Tomorrow is Halloween, possibly my favorite holiday of the year. It’s the kick-off to my holiday cheer. Yes, this is the one time when my skepticism is suspended. I certainly believe in ghost stories, playboy bunnies, and the timeless power of Jamie Lee Curtis.
Now, much to my dismay, I’m hearing that at a certain age it’s no longer acceptable to dress up in costume. Is there no happiness in the adult world?! I think celebrating Halloween is the therapy many of us need. It hasn’t been an easy year for anyone. The failing economy has put us all through much stress, anxiety, and many of us haven’t really escaped those feelings just yet. We’re coming closer to the new year and our fresh start, but January is still two months away. Halloween is everyone’s chance to pretend, make believe, and reconnect with their childhood. Something about dressing as a pirate or milkmaid makes the reality of this year fall into the background.
And if dressing up to drink with your friends isn’t distraction enough, there’s always the Halloween parade in New York City. There are enough people dressed as penises there to drive away even the most depressing financial worries. Some of us have been forced to grow up quicker than expected this year, so instead of taking away the last bits of fun 2009 has to offer, embrace your inner slutty nurse and dress up for Halloween!
