Halloween

This year, I opted to stay in my apartment for Halloween. Probably better that way; I don't particularly like Halloween. I never have. I've never liked dressing up, and crowds annoy me a bit -- and candy? Well, I love candy, but I can go buy it on my own and get what I want instead of what someone else wants to give away.

So this year, I didn't dress up...and that's a lateral move from the 3 previous years.

Last year: I was an RA in a dorm for college freshman. So the 'trick or treat' part of their night ended with a trick for them, and a treat for me: paperwork. My costume? I made a price-tag (I believe $11.95 +tax) and put it on my shoulder to be a slightly used life-sized RA action figure.

Two years ago: I took my Superman shirt and put it under a button-down shirt that was half open. (Clark Kent, for those of you trying to picture it.) It worked well, too, because at that point, it was pre-laser eye surgery, so I even had glasses...

Okay, so it was a horrible costume. The funny thing: I was in New York, my brother in Boston, and we opted to wear the same costume. Only he had no glasses. As bad as that was, still better than...

Three years ago: My first year in New York. I was invited to a party I didn't really want to be at but thought it would be nice to pretend to be social. The host told me I didn't have to dress up...so I didn't. Someone I didn't know came up to me, upset that I was among the handful of people not in costume and he asked me what I was supposed to be. I looked, and deadpan said to him: "I'm really a woman." He had no idea how to respond, especially since he was already half-intoxicated.

So there you have it -- one more year down, one more costume not worn. And tomorrow, discounted candy!

Oh wait -- that's Valentine's day.

This holiday sucks...

On another note: I'm participating in NaBloPoMo. That's not a dirty word, unless you subscribe to my blog, because it means I'm going to (try to) post every day in November. I will owe a drink to all who subscribe by email if I succeed. Wish me luck!