たしかに、ファンの女の子です。 ^_^"

Admittedly, I am a fan girl! ^_^"

ながさきしゅんすけがだいすきですよ！ながさきくんはハンサムなおとこのひとです。それから、ながさきくんはオリンピックせんしゅです―トランポリンおします。さいしょにさすけにみました。ここでかれは！

I love Shunsuke Nagasaki! Nagasaki-kun is a handsome man. And, Nagasaki-kun is an Olympian -- he does the trampoline. I first saw him on Sasuke (Ninja Warrior). Here he is!

Game Trailers - E3 2012

そして、にほんごのおんがくおききます！それから、とほしんきもだいすきです！"Mirotic"はさいこうです！

And, I listen to Japanese music. And, I love Tohoshinki! "Mirotic" is the best!

私はアニメを描く！

I draw anime!

ドラゴンボールはだいすきです！

I love Dragon Ball!

It All Started with Dragonball

As a child, I remember my older brother constantly watching Dragon Ball Z. The screaming, the fighting, the characters -- straight up beastliness! As I got older, I became more and more attached to the show and started looking into its cultural nuances. Many things fascinated me: the Japanese definition of a hero compared to the American definition, the intelligence behind manga in general and how it differs from DC/Marvel, etc etc.

Before I knew it, I was dedicating a huge chunk of my time to exploring Japanese culture. During this period, I read a book by Robert C. Christopher titled "The Japanese Mind", and it basically sealed the deal for me. I enjoy learning about Japanese culture so much, and hope to someday be an ambassador to Japan. I began teaching myself kanji, reading Japanese fairy tales, and even watched a few Japanese dramas. Not to mention my favorite boy band is TVXQ! I just really, truly, genuinely enjoy the culture.

So, upon entering college, there was really no choice for me but to continue my journey and take Japanese!

P.S. I still LOVE Dragon Ball!!

ようこそながさきと日本語へ！

Welcome to Nagasaki and Nihongo!

みなさん、こんにちは！

ケオながさきともうします。ニューヨークのコロンビアだいがくのがくせいです。それから、じゅうはっさいです。そして、いちねんせいです。しゅみはテニスとえをかくことです。にほんりょうりがだいすきです。どうぞよろしく！

My name is Kale. I am a student at Columbia University. And, I am 18! And, I am a freshman. My hobbies are tennis and drawing. I also love Japanese food. Nice to meet you!