How do you self study Japanese?

In my last post I briefly mentioned that I was interested in getting back into seriously studying Japanese again.   In the past I was taking classes, but this time I'm not wanting/able to do that (for various reasons), so I want to try and see what I can learn on my own. I know people have done this before, so I know it's possible (sort of?).  I need to figure out how to take all the resources available to me and mold them into a sort of one person class.  It seems like there's quite a bit out there on the web, and I've got a copy of Genki. It's just the how...

So help me out, tell me how you study Japanese on your own!

Japanese Snack Highlight: Chip Chop

Tastes like a slightly salty Cocoa Puff with a tiny bit of matcha flavoring inside.  Weird at first, almost like it was too cracker-ish, but as I continued to shovel them into my mouth I realized the Cocoa puffs connection and could taste more of the chocolate.  They even stick to my teeth in that same weird way I don't like! I enjoyed eating them though.

So, here's a bit of a story:

In March of this year, the girl that I stayed with when I went to Japan back in 2009 came and stayed with me! Sadly it was only for a day, but it was still a nice time.  I don't know why, but seeing her sort of reignited a feeling in me that I thought I had lost over the years: that young feeling I had back then, that wide spirit that desired to consume and learn, and didn't just think, but actually did. I guess her visit was an inspiring reminder. I hope to carry that feeling in the future! One thing I want to do is start seriously studying Japanese again. And I always want to work on my music.

Anyway!

She brought me a lot of snacks, among other cool things.  I thought I'd post about them here. The pictures were taken on my phone and made with a gif maker.  On your computer the quality may look a bit ugly but on a phone it should be okay.

Also here's a weird/funny commercial for Chip! Chop:

Moving my blog!

Mostly.

I won't be demolishing this place, but I will be moving my blogging elsewhere.

Which is here!

I want what I publish on the internet to have a new focus, so I decided to just start over completely! I may still post something here if I don't think it fits the new place, and I'll keep this up just in case anyone ever needs to look at it.

So, here is the link again!

idmn @ wordpress.com