It's Halloween

I have run the gamut of emotions this season. This season isn't even remotely over yet either.

My mind is in flux. I'm not quite sure what to do with it. Poking and prodding from outside sources only lead to more confusion. I was exceptionally bored tonight, which is typical for a Sunday. Unfortunately it shouldn't be typical for the night before Halloween.

Halloween is an enjoyable time of year for me. I like Fall weather, which there was some of. There was a snowfall that occurred a day ago, but that was thankfully melted by the Sunday sun. The weather is still a little cold for the usual crispness of fall, but I'll deal. When I think specifically of Halloween, I actually think of the movie Halloween and its' setting. I envision the suburban neighborhood with leaves blowing in the wind. Orange and black (go Flyers) decorations mounting every porch and windowsill. Now, I haven't watched Halloween in any of its' parts this year, but the season and AMC's plentiful commercials always remind me of it.

I think the first problem I ran into this year was the lack of costume ideas. typically, I make my costume in some way. I like to wear real clothing for when I am out. It just feels more comfortable. I am not a girl, so I doubt I could get away with strips of lingerie and call myself vixen. Many people would find it hilarious if I was to do that, but it isn't happening, at least not this year. Still, I didn't have an idea on what to really be to get my creative juices flowing.

The past few years I went all Batman villain-like and portrayed The Riddler and the Scarecrow. I gathered supplies from various sources and slapped some hot glue and sewing skills together for something that wasn't too shabby. I was attempting to be characters I have never been before. When I was a kid I had an old school handmade Batman and Robin outfit that was made by my mom. They resembled the Adam West series costumes. When the Tim Burton Batman film was big, I was the Joker. In high school, I went as a not so great version of Two-Face. My scarred, make-up filled side decided to leave my face early. This year I just didn't think of another character to portray with the limited time available.

 I have dressed in store bought costumes before. I have masks galore just because I like masks. I wear glasses, so masks aren't usually the best option. I don't like to wear make-up too much because I know I will mess it up. This year I went fairly cheap and easy. I dressed as The Doctor from the current Doctor Who. I already had a sonic screwdriver that I got from work. I owned a bow-tie. I bought a tweed coat from the Goodwill store and stopped by Wal-mart for a pair of suspenders. I even picked up a Halloween cowboy hat because fake Stetsons are cool. The Doctor wore a cowboy hat for like 3 scenes in as many episodes. I wanted a fez, but couldn't find one on such short notice.

Right now, I am on a lull. I'm not feeling the greatest, or even the average-ist. I have another Halloween shindig to attend, but that's before Thanksgiving. The bar I regularly frequent is having a late Halloween party complete with prizes! I have no idea what to wear to that. I'm probably thinking Scarecrow.

Halloween 2011: The Return! MIx

I have compiled another Halloween mix. It was an ordeal because it's difficult to find songs that I haven't used on previous Halloween mixes, that I made years prior. Seriously, I have done this many times before. Granted, I don't think I have quite the catalog of  the NOW! That's What I Call Halloween variety, but having 6 - 7 CD's (remember those) worth of different Halloween music, should amount for something.

So, here's the listing:

Halloween 2011: The Return!

1. Satan's Ice Cream Truck - Strapping Young Lad
2. Graveyard Picnic - Voltaire
3. I Want You To - Black Light Burns
4. B-Movie Scream Queen - Murderdolls
5. Moon Over Bourbon Street - Sting
6. Eclipse - Thrice
7. Avoid The Light - Pantera
8. Her Black Wings - Danzig
9. After Dark - Tito & Tarantula
10. Spooky - Dusty Springfield
11. Peek-A-Boo - Siouxsie And the Banshees
12. Bum the Witch - Queens of the Stone Age
13. Dracula - Gorillaz
14. Black Lodge (Black Strings Mix) - Anthrax
15. Mothra - Godflesh
16. Fresh Blood - Eels
17. Long Hard Road Out of Hell - Marilyn Manson and The Sneaker Pimps
18. All Hallow's eve - Type O Negative

All total, it runs slightly under 80 minutes (or the average length of what a burnable CD will hold). I tend to use the length of a CD as my target for length. I never feel I should whittle down to something around 45 minutes or so. I like Halloween, and things that put me in that mood. I want to listen to it for as long as possible. Sure, I could just hit repeat, and I have. I just would like variety for at least a modest amount of time.