難しい

On Sunday I will attempt the 3rd level of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (1 being the highest level, 4 being the lowest). It is the first academic test I've taken in four years and I must say, I dont think I am fully prepared.

I signed up for the test way back in September, my thinking being that with a test looming, I would be motivated to study this fall. Indeed I have studied quite a lot, but with mountains to climb, famous places to water ski, golf courses to play, onsens to enjoy, and a number of other diversions, I'm not sure it was nearly enough. I came to this realization late last week and thus, have been cramming since. Online practice kanji tests, grammar books, multiple choice practice tests; all have my brain overloaded with new information, but most of which I haven't yet shelved into organized usable knowledge.

With any luck, I'll be able to regurgitate enough of it for a passing score, and feel like the effort was worth it. Suddenly, I feel like one of my students, who memorize but don't learn!