Introduction from a new member

[annemehr]

Hello, there!

Severus Sucker (sorry, but that makes me think of Severus-on-a-stick!)
wrote: 
> I tend to be a quiet, private type that lurks on lists more I post to 
> them, so you may not hear from me too terribly often.

Well, post again now! :)

>I'm now happily majoring in Asian 
> Studies at GSU - focusing primarily on Japanese language and culture.
> 
> I [...] enjoy anime.

Can you tell me how much of the Japanese culture comes through in
anime?  I've seen some on TV when my kids watch it -- Dragonball Z,
Sailor Moon, Tenchi (my favorite) -- is this real anime?  Is Yu-Gi-Oh?
 I have to admit I like the "feel" of these shows.  Sure beats "Scooby
Doo" anyway!  Digimon is another one -- you get little glimpses of
Japanese ways in them, no?

I also finally learned a bit about Shinto when I was helping my
daughter do some research, and found it quite attractive.  When I went
to school, they never really taught about it at all, just said "it's
kind of complicated."  hmph.


 
> ...and as I said, I'm rather intrigued by the dark, mysterious potions 
> master. :-)

Well, you can have the potions master! ;)  I'd been waiting for three
whole books for McGonagall and Neville to show their true colors and
now I'm in my glory, with the surprise bonus of Luna thrown in!

> 
> Anyroad... I'm glad to be in the group and have a chance to hear from 
> and interact with other adults who appreciate the world that J.K. 
> Rowling has created.
> 
> Severus Sucker

Nice to meet you.  Don't be a stranger!

Annemehr
married, Mom of 3, wants to see Pirates of the Carribean again, never
has any paranormal experiences, amateur artist...