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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.

An Introduction to Pet Ownership in China

Posted on April 12, 2008 by connieinasia

             Domestic pets in China are slowly becoming the “in” thing, especially for middle-class city dwellers.  During the past 15 years, with China opening up to the outside world and incomes on the rise for educated professionals, people have started to … Continue reading →

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Ethnic Minority People of China

Posted on April 1, 2008 by connieinasia

News from China               From my parents’ reports, our US news is full of an impending recession, Iraq and the upcoming 2008 Presidential elections.              In China, our news is full of  Olympic Game preparations. Drinkable tap water is … Continue reading →

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Walking the Streets of Chengdu

Posted on March 31, 2008 by connieinasia

               In Chengdu (pop. 20 million), my apartment building’s complex  is nestled in the bustling part of  a famous Chinese university.  The school’s west gate is merely a 2-minute walk down a narrow alleyway from my apartment, making this … Continue reading →

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Spring Walks Around Sichuan University Campus

Posted on March 17, 2008 by connieinasia

SPRING ARRIVES   Our current spring weather is proving to be quite the luxury after the unusually frigid cold of winter.  Although our skies are still overcast  a majority of the time, we are now experiencing  refreshing warmer temperatures and … Continue reading →

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Happy Year of the Rat!

Posted on February 13, 2008 by connieinasia

           “Gongxi, Gongxi!” (goh-ng shee, goh-ng shee)  or “Congratulations!”           These are the words spoken to friends and family members for the Chinese New Year, this year celebrated on February 7.   But as many of you have followed in … Continue reading →

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Introduction to Connie and Xiao Hua (Little Flower) in China

Posted on February 2, 2008 by connieinasia

             This blog from China has been created to tell the daily news of myself, Connie, and my dog Xiao Hua (she-ow hwah) or Little Flower.  I have worked in mainland China as an English language teacher for 9 … Continue reading →

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