Hallowe'en

It's just a few days away. So do you have your costume ready?

Hallowe'en is probably my favourite single day out of the whole year. Christmas' appeal wore off years ago (although I look forward primarily to the family time), birthdays get less and less fun the more candles appear on your cake, and New Year's Eve is really just another party. National Aboriginal Day (June 21st) on the other hand, is really fantastic, but I think the fact that First Nations cultures still thrive in this country today makes every single day special. Plus, you're not Ojibwe/Maliseet/Haida/etc. for only one day out of the entire year, right?

Which is why Hallowe'en rules. For one glorious night, you can suspend all belief. Be anything you want to be. Bend the rules. Simply just put a lot of time and effort into having fun. It's both exciting and suspenseful. Who'll have the best costume? Who'll be the biggest surprise? Sure, the idea of a costume party is kinda lame, but once you're in the thick of it it's a helluva great time.

This year, I'm heading to the nation's capital to revel in the eerie evening. My brother and his roommates are throwing their annual Hallowe'en bash, and people are coming from afar to outdo one another. I've heard of some pretty great outfits so far. Mine is coming along nicely, and should be done come the weekend. If you're wondering what it is, I'm not gonna give it away. But here's a hint: it was the breakthrough role for this actor, who has now carved out a (questionable) career in politics. I'll post pics when I get back.

Whatever you're doing, have fun! I know I will.

Posted by waub at October 26, 2004 10:30 PM