My HalloWeekend

I love Halloween.  The decorations, the costumes, the candy… everything.  I’ve been a little obsessive-compulsive about Halloween ever since I was a little girl.  I always have my costume and my pumpkin carving ideas planned out months in advance.  Halloween comes, and for one night, I get to wear my costume and light my pumpkin.  Then, November 1^st comes into the closet goes my costume, and into the trash goes my pumpkin.

This year, I’m stretching Halloween into as many days as possible.  I’ve planned an itinerary of Halloween activities all across the board.

I’ve already decorated my house with my newly acquired stash of Halloween embellishment from TJ Maxx.  My mom even sent me some of the decorations I made when I was a little girl!  So, decorations.  Check.

Next on my list is to meet with some of my friends from Discovery Park to carve pumpkins.  And after carving the pumpkins, you can bet that I will be baking the pumpkin seeds!  Yum!

That night, there is a costume party hosted by my apartment complex.  I just can’t decide if I want to wear the same costume for every costume-themed event that I go to… I guess I’ll have to think about it!

Then Thursday is student movie night -- $3.50 a ticket with your student ID – so my friends and I are going to see Paranormal Activity 2.  Last year I went with the same friends to see PA1.  I can only hope that we don’t have to sleep with the lights on again this year.

Friday and Saturday are two more costume parties (still not sure if I should wear the same costume!) – with prizes!  Saturday is also the day I will be cooking my pumpkin-shaped macaroni and my Halloween-style brownies.  Childish, perhaps, but it’s the little things in life that make me happy. 

Sunday will be spend passing out candy to trick-or-treaters—my first time ever!  I’ve got to borrow a friend’s house since I’m sure not too many kids will be climbing the fences to trick-or-treat in my apartment complex.  Who knows though? 

Anyway, I can’t wait for my Halloween: The Extended Version to kick off.  Until then, it will be watching scary movie marathons with Halloween candy and hot cider.

Happy Halloween, everyone.  Have a SAFE weekend!

Random Fact:  The ancient Celts thought that spirits and ghosts wondered the streets on all Hallows Eve so they began wearing masks and costumes in order to not be recognized as human.



UNT Homecoming, 2010

It’s that time of year again.  The air is cooling, the leaves are changing, and midterms are happening.  It’s also the season of mums, princes and princesses, and football games—that’s right—Homecoming! 

UNT has an entire weekend dedicated to Homecoming.  From traditional to variable events, each is worth attending.  Friday’s highlights included: Zeke Martin Homecoming Golf Classic, Spirit March, Bonfire and Yell Contest.  Saturday was filled with events including: Fun Run, Homecoming Parade, and the Mean Green vs Florida International Football Game.

My favorite event of the entire weekend is without a doubt the bonfire.  Everyone parks at Fouts Field and crosses the highway to Victory Hall.  The bright orange glow is visible from miles away—apparently UNT’s is tied for largest college bonfire!  A stage is set about a football field away from the fire, which is where the Yell Competition is located.  The Yell Competition – or “Yell Like Hell” includes a short performance by teams comprised of dorm residents, sororities, fraternities, and other campus organizations.  Each team is given a list of artists whose music they must choreograph a short dance to.  At the end of the dance, each team shouts a made-up chant incorporating their organization’s name.  This year’s Homecoming theme was “Old School,” so the songs included titles such as “Baby Got Back” by Sir Mixalot, “Billie Jean” by Michael Jackson, and “You’re the One that I Want” from the movie Grease.  The teams’ costumes also went with the “Old School” theme—parachute pants, poodle skirts, and bright blue eye shadow frequented the Yell Competition’s stage. 

I didn’t catch who won the competition, but I do know that it was rather entertaining to see people attempt all the old school dance moves!  Can’t wait for next year!


Random Fact: Coca-Cola was originally green.

Post Numero Uno

So, an important fact about me is that I transferred to UNT from Oregon.  And in Oregon, there is no professional football team.  Imagine my excitement when a few friends from the College of Engineering invited me to… wait for it… wait for it… A DALLAS COWBOYS FOOTBALL GAME!!! I had never been so thrilled.  I donned the number 9 jersey and painted black lines under my eyes.  I was ready. 

My friends and I grilled burgers, hot dogs, and armadillo eggs, and played a few rounds of redneck golf before the game started. 

Walking into Cowboys stadium was like a dream… huge HDTVs hung in the air, the aroma of pizza and beer filled my nose, and the sound of fans shouting at the players was like music to my ears. 

For breast-cancer awareness month, the players wore pink shoes, chin straps and towels—the cheerleaders were even wearing pink outfits.  It was really neat to see how supportive the NFL is of breast cancer awareness and research (Hint-hint NCAA).

The game was awesome (even though the Cowboys lost).  My first professional football experience with my friends from UNT was a time I’ll never forget.

Random fact: The sound of E.T. walking was made by someone squishing her hands in jelly.