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About connieinasia

I have been in the Asia region for 27 years as an English language teacher. A majority of those have been in China with the Amity Foundation , a Chinese NGO that works in all areas of development for the Chinese people. Covid stranded me in America for over 3 years, with China closing its boarders to returning teachers. In 2023, I was accepted into a new teaching role not in China but in Laos. Join me in experiencing this incredible journey into a different culture, a different language, and a different life.

My Tomb Sweeping Holiday Plans

Posted on April 5, 2018 by connieinasia

Today is a holiday, Qing Ming Jie, or Tombsweeping Festival. Many families for the next 3 days will be traveling to the countryside to visit grave sites of family members.  They’ll clean the area, place incense and offerings of fruit … Continue reading →

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My Easter Celebrations

Posted on April 5, 2018 by connieinasia

I’ve had two great Easter celebrations:  One in the classroom with my students, explaining to them the religious and secular traditions of this day, and then with the Chinese church community in Luzhou. Easter lessons had us learning the meaning … Continue reading →

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Lincoln Park Zoo, Chicago

Posted on February 17, 2018 by connieinasia

This posting is mostly for my Chinese students and friends. This morning, my mom and I spent 3 hours enjoying the Lincoln Park Zoo and Lincoln Park Observatory. Short Introduction Lincoln Park Zoo, a 35-acre area located in Chicago’s Lincoln Park, was … Continue reading →

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An Update from Chicago

Posted on February 16, 2018 by connieinasia

Just thought I’d give a brief update from the Windy City, which has had wonderful weather after an icy Marshall, Illinois, start 5 days ago. Smooth sailing from there on for me and my mom. We’ve taken in a few … Continue reading →

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Mom and Daughter Trip: Heading Off to Chicago. The weather? Yikes!

Posted on February 12, 2018 by connieinasia

It’s soon to be the Year of the Dog, beginning February 15 (Thursday).  My mom and I are taking a trip to Chicago for a fun mother-and-daughter week, our initial journey beginning today, so I will just post this note … Continue reading →

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A Spring Festival Interview for Luzhou

Posted on February 6, 2018 by connieinasia

A few months ago, my school was contacted by the Luzhou media, wanting a foreigner to interview for Chinese Spring Festival (Chinese New Year).  This was to be a special edition of a broadcast on February 15, Spring Festival Eve. … Continue reading →

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School Year Ends; Holiday Begins!

Posted on January 26, 2018 by connieinasia

Finally! A spare moment to give you an update from China. My Christmas ended on a high note, as always, with gift photos handed out to all the students, faculty and friends as well as Christmas pencils which so many … Continue reading →

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Participating in My Christmas Chinese Church Program in Luzhou

Posted on December 21, 2017 by connieinasia

 Note: An edited version of the below was submitted to my hometown newspaper.  Hopefully, the article will be coming out  today or tomorrow.  Many foreigners in China are ignorant about the Chinese church and all that it has to offer.  Rarely … Continue reading →

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Parties and Choir and Baking, Oh, My!

Posted on December 11, 2017 by connieinasia

From Thanksgiving to the current date, it’s been non-stop so not a lot of time to get in stories and pictures but let me remedy that today! I hope this post give you an idea about what holidays (Thanksgiving and … Continue reading →

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The English Association Moves into High Gear with Halloween Activity Night

Posted on November 4, 2017 by connieinasia

In a previous post, I mentioned the number of student clubs and associations we have at this college.  Booths were lining the walkways to entice new members to sign up, paying a fee of 20 yuan (roughly $4.50) per person. … Continue reading →

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