Nihongo o hanashimasu ka?

So, the Hiragana flash cards are almost done. By cross-referencing my sources, I discovered that the site I was initially using had a couple of the symbols wrong, so I had to change a couple of my notes. (Fortunately it wasn't a huge difference, but enough of one that I probably would've embarassed myself if I hadn't caught it in time.) I've also found a couple of communities here on LJ which are meant to help. japanese and learn_japanese.

Also, in spite of my efforts to follow the advice of Those In The Know, I've picked up a few phrases in romaji, in passing. They say learning Japanese with romaji (that is, written in Roman letters) would wind up holding a person back, but surely if I'm still learning all of the other things as advised it won't hurt. It's mostly this place's fault, anyway, but I will say that it's helping my pronounciation, being able to both see and hear the words... :-?

That word again...

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20):
Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson told *The Washington Post* the following fun facts: "There are more molecules of water in a cup of water than cups of water in all the world's oceans. This means that some molecules in every cup of water you drink passed through the kidneys of Genghis Khan, Napoleon, Abe Lincoln, or any other historical person of your choosing." Your assignment this week, Pisces, is to choose three heroes you'd most like to be influenced and inspired by. Every time you drink water, be conscious of the fact that some of it was once inside the bodies of those exceptional people. Say a prayer that their mojo will become available to you.
 

*sighs* ... I rather dislike the word hero... It always puts me in the mind of people with mindless followers.  And it doesn't help that most of my "heroes" are fictional characters. ;-P   But let's see... Who do I admire?  Who's mojo would I like to partake of?  I do have a soft spot for Gloriana...  and I'm awfully fond of John Lennon... *ponders*  I'll have to think of a #3...