Author Archives: connieinasia

Unknown's avatar

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 Sense of Patriotic Duty Misses the Mark Among the Chinese

Posted on January 26, 2016 by connieinasia

  My many years of teaching English in China have given me numerous opportunities to share my American culture with others. It is something I do willingly, a way of actively celebrating overseas one of my favorite John F. Kennedy … Continue reading →

Posted in Chengdu Daily Life, From Along the Yangtze, Luzhou Vocational and Technical College, Luzhou: Yangtze Rivertown Stories, Tales from The Yangtze River, Tales of China, Travel | Leave a comment

Playing Catch-up: Christmas Eve at the Luzhou Protestant Church

Posted on January 24, 2016 by connieinasia

  Note:  This next bit is in my most recent newsletter, which some of you probably have received by now.   However, please check out the photo gallery that’s been added because I put in a lot of pictures that are not … Continue reading →

Posted in Christmas in China along the Yangtze, Luzhou, Luzhou Vocational and Technical College, Tales from The Yangtze River, The Luzhou Protestant Churcy, Travel | Leave a comment

Our Yangtze River Road is No More

Posted on January 22, 2016 by connieinasia

During the month of December, the topic of conversation racing throughout our area was the impending doom of Wa Ya Bao Lu, our Yangtze River road. We along the river were given notice on December 2nd that everyone must move … Continue reading →

Posted in From Along the Yangtze, Luzhou, Luzhou Vocational and Technical College, Luzhou: Yangtze Rivertown, Tales from Sichuan's Yangtze Rivertown, Tales from The Yangtze River, Travel | 1 Comment

My Annual Blog Report

Posted on January 12, 2016 by connieinasia

Happy New Year! Belated Merry Christmas! The WordPress team prepared my blog’s yearly report, which I am sharing at the end of this short message that I am finally able to post. As you know, entries for this past semester have been extremely weak, with … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | 2 Comments

Catching Up: Busy, busy, busy!

Posted on November 21, 2015 by connieinasia

What a hectic, incredibly busy semester! I have never in China had this many weekdays, evenings and weekends packed so full that I haven’t been able to squeeze in an update on my blog. This is certainly a first for me and I’m not sure … Continue reading →

Posted in Luzhou, Luzhou Vocational and Technical College, Luzhou: Yangtze Rivertown, Tales from Sichuan's Yangtze Rivertown, Tales from The Yangtze River, Tales of China, Travel | 1 Comment

The Return to China! The School Year Begins

Posted on September 12, 2015 by connieinasia

Where has the month gone?! After arriving in China, the weeks just whizzed by in preparation of the school year.  Here’s a look at how those weeks sped onward , beginning with becoming legal in China by getting my resident permit, … Continue reading →

Posted in Luzhou, Luzhou Vocational and Technical College, Luzhou: Yangtze Rivertown, Luzhou: Yangtze Rivertown Stories, Return to China, Tales from Sichuan's Yangtze Rivertown | 1 Comment

Finishing My “To Do” List before leaving for China

Posted on August 13, 2015 by connieinasia

Today, my mom and I checked off the very last item on our “To Get Done” list while I was home: The setting of my dad’s USMC (United States Marine Corp) marker at his plot in our local Marshall cemetery. … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | 1 Comment

Returning to Luzhou: Losing Neighbors and Friends

Posted on August 10, 2015 by connieinasia

Of course, I’m excited to return to China.  There will be new students to prepare for, old students to welcome back, Luzhou neighbors and shop keepers to say “hi” to, stories to share with those who are interested in listening … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | 1 Comment

One Week Left in Illinois; China Awaits!

Posted on August 8, 2015 by connieinasia

August 14, a week from today, it’s back to China to start up the new school year along the Yangtze at Luzhou Vocational and Technical College.  Where did this month in the States go?! Obviously, very fast. Marked Off the List … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | 1 Comment

“Chicago, Here We Come!” or rather “There We Went!”

Posted on July 29, 2015 by connieinasia

Note: The below entry is an article I thought I’d send to my hometown paper about my visit to Chicago with my mom.  An abridged version has been sent to the Chicago Tribune editor, thanking the city for a memorable 4 … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | 1 Comment