Taking Things Easy

Reading a little of everything and slowing down this week

📅 Week 20/53 | Study Log 2026

Hello again!

It feels like summer is right around the corner with only a few weeks left in the school year. Since my routine will be changing soon, I’ve been thinking about doing a language challenge in the next month or two.

The 75 Fluent challenge looks intensive and may work well to give me structure in the summer. Have you heard of it?

🥐 French

I’m enjoying the books I’m reading again, which is a win, but it means I’m reading too many at the same time, so my progress is slow.

I read a few more pages of Double Crush and Yotsubato! Vol. 4. The due date for my library books is coming up, but luckily, I was able to extend my holds!

Earlier this week, my class went on a school trip. The following day, the students were asked to share their favourite part of the experience. We brainstormed ideas together, which I wrote on the board, and then their reading buddies came to help them complete the activity by writing and drawing their favourite moments.

A lot of the students seemed to like seeing the turtles 🐢

🍜 Japanese

All your responses last week about my class experience were so kind.

It’s funny because my plan for this week was to show up to class despite my embarrassment from last time, and I ended up not going at all. The night before, I even spent some time filling out the adjective conjugation chart we had been given in class, fully expecting to go.

But my partner’s work ran late, and we didn’t end up making it. Japanese class days are always long, so after an already busy day, I decided it was best not to go.

As disappointing as it was to miss class, I was actually glad to have a break for one week. I used the extra time to read and relax.

✨Language Wins of The Week

• Took things easy this week. Rest counts too!

• Browsed the Chinese book section at the library and found two books with covers I liked. I had enough self-control not to borrow either, but I want to get back into Mandarin again…

📅 Next Week’s Plans

• 🥐 French: Continue reading all the books I’m reading 🙃

• 🍜 Japanese: Catch up on last class!

Thanks for being here! See you next week.