brain is extended to its fullest 16:01

Today as I was walking out of my Japanese professor's office, I casually said "Jaa ne!" And immediately I begin to think of the horrible mistake I had just made. Why in the world did I exclaim, "See you later" rather than politely excusing myself as I humbly walk out of the room. Should have left with a "Shitsurei shimashita" or a "Jaa, mata aimashou." Another regret to add to the tons of regrets in my life...

And of course I start to mull over my actions. As I thought, it occurred to me that this is how I say good bye to my Chinese professor. "Zai jian" and I leave with a wave, not a bow. Subsequently, I noticed that "Jaa ne" and "Zai jian" are also two syllable words and somehow I had confused the two. The Chinese that I had learned was influencing my Japanese and it materialized in this embarrassing moment. I hate moments like this.

my favorite 4 character proverbs 09:32

竜頭蛇尾 - Literally meaning "dragon head snake tail." This describes someone who starts something off with much enthusiasm, rigor, and energy but fails to "finish the race." Pretty much one has pooped out.

山戦水戦 - One has battled the mountains and rivers. Thus, one has seen and experienced the world.

道成肉身 - Truth changes into flesh and body. In biblical terms, the Word became Flesh.