Best Halloween Costume Ever - 1985?

When I was in kindergarten, my mom made me up as a Gypsy.  It's an incredibly vivid memory for me, for whatever reason.

I remember crying as I walked in as everyone turned to look at my costume.  It drew so much attention to me, and I was overwhelmed.  I hid behind a metal flip chart thing that we used to count and go over our A, B, Cs.  My mom and Mrs. Meadows tried to comfort me, and I remember not being able to articulate how I felt.

The feeling in the pit of my stomach is as real then as it is today.  I remember the feeling because it's a feeling I have experienced my whole life.  Sure, I am crazy and goofy, and sometimes, people find it entertaining.  However, it's not something that comes easy to me.  I've always had to work at being outgoing, because, playing alone was only so much fun.  Believe me, I tried it.  You couldn't be a Harlem Globetrotter and do all the tricks.  Some of the tricks involved others and it just couldn't be done without the help of another human being.  Perhaps someday, when droids are more of a reality, I won't need others, but until then, the development of business and social networks of influence necessitates human interfacing.

Even to this very day, I remember how incredible a job my mom did in making me look like the best dang gypsy you ever did see!  We didn't have much, but she sure knew how to throw a gypsy costume together, and for some reason, I remember the amazing job she did on my eye make-up.  No one made fun of me, or pointed at me, in fact, they all saw me walk in and I remember seeing a little bit of envy, but, the pressure of having all eyes on me was just too much to take in.

Now, I am an extremely confident woman, despite the nerves that always seem to find their way to the pit of my gut when having to be in front of people, or making a comment, or joke that brings people in.  I am always looking to lengthen my stride and push myself.  This year, I have decided to get more into the "spirit" of Halloween and having gone through a myriad of ideas, that if I can follow through on any of them, is sure to create quite a spectacle and raise a few eyebrows. 

So mom, if you're out there and happen to read this post, though I may not achieve the greatness you so excellently did in 1985, I am going to do my best to create something authentically me and not mass produced, but something home-made.

jf

Crossroads

A lot going on these days!  What an exciting time huh?

I am all moved out of my apartment and now happily installed at the little red house on the corner.  I haven't spent much time there just yet, but now that my house sitting is all done in the valley for now, I can sleep in my own bed.  It was great to be out in the Valley though.  If life happens and I don't go out to the Bush, I will definitely make my way out to Palmer or Wasilla.  It suits me and I like that there are less people and you don't have to see your neighbors.  Besides, who doesn't want to live on a pond or lake front and build a sauna?  =D

good morning, what a view

snow on the ground and the sauna

a bit of snow

Setting up to work on my Beast poster board

My friend's son plays hockey, and I go out and support when I can

The Dirt Road that leads to the property

on a pond front

Hockey is in full swing and though I am still working on concussion recovery, I'm having a blast.  I earned my first bagel of the season last night and that felt good.  Played Defense on my other team last night as well, and that was a challenge.  I had no idea that I was gonna play defense, and then I had no idea where to line up on face offs.  LOL!  Good times, though no one thought I was having a good time.  You know how I look ticked off when I am focused?  Yeah, that was me last night.  I also didn't transition well from goalie skates to skater skates without a warm up in between.  I had  to undress in one set of gear, rush from one rink to another rink, and put on a different set of gear all within half an hour.  I missed only the first few minutes of the second game, which is fine, since I just got on the second shift.  I had a hard time staying on my feet though.  I need to skate more during non-game situations.  Good times though!

Besides hockey, I of course have plenty of homework to keep me busy and that's been going well so far.  A little behind because I had to do an emergency move out last weekend, but getting back on track.  It's early in the term, so I am not too worried.  =)

I've had the opportunity, now that work has slowed down a bit, to actually get out and see a few movies at the cinema with some new acquaintances, and a few "old" ones.  I'm pretty much addicted to the soundtrack for Pitch Perfect and laughed a lot at Here Comes the Boom.  I am now a Kevin James fan.  Liam Neeson is still a favorite of mine, so if the movie was legitimately good or not, I couldn't tell you.  Liam was in it and he beat people up.  That's enough for me!

Conference was good, and I enjoyed it tremendously.  Getting ready to start working on my GC artwork for FHE.  So many choices to make and lots of adventures up and coming!

Here comes the snow!!!!

JF