It’s almost here. No, I’m not talking about NaNoWriMo this time (although it IS almost here… yikes!). This time, I’m talking about Halloween. It has to be my favorite holiday out of the year. Even though I’m older, I still get excited dressing up as random characters/creatures. When I was a kid I had costumes like: Barbie (when I was four or so), ghosts, princesses (one year, I was Belle from Beauty and the Beast. My favorite Disney movie), generic rock stars, etc. Now that I’m older, there’s one specific thing that I like to dress up as. If you’ve been following me on Twitter or on this blog for awhile, you may be able to guess what that is. I’ll give you a moment to think.
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Think you got it? If you guessed zombie, you’d be correct!
I really can’t explain my fascination with the whole zombie culture. I just really enjoy it whether it be books (please read World War Z by Max Brooks if you haven’t. You’ll thank me later.) or movies (Shaun of the Dead, please!). Halloween is the one time of the year where I can put on full zombie make up, walk around (or stumble as the zombie case may be) and not be judged as “the weird zombie girl”. Although, I think most people do view me as that anyways, but who cares?
So, this Halloween, I hope everyone has a very spooky and fun time. Dress up however you want and show your personality. For all you NaNoWriMoers, relax a little because once that clock hits midnight, it’s time to get to work!
For all of you who signed up for my Spooktacular Halloween Short Story Blog Fest, don’t forget to post your story tomorrow on your blog and link over to this one! I’m excited to read everyone’s stories. I’m sure they will be very spooky!
If you haven’t signed up, but still want to write a story for it, you still can! There’s no word limit, so it can be a short or long story. That’s up to you. Just let me know by commenting here if you want to participate.
Also, be on the lookout for some new zombie photos of me this upcoming week. I’m excited.
I really hope I get trick or treaters this year. I’m finally living somewhere where it’s a possibility! Every other place I’ve lived has either been out in the boonies or in a bad location. I even bought some black angel wings to wear while handing out candy.
I live out in the boonies right now, so we don’t get any trick or treaters. It sucks because I enjoy handing out candy while dressed up. Ah well.
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WWZ and shaun are both fantastic recommendations. if you havent already seen them [and dont mind subtitles], check out [rec] 1+2. but watch them back-to-back, because the second continues minutes after the first finishes. best zombie [infected, not undead] movies ive seen in years
hadnt realised you were doing a halloween story. i’ve been doing this with a few writer friends too. i will link to your’s too when its posted. im an artist, so did a halloween picture instead..
happy halloween! x
I’m with you the favorite holiday. Always loved it especially growing up so long ago (lol). I don’t like how sissyfied it’ gotten over the years…all the churches saying it’s evil & not wanting the kids to go trick-or-treating. Yea, safety is a good thing but as long as the parents go, should be fine. That’s part of life as a kid & for adults with the costume parties. Hope you have a fun & safe night.
I agree with you. Some of my favorite childhood memories are from the times I would go trick-or-treating. My older brother and his wife don’t really let their kids celebrate the holiday. Some people take it way too seriously with how they think it’s “evil.” I think that’s ridiculous really.
What a nice Halloween makeup Melissa…? I can still see your beauty even you’re wearing a zombie makeup 🙂
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Aw, thank you. 🙂
Is that the beautiful Melissa? you looking scary , specially your chin
Haha well thank you! Scary was the look I was going for! 🙂