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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.

5 Years Later: It’s Happening . . . . Again??!!

Posted on April 20, 2013 by connieinasia

My Saturday morning alarm went off at 7 a.m. but on a Saturday morning, when there are no classes to teach, I turned the thing off. Ah, the luxury of sleeping in! Not more than an hour later, the … Continue reading →

Healthy and Happy, With Deeper Digs into the Pocket

Posted on April 19, 2013 by connieinasia

The week has whizzed by after my return from Chengdu for my annual physical exam. I’ve had little time to report due to being busy so let me remedy that today as another weekend begins. According to John … Continue reading →

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Back-to-Back Days Off: The School’s Annual Sports Meet Begins

Posted on April 8, 2013 by connieinasia

Since school sports teams are not a hot item in the Chinese educational system, almost all schools block off a yearly 3 days of sporting events for students to enjoy competing with one another. This usually includes track and … Continue reading →

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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 →

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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 →