Class photos

Some people might be wondering why I rarely post photos of the classes here in church on Facebook.  Well, I used to do that  until a lady friend gently told me that she thinks I needed to ask permission from people before I post their photos online.  I think she's right.  Some Japanese parents might not want their kids' faces plastered online for the world to see. So from then on,  I try  to be careful with what I post here in my blog or on FB.

So this is the reason why these photos that I took of the classes show the students with their backs to the camera , and some people here in the photos are either looking down, or sideways .  Yet, the viewer still gets to know the focal point of the photo- what it tries to convey or send .

The class chaplains tell a Bible story before the English lessons start.

The students tried to figure out this cross puzzle.  

My Favorite Artist

               

A friend gave me a calendar with Thomas Kinkade pictures.  It now hangs in my room.  Since then, this man is my favorite artist.  I love the colors, ...and the "light" that is very visible and noticeable in all his works.



 

My Neighborhood (Part 3)

This is the Honey House - a cafe that also sells Manuka Honey.  I love their chicken with honey mustard sauce.

Another chocolate shop just a couple of blocks north from our church.  You see, the Japanese have such classy sweet taste.

Our only one McDo here in this part of  town...one place I frequent when I want to stay for hours without feeling guilty about others having to wait for a seat.

Brewed coffee and I don't have a relationship.  We just can't agree.  But I am a tea lover.  I like Starbucks' Matcha Tea Latte, although rarely do I have this, nor crave for this.  What I love in Starbucks is their cake and cookie choices.  Yum!

There are many banks in this area.  I don't have an account in this one, but I like its parking area and this flowery corner.

The ice cream shop here...one time while walking across the street from this place , I saw there was a looooong line of people outside this shop.  Turned out that they were giving a free cone to each one between 11 a.m to 1 pm that day!  I wanted to get one too  but couldn't stand the long wait...so maybe next time.

 This is a Japanese sweets shop, ..for omiyage (souvenir).  It's across from the local train station - a very convenient place for its business because the Japanese have this custom of giving sweets to their families or co-workers whenever they come home from a trip. More like "pasalubong custom" of the Filipinos.

A paid parking area ...with the strategically located vending machines for drinks!  :)