カタカナ：ファンタシースターオンライン

このSEGAのゲームはファンタシースターオンライン。ゲームのアイテムのなまえがカタカナをつかいます。キャラクターのクラスもカタカナをつかいます。じゃあ、ものごとのなまえをひろいましたので、カタカナをかきます。

ゲームダウンロ (Game Download)
キャラクタークリエイト (Character Creator)
ハンター (Hunter)
ファイター (Fighter)
レンジャー (Ranger)
ブレイバー (Braver)
フォース (Force)
バウンサー (Bouncer)
モノメイト (Monomate)
ソルアトマイザー (Sol Atomizer)

This game only has a Japanese version. There is a fan software and community that has an English translation patch for the majority of the necessary content. I actually used to play this game (long story) and was pleased when I realized that, since I had learned Katakana at some point in time, I could read a few important things without having to deal with the translation software. This became particularly useful when my English patch just stopped working.

Also, I have no idea if everything that I typed is actually coherent Japanese, I was uncertain on how one would say that something was written in Katakana so I aimed for "uses Katakana," but I also don't know the properties/implications of the verb that I selected. It made the most sense when I looked at it on Jisho (it's also commonly used, so that helps).

私はどこから来ましたか？

こんばんは。私はイリノイしゅうのシカゴからきました。

Chicago is an amusing place. There's a great deal that one can experience and explore, both inside and outside of the downtown area. Moreover, a wide range of cultures are represented throughout the communities in the city. One of Chicago's relatively well-known characteristics is the quality of its organization and layout. Ironically, it is one of the most structurally segregated cities in the United States because of this, most notably seen in the separation of ethnicity and race by neighborhood.

Outside of that subtle segregation, the violence, and rampant political corruption, it's a fun and fascinating place to live.

Slight sarcasm aside, one of the primary draws of Chicago is the food diversity and quality, which takes complete advantage of the cultural spread of the city. Although I am a rather picky eater, I can certainly appreciate the endless opportunities to enjoy decent food. The city is also quite beautiful. Normally.

私のじこしょうかい：もういちど

はじめまして。私はレゲㇳです。アメリカじんです。いちねんせいです。私のせんこうはビジネスとおんがく。どうぞよろしくおねがいします～

My previous post details, at least in part, my interest in one of my majors. Although there is no overlap between Finance and Music Theory in terms of course load, I find them both to be paths worth pursuing. Ideally, I'll be able to work in music composition or production as quickly as possible. Should that not happen, I can either get a position working with a record label or some other company associated with the particular areas that I am interested in and move myself into the field that way.

I also have the option of entering into a finance position (or accounting position, a few interesting events have opened that path for me as well) and establishing connections/funding my music for myself later.

I have always had an interest in business and find it a practical and engaging way to obtain and exert influence in the world. Finance (and, after recent developments, accounting) takes advantage of my abilities and actively engages me in the world, while also preparing me to run my own businesses should that opportunity present itself.

My background for music is a far longer story than this blog post warrants, but it can be partially summarized as me enjoying the various components and challenges associated with the creation of music.

Regardless of what happens, it should be an amusing and fulfilling experience finessing my way into whatever catches my attention.

私のじこしょうかい

Hajimemashite. Watashi wa レゲㇳ (Leggett) desu. Doozo yoroshiku onegaishimasu.

There are a lot of things that I enjoy doing whenever I have the chance to. I enjoy learning about, listening to, and creating music. One of my favorite producers is actually a Japanese native who unfortunately died in Tokyo around the time his career was ready to truly take off. His name, Nujabes, is an anagram of his actual name: Seba Jun. He inspired me a few years ago to pursue music production on a level that other influences have not. Furthermore, he solidified my interest in studying Japanese music production and composition, although that likely would have happened anyway considering the high caliber of musicians that have come from Japan.

Nujabes-Shiki no Uta feat. MINMI
The above link leads to one of the songs that he produced for Samurai Champloo (a highly entertaining anime). He is the mind behind the entire soundtrack, which most people agree to be a good thing. As a lover of jazzy things, I am one of them.

Not to say that other genres aren't fun, jazz just consistently gets my bias because reasons. Here's an example of something that isn't jazzy:
me-al art-もう人の僕に

I could easily make an extensive list of music that I enjoy or find interesting.

Creative pursuits generally interest me whether I'm partaking in them or not. For instance, I randomly write poetry and used to draw. Moreover, I have a great love of video games and anime. Music connects here as well. I can always appreciate something that is put together well. Both video games and anime are excellent sources for that, some more than others. Part of this is due to my love of learning. I tend to study whatever catches my attention, so I end up knowing a fair amount about my interests.

The depressing part of this is that I simply do not have the time to actually do everything that I want to. Time remains the most valuable resource for mankind, I suppose.