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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.

A Gorgeous Day for Easter Sunday Along the Yangtze

Posted on April 1, 2013 by connieinasia

The forecast had predicted rain, but when I awoke Easter morning, the sun was slowly rising over the Yangtze and casting a familiar hazy glow over the waterway. Yes, this was going to be gorgeous day for Easter in Luzhou. … Continue reading →

A Week of Jelly Bean Happiness in China

Posted on March 30, 2013 by connieinasia

Palm Sunday Rehearsal Last weekend was Palm Sunday, which had me in church on Sunday as usual. Choir rehearsal with the children took place immediately after our service ended at 11 a.m. As you know from last week, the … Continue reading →

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A Beautiful Sunday Morning in Downtown Luzhou

Posted on March 18, 2013 by connieinasia

The weekend’s 80-degree temperatures had everyone out and about, including a very hectic Sunday morning in the city center. When I left for church on the 201 bus at 8:45, it was crowded. Our college students crammed on … Continue reading →

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From China: Happy International Women’s Day!

Posted on March 8, 2013 by connieinasia

It’s International Women’s Day here in China. All across the country, companies and educational institutes will be holding special activities for their female staffers. Last year in my former school, I reported on the games we women played with ticket … Continue reading →

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Gearing Up for International Women’s Day (IWD)

Posted on March 3, 2013 by connieinasia

It’s not a good idea to ask students to come to your home during the 2 ½ hour siesta. Classes end at noon and begin up again at 2:40 p.m., much like all schools in China. At our … Continue reading →

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Back to School with an Unwanted Blemish

Posted on February 27, 2013 by connieinasia

This is the first week of the semester at my college, and along with it comes the return of the foreign teacher, Connie. Yes, it’s me with my sassy new haircut, several amazing sale outfits and a fantastically noticeable, … Continue reading →

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Off to the Airport!

Posted on February 18, 2013 by connieinasia

It’s off to the Indianapolis airport hotel area within the hour where I’ll be spending the night before heading out at 6 a.m. to begin my long journey back to China. I will be arriving in Shanghai Tuesday afternoon, quickly changing … Continue reading →

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Watching the 2013 Westminster Dog Show

Posted on February 16, 2013 by connieinasia

No one can deny that Americans are great animal lovers. My Chinese colleagues, friends and students were always amazed how Little Flower played such a vital role in my overseas’ life. When they visited, they’d gaze in wonder … Continue reading →

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Chinese New Year: Embrace the “Fu” (Happiness); Beware the “Weixian” (Danger)

Posted on February 10, 2013 by connieinasia

China being 13 hours ahead of us here in Illinois, it’s an early Saturday night in Asia with families beginning celebrations for Spring Festival Eve festivities. Houses have been cleaned all day to welcome in the new year … Continue reading →

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Chinese New Year Tidbits

Posted on February 6, 2013 by connieinasia

Yes, it’s that time of year again! Chinese New Year is nearly upon us, with Chinese all over the world enjoying the special festivities of their longest holiday of the year. February 9th (Saturday) marks the eve of Chinese New … Continue reading →