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Our end-of-the-term celebrations: Fun, laughter and excitement

Posted on December 16, 2025 by connieinasia

If you haven’t been checking out my Facebook page (Connie Wieck), please do. There’s a lot reported. As a summary of the most recent post, let me walk you through our end-of-term performance night. What a great ending to our … Continue reading →

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Getting Ready for Christmas

Posted on December 3, 2025 by connieinasia

Since my last November update, I’ve tried to keep folks informed of my goings-on via Facebook. That is quite popular here and among many of my USA friends. I hope you are keeping up. If not, see copied below the … Continue reading →

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Check out my Facebook Page!

Posted on November 12, 2025 by connieinasia

  I’ve been feeling this space is a tad vacant since November 1, mostly as I’ve turned to Facebook to update others about events here. Facebook is quite popular in Laos and many here have a Facebook page. Rarely do … Continue reading →

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I’m Halloweened out! Well, at least until next year.

Posted on November 1, 2025 by connieinasia

Yes, it’s been 2 months since highlights in this space of all that I came back to as director of the Suntisouk Language and Vocational Center. Needless to say, just a lot going on upon my return. I absolutely invite … Continue reading →

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Tuesday’s the Day! Back to Laos

Posted on September 23, 2025 by connieinasia

This sudden extended stay from my 4-week summer vacation, while worrying and anxious for me, is now a huge sigh of relief. Visits to my mom’s doctor’s appointments have resulted in a back-to-normal lifestyle. She’s feeling great, with me feeling … Continue reading →

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Farewell preps back to Laos until . . . the 911 call

Posted on September 8, 2025 by connieinasia

My incredible 1-month Stateside vacation with my 91-year-old mom was coming to a close. What an energizing visit I’d had back in my hometown, Marshall, Illinois, after 1 ½ years settling into my new position as Director of the Suntisouk … Continue reading →

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It’s Winnie Time!

Posted on August 24, 2025 by connieinasia

It’s 3 a.m. and my cell phone is exploding with what seems like a million dings. Who in the world would be sending me messages of such quantity at 3 in the morning while I’m trying to enjoy my USA … Continue reading →

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A Trip Down Memory Lane: A Hometown DQ Visit

Posted on August 22, 2025 by connieinasia

Note: I posted this on Facebook a few weeks ago. I’ll add it here for those who are not big Facebook fans. For those who know me, I am an avid swimmer. I started at 3 years old and never … Continue reading →

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An Overwhelming “Welcome back!” from My Small Town

Posted on August 10, 2025 by connieinasia

My arrival to my USA home was full of glee, from my mom and older brother to even my mom’s dog, Bridget, one of my street rescues from China. But the greatest welcome came from my small town. A Special … Continue reading →

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It’s Vacation Time! A Visit to America

Posted on August 1, 2025 by connieinasia

Well, folks, the Center’s classes have ended so I am off to America for my vacation time. One of my adult students,Alat, graciously volunteered to take me to the airport for my midnight flight. I prepared a small gift bag … Continue reading →

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