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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.

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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Mother Nature vs China

Posted on October 22, 2017 by connieinasia

The egrets are upset. From my balcony, I watch the two white birds circle, soar and glide their way over their destroyed home. They float gracefully to the far end of a tiny clump of heavy vegetation which has been … Continue reading →

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Last Minute Chengdu Walmart Shopping Brings Surprise

Posted on October 7, 2017 by connieinasia

Couldn’t resist this parting Chengdu entry as I am about ready to head off to Luzhou. After an early morning swim at 6:30 a.m., I hightailed it back to my area for a Walmart stop-in. Butter was needed, the last … Continue reading →

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Holiday Ended: Heading Back to Luzhou

Posted on October 6, 2017 by connieinasia

It’s time. Hard to believe my Golden Week is about over. Tomorrow, I head back to Luzhou to start up my teaching once again on Monday.  While it’s been nice to get away, the dreaded part of this 1-week off … Continue reading →

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Golden Week in Full Swing

Posted on October 3, 2017 by connieinasia

After only meeting with my freshmen students for 2 weeks, suddenly it’s holiday time. We are on holiday at the moment for a full week commemorating the founding of the PRC on Oct. 1, 1949.  This is what is known … Continue reading →

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