Missing the Old Halloween

     I would definitely consider myself as a Halloween enthusiast. There is nothing I love more than coming home from school and being welcomed by a plump pumpkin, waiting to be carved. As the Halloween decorations come out, I can't help but jump up and down with my anticipation. I need to watch AMC Fear Fest every night, go into as many haunted houses as possible, and buy/eat as much Halloween candy as my bank account and body will let me. There is one thing however that I can't stand about Halloween now, and miss from my childhood.
        I miss the simplicity of Halloween. I miss trick- or- treating with my dad and sister, filling our pillow cases to the brim. I miss wearing costumes for my own satisfaction, not caring what others think. I'd love nothing more than going to school in my crazy over-the- top zombie princess costume, scaring myself when I look in the mirror. Nowadays, if you aren't dressing as a trashy zombie princess, and found at the right party you're looked right over and basically laughed at. The infamous movie "Mean Girls", clearly explains this ordeal that girls all over the world can relate to. Karen, dressed as a skimpy mouse is asking Caddy why she is dressed so scary. Caddy, dressed as a vampire bride responds, It's Halloween. Let's keep Halloween scary and fun and CLASSY. Let's relive our childhood and try to see Halloween as we used to. The best holiday of the year.