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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.

Final Longzhou School Days announced . . . Again!

Posted on May 24, 2012 by connieinasia

                Our English Center was filled with students yesterday when I arrived at 4:30.  There was a lot of talk about our upcoming English Talent Show contest, taking place tomorrow night.  I’ll be judging and enjoying students singing, reciting poetry … Continue reading →

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Rumors Finally Put to Rest: The Longzhou School’s Final Days Announced

Posted on May 22, 2012 by connieinasia

A Weekend Reunion              Last weekend was one of catching up and fun times with old friends.  As mentioned in the last entry, our small group of Guangxi Amity teachers was meeting up for a small reunion in Nanning.  I … Continue reading →

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The Pool-in-the-Middle-of-Nowhere: A Visual Journey

Posted on May 16, 2012 by connieinasia

           As last reported, 9 months ago I took off to find the pool-in-the-middle-of-nowhere, only to discover that it was closed.   There was my adament promise made to return in May, hopefully on opening day, to once again try my luck.             Last … Continue reading →

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The Search for a Pool in Rural China

Posted on May 10, 2012 by connieinasia

          Those who know me know that I am an avid swimmer.  Years of swim team from age 6 to university, and then continuing onward with my own daily rigid work-outs, make me somewhat of a water fanatic.                 … Continue reading →

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A Student’s First Hotel Experience

Posted on May 7, 2012 by connieinasia

          The last report had me debating the weather:  Stay in my apartment without any air-conditioning in 94-degree indoor temps  or return to Nanning for a weekend of comfort.            What can I say?  I never was one for suffering.   … Continue reading →

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It’s Boiling and Buzzing Hot, Both Outside and In

Posted on May 3, 2012 by connieinasia

       Upon my return to Longzhou yesterday after my May holiday cool-off in Nanning (air-conditioned comfort in the hotel room and amazing  pool swims), it was walking into a steaming sauna in my apartment.  The temperature inside had hit 93 … Continue reading →

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I’ve Passed! The Yearly Health Examination Finished

Posted on April 26, 2012 by connieinasia

          The visit to Nanning these past few days was a successful one.           Tuesday morning had me at the health clinic, my money and photos in hand for the 3rd time to visit in 3 years.              I was … Continue reading →

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It’s Time for the Yearly “Foreign Experts” Health Exam

Posted on April 22, 2012 by connieinasia

            Whether I stay in Longzhou this next year or head off for a new placement, one thing’s for certain:  It’s time for the yearly Chinese health exam, required for all new or renewed visas for foreign experts. (That’s me, by … Continue reading →

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Bullying in China

Posted on April 19, 2012 by connieinasia

          In my English Education classes, we’ve been talking about our US educational system’s hottest topics.  The one that has most recently hit the danger zone is bullying. It happens everywhere in the world, in all walks of life and … Continue reading →

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When Little Dogs Leave Us – Barking in the Great Beyond

Posted on April 17, 2012 by connieinasia

         “When little dogs leave us, they leave the biggest holes in our hearts.”            That’s what my friend wrote to me the other day.  She was trying to make me feel better because my hole currently seems unimaginably bottomless. … Continue reading →

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