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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.

Better Overly Safe Than Overly Sorry

Posted on May 16, 2008 by connieinasia

                            For two days, my 20-minute walk across campus to attend my language classes has been somewhat astonishing.               After classes resumed on Thursday, I expected the thousands of university students and faculty living on campus to return to their … Continue reading →

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By The Light Of The Silvery Moon

Posted on May 16, 2008 by connieinasia

            A hazy moon filled the sky Wednesday night.             Those on the university campus were in for a better sleep than the rainy night before.  With classes starting the next day, they would need it.             As I was … Continue reading →

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Not Yet Back to Normal

Posted on May 14, 2008 by connieinasia

                           A Wednesday sunrise was to bring normality to Chengdu.              The  pouring rain stopped.  Not a single noticeable tremor the entire night.  Our campers from the upper floors had dwindled, mostly because the constant rain had chased them … Continue reading →

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An Earthquake Rain Dampens Spirits

Posted on May 13, 2008 by connieinasia

                 Once again, our upper stories remain strangely dark as the rain comes pouring down.   At present, there are 4 tents now set up in my apartment complex courtyard.                  Earlier in the day, we had quite a crowd … Continue reading →

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Chengdu Earthquake News from China

Posted on May 13, 2008 by connieinasia

              Nearing 9 p.m. on Monday evening, my apartment complex here in Chengdu was oddly vacant.  Upper-story windows had no lights shining through.  No T.V.s were on or family talks heard through the walls.  Where was everyone?  Most of … Continue reading →

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Little Ghost Brings Little Blessings

Posted on May 3, 2008 by connieinasia

                In our modern-day America, people remain indoors on hot, sunny days, either watching TV or using the Internet.  Summer finds Americans escaping indoors, suffering from the heat and worshiping our air-conditioners.  Porch swings are empty.  House stoops … Continue reading →

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Visit to Chengdu’s U.S. Consulate Brings Home Little Ghost

Posted on April 20, 2008 by connieinasia

                         Every Wednesday afternoon, the  U.S. Consulate here in Chengdu hosts English language lectures for the public.  This outreach and cultural exchange service is provided for local Chinese of all ages who wish to improve their language skills … Continue reading →

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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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