Tangible resolution - speak and write in Japanese fluently.

[tinysqueak]

I'm really excited today - it looks as though it may be possible for me to pick up Japanese languages classes at uni, as part of my doctoral study. I'm thrilled. I've been looking for a way to bring my long-since expired Japanese skills into practical, fluent reality. I would describe my knowlege of Japanese as like one of those lovely, crispy

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[beatsista]

I know one Japanese word - Sushi!:-D All best for your passion in Japanese language Kell.:)

[tinysqueak]

Sushi and sashimi are two of the best Japanese words.

[jenyuie]

I'm impressed, Kell. I've been speaking Chinese since I knew how to speak, but I can't discuss books and art and life (other than why my parents are crazy Chinese people) very well in Chinese. I can definitely discuss cooking though. Maybe when you are well versed in kanji, you can teach me because I cannot read Chinese :(

My favorite word in Japanese is oshiburi - hee hee.

[tinysqueak]

Unfortunately, my family (Jerad excluded) are fairly unimpressed, as they always are when they think I attempt too much. I would prefer they think it's a great idea, but it doesn't matter what others think - I know what I can handle and would like to do, so I will do it. Some people watch TV, skateboard, or do Sudoku puzzles - I prefer to study.

All this means then is that if I get a migraine, I can't tell anyone.

[jenyuie]

Ah dear Kell. Don't you fret over what impresses and does not impress the family. My parents have been utterly unimpressed about 90% of the time when I make decisions in life, only to change their mind later that what I decided to pursue wasn't such a bad idea after all. My sister never quite learned that lesson and she spent her life trying to do what made them happy. Ultimately, I think parents who really love their children (and yes, even my parents, as insane as they are - they really do love me) just want their children to be happy. When you do what you love, pursue what you have a passion for... then I think you will be happy and your parents will be too. Does this make sense?

[tinysqueak]

Oh, I know. Usually they love my choices, and I know they're only worried that I will get run down, but I just want to talk about how excited I am without getting those weary sighs and things.I get such a kick out of Japanese culture, and the ability to communicate in Japanese will no doubt support my research study (I'm looking at marketing to girls in Japan).

In this capacity I'm counted as staff at UTS and because of that, the study is not only free, but it doesn't count towards my PhD, which means although I will be assessed, marks don't contribute to my result at all.