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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.

Chengdu News: Auspicious Weddings and Diet Camp

Posted on September 8, 2009 by connieinasia

                It’s the second week of my return to Chengdu as I wait out the start of my school year in Longzhou on October 9.              As always, my evenings have been spent with the Yang family, my former neighbors when … Continue reading →

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My New Home: “She Arrives!”

Posted on August 24, 2009 by connieinasia

              From the Nanning airport, I looked in amazement out the window of the delightfully air-conditioned school van.             The vehicle swerved, swayed, and wove its way through  vast sugar cane fields and low-lying rice paddies, all nestled between jagged … Continue reading →

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A New Adventure About To Begin!

Posted on August 15, 2009 by connieinasia

                Tomorrow, a new adventure in China is about to begin for me.               At 12:30, at the Nanning airport, my colleague from Longzhou will be greeting me and seeing me off in the school van to my new placement, … Continue reading →

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The Summer Visit Ends

Posted on August 5, 2009 by connieinasia

                  It was a great 3 weeks back in my hometown, visiting with friends, family and settling Lao-lao into his new home with my parents.                I especially enjoy summertime in my small town due to the summer … Continue reading →

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Our Chinese Immigrant Finds a Home

Posted on July 23, 2009 by connieinasia

It’s been a busy week-and-ahalf back here in America.  This is one reason why my slow response in blogging.  An article I sent to my local newspaper appeared before my arrival, outlining Lao-lao’s story, in the hopes of helping my hometown … Continue reading →

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Arrival In Shanghai: The Second Time Around

Posted on July 9, 2009 by connieinasia

              The Shanghai Airport is one which has a bit more class than our little Chengdu city’s out-of-town landing pad.             I learned that in a hurry upon my arrival here last week to drop off Lao-lao into the … Continue reading →

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One Man’s Trash is Another Man’s Treasure

Posted on July 7, 2009 by connieinasia

              This morning, Little Flower and I took a final walk around the campus of  Luzhou Vocational and Technical College before leaving for Chengdu.              Cruising by the empty dormitories, I was met by quite a sight:  A huge … Continue reading →

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Leaving Luzhou: The Last Hurrah . . . Sort Of

Posted on July 6, 2009 by connieinasia

  The 2-Week Whirlwind Ride               These past 2 weeks of leaving Luzhou have been a whirlwind.  I entitle them “The Last Hurah,” although they actually aren’t exactly the finalized steps of saying goodbye yet.             The first week … Continue reading →

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Lao-lao’s Return

Posted on June 26, 2009 by connieinasia

              “We’re just so busy,” Chen Li, Mr. Xiong’s wife, said as I sat in the family’s small apartment.             The heat was terribly oppressive in their flat.  Sweat was pouring off of me, dripping down on Lao-lao’s little body … Continue reading →

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Xiao Lao-lao (Little Old) Visits Another Family

Posted on June 24, 2009 by connieinasia

               Over the past 5 months, our semi-toothless Chihuahua little brother, Xiao Lao-lao (Little Old) has had his home here with me and big sister, Little Flower.             During that time, he has transformed from a dirty, malnourished, frightened … Continue reading →

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