I want to dedicate this blog post to my Japanese mom and friend. They are awesome companions and are always up for adventuring with me. May was a slow month. Not too many exciting things happened. My Japanese mom’s birthday was in May so we planned to surprise her by taking her to Himeji Rose… Continue reading May: Himeji Rose Garden, Japanese pancakes and Hawaiian omiyage
This post begins with a trip to the kimono rental shop more than a month ago. After having lunch with some new friends, they invited me to participate in the upcoming kimono festival. I was super geeked about going. So geeked that I encouraged everyone to head straight for the kimono shop after lunch. The… Continue reading Kimono Festival
Yesterday I took a “semi” official tour of Aioi. To be completely honest I wouldn’t really call it a “tour” except that I searched and searched for an appropriate title for this post and found nothing that could perfectly relate my feels. “Tour” will just have to do. Tangent. I thank my mom and her mother… Continue reading Tour of Aioi
Can we take some time to discuss Korean food?! My years in Arizona exposed me to many new things. One of my favorite new things was Asian cuisine. I can’t remember how, but Sister Cynthia (my mom), found this random Asian market in Mesa called “Lee Lees”. I loved that place. They carried a truly… Continue reading Korean Food!!
Today was a great day. Two students from our Community English classes volunteered to give us a tour of Himeji Castle. This was, by far, the most thorough tour that I’ve ever been given, of any thing. They were both very knowledgeable, with tidbits and videos and handmade posters that explained the history of the… Continue reading Touring Himeji Castle
On the ninth episode of “You ate what?!” we discuss a favorite food of mine. Let’s see how well you know me. Can you guess what it is? I won’t be offended if you don’t know. Kudos to those of you who do! I love peanut butter. Of all of God’s creations that are edible,… Continue reading You ate what?! [Episode 9]
Can we take a moment to talk about all the cleaning I did yesterday? At my highschool, there are two desks and two cabinets dedicated to ASE’s (Assistant Supervisors of English). Which means that I have a desk and cabinet and the other ASE from Austrailia has a desk and cabinet. When I tell you… Continue reading Purge 2016
いただきます！/itadakimasu/ Let’s eat On the eighth episode of “You ate what?!” we visit a cafe here in Himeji. I’d never heard of this cafe prior to yesterday’s visit. Chelli san mentioned it. And while I am absolutely the trillest, most hardest rapper that ever kilt (killed) the game, I like all the frilly stuff too.… Continue reading You ate what?! [Episode 8]
Every Thursday myself and another teacher host English Club. Its an opportunity for students who are interested in learning English to come and do fun activities. In the past they’ve made tacos, done games based off Korean t.v. shows, scavenger hunts and the like. Students chose all the events based on their likes and things… Continue reading English Club
I’ve given my introduction many, many, many, many, many, many, many times I’ve given this introduction to both senior high school students and seniors lol. Two of the classes that I teach are at the University. Those classes are jammed packed with adults of all ages, mostly seniors and retirees. In my introduction, I show… Continue reading Student art
