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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.

Holidays Upon Us . . . Already!

Posted on September 26, 2012 by connieinasia

          Here we’ve just started up the school year, this being only my second week with my 1st year and 3rd year students, when it’s time for a holiday. Mid-autumn Festival, known for its specialty mooncake delicacies, and China’s National … Continue reading →

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A Glimpse into Countryside Teaching in China

Posted on September 26, 2012 by connieinasia

The Story of Smile                Last week, I received an email from one of my former students here at this college.  She was a girl very hard to forget, both because of her chosen English name (Smile) and her diligence in … Continue reading →

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The Air-Conditoner/Heating Unit Arrives!

Posted on September 19, 2012 by connieinasia

         Slowly, progress has been made over the last 3 weeks to equip my apartment with what is needed.               The school was waiting to purchase  the air-conditioning/heating unit because they were ordering in bulk to save money.  Many of … Continue reading →

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Our 2012 Orientation Group Photo

Posted on September 16, 2012 by connieinasia

           This was just sent from our Nanjing office.  I thought you’d enjoy seeing all the new teachers as well as Amity staff and our hosting school officials.            Interesting story about this picture — We were to assemble at 5 p.m. … Continue reading →

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Shopping with A Guy Proves to be a Worthwhile Universal

Posted on September 15, 2012 by connieinasia

           Shopping with a guy – How many women out there are giving a knowing sigh and telling smile?             Mostly, my male shopping experiences have been with my dad during our family’s Christmas gift-buying sprees to Terre Haute’s Honey … Continue reading →

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What’s a Paraprosdokian?

Posted on September 13, 2012 by connieinasia

                   The English major in me couldn’t resist posting these, as forwarded by a Maine relative of mine. My Chinese readers most likely will be rolling in question marks and bemoaning their inadequate language skills, but for us native speakers, hope … Continue reading →

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Back to Blogging! News from Connie

Posted on September 10, 2012 by connieinasia

               Yesterday, the China Telecom workers came to install my telephone and Internet lines, allowing me to finally be able to post my first blog since returning to China.  There will definitely be more to come.  Enjoy!  News of the 2012 … Continue reading →

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Last Days in Marshall

Posted on August 4, 2012 by connieinasia

The Return to China Draws Near Time goes so quickly during vacation. Monday, I’ll be flying off to China to join the Amity Foundation’s orientation for newcomers.  As mentioned before, I will be leading workshops for the new teachers.  We … Continue reading →

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Walking the Dog in Marshall, Illinois

Posted on July 25, 2012 by connieinasia

Our Chinese Immigrant Welcomes Me Home Xiao Lao-lao (shee-ow l-ow l-ow, or Little Old-old) is our 6-pound Chihuahua immigrant which I brought over from China 3 years ago.  He was a stray I found on the streets of Chengdu but … Continue reading →

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Updates: From Longzhou to Nanning to Chengdu to Luzhou to America

Posted on July 14, 2012 by connieinasia

The past 2 weeks have been a whirlwind of activities:   hustling on and off Chinese airplanes and buses, moving in and out of numerous hotel rooms, dragging luggage around, suffering in roasting heat, unpacking boxes and visiting with old friends … Continue reading →

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