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From Laos, Suntisouk Center News: Word is Spreading!

Posted on March 2, 2024 by connieinasia

Yes, folks, word is spreading!  It’s been 2 weeks since my last post and I must say, news from here is uplifting and positive.   14 new students at various levels and ages have joined our different classes.  We have … Continue reading →

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Village Chiefs in Laos

Posted on February 12, 2024 by connieinasia

I believe I mentioned in a previous post about village chiefs. Here I’d like to expand a bit more. I remember several conversations with Angie, former Director of the Suntisouk Language and Vocational Center, concerning this topic. When she began talking of … Continue reading →

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One of my greatest supporters, Searoba, leaves this world

Posted on February 3, 2024 by connieinasia

One truly heartwarming treasure of being in this kind of service to others is that of incredible friendships.  I have so many, with memories that I hold dear along with pictures of those who have already left this world or … Continue reading →

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My Midnight Blue Honda Scoopy

Posted on January 27, 2024 by connieinasia

Evading collisions.  Dodging potholes. Plowing through dust clouds.  Early Sunday morning, I zip along the city and countryside roads on my way to church. The 35-minute journey on my midnight blue motor scooter, the Honda Scoopy, is a long and … Continue reading →

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The Center’s upcoming “Let’s Sing in English!” Singing Night:  Begins February 9

Posted on January 21, 2024 by connieinasia

Yet another book in that previous post list is the above, which was recommended by an educator to music teachers. This is why I am so appreciative of Youtube. There are so many excellent postings for anything you could possibly want to … Continue reading →

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My Birthday Presents to Myself: Books!

Posted on January 20, 2024 by connieinasia

“Connie, can we send you anything, like we did to China? What’s your mailing address?” With my recent birthday, I had quite a few people ask me the above question. In fact, I had asked Angie (Center director, who is from the Philippines) … Continue reading →

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And Happy Birthday Again!

Posted on January 15, 2024 by connieinasia

This morning was my first Laos lesson with Ajan (Teacher) Soi. I have signed up for 21 lessons, 1 1/2 hours each, every other day. I have done daily lessons before, in China, but not while teaching or coming up with new … Continue reading →

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Unit 5: Happy Birthday!

Posted on January 12, 2024 by connieinasia

Yes, folks, it’s been my birthday all day today! I’m not one to mope about as a newcomer who doesn’t know many people. If you want to make your birthday special, you have to be proactive in doing so. This past … Continue reading →

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My Laos Goal for the Week: I can ride a motor scooter! ຂ້ອຍຂີ່ລົດຈັກໄດ້!

Posted on January 6, 2024 by connieinasia

As Week 4 in Vientiane, Laos, comes to a close, one of my goals was accomplished: That of riding a motor scooter in the city traffic. As mentioned before, public transportation in Laos is pretty sparse. Few taxies and no public … Continue reading →

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From Vientiane, Laos: Closing Off My 2023

Posted on December 31, 2023 by connieinasia

It’s been a somewhat quiet week leading into 2024. The Suntisouk (Peace) Language and Vocational Center staff have been off for a much needed holiday from December 23 – January 3. The current director, Angie, and I have been meeting … Continue reading →

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