A lot of people say the words "I love Halloween". But why? They like the scary movies... The haunted houses.. The candy? All of it? I'm going to say these words here and now. I LOVE HALLOWEEN. Now, I will tell you why...
When I was younger, I loved all kinds of holidays. The beliefs and the wonder... Halloween has always been a favorite. I had many times where I was blamed for things or accused of "not being nice" without being able to plead my case. Built up for hopes for other holidays just to be let down or have others rub their stuff in my face without letting me enjoy it. The only holiday that never let me down was Halloween. I grew to not only love it but let myself become obsessed with it and everything that time of year entailed.... This was the one holiday a year that I could be totally selfish and not have to worry about ANYONE ELSE. I didn't have to pick out cards or gifts or wonder if someone was mad about a gift or sad or, or, OR ANYTHING. NONE of that! It stayed as it should, this WHOLE time! I can throw a creepy party... I can get my hands on all kinds of candy... I can scare the shit out of someone and they can't REALLY get mad about because that's the spirit of the season! The haunted houses and movies are bonuses. For someone who has to spend every other day of the worrying and taking care of everyone else, a day to be totally selfish might as well be one that can be enjoyed on many levels... Side note, I'm probably some form of psychotic being.. I take personal thrills in hearing people scream, even more so if I'M the one who made it happen. The makeup... costumes.. decorations... I feel for Halloween stuff how Santa feels about those fresh baked cookies.. It's all soooooo good... The demons, haunted baby dolls, fake blood, masks... I could be in stores for hours if I was able to be. (The two year old has her limits...) With all of the creepy stuff and the release of millions of pumpkin spice EVERYTHING this time of year.. it's hard to not feel overjoyed! I design things for my house.. One of a kind creatures and props that are born in MY mind and brought to "life". It's relaxing.. calming.. and also saddening because.. once the fabulously creepy night comes to an end, the disgusting end of year holiday track loads up its crazy train full of Christmas obsessed delusionals and I loathe having to see the train let alone being expected to board it. (Kids and all....) Everyone just gets so frantic and crazy. OVER STUPID SHIT. The latest toy craze that everyone and their brother spends 3 times as much for even though it will be just as appreciated as everything else for the same disappointing short time frame... The scramble for holiday photos in matching sweaters that can be used on perfectly monogrammed holiday cards that will be sent to everyone in your contact list just to remind people you're alive and oh so cheery even if you DON'T talk to them the rest of the year... The requests from children that once could fit on a post it note now comes in mini binders complete with size, color, quantity and photos of their expectations that must be met to avoid asshole mode for a few weeks... The pressure to cook a five star meal that takes all day to prepare just for people to stuff their faces in all of fifteen minutes before becoming stuffed and useless for the next few hours... Money, money, money... Stuff, stuff, stuff. Gimme, gimme, GIMME! I used to love Christmas... Now however, aside from good friends and family, I could honestly say FUCK CHRISTMAS and go on with my days without it. So bringing it back... THIS TIME OF YEAR... is my favorite. It's MINE. I can create and scare and be the creepiest bitch in the neighborhood and it's AMAZING! There's only a few weeks left in this beautiful month... That breaks my heart... However, until it's over, IT'S ON! I would post some pics of things born this year... BUT.. I have people who come to the parties and everything until then is TOP SECRET... part of the fun... They expect no less from me.. :)
This rant, by the way, was brought to you thanks to Hobby Lobby having FIFTEEN AISLES ALREADY DEDICATED TO CHRISTMAS (NOT INCLUDING CENTER AISLE DISPLAYS!) AND EVERY STORE FOLLOWING THEIR GOD DAMN LEAD! >:(
Enjoy this month my beloved creeps... After this, it's all uphill...
-Super Mom
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