Author Archives: connieinasia

Unknown's avatar

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.

China’s National Holiday Updates from Chengdu!

Posted on October 2, 2008 by connieinasia

            Last Friday evening, a majority of items were  packed for our journey to Chengdu.  LF had found the perfect place where she knew she’d not be left behind:  sleeping inside the opensuitcase.                                                                                                                                                      She’d already dragged out several of the … Continue reading →

Posted in Chengdu Daily Life | Leave a comment

Our Long-awaited Freshmen Arrive

Posted on September 26, 2008 by connieinasia

    Just How Hot Is It?  Darn Hot!               The past four days have seen our wide college avenue dotted with pastel-colored umbrellas, fringed in lace or edged in colorful trim.  It’s not rain students and teachers alike … Continue reading →

Posted in Tales from The Yangtze River | Leave a comment

Luzhou: A Small Town Feel

Posted on September 20, 2008 by connieinasia

               I had forgotten just how small and “out there” Luzhou is compared to Chengdu.               My bus ride uptown today on the 201 hugged the river, then entered the city to wind through narrow streets lined with trees.  … Continue reading →

Posted in Tales from Sichuan's Yangtze Rivertown, Luzhou | Leave a comment

A Mid-autumn Festival Sunday of Worship

Posted on September 16, 2008 by connieinasia

                My Mid-autumn Festival Sunday began not with a purchase of more moon cakes, but with a great pork loin laid out carefully on the butcher’s board.              For us Christians in Luzhou, these are the perks of … Continue reading →

Posted in Tales from Sichuan's Yangtze Rivertown, Luzhou | Leave a comment

Reports of Connie’s Dad

Posted on September 14, 2008 by connieinasia

              After announcing my father’s ICU hospital stay, I received a number of emails from so many of you, saying my family was in your thoughts and prayers. Thank you so much for your concern.  It has meant a … Continue reading →

Posted in Tales from The Yangtze River | Leave a comment

A Day Of Mooncaking

Posted on September 13, 2008 by connieinasia

              Despite the my previous entry, I actually am quite fond of Mid-Autumn Festival.  There are a variety of reasons but I’ll just explain my top three.             First of all, I chose this day as Little Flower’s birthday.  I never … Continue reading →

Posted in Tales from The Yangtze River | Leave a comment

The Moon Cake Disposal Dilemma

Posted on September 12, 2008 by connieinasia

  Note:  My below essay appeared in last year’s Christian Science Monitor’s Home Forum for Mid-Autumn Festival.  I share it with you today with tales and photos tomorrow of how I personally have been celebrating this upcoming special day, falling on Sept. 14 (Sunday). … Continue reading →

Posted in Tales from The Yangtze River | Leave a comment

Happy Teachers’ Day!

Posted on September 10, 2008 by connieinasia

                   My in-box has been filling with good wishes all day.                 “Connie, Happy teachers’ Day!  Connie, my classmates want to know where you live because we want to give you a gift. Could you please tell … Continue reading →

Posted in Tales from Sichuan's Yangtze Rivertown, Luzhou | Leave a comment

Military Training for Incoming Freshmen

Posted on September 9, 2008 by connieinasia

                Temperatures have  soared into the 90s.  We’ve had a hot three days with the sun covered in haze, but not even cloud cover has stopped the steamy heat from surrounding all of us.             Despite the heavy … Continue reading →

Posted in Tales from The Yangtze River | 1 Comment

Celebrating A Student’s Success

Posted on September 7, 2008 by connieinasia

              I didn’t have much time today after church to visit with the congregation or pastor so I’ll save my returning church story for another day.             Instead, it was a quick dash by taxi to Tian Xi Ren He, a … Continue reading →

Posted in Tales from Sichuan's Yangtze Rivertown, Luzhou | Leave a comment