(22) 90 in 90: What is there to do in October anyway?

Footwash. Purify your feet and mind!

To answer the title, lots. There are lots of things to do and many goals to accomplish in the month of October.

October has always been a busy month for me. Since coming to Korea October has been the month that has fallen right after the summer break and the beginning of the fall semester, and the cram period for students to study and prepare for the college enterance and final exams.

October is also the time for school trips and events. Two weeks ago I went with my school on a trip to Yeonphoong Seongji, a site famous in Korea for being the location of the birthplace of the Catholic Church.

Statues at Yeongphoong Seongji

It was an interesting day to explore a site of such significance in Korea, as well as being able to participate and observe a Catholic ceremony. I had previously sat in and participated in a Catholic ceremony as a child, but to see the impact and power the ceremony had on my teachers and staff was a truly powerful thing to witness, and a reminder of just how significant the Catholic religion is in Korea.

October is also the time of Halloween, a holiday that I have always participated in but never really embraced the holiday until this year. For the first time, I'll be going to a Halloween party dressed in a real costume with the intent of having a good time and getting into the mood.

Chungcheongbuk-do has some of the most breath taking scenery in Korea

I went to a party last year for Halloween with some friends but I didn't pick a costume and just wore a suit and tie (after all I could be pretty much anyone in that get up) I had a great time, but didn't stay out for the night and didn't really go to celebrate the holiday, but rather to just be with friends.

There's nothing wrong with good company, but I always wanted to do more, to just once celebrate Halloween in full festive mood, costume and all.

So this year I decided to celebrate in my favorite crazy spot in Korea with my girlfriend and some other friends to have as much 21 and over fun that we can. I may be getting older and not really interested in partying, but Halloween has always been that special night to dress up as something you normally never would and be someone else for one night. Before I get to old to appreciate that sentence, I'm going to take advantage of it.

A preview of a Halloween costume to come

Along with school life and personal life, my job hunt continues. I've had no luck yet, but its still relatively early to toss in the towel, and while I have a decent job now, I have no room to worry or complain too much. If anything, its been a weekly reminder that not everything is easy and a reminder to appreciate the things that you have, because like all things in life, they shall not last forever.




All in all, I'm busy but still enjoying myself. Korea is an adventure everyday and it still doesn't cease to throw in some surprises, both good and bad every now and then.