Thank you, Monique! I also read your own introduction, and I must say that you have typed some really cute and creative emoticons there. :D Also, apparently there are a lot of us who got hooked to Japanese culture mainly because of anime, music, and manga. Hahaha don’t get me wrong, though. I believe Japan’s culture is still so awesome even without those (though they make it so much more awesome, definitely).
You too. Good luck with your Japanese studies. Huhu I also want to go to an exchange program someday. :))