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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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Our Term has Ended!

Posted on July 27, 2025 by connieinasia

What an amazing end to our term! Last week had Shaloom, Santi and myself busily preparing our students for their closing ceremony performances which took place last Thursday evening. Some were squirrely and energetic, like my 8 all-girl class of … Continue reading →

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The last lesson of the previous term continues to bring us rewards

Posted on June 19, 2025 by connieinasia

Toward the end of April, I had just completed the last lesson of the Book 2 Let’s Go series which our Center uses for our younger learners. Book 3 was next on the agenda but starting it with only 2 … Continue reading →

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The End of our Winter Term

Posted on December 22, 2024 by connieinasia

“Christmas Tree!” 11-year-old Sisakda shouted as he popped up excitedly during our Christmas Bingo game on Tuesday night. We all fell into laughing hysterics. “No, Sisakda,” one classmate responded, rather annoyed. “You shout ‘Merry Christmas’, not ‘Christmas tree’!” Students had … Continue reading →

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Eyesores Disappear; Purchases Made; New Classes Begin

Posted on October 4, 2024 by connieinasia

The past 2 weeks have seen so many changes here at the Center. Are you ready for the updates? Here we go! Let’s begin with our eyesores Thatched Roof Huts Are Finally Gone The two raised Laos thatched roof huts … Continue reading →

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The First Week of Center Classes Has Ended: What a Thrill!

Posted on September 13, 2024 by connieinasia

For the past three weeks, the news from my office manager has created quite a stir leading up to the Center’s school year opening this past Monday, on September 9. Every morning or afternoon, Khamxay has been announcing the following: … Continue reading →

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Updates for the last day of the Center’s term and last week’s housewarming pictures

Posted on July 12, 2024 by connieinasia

This has been a busy week as classes wrap up for the term. I was preparing my last few PPTs (power points) for my junior high and primary school classes, finishing this Friday’s PPT for Grades 1 and 2 at … Continue reading →

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A Friday of Mishaps

Posted on July 5, 2024 by connieinasia

I certainly do enjoy my Fridays here in Laos but today has been somewhat challenging. First was my early 5:30 a.m. rise to get in my pool swim. This is my meditation time and think-through-the-day planning. It’s also a preparation … Continue reading →

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It’s 108 Degrees Fahrenheit!!

Posted on May 2, 2024 by connieinasia

It’s been a wicked last 10 days, with temperatures soaring above 100 for what I was told has been an unusual stretch for Laos.  In fact, this week the MOES (Ministry of Education and Sports) announced that schools without air-conditioning … Continue reading →

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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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