Happy Halloween! (Mission Accomplished)

Mission accomplished, I scared the crap out of people this evening; several screamers and 1 cry (which doesn't really count because he was like 5). I was really looking forward to tonight because Halloween seems to be going out of style-a thing of the past- and I wanted this one to count for the trick-or-treaters. About 50 people came and we even almost ran out of candy, but Keem made a store run.

Since we get a handful of people we usually splurge on candy and get the good stuff (to make it worth their time and effort). This year we decorated quite a bit and even had 2 strobe lights going.

I must say that I am so tired! My mask was really uncomfortable and I could hardly breathe in it, let alone see, but it was so worth it to see people scared, cuss out loud, and run into the night laughing! I can't wait for next year, I have even better surprises...

Pumpkin Carving

I decided to not do any more lesson plans last night (hey, procrastination isn't a bad word!) and we carved pumpkins. Guess which 2 I carved.

What Happened to Halloween?

Seriously, what happened to the time when children (and "adults") dressed up in costume and went to strangers' houses in the dark for candy? No, but seriously, it seems that me and my love are the only people that appreciate this dying holiday. Sure it has some sketchy background, but honestly what holiday doesn't? As fellow teacher put it beautifully, "If parents are that upset about it, KEEP YOUR KIDS HOME!" (We were talking about schools not celebrating)

Rants:

1. I don't see decorations anymore, they're replaced with signs that say "No Candy"

2. No schools (that I know of) celebrate Halloween anymore

3. Seriously, no one wants candy?

4. I buy the "good" candy too (for the +20 people that show up-including adults that take them)

5. Good candy is wasted (sugar hangovers the next couple months)

Raves:

1. The few people that come are spending time/making an effort with their children

2. So what if I've seen you sneak up to my home for the 3rd time? You still get candy for the effort (2 years ago a kid and his brother came often and switched masks/costumes)

3. Candy

4. My cat is an attention whore and LOVES to dress up and see the trick-or-treaters walk by and pet him

5. I still dress up and we carve pumpkins a few days before

6. Scaring kids with a scary mask is the best revenge ever (for teachers/parents/older siblings)

7. You really need more raves? Then YOU'RE DOING IT WRONG!

Life lesson: I took my youngest brother to the haunted houses at Fiesta Mall and I learned two valuable lessons: When a guy welding a chainsaw is after you and 'fight or flight' kicks in-your own family will leave you behind without a second thought & second-never assume a big burly male stranger is NOT capable of screaming like a little girl when scared.

I'm plotting to scare the bejebus out of kids this Friday with a scary costume and I'm honestly really looking forward to it.

Ah, the simple pleasures in life...

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This was way too good not to share: http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php?p=101565&more=1&page=1

The Simple Pleasures in Life

As I horror buff, I would like to say the trailer for the Friday the 13th movie looks really good. I wasn't disappointed with the last two Texas Chainsaw Massacre movies and loved them. I read somewhere that there is also a Nightmare on Elm remake coming to fruition (no Robert Englund though).



There was a movie that is supposedly scrapped now; it was going to be a remake of The Forrest, starring Andrew Bryniarski (Leatherface TCM 06'), Gunnar Hansen (original Leatherface) and Kane Hodder (original Jason). IMDB had a link, it's gone now and has been gone for about a year now. :( (Sad)



I like remakes and I think some are actually done nicely (ala TCM 06')



Enjoy: http://friday-the-13th--trailer.blogspot.com/
Set your calendars for 2-13-09

The End is the Beginning..of the End

I just finished ordering a "Cats for Obama" pin online, hopefully it goes through. I wasn't going to vote this year (till my father debated me about it and I saw the light at the end of the tunnel) seeing our economy is in the S*****r, I guess I have a choice. To the Republicans, and our lone RepubliCat...REALLY? Sarah Palin is your only option for potential presidency? Yes, Americans, vote smart

NKOTB stole my heart...15 years ago

I went to the New Kids on the Block concert last Monday. It was so much fun and seeing them really brought back some childhood memories out of me (weird and corny at the same time?). I guess the concert reminded me of a simpler time in life, for me at least, back then I didn't have to worry about the things I see younger students going through now (i.e. gangs, school shootings, drugs, and pregnancies, etc). I guess I just feel really lucky I got to grow up in the 80's when life was just corny, no worries.

The concert was great and I must say, I am so proud of Keem because he was the only guy -out of two- there and lived to tell his tale. Even though he sat texting most of the concert, he was there and that's what matters most. I got the tickets as an anniversary gift-which was the most perfect gift ever-a childhood fantasy come true.

The funny thing is, I've been to my fair share to concerts and have seen things-I cannot unsee, but this one takes the cake for most drunk girls at a single concert (the irony). The entire stadium was literally filled with drunk cougars and tweens! Some girls beside us kept raving about how lucky I am that Keem was there. I swear, I never saw so many drunk girls in one area (Go Sundevils :p ).

The actual concert was really good. They sang all their famous songs and, I must say, didn't look shabby at all. The group really gave it their all and sang there lil hearts out-except for Jon Knight,* man did they put on a show and I'm not just saying this because I'm biased. So, needless to say, this concert did absolutely nothing for my earache, as I'm still deaf, but it was worth it.

*Who knew Jon Knight had an anxiety disorder? That explains why he didn't seem to into it. The more you know...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=277Q8dsArhI&NR=1

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Happy Anniversary: My Worst Day Since Last Week

These past two weeks have been a total nightmare. I've had a cold for two weeks now and it doesn't seem to be getting any better. (From germy lil disease carriers called children). I had to miss a couple of meetings because of it. To make matters worse, I got an ear infection at the beginning of last week. (Seriously, who gets an ear infection when they're older?) The last ear infection I had I was in elementary, 4th grade to be exact.
Ear aches suck and hurt a lot! I knew from previous experience that they hurt, but this is ridiculous. I've been to the ER twice and they did nothing but say, "Aww too bad, here's some antibiotics." My entire right ear canal is hurting and inflamed. It feels like someone hit me with a 2x4 in the right ear. It feels like a humongous bruise and I can't move my neck too. Sleeping is a nightmare, it hurts when I lay my head down, so needless to say, I've been up for the past three nights doing little odds jobs or watching movies with my head bent to the side (bless netflix and my laptop). :(

On the bright side, we just celebrated our anniversary on the 10th. I sent an Edible Arrangement to my love's work. He's so cute he brought it back for us to share, which defeated the whole point, but hey who cares. In the evening, I didn't feel much in the mood to go out to dinner, but we went anyway. It was a nice evening and I'm glad I went.

I received the BEST ANNIVERSARY gift ever!!!!! Ready....tickets to see the New Kids on the Block this Monday. I can't wait, I've wanted to see them since I was a lil germ carrier myself.

There is the little light at the end of my tunnel after all.