After the achievement of reading 35 pages in one sitting, I challenged myself to read everyday without breaking the streak. I wrote my thoughts down after each sitting. I thought it'd be interesting to share my experience with you.
Day 1:
I read 14 pages. So excited to read but I had to stop.
Day 2:
Only read 5 pages.
But at least I read!
I wanted to keep going back and re-read scenes of my favorite character. (Saito Hajime)
Day 3:
I read 13 pages during my break at work.
For some reason I had difficulty pronouncing the words.
It might have been because the characters in the scenes had a different speech pattern.
Day 4:
Only read 4 pages.
To be honest I didn't really feel like reading. I was getting bored.
Day 5:
I read 8 pages in the car. Slightly more interesting then the day before, but not as excited.
Not sure why.
I broke my streak on the 6th day. I wasn't interested anymore, and became busy with school work. Felt a tad disappointed that I didn't last even a week. Every time I picked up the manga I couldn't get myself to resume reading.
Sometimes you have to give yourself a break if it stops being fun.
After a while I resumed.
Day 1.1:
Read 14 pages.
I stuttered a lot. I figured it was because it had been awhile since I read,
but again, it might have been the character's speech pattern.
Day 1.2
I suddenly felt like reading Saiunkoku instead. (I was re-watching the show)
I read 12 pages.
I aimed to finish the chapter, but started to fall asleep.
That's the negative of reading in bed.
I did understand some stuff though.
Day 1.3
I read 7 pages of Saiunkoku to finish the chapter.
Then I read the same chapter in English to compare how well I understood it.
(I can't do this with Hakuoki)
I understood the plot about 80%, but the other 20% I was WAY off!
Day 1.4
I returned to Hakuoki.
I was running errands and waiting.
It was a new challenge because there was a lot of distractions.
There was the TV with American programs on, people on the phone, etc.
I've never had to read in a loud English environment before,
and focus on Japanese.
I usually read in seclusion. It was hard to focus and understand the manga.
I read 33 pages!
I finished it!
My second manga!
Now I will resume Saiunkoku and finish it.
I need to finish transcribing DBZ before I can do that for Hakuoki.
What's your experience like trying to read Japanese?
Day 1:
I read 14 pages. So excited to read but I had to stop.
Day 2:
Only read 5 pages.
But at least I read!
I wanted to keep going back and re-read scenes of my favorite character. (Saito Hajime)
Day 3:
I read 13 pages during my break at work.
For some reason I had difficulty pronouncing the words.
It might have been because the characters in the scenes had a different speech pattern.
Day 4:
Only read 4 pages.
To be honest I didn't really feel like reading. I was getting bored.
Day 5:
I read 8 pages in the car. Slightly more interesting then the day before, but not as excited.
Not sure why.
I broke my streak on the 6th day. I wasn't interested anymore, and became busy with school work. Felt a tad disappointed that I didn't last even a week. Every time I picked up the manga I couldn't get myself to resume reading.
Sometimes you have to give yourself a break if it stops being fun.
After a while I resumed.
Day 1.1:
Read 14 pages.
I stuttered a lot. I figured it was because it had been awhile since I read,
but again, it might have been the character's speech pattern.
Day 1.2
I suddenly felt like reading Saiunkoku instead. (I was re-watching the show)
I read 12 pages.
I aimed to finish the chapter, but started to fall asleep.
That's the negative of reading in bed.
I did understand some stuff though.
Day 1.3
I read 7 pages of Saiunkoku to finish the chapter.
Then I read the same chapter in English to compare how well I understood it.
(I can't do this with Hakuoki)
I understood the plot about 80%, but the other 20% I was WAY off!
Day 1.4
I returned to Hakuoki.
I was running errands and waiting.
It was a new challenge because there was a lot of distractions.
There was the TV with American programs on, people on the phone, etc.
I've never had to read in a loud English environment before,
and focus on Japanese.
I usually read in seclusion. It was hard to focus and understand the manga.
I read 33 pages!
I finished it!
My second manga!
Now I will resume Saiunkoku and finish it.
I need to finish transcribing DBZ before I can do that for Hakuoki.
What's your experience like trying to read Japanese?
