Update Time!!!! It's a new quarter which means new classes so here is the scoop :)


I'm still taking Japanese. I am really enjoying this class so much at this point. I'm not only learning a lot and becoming a better speaker but I'm just having fun in class. The teacher has let up and jokes around a lot more now and the students are more relaxed and having fun. I'm also not taking as many classes this quarter so I have more time to dedicate to studying and focusing on Japanese as well. 

This quarter, I have two new classes: Strategic Decision Making and Japanese Culture and Society. Both seem like they will be interesting. The first class, Strategic Decision Making, is actually preparing me for my certificate that I will be getting back at Tech. The class is based on diplomacy, foreign policy, and lots of great INTA stuff. We will actually be playing a diplomacy game throughout the quarter which I'm excited for as well. 

Japanese Culture and Society is exactly what it sounds like. What I am looking forward to about this course is that the professor has told us that we will be focusing on the current ideas of Japanese culture while still looking at some past ideas like geisha. This includes the class watching Memoirs of a Geisha which I haven't seen so I'm pretty stoked about that! 

Speaking of movies, I have been watching a TON of movies lately now that I have some more time. Just to name some: Casino Royale, Quantum of Solace, Skyfall, Batman Begins, The Dark Knight, The Dark Knight Rises, Inglorious Bastards, Django Unchained, Bridesmaids, 21 Jump Street, Crazy Stupid Love, Easy A, Brave, etc. Some have been good while others have not been as good. Anyway, I'm always game to watch something new so if you have any suggestions, please feel free to comment. :) I'm going to attempt to watch all the Harry Potter movies next weekend. :P <3 

Also: 51 days til I'm back home! <3 :D