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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 Little Dog Brings Two Single Ladies Together as Friends

Posted on October 16, 2012 by connieinasia

         Tomorrow evening, I’m having dinner with a new friend which might not have come about had it not been for a little dog, Huan-huan.             A few weeks ago, I was making my way up our river road on … Continue reading →

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English Corner and Voting Absentee

Posted on October 11, 2012 by connieinasia

English Corner to Begin             Last evening, the newlywed Peace Corp couple (John and Ashley) stopped in for a chat about our upcoming English Corner this evening.            We finally have set aside Thursday evenings, 7 p.m. to 8 p.m., in … Continue reading →

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More Golden Week (National Day Holiday) Tales

Posted on October 8, 2012 by connieinasia

Hanging Out in My Old Neigborhood                    When I landed in Chengdu, I checked into my 1-room accommodations.  It’s located in my former apartment complex of 5 years ago when I studied Chinese at Sichuan University. I like to stay … Continue reading →

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The Start to The Holidays — A New Friend

Posted on October 7, 2012 by connieinasia

Friday, September 28, had me scambling aboard a smallish bus headed from Luzhou to Chengdu for my National Day holidays.  I honestly didn’t expect to find myself shoved clear in the back of the vehicle.  I had purchased my ticket the … Continue reading →

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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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