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Written by JENNIFER FORTNEY
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Thursday, 27 October 2005 |
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How many times have you walked up to someone you find attractive, stuck your foot directly into your mouth and had the sudden desire to be somewhere else or someone else? It happens to the best of us. I’m sure everyone can remember at least one instance when they wished they’d stayed home due to their sudden lack of social skills.
No regrets, my friends, for my favorite time of year has arrived, Halloween. Really, it’s the one night out of the year when it’s easiest to talk to anyone anywhere. For starters, Halloween allows us to let our trapped “secret” alter egos loose on the town. For the shy it might be something flamboyant, pretending to be a charismatic person with all the confidence in the world. For others it might be a costume that reveals a hidden sexuality that’s just fighting to get out, or a chance to show the world your whacked sense of humor and creativity.
Secondly, Halloween costumes present ideal conversation starters, giving you plenty of ammunition to talk to the hottie you’ve been too embarrassed to approach in the past. Every costume has a story and there’s a reason why each person has chosen it to represent them. Care and creativity go the furthest. The energy of Halloween is inexplicable, but even I admit that when I throw on a wig I walk a little taller and stick my chest out further.
This particular night is the perfect time to be as outrageous, outgoing and fun as one can possibly be without regret and embarrassment, unless your make shift costume falls apart and leaves you standing naked in the middle of a party. Well, even that will not only get laughs but high fives, and if you’re blessed a band of groupies will be lining up to make sure you aren’t alone for the night. Take this opportunity to open yourself up and meet as many new people as possible. One of them just might be a date in disguise, waiting all evening to meet you. On All Hallow’s Eve anything goes and everyone is open to meeting new people, and even finding that special someone.
Think about it: tonight, you can be anyone, you can talk to anyone. So, take your head out of the sand, be confident and remember that anything can happen. You might find love with Julia Roberts, Cato Kalin, Brad Pitt, Sex on The Beach or a Pilot named Pontius. So why are you wasting time, naughty nurse? Go find that perfect costume that reeks you and be prepared to ask Chewbacca what he, or she’s, got goin’ on underneath all that fur. Powered by AkoComment 2.0! |
