@Donavan Hall That summary speaks volumes. That is wonderful. French is my hobby, but a few years ago, when I began seriously closing the distance with my top priority—English—painkillers were my daily best friends. lol Still, I stepped out of my comfort zone, and I’m still on friendly terms with frustration every single day. Enjoy your trip to 日本🌸 I believe that there are sights there that can only be seen by those who struggle with language learning yet hasn't given up.