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Dear Whoever You Might Be,

      It may be a tad cliche of me to write a post on Halloween.  But since I'm already writing, there are so many things I could say on this holiday:

      Trick or Treating.  As a child, I participated in this childhood tradition. Dressed up with family or friends, I ventured out into the darkened eve and walked along the cracked pavement to the houses glowing in welcome.  There is nothing like the smell of a pumpkin shaped bucket brimming with cavity-inducing treats. Reese's Peanut Butter Cups are my favorite. Of course, as I got a bit older, the bucket became a pillow case and I just thought I was the coolest thing since sliced bread as a strutted through the neighborhoods in my last minute costume; which brings me to my next point.

      Costumes. Probably the most stressful part of Halloween. I've never been more indecisive about anything in my life other than costumes.  The most memorable and ridiculous year was when I went to a fall festival as a witch, then put on some wings to be a fairy, then took off the wings and put on bunny years. I don't remember what I actually ended up going out as but it was something along the lines of a wainny.  Wainny = witch/fairy/bunny. I really don't think I have ever been anything original or creative. A hippie, witch, another witch, 80s girl, clown, bunny, and even "sexy" witch. Clearly my taste in costumes has never been super unique.  This year I was going to be a giraffe to salute my sorority, but as it turns out, I'm not even doing anything which merits a costume.

      Parties.  Halloween parties seem to be an essential part of growing up. Think of Mean Girls. There is always the Cady Heron in the room, the "sexy animals," the jock "costumes" and others of that nature. I think it would be really awesome to have the kind of Halloween party as seen in Hocus Pocus where everone is dressed to the nines in legitimate and costly costumes, not lingerie. We would serve warm apple cider, not cans of PBR. Pumpkin carving contests instead of keg stands.  Monster Mash instead of Wiz Khalifa. Don't get me wrong. I'm not judging, criticizing, or condemning anyone or any of these parties. I've attended a few of those in my day too. But a real celebration of All Hallows Eve would be quite spooktacular!  I had to say it; since I'm being cliche, I might as well run with it.

      Movies. There are a plethora of scary movies and Halloween movies. Hocus Pocus is probably the most staple Halloween movie of all time. Or The Nightmare Before Christmas.  And The Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown. And Sleepy Hallow.  And we cannot forget the classics Frankenstein, Dracula, Wolf Man and more. You could even consider Bewitched and peronally, I'm a fan of Sandra Bullock's Practical Magic.  I love ABC Family's "13 Nights of Halloween" where it is thematic movies night after night. Although, this year, I was a bit disappointed. There was no "Harry Potter Weekend Event."  I guess they consider Harry in the Christmas category more than Halloween?  If you have nothing to do, no parties, no trick or treating, stock your DVD shelf with some of these classics, fill the popcorn bowl, and snuggle with a Pumpkin Spice Latte.

      So that's it for my cliche's. I could say so much more about different Halloween things. There are a few books which I would love to read during this spine-tingling holiday. The House of Seven Gables, Something Wicked this Way Comes, Macbeth, Frankenstein, and more. But that's for another time. Although, now that the month is close to finish, I may have to put those thoughts on file until next year.

      I want to end with something spooky and thrilling, but I am sleepy, and cannot. Readers, I hope you enjoy your cold, dark evening; no matter what.

                                                          Sincerely,
                                                                  Me