Halloweening Through the Ages

I loved dressing up for Halloween as a child. I spent a great deal of time coming up with ideas for costumes that would really wow my friends and family.

In the beginning of my Halloween career, my parents helped me put together some pretty kickass ensembles. It was unusual for me not to receive at least a few compliments from the neighborhood.

As I got older and more independent, however, I no longer wanted my parent’s help. I was convinced I could come up with my own awesome Halloween costumes and as far as I was concerned, their assistance was no longer required.

At first, I decided to go for the ghoulish angle.

A bit older, I started "finding my individuality", which basically served as an excuse to be a giant weirdo. This really showed in my Halloween costumes.

Older still, and I just got lazy about the whole thing. 

Once I got to the point where I wanted to go around the neigborhood dressed as a “high school kid”, it was evident that I had passed appropriate trick-or-treating age.

It was time to hang up my plastic pumpkin head and start celebrating Halloween from the other side of the door. And you know what? It can be just as much fun... especially if you have a nun costume.

Have a great Halloween, everybody!