Alleviation of myself from some of my currently trapped thoughts

[abasourdi]

For the first time since the semester started I actually accomplished something over a weekend that was better than just making sure I was ready for Monday. But I also wasted a very nice weekend mostly indoors. Alas

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Sign Language

[akaneko]

I too am interested in learning a signed language one of these days! More for linguistic interest than any personal connection to any signing community. Though, I'm a bit more interested in studying Japanese Sign Language than American Sign Language, for professional reasons. (I imagine it's not exactly easy to find either instructors or conversational partners for the former around here, though...)

Re: Sign Language

[abasourdi]

As far as I can tell the Hennepin County Library system has nothing under either JSL or NS. (Was worth a shot.)

However, wikipedia gives access to the better part of the manual alphabet.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Japanese_manual_syllabary

But I'll not be using "se" anytime soon I think. ^^;;

Re: Sign Language

[akaneko]

Teehee~

The JSL signs for "younger brother", "older brother", and "siblings" present much the same problem for Americans learning to sign.

[chimeramonster]

I'll gamely upgrade you to condiments. I've gotten all the way to gravy boat, personally. I think if I can survive this season, next year I can be the platter of smoked salmon.

*collapses into giggling fit*

Dude, if you want to hang out with me for Turkey Day, sometimes doing something com-fucking-pletely different from your usual can help. Plus, ain't no one I'll have over will give a shit if you start screeching or sobbing or anything. We've all been there before. You'll be surrounded up *other* side dishes!

*collapses back into giggling fit*

[foundunicorn]

I have learned a few words in ASL from my friend dchabot04.
She in collage, to be a ASL translator.
Mostly yes, no, hurt, things I can use if in a melt down, and can't talk.