8 Random Facts About Carlie

Yes, that’s me in the photo. I’ve been tagged by Chris to write 8 random facts about myself. I’ll try to relate some things to learning Japanese, however, it is great to know more about the person behind the blog. The rules are: 1. People who are tagged need to write a post containing 8 random facts about themselves. 2. At the end of the post you should name several...

Reviving Remembering The Kanji

I’m excited because it is not long now until I will have a weekly dose of Ikuta Toma when he co-stars with Ohno Satoshi in Maou. Which has nothing to do with the rest of the post which is about Reviewing the Kanji. After a bit of a break from studying Japanese, I am back into it with my quest to Remember the Kanji. I’m on uni holidays now, so I would like to get as many as I can...

Spring Story – JDrama Review and Caps

Title: Spring Story Aired: 2003 Staring: Oguri Shun, Nishihara Aki Carlie’s Rating: Rate This Drama: (10 votes, average: 4.30 out of 5)  Loading ... Akane is a wannabe fashion designer. Kei is a high school basketball star. This cute drama is about a high school romance, where they quickly grow up, leave school and life gets in the way. Are they ment to be? ...

ヘ(^_^ヘ)(ノ^_^)ノ Oh Yeah!

OK, you may have noticed things were a bit quiet around here. I was going through a stressful end of semester exam period. But it’s over, and so I’m back and ready to focus on things I’d rather focus on. Like this site!! To make up for my absence, I’ve prepared something delicious for you all to enjoy. Well, at least those of us who have good taste! Enjoy! ...

Why I’m Interested In Translation Over Interpretation

I’m very much someone who communicates better in writing rather than talking. I actually feel somewhat stressed when I am going to meet someone new or I have to call someone I don’t know on the telephone. It’s not that I wont go an do it, I am lucky that I don’t have a social phobia. However, I do feel it on the edge of my mind and so I really don’t like to use the...