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Participating in My Christmas Chinese Church Program in Luzhou

Posted on December 21, 2017 by connieinasia

 Note: An edited version of the below was submitted to my hometown newspaper.  Hopefully, the article will be coming out  today or tomorrow.  Many foreigners in China are ignorant about the Chinese church and all that it has to offer.  Rarely … Continue reading →

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The English Association Moves into High Gear with Halloween Activity Night

Posted on November 4, 2017 by connieinasia

In a previous post, I mentioned the number of student clubs and associations we have at this college.  Booths were lining the walkways to entice new members to sign up, paying a fee of 20 yuan (roughly $4.50) per person. … Continue reading →

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Mother Nature vs China

Posted on October 22, 2017 by connieinasia

The egrets are upset. From my balcony, I watch the two white birds circle, soar and glide their way over their destroyed home. They float gracefully to the far end of a tiny clump of heavy vegetation which has been … Continue reading →

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Last Minute Chengdu Walmart Shopping Brings Surprise

Posted on October 7, 2017 by connieinasia

Couldn’t resist this parting Chengdu entry as I am about ready to head off to Luzhou. After an early morning swim at 6:30 a.m., I hightailed it back to my area for a Walmart stop-in. Butter was needed, the last … Continue reading →

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Holiday Ended: Heading Back to Luzhou

Posted on October 6, 2017 by connieinasia

It’s time. Hard to believe my Golden Week is about over. Tomorrow, I head back to Luzhou to start up my teaching once again on Monday.  While it’s been nice to get away, the dreaded part of this 1-week off … Continue reading →

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Golden Week in Full Swing

Posted on October 3, 2017 by connieinasia

After only meeting with my freshmen students for 2 weeks, suddenly it’s holiday time. We are on holiday at the moment for a full week commemorating the founding of the PRC on Oct. 1, 1949.  This is what is known … Continue reading →

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Earthquake!

Posted on September 14, 2017 by connieinasia

I’ve been through several earthquakes during my lifetime, each one causing my nerves to rattle a little more as the severity increased. The first experienced was in my hometown (Marshall, IL) when I was 9.  The house shook and I … Continue reading →

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Back in China: Starting the School Year Right

Posted on September 11, 2017 by connieinasia

I’ve been back in Luzhou for a full 2 weeks now, and it’s been busy! My first week was spent getting over jet lag and also putting together my textbooks for my seniors.  I compile all my own materials so … Continue reading →

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Heading Back to China

Posted on August 24, 2017 by connieinasia

It’s time! After 11 weeks of being in the US, including 8 weeks of driving about the countryside backroads and Interstates of Illinois, I am heading back to Asia.  I met so many wonderful people and thoroughly enjoyed sharing stories … Continue reading →

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Stanley’s Trip to the Countryside (Cont.)

Posted on May 14, 2017 by connieinasia

      Please read the previous entry for explanation of Flat Stanley.  Here he continues his adventures in China, with a visit to the countryside. Stanley learns that  most city people have money but countryside folk do not.  There … Continue reading →

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