Halloween Across the Pond

Halloween swept up on me like a thief in the night and, like always, I was not prepared. As I’m not such a fan of the holiday—and haven't been since I was in the single digits, (and even then I thought it was way too much effort for candy)—I thought I’d coast by. Halloween was a North American holiday. Ensconced in London I thought I could get away with letting the day pass peacefully.

Any chance of that soon evaporated. Turns out like SUVs and smog, Halloween has traversed the ocean and made it to Europe. My whole residence seemed to get in the spirit with a big themed dinner (Human BBQ ribs, Sponge cake as lungs, etc), decorations and a party. So I got in the spirit too. I went as a mime—I already had the striped shirt, I just had to buy the beret. Presto, change-o, Halloween here I come.

Me and Erika as Mime and Mickey Mouse respectively

Sarah as Little Bo Peep

Our party was held at a nearby bowling alley. Somehow I ended up beating everyone else I played with, a testament to (a) my competitors sucking, or (b) their alcohol consumption. Then there was karaoke (which required singing loudly and off-key to the Spice Girls) and getting down on the dance floor. In any case, much fun was had and here are some highlights.

Melissa, Gong, Ama (all without costumes) and Sarah

A Mickey Mouse that smokes and drinks

Little Bo Peep, a Hare Krishna, Mickey

Celeste is a Ballot Box

The Gingerbread Man sings karaoke