Hi Cassandra!
Well, let me tell you :) I studied French at school and I loved it (I also speak Spanish). I read everything I can, as long as it is interesting, so last year I decided that I should learn at least another two languages, you know, so I could enjoy reading a lot of stuff that otherwise I’d never come across with, so I picked Korean and Japanese. I’m not that good at speaking Korean yet, and I was learning Japanese like, really slow. Then about two months ago I found TextFugu and (sounds like an ad, but it worked for me!) tried the first season. It was great!
I like Japanese history and culture, definitely want to go there when I get the chance, and surely I’ll get the most out of my trip if I know how to get around by myself. I have this crazy idea of moving there in a few years, but that’s still like a plan, but I’d love to, really!