely mix of pictures and text. I’ll be dropping in 🙂
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Thanks for dropping by!
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Hi Yan, I have nominated you for the 3 Day, 3 Quotes challenge. I hope you do play along I so enjoy your blog. I also will understand if you don’t participate in this kind of challenge.
http://ceenphotography.com/2015/06/26/3-days-3-quotes-day-1/
Have a great day.
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You have a wonderfully exciting site, and I will follow your journey.
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Thanks, looking forward to sharing.
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Hi Yan (our names sound similar :D), thank you for following my blog!
I’m glad to discover your blog with rich chinese roots and very much looking forward to more of your posts.
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謝謝,我的中文名字是「劉燕」,婚後隨先生的姓,來自大陸,已在北美生活了二十年。很高興能與有同樣文化背景的人分享經歷!
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而我的Yen則是「嫣」,是馬來西亞華裔。我也很高興能認識妳,希望我們互相交流,多些認識彼此!
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Yo have a wonderful site and I will follow your journey.
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Glad we can connect !
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Your photos and travels inspire me.
I will head back to Key West with spirit and vigor to capture the essence and beauty of landscape photography I have taken.
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Nice blog! do you publish many posts in both languages?
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I mostly write in English, once a while I write in traditional Chinese. Thanks for visiting my blog.
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Hi again, Yan – thank you so much for the follow! I will most certainly be back and read more about you and your travels!
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I am looking forward to reading something from you about my hometown – Xi’an!
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We’ll be back in Sweden by the beginning of November, and it will be interesting to write about it. Hopefully you will like it!
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t’s nice to meet you. I went to China this summer and loved it! (Wrote all about it on my blog!) Looking forward to your posts! 🙂
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Thanks, I have started following your blog as well, hope we can share more stories in the future.
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I hope so too! 🙂
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So you have a past full of history… Wow! Very nice and nice to meet you 🙂
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Thanks for sharing so generously of yourself, Yan. I enjoyed my visit – I wandered over from Cee’s. I’ll be back. 🙂
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Wonderful to know about you! You have got a great blog there. I will see you around. And yes – hello from India 🙂
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Thanks, glad we have connected.
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Welcome!
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Your blog is beautiful!
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Thanks!
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Looking at the picture of the mini terracotta warriors really makes me long for the next trip ti Xi’an next year! (my wife is from Xi’an as well)
Really nice and interesting blog
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Thanks, have a nice trip to Xi’an!
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Thank you, it will be certainly again a nice three to four weeks trip 🙂
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Lovely to meet you! What an impressive journey that you have undertaken.
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Thanks for dropping by my blog and following. I think we have one thing in common – both being ethnically Chinese but straddling both East and West. I enjoy reading your blog and have been following for a while. Very inspiring. 🙂
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Keep sharing!
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wouw.. Xian is lovely. Your stories is similar like mine. I have been moving around and living in several countries before I settle down in Copenhagen Denmark. Likewise, the experience has shaped me to be stronger and learn many things. Glad to find your blog.
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