Ohagi

Another food suggested by another student. It is called OHAGI.

According to my student, it contains rice inside and covered by different sweet ingredients. Oh! It looks so yummy!

Rice Dumpling

I asked my student to suggest a sweet Japanese food. He introduced Rice Dumpling to me. 

I was so awed with its cute form and varied colors. I wonder how sweet they are. It just shows that Japanese cuisine is definitely one of the best kind of foods around the world!

However, I asked the student if he has seen a RED rice dumpling, but he said he hasn't! Haha! I laughed because my fiance's name is RED, so one of my favorite colors is shifting to his name.

Thanks to you.

RareJob Class Rules

Aby.M
23 years old
3-year College English Instructor
with Bachelor of Secondary Education Major in English
with Academic Requirements of Master of Arts in Education Major in English 
currently residing in Seattle, Washington, USA
loves photography using Canon 60D
and loves playing volleyball

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Hello there! Nice to meet you! Thank you so much for having my lesson! Before we begin, please read these rules that I implement during my class.

Learning English is fun! And that will only be felt if the teaching-learning process is good. I hope someday you will feel my comfort in speaking English. Now, here are my suggestions if you want to have my class:

1. ATTITUDE. I understand the CULTURE DIFFERENCES between Japanese and Filipinos, same with INDIVIDUAL DIFFERENCES. However, if you want us to have a good teaching-student learning process, it would be better if you will be polite. I feel bad with disrespectful students. PLEASE DON'T TAKE MY LESSON IF YOU'RE AN IMPOLITE PERSON.

• WORDS. I don't allow rude and bad words in my class.
• BOASTFULNESS. We are EQUAL during my class.

2. PUNCTUALITY. Our allotted time is usually 25 minutes, sometimes 50 minutes. Bottom line, it is limited. Having said that, I would appreciate it if you will answer my call ON TIME so that we won't be wasting YOUR money.

3. PROFESSIONALISM. I am employed here in RareJob as a TUTOR, and TUTOR ONLY. I will never be involved in any intimate relationship as it stains not only my reputation, but the company's as well. I can be your friend or English learning partner, and those are all I can offer.

4. CONNECTION. As written above, I live in the USA. Modesty aside, the connection here is excellent and we don't have any black out. This is my common internet internet speed. I would appreciate it if you will secure a reliable connection also.

5. DEVICES. Technical problems happen once in a while. For us to avoid having them all the time, I encourage students to use reliable devices (e.g. laptop) with solid performance.

6. RESERVATION. Please be 100% SURE if you want to book my lesson or not. Please avoid removing your reservation my class on the day itself.

As I mentioned, learning English is fun! As an international language, you could communicate with so many individuals with different nationalities. Other than that, it can help you achieve your aspirations in life. Whatever happens, I, Tutor Aby, am here to assist your in your journey.

Once again, thank you so much for reserving my lesson. 

Jamatta ne ! 

Spring Sequim 2014

Had a quick visit in Sequim, Washington to visit my lovely friend. I grabbed the opportunity to take pictures of the surrounding.

Cherry Blossoms in Seattle, Washington

At first, I wasn't sure if these are Cherry Blossoms, since I haven't been in Japan. I don't know how they look like. Until fellow residents confirmed that they are indeed Cherry Blossoms. Ahhh! I'm so happy!

Future Sailor

Yes. I made a big decision. It's going to be a big milestone in my life.

-- I'M JOINING THE US NAVY --

Casual Red Makeup Tutorial

Want to be instantly sexy, aggressive, and bold ?

Just put on a powerful red lipstick and a not-so-heavy eye makeup.

I won't go crazy with this one YET. I just wanted something that would look romantic and casual.