I've studied off and on for a few years. I was doing well last semester when I got a pretty intense course (which was partly ruined by my obnoxious classmates) but sadly, I need to get back to studying it and using it so I can retain it. I've been studying Kanji but its a bit of a pain even though it makes writing the language (and actually understanding some of the grammar) so much easier.

I plan on going to Japan in the next few years. Though I will probably find myself traveling to the countryside to avoid the crowds and visit the shrines. I also want to see one Osaka Hanshin Baseball game before I die. I hate baseball but I really want to see it for the crazy fans.