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something weird and extremely frustrating is happening to me. i no longer possess the ability to have a clear and flowing conversation in english. every now and then i have to stop mid-sentence to a) remember the word that fits into what i'm trying to say b) try to think of the english version of the japanese word i'm thinking of (which of course doesn't exist in english) or c) eat another helping of ramen.
sometimes i give up altogether and end the conversation half way through. the things i sacrifice for learning japanese...