Halloween Prep

Over the course of this last week, Liz has been slowly getting little bits of Halloween decoration to add to the house.

I’ve largely been ignoring Halloween. And though Liz asked me a few times whether I wanted to do anything or not, I didn’t really pipe up until maybe a week ago.

So far, she’s been the only one doing any actual decoration. She ordered a few small tombstones, a snake, some ravens, a big spider. And some fake blood for the door. Little things, here and there.

Liz got some fake blood at the start of last week, and actually arrived home before me last Monday. When I opened up the screen door, I had missed the fact that there was blood all over it – and my first thought was that someone had poured a lot of jam on our screen as a prank. Took me a few minutes.

Liz, adding even more fake jam blood to our front door.

I’ve mostly watched. While I want to decorate, there’s a large part of me that just feels like I’ve lost the spirit. I think a part of it is still residue from me having dressed up often while working at Emmis. And ever since, I just haven’t felt moved to dress up again.

Even though I like Halloween, it just kind of bums me out anymore.

But I know the closer we get to the actual day, I’m starting to feel a bit of the pull again. Last year, it was nice to give candy to all the kids that came by. But what really did it for me was seeing all the houses along Harper Ave that went all-out.

While our house will be modestly decorated, I’m glad Liz has been the one to keep the spirit going. While I won’t be donning a costume this year, I’ll be living vicariously through everyone else who is.

Looking forward to seeing Harper Avenue again this year. Perhaps I’ll get inspired again.

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