Category Archives: Return to China

China is now allowing all foreign national entries!! But problems for me

Posted on September 27, 2020 by connieinchina

On the 23rd, China-briefing.com, my go-to site for current China information, flashed before me. “From 0 a.m., September 28, 2020, foreigners with valid residence permits for work, personal matters, and reunion, are allowed enter the country without needing to re-apply … Continue reading →

Posted in A Visit Home to America, China, China ban lifting, coronavirus, Illinois, Return to China, Smalltown American Life, Travel | 1 Comment

September updates from me!

Posted on September 22, 2020 by connieinchina

  I promised in the last post for more recent updates from my end.  Here is the latest about what’s happening in my extended stay in America. There have been so many ups and downs:  moments of excitement, sadness, determination, … Continue reading →

Posted in A Visit Home to America, coronavirus, coronavirus situation in China, Illinois, Luzhou Vocational and Technical College, Return to China, Smalltown American Life | 1 Comment

Back to Worship: My Hometown Church and My Chinese Church Open for Worship

Posted on July 20, 2020 by connieinchina

 Welcome Back!! July 5th had our Marshall First UMC open to worship in the sanctuary.  The preparation for this was quite stringent and lasted several weeks.  I listened in on  the discussions via Zoom, which my mom participated in as … Continue reading →

Posted in A Message of Faith, A Visit Home to America, A Visit Home to Marshall, coronavirus, Coronovirus Situation, Illinois, Luzhou, Luzhou Protestant Church in China, Return to China, Smalltown American Life, The Chinese Church, Travel, Visit To The States, Wuhan coronavirus | Leave a comment

From China: Sichuan Province Colleges are re-opening but under strict conditions to do so

Posted on May 9, 2020 by connieinchina

“Can we talk?” The text came at 10 a.m. my time, 11 p.m. China time,  from my best friend Cathy, a departmental head in another college in Luzhou. Absolutely!  I love talking to Cathy.  Aside from having wonderful English, she … Continue reading →

Posted in China, coronavirus, Luzhou, Luzhou Vocational and Technical College, Luzhou: Yangtze Rivertown, Return to China, Smalltown American Life, Tales from Sichuan's Yangtze Rivertown, Tales of China, Travel | 1 Comment

To my Chinese college, still awaiting my return

Posted on April 30, 2020 by connieinchina

Yesterday, I received a message from my college asking me to compile a short informational write-up for their teacher files.  This was to include a  photo headshot, description of my educational background, places I’ve taught, courses I’ve been teaching and … Continue reading →

Posted in China, Luzhou, Luzhou Vocational and Technical College, Luzhou: Yangtze Rivertown, Return to China, Travel, Wuhan coronavirus | 1 Comment

Finishing up my “To Do” list: A Historical Relic Homesick for Home

Posted on February 19, 2019 by connieinchina

This afternoon, I headed off to Plainfield, Indiana (near the airport), for my hotel overnight before flying out from Indianapolis to begin my journey tomorrow, back to China.  My brother chauffeured me the 1 1/2 hours on I-70 to the … Continue reading →

Posted in A Visit Home to America, From Along the Yangtze, Illinois, Return to China, Smalltown American Life, Travel, Visit To The States | 1 Comment

Back in China: Hectic schedules, Roasting runs, Unsettled Moves

Posted on August 27, 2016 by connieinchina

It’s been 3 weeks since I returned to China on Aug. 6 and pretty much, it’s been non-stop ever since. Leaving the States After entertaining Chinese visitors in Illinois, which was a rare treat, I didn’t have much time to … Continue reading →

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The Return to China! The School Year Begins

Posted on September 12, 2015 by connieinchina

Where has the month gone?! After arriving in China, the weeks just whizzed by in preparation of the school year.  Here’s a look at how those weeks sped onward , beginning with becoming legal in China by getting my resident permit, … Continue reading →

Posted in Luzhou, Luzhou Vocational and Technical College, Luzhou: Yangtze Rivertown, Luzhou: Yangtze Rivertown Stories, Return to China, Tales from Sichuan's Yangtze Rivertown | 1 Comment

Returning to Chaos

Posted on September 28, 2014 by connieinchina

Unwanted surprises. During my years of teaching along the Yangtze, I always prepared for such happenings after being absent from my school’s tiny apartment at Luzhou Vocational and Technical College. Whether a few days for a weekend in Chengdu, a week … Continue reading →

Posted in From Along the Yangtze, Luzhou Vocational and Technical College, Luzhou: Yangtze Rivertown, Luzhou: Yangtze Rivertown Stories, Return to China, Tales from The Yangtze River, Tales of China, Travel | 1 Comment

About the Newsletter: “Where are you, Jenny Bloom?”

Posted on August 29, 2014 by connieinchina

Note:  This was written the morning before I left for China but refused to post. Here it is!  News of my China return soon to follow, now that my Internet has finally been reinstated in my apartment.  Yeah! A snippet from my … Continue reading →

Posted in 2014 Summer Itineration, A Visit Home to America, Return to China, Smalltown American Life, Travel, Visit To The States | 1 Comment