After nearly a decade of being a Mania, I was finally able to send one of the D’espairsRay members a message in Japanese.  For the past couple of years, I forgot why I began learning Japanese, forgot original goals in lieu of more immediate, scholastic goals.  But now I remember why I decided to take this path in my life:  I wanted to be able to ( Read more... )

I'm still so hurt over their disbandment.  

I've been depressed and bored lately.  I've been trying to think of things to do to spice up my life, and this is what I have so far:

1. Walk a different way to class/to my dorm.
2. Take a shower at a different time everyday.
3. Face a different direction in the shower.

I am literally crying from boredom.   I'm officially in rut mode.
 

It's finally official!   I will be attending Hiroshima Jogakuin University for the 2013-2014 academic year!  I just got my acceptance letter.  I can't believe it.  I am so excited!  The more I hear about the university, the more amazing it seems.  I am so lucky to have this opportunity ( Read more... )

My interview for Hiroshima was Friday.  I was so scared, but I think it went well.  I felt better when I realized Saito-sensei was one of the people interviewing me ( Read more... )

I'm probably making a horrendous fool of myself writing emails in Japanese on interpals.  D:

上手にならなければなりませんね。

My interview to go to Japan for a year is scheduled for Friday.  I still can't believe I was the only person who applied to Hiroshima Jogakuin University.  I feel I'm getting to the point where it's safe to say I'm going ( Read more... )

I was the only person to apply to Hiroshima Jogakuin University!  

今年も、どうぞよろしくお願いします｡
Happy new year!  Please treat me well this year too.

I hope everyone's new year has started out well.  I'm happy to share a bit of good news on my side:  I've been accepted to go on this year's Japan Summer study!I can't even express how happy I am.  I found out right after Japanese class today (with the amazing Kumi-sensei).   ( Read more... )

I've done about three things on break so far:

1. Watch Moomin
2. Drink tons of tea and coffee
3. Origami

Doing all three at the same time is best.  It's the magic solution to stress.  I bought fifteen bottles for the origami stars I've made.  I've made about 500 stars in the past week.  Now I have hand cramps, but it's worth it. They're Christmas gifts for my ( Read more... )