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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.

At the Park, Christians Practice for Church Performance Celebrations

Posted on December 21, 2013 by connieinasia

It started 2 months ago. I arrived on Wednesday after class to Meng Zhui Wan park, where my swimming pool is located, to find quite a crowd. Every day, I have been swimming as a part of my daily exercise … Continue reading →

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Memories of Enjoying the Chinese Gingko Among the Chinese

Posted on December 21, 2013 by connieinasia
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Dressing the City in Gold: The Autumn Gingko (银杏) In Full Glory

Posted on December 15, 2013 by connieinasia

All week, bright sunshine and 60-degree temperatures have filled the Sichuan University campus lawns with crowds of happy folk. Families, the elderly, kite flyers, dog walkers and students have been putting this amazing weather to good use. Blankets are spread … Continue reading →

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Photos for Previous Blog

Posted on December 7, 2013 by connieinasia
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“Yes, Virginia, there is turkey in China!”

Posted on December 1, 2013 by connieinasia

I’ve found living in the big city rather than small town Luzhou has a lot of perks. One of them is turkey for Thanksgiving. Turkey is not a bird found commonly in China nor eaten here. I have only seen … Continue reading →

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A Beloved Teacher Leaves, and Returns

Posted on November 24, 2013 by connieinasia

Two months ago, I entered my 8:30 a.m. morning lesson in Room 305 a bit earlier than usual. I was hoping Teacher Chen, my Comprehensive Chinese and writing teacher, and I could discuss better ways to improve his lessons. Our … Continue reading →

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Surprise! Checking in from Luzhou

Posted on November 10, 2013 by connieinasia

After over 2 months in the big city, Chengdu, this weekend found me alighting back on my doorstep along the Yangtze River at Luzhou Vocational and Technical College. And an even bigger surprise awaited me in my apartment, other than … Continue reading →

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Visiting Luzhou for the Weekend

Posted on September 8, 2013 by connieinasia

        The past week has been filled with settling into my off-campus room in Chengdu, registering for the semester, applying for my permanent student visa and adjusting to big city life.  It also means adjusting to the cold.          Upon landing in Chengdu, … Continue reading →

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The Luzhou Airport: A Highlight, From and To Luzhou

Posted on September 8, 2013 by connieinasia

                   One of the highlights of this last trip to America was flying from and into our little Luzhou Airport.          I have never done this before in all my years working here, although taking off directly to Shanghai … Continue reading →

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My Neighbor’s Rivercat, Yangtze

Posted on August 31, 2013 by connieinasia

          You’ll remember my past reports of Mr. and Mrs. Old Man River (Zhen and his younger wife, Wu) who recycle discarded materials throughout the campus. With the rapid return of students, and our school garbage cans quickly filling with … Continue reading →

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