Author Archives: 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 →

  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 →

              “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 →

               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 →

                Although our students are this weekend getting ready for their final exams next week, Friday for me signaled my last class with my Luzhou students.             August will find me in Guangxi Province, settling into my new … Continue reading →

              The invitation to visit my former student’s countryside home came at just the right time.              Our weather in Sichuan, China was proving quite pleasant for travel.  The dusty bus ride needed to reach Ji Ke’s small village … Continue reading →

              Just a short blog for all of you music fans out there:               For those from the U.S., you are probably quite familiar with NPR, National Public Radio.             The staff of NPR was here in Sichuan last … Continue reading →

                Naturally, I am eager to report on my May 1st adventures with Jason Ji and his family but such stories have been put on hold due to our scholarship venture.             This is quite an unusual case … Continue reading →

                Tomorrow marks the one year remembrance of the Wenchuan Earthquake in Sichuan Province,  China.             According to a recent news conference, China now says 5,335 students died or remain missing with 68,712 as the overall death toll and … Continue reading →

              This past May holiday was mostly devoted to visiting with Jason (Ji Ke), my former student of 2 years ago.             Jason attended the branch school of Qing Hai University here at our small college for 2 years … Continue reading →