Author Archives: connieinasia

I have a departure date, folks! I’ll announce in the next entry. And along with that announcement will come the much anticipated story of my rescue dogs from China, terrier-mix Beanie and campus stray Lucy. They’ve been with me since … Continue reading →

In my 27 years of teaching English overseas, the word “exotic” never entered the descriptions of my environment. I did have a few that came rather close. The Monkeys There were the rather mischievous creatures which came with visits to … Continue reading →

As you know, if following this site, I will be off soon to be engulfed in experiencing a new country, new teaching position, new people, new culture and overall new everything. Years ago for my teenage overseas ventures (age 16 … Continue reading →

I’m unable to change my domain name to another unless I purchase it every year and link it to my current one. That means I’ll be paying for two names at full price. I would rather save that money so … Continue reading →

Well, folks, I now have a brand new friend. Her name is Rosie Gal, due to her gorgeous rose-colored shine and utterly vibrant personality. As of yesterday, she’s taken the place of silver-haired, steadfast-yet-storage-deprived, now disabled, Lady Gina. (Gina means … Continue reading →

It’s been a very long wait of several months for my new placement’s announcement and it’s now official: I’ll be going to a country in Southeast Asia as the coordinator of the Sunbeam Vocational and Training Center, located in the … Continue reading →

Just another update on my rescue dogs from China. As previously posted, Lucy and Beanie are looking for a home. This bonded pair will not be able to come with me on whatever my next overseas placement will be thus … Continue reading →

For Mother’s Day, my hometown church is having a Mothers-Daughters-Friends banquet with fun activities afterwards. I purchased 4 tickets for me, my mom, friend Beverly (same age as my mom – 89) and our church secretary, Pat. Both Bev and … Continue reading →

My three rescue dogs in China have finally arrived in America. Chihuahua Little Sister, terrier Little Bean and sweet campus stray, Lucy, are adjusting well in my smalltown community after over 3 years being away from me. These three had … Continue reading →

The message from my Chinese college’s foreign affairs director was heartbreaking.   “Connie,” it read.  “We are so sorry.  Amity has ended the teaching program. We will not invite you back.”  For 24 years, the United Methodist General Board of Global … Continue reading →