After purchasing the last decent costume from Bulldog, was feeling super confident as an orange and black magic girl. Fought my impossible bone structure to pour into the one size fits all (Japanese women), though evidently impressive costume.
Food and festivities were provided to accompany the conversation which mostly centered around experiences accumulated through various travel as well as future travel plans.
Unfortunate truths
A number of students were looking forward to a possible 3 month exchange to University of Canberra, though to these students on the topic of this travel, there was little to say. Canberra is an intelligent and future forward city, though to say the same of the University of Canberra after the abolition of languages would be a serious misjudgment. ANU 2015?
Excusing myself early in accordance with travel plans to see John from Norway, was something which would later require an apology after they were canceled due to John's weak stomach. This interrupted a study which myself and other students were asked to participate in regarding the popularity of Japanese snacks often served with alcohol or as a side dish.
The remainder of the evening went well and my store bought though meticulously up-styled and body fit costume won me the first prize, which consisted of various Halloween candy. The honour of receiving first prize is something which shall remain a comfortable memory in reassurance of the wider recognition of my quirky personal style and outward appearance.
The second of the great Halloween Parties of 2014 was held on the second level of Ihouse by members of Ihouse with an invite extended to the ICC to participate.
After my victory within the costume section of the previous event, my costume was more humble, though missing none of the freakish flare that comes with all my costumes. This time a succubus with equal measure of kowai (scary) and kawaii (cute) and fangs acquired from the much adored Ko-kun. Was effective at chasing the screaming Japanese students from a small dark storeroom after they retrieved the necessary item from Lorenzo. 2 practice runs through the Haunted House and the ICC members arrived for 5 real run-throughs.
Once again food and festivities were provided for with the ICC members arriving in various costumes and the generous Miyuki and Yuka (tutor from last semester) making yakisoba, okonomiyaki and various other dishes. Japanese Chinese whispers ensued as a game to occupy the students who were broken into groups for the game, until the food was ready.
Worn out from Kyoto the previous day, disappeared into my room shortly after dinner was done. Was thankful for the ability to do this as sleep was beckoning as the maneki neko that evening.
Thus concludes Halloween in Ihouse 2014.
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