The thing I love about learning other languages is that that you also learn the culture, history, nuances and regional variations that make this world so rich. There's none of that with Esperanto. The idea is admirable, but it misses the mark for me.

That being said, I think it's great that you are learning another language. If you continue and decide to learn additional (dare I say "real") languages, it could open up whole new worlds for you, as it has for me. I'm going to France on Sunday and it's absolutely an incredible experience to be able to participate in that culture as fully as I do because I speak the language.