Most people who I say "Halloween is my thing" think I like it because it is weird and I'm weird. I don't know what the definition of weird is...
Oh...that's what it is. Cool. Yep.
The reasons I like Halloween are never really asked. I think that's strange sometimes - when someone says they like something or are really into something that we aren't, we never ask why. We assume something of their lives of personality before asking for data.
Here are the reasons I dig Halloween:
- I rarely feel connected to people. On Halloween, when I dress up and other people dress up, I feel a connection. I can be funny or horrible - I will always have something to talk to someone about. I feel more like part of a community.
- I like pushing boundaries. I like that this strange cultural tradition of Halloween is a time when you can be ANYTHING and do ANYTHING and it's all ok. Anything you want to explore or try on is ok - either externally or internally.
- I have lived through horror. Being able to see it outside of me makes me feel less alone.
- I like projects and learning. When I built a costume, I have to practice and work through things with my hands and mind. It's something that get's me going. It's fun! It's a fun process for me and when it comes to life - I just have a blast. The work is the joy, for sure.
- I like play. I like playing. I like when I can tackle something that I wouldn't normally do and have fun with it. I like learning about latex, makeup, special effects - I like learning about mythical beasts and real people.
I started planing costume 2017 on November 1, 2016. In did my research and set up my list of items I would need. In August, I ordered my first shipment and, thanks to Amazon Prime, got it really quickly!
Project Halloween has moved from hypothetical to reality. Well...now I have to actually practice how to do all this stuff I will need to do. I'm not sure if I will be successful or how much I will have to alter, but, I'm going to do my best.
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