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SpiritSephiroth
08/18/21 8:34:12 PM
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Spent way too long outside today. Got home too late to get much studies in.

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SpiritSephiroth
08/19/21 4:08:10 PM
#403:


Wrote a bit of kanji today and practiced them with meanings. My small book is getting full but, Im gonna litter the remaining pages with practice of kanji writings. Probably do this while I'm travelling too like I used to in the past.

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SpiritSephiroth
08/20/21 9:43:57 PM
#404:


Feel a bit dead today. Gonna watch maybe one J-drama episode before I sleep.

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Rimmer_Dall
08/21/21 7:09:57 PM
#405:


Finally finished reading the first volume of Konosuba. Took a stupidly long time because I kept getting distracted by other stuff.
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SpiritSephiroth
08/22/21 8:55:23 PM
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Rimmer_Dall posted...
Finally finished reading the first volume of Konosuba. Took a stupidly long time because I kept getting distracted by other stuff.

That happens to me all the time. So many distractions at home.

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SpiritSephiroth
08/23/21 7:09:18 PM
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Gonna continue studying after tomorrow. Need to get a lot done.

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SpiritSephiroth
08/24/21 8:04:16 PM
#408:


Now that today is done, going to continue studying.

Decided to take constant mock tests for n4-n3.

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SpiritSephiroth
08/25/21 8:34:23 PM
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Did a small quiz and was pretty easy. Need to find longer and more complex mock tests to do full on.

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SpiritSephiroth
08/26/21 7:20:28 PM
#410:


Okay found a few mocks tests to do. I did one on N4 and I did pretty decent. I know my weaknesses now are Kanji (Obviously) and my ability to create sentences using new structures has declined unfortunately.

I became too comfortable with the knowledge I already have which did not help at all. I need to get out of that mentality.

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SpiritSephiroth
08/27/21 7:32:10 PM
#411:


Some of the mock tests are pretty easy. But today I downloaded other ones which turned out to be much harder!

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SpiritSephiroth
08/28/21 6:32:02 PM
#412:


Getting used to these mock tests. Im getting the idea that if I went into an N4/N3 exam, I'd have to get lucky if I want to pass. Some of these tests are easy while others are pretty damn hard.

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SpiritSephiroth
08/29/21 6:33:24 PM
#413:


Going to watch another show and pay extra attention to the sentence structures from now on. Maybe even pause and rewind if needed.

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SpiritSephiroth
08/30/21 8:21:28 PM
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Wrote down a few sentences to remember structure. Its actually pretty easy just finding out how to say things from my head than writing it constantly.

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s0nicfan
08/30/21 8:23:22 PM
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http://www.stmoroky.com/links/sywtlj.htm
So You Want To Learn Japanese.
You've eaten at a few Japanese restaurants, seen some anime, hosted an exchange student, and had a Japanese girlfriend. And now, somewhere in the back of your tiny brain, you think that Japanese would be a good language to learn. Hey, you could translate video games! Or Manga! Or even Anime! Pick up Japanese girls, impress your friends! Maybe you'll even go to Japan and become an anime artist! Yeah! Sounds like a great idea!
So you head down to the library, pick up some books with titles like "How To Teach Yourself Japanese In Just 5 Seconds A Day While Driving Your Car To And From The Post Office" and "Japanese For Complete And Total, Utter Fools Who Should Never Procreate". Hey, you already know a few words from your manga collection/girlfriend/anime. Excited and impressed with your new knowledge, you begin to think: "Hey. Maybe, just maybe, I could do this for a living! Or even major in Japanese! Great Idea, Right?

WRONG.
I don't care how many anime tapes you've watched, how many Japanese girlfriends you've had, or books you've read, you don't know Japanese. Not only that, majoring in the godforsaken language is NOT fun or even remotely sensible. Iraqi war prisoners are often forced to major in Japanese. The term "Holocaust" comes from the Latin roots "Holi" and "Causem", meaning "to major in Japanese". You get the idea.
And so, sick of seeing so many lambs run eagerly to the slaughter, I have created This Guide to REAL TIPS for Studying Japanese. Or, as is actually the case, NOT studying it.

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SpiritSephiroth
08/31/21 8:05:39 PM
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s0nicfan posted...
http://www.stmoroky.com/links/sywtlj.htm

I could have sword I've read this exact thing before somewhere >_>

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s0nicfan
08/31/21 8:23:27 PM
#417:


SpiritSephiroth posted...
I could have sword I've read this exact thing before somewhere >_>

The article/site itself is like 20 years old, so I wouldn't be terribly surprised if you had.

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SpiritSephiroth
09/01/21 8:34:20 PM
#418:


Doing some of my older homework I never did. I can see the improvements just by doing them, since they're pretty easy now.

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SpiritSephiroth
09/02/21 7:33:54 PM
#419:


Woot! Starting up my lessons again on the 18th! Will be face to face again so I will have to travel to the language school like before!

It'll be a welcome change from covid and being in my room most of the time.

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SpiritSephiroth
09/03/21 9:02:30 PM
#420:


Watching or Haken Uranaishi Ataru. I really love this show! I'm on episode 5 now and its made me tear up more than a few times already. Has very good messages each episode.

Also has one of my new favourite actresses, Hana Sugisaki. Love her acting.

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SpiritSephiroth
09/04/21 9:10:59 PM
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Rimmer_Dall
09/05/21 12:07:17 PM
#422:


Today I managed to read for long enough that I actually got eyestrain.
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SpiritSephiroth
09/05/21 10:34:58 PM
#423:


Rimmer_Dall posted...
Today I managed to read for long enough that I actually got eyestrain.

Glad to hear you're getting good practice in.

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Rimmer_Dall
09/06/21 5:03:29 AM
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SpiritSephiroth posted...
Glad to hear you're getting good practice in.
Would've been nice if I didn't end up feeling like someone was jabbing their thumbs into my eyes. I'll have to take it easier today.
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SpiritSephiroth
09/06/21 9:12:55 PM
#425:


Did some drawing and some coding. Time to do some Japanese for the last hour before bed! Maybe watch a quick J-drama.

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SpiritSephiroth
09/07/21 7:30:25 PM
#426:


Couldn't focus today, way too hot. Will try to do some tomorrow!

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SpiritSephiroth
09/08/21 8:18:07 PM
#427:


I finished off Haken Uranaishi Ataru. Such a lovely drama and I recommend it to anyone into J-dramas or dramas in general!

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SpiritSephiroth
09/09/21 8:59:04 PM
#428:


Finishing off a bit of homework in prep for next weeks class. Going to push studying this week too.

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SpiritSephiroth
09/10/21 7:47:45 PM
#429:


I need a new J-drama to watch while studying. Any recommendations? I feel like maybe a good detective one. I loved Koshonin with Ryoko Yonekura, so many something like that but with a male lead.

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Rimmer_Dall
09/11/21 6:25:09 PM
#430:


Holy shit, Korone beat Necron first try!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D8wQt3o8620
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SpiritSephiroth
09/12/21 8:37:44 PM
#431:


Rimmer_Dall posted...
Holy shit, Korone beat Necron first try!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D8wQt3o8620

She had a good strat down.

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SpiritSephiroth
09/13/21 8:50:50 PM
#432:


I've been listening to so much Babymetal and I appreciate Su-metals voice so much. Her pronounciation is so good even when singing.

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SpiritSephiroth
09/14/21 7:36:30 PM
#433:


I need to buy the new book for class soon. Finished off 2. But it looks like we need to buy a totally different named book now.

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SpiritSephiroth
09/15/21 8:54:37 PM
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SpiritSephiroth
09/16/21 8:44:42 PM
#435:


Tomorrow is the day I go back to physical in class lessons! Its been more than a year since I've been to the building!

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SpiritSephiroth
09/17/21 5:01:14 PM
#436:


Went over a revision sheet. Some of this I forgot but whenever I say them in my head, it comes to me. I think the fluency of conversations I hear when I watch J-dramas or movies help with this tremendously.

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SpiritSephiroth
09/18/21 5:57:52 PM
#437:


Had my class today. Was so nice seeing sensei and everyone else in person after a year and a half! We were able to cover a totally new topic using the new book.

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SpiritSephiroth
09/19/21 7:01:25 PM
#438:


Going to go through the new handouts but my monitor crapped out. Need to fix my setup ugh.

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SpiritSephiroth
09/20/21 8:35:58 PM
#439:


Did a few quizzes. Just realized I got a shit ton of homework and handouts to go through this week now that we're back into the swing of things, full force.

Dammit, this week is packed.

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SpiritSephiroth
09/21/21 8:23:23 PM
#440:


My TV broke so no more J-dramas for now. I could watch it on my monitor but I only have one. I used to be able to multi-task >_>

Makes studying, coding and even drawing harder too. Going to go out tomorrow so I'll try and pick up a cheap monitor.

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Rimmer_Dall
09/22/21 3:52:43 AM
#441:


This comment.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_9OY4ZDnXn8&lc=Ugy2xpblg4UVOhm_4S14AaABAg



Quadruple A+ pun. Even got Pan Piano herself to reply.
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SpiritSephiroth
09/22/21 8:19:33 PM
#442:


Rimmer_Dall posted...
This comment.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_9OY4ZDnXn8&lc=Ugy2xpblg4UVOhm_4S14AaABAg



Quadruple A+ pun. Even got Pan Piano herself to reply.

I don't understand, could you translate it?

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SpiritSephiroth
09/23/21 6:26:57 PM
#443:


Oh oh this homework is going to be a long one. We were told to do a few paragraphs but Im hoping to do a page on this.

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SpiritSephiroth
09/24/21 8:25:24 PM
#444:


Done with the homework finallyy and its late. Gotta sleep for the morning soon.

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Rimmer_Dall
09/25/21 10:38:04 AM
#445:


SpiritSephiroth posted...
I don't understand, could you translate it?
"Thank you for helping my son grow to become a great Pillar."
Alternatively:
"Thank you for making my dick hard."
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SpiritSephiroth
09/25/21 7:12:01 PM
#446:


Went to my lesson today, was really fun! I told sensei I will email her my presentation for next week. But I want to expand on it.

Maybe I'll post it here before next session where I'll present it to the class.

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SpiritSephiroth
09/26/21 8:58:29 PM
#447:


Was not productive at all today. Was lazy. Need to push myself tomorrow!

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SpiritSephiroth
09/27/21 9:45:21 PM
#448:


Okay got some homework done. I was going to send the email to sensei but I'd rather look it over one more time.

Also I want to write more but not too much incase I bore the whole class.

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SpiritSephiroth
09/28/21 8:04:00 PM
#449:


Now I want to watch a new J-drama. Trying to find recommendations, maybe a mystery.

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SpiritSephiroth
09/28/21 11:41:18 PM
#450:


Scratch that. I just watched Biri Gyaru () and holy shit, what a rush of emotions. I must of had tears in my eyes 4-5 times throughout the movie. One of the best movies I've seen this year and a must watch for anyone.



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SpiritSephiroth
09/29/21 7:52:37 PM
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