You probably guessed it already, but I’m talking about Halloween of course!
This year my friend and I were rainbows. We kinda-sorta-not-really pulled this off by wearing Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue, and Violet (no Indigo, sorry…). Unfortunately our costumes were short-sleeved and it was cold. We didn’t stay out very long.
We actually celebrate Halloween on the weekend because our neighbourhood is full of rednecks who like to drink. An explanation might be required. First and foremost I suggest my mom’s blog as reference. http://blog.scottsontherocks.com/blog/2011/10/29/hoa-hayride/ Other than that all I’m going to say is Trick or Drinks.
Anyway, I actually just wanted to blog about something that I’ve noticed recently. Mind you, this is a broad observation and doesn’t ring true for everyone (or anyone, really) But here’s what I’ve noticed about halloween:
— As a baby you dress up as food and animals. M&M’s and cows; pumpkins, elephants, pizza, bees, Elmo, maybe a sports player or a flower or something.
— Then in the toddler to young child years it’s all about the heroes. Princesses, Harry Potter, princesses, Superman, Batman, princesses, etc.
— After around 10 it’s onto the halloween-y type things. Vampires, werewolves, evil fairies, monsters, anything with a mask or face paint. Wings, horns, ears, and tails are a bonus. Must bee creepy or at least funny. Even better if you are with a matching partner or group.
— Then there’s the brief “I’m too old for trick-or-treating” stage. It doesn’t last long. Who wants to turn down free candy?
— During the high school years it’s full circle. Back to the food and animals. Maybe a sports player or a flower or something.
–After that I’ve noticed that it’s less about the costume and more about the party, especially since no one passes out candy to anyone who looks over 21.
Anyway, that’s just my personal assumption. I could be totally off on that.
~Courtney