HAPPY HALLOWEEN =)
Alright, so I might be a little late, since it's officially Nov. 1 here, but for y'all, it's still Hallow's Eve time.
I missed out on trick or treating for the 2nd time in my life. Seeing as how there are few Vietnamese who really know about the traditions of Halloween, and even fewer who celebrate them, it would be most presumptuous of us to ring doorbells and shake gates demanding candy.
Costume creativity was at its highest. I've been so busy with work and worrying, that I wasn't able to think as much about Halloween as I usually do. You know, that and the fact that Vietnamese locals don't celebrate Halloween, so there are not as many costume options and accessories readily available. I think people still looked great, tho!
The House of Ghost Horses (a name I dubbed from one of the signs in our house that translates to "Ghosts of horses run through your house for good protection/luck/fortune/something) got to throw its first party=) It was not a large gathering, but it was awfully fun. Lisa Von Clorblood, a fellow Viet-American that I met while student teaching, came with many people she introduced me to - Jan (umm, the ummm....hostess), Annamarie (the bumblebee), Arthur (the Count of Monte Cristo/Swiss Family Robinson), and some of Annamarie's friends. Em and Lydia showed up in their ao dai, which were both really sweet. Chris Tran (the hippie clown) and I (the work of art) got to show off some swing dance moves, though a bit precariously seeing as how we both had a bit of rhum. Danny set up his bowling pins and we played "Block the bowling." I think he had the easiest time of it because his "Buddhist monk" garb prevented you from being able to throw it between his legs. I, on the other hand, who take up no room and have no semblance of hand-eye coordination skills, sucked. But hey, I got to chuck a ball around! Ain't nothin' wrong with that.
Then, the party moved to Lush, a swanky night bar that a lot of expats frequent. There weren't as many people dressed up as I had hoped, but it was still a good time. Dracula carried around a big Johnnie Walker bottle and was very generous. All in all, it was a great Halloween.
Miss all my fellow trick-or-treaters!
Pics will come once I gather them from the many cameras that were busy clicking away.
I missed out on trick or treating for the 2nd time in my life. Seeing as how there are few Vietnamese who really know about the traditions of Halloween, and even fewer who celebrate them, it would be most presumptuous of us to ring doorbells and shake gates demanding candy.
Costume creativity was at its highest. I've been so busy with work and worrying, that I wasn't able to think as much about Halloween as I usually do. You know, that and the fact that Vietnamese locals don't celebrate Halloween, so there are not as many costume options and accessories readily available. I think people still looked great, tho!
The House of Ghost Horses (a name I dubbed from one of the signs in our house that translates to "Ghosts of horses run through your house for good protection/luck/fortune/something) got to throw its first party=) It was not a large gathering, but it was awfully fun. Lisa Von Clorblood, a fellow Viet-American that I met while student teaching, came with many people she introduced me to - Jan (umm, the ummm....hostess), Annamarie (the bumblebee), Arthur (the Count of Monte Cristo/Swiss Family Robinson), and some of Annamarie's friends. Em and Lydia showed up in their ao dai, which were both really sweet. Chris Tran (the hippie clown) and I (the work of art) got to show off some swing dance moves, though a bit precariously seeing as how we both had a bit of rhum. Danny set up his bowling pins and we played "Block the bowling." I think he had the easiest time of it because his "Buddhist monk" garb prevented you from being able to throw it between his legs. I, on the other hand, who take up no room and have no semblance of hand-eye coordination skills, sucked. But hey, I got to chuck a ball around! Ain't nothin' wrong with that.
Then, the party moved to Lush, a swanky night bar that a lot of expats frequent. There weren't as many people dressed up as I had hoped, but it was still a good time. Dracula carried around a big Johnnie Walker bottle and was very generous. All in all, it was a great Halloween.
Miss all my fellow trick-or-treaters!
Pics will come once I gather them from the many cameras that were busy clicking away.
posted by Vivi at 7:55 PM
3 Comments:
wow, sounds like you had a great time!
wow, sounds insane! I was Go-Go from kill bill! cut my bangs and everything! actually, since i just came back from Virginia from Co Ha's wedding (i got to sing by the way! The Rose and From This Moment On...) I got to joke that we switched places in hairstyles and wedding jobs ... my hairs gotten super long...course i cut it today and got light brown highlights, but ull get to see that christmas time! im so excited for HEAT! its sooo cold here!!! LOVE YOU SIS!
oh almost forgot! I actually got 2 really trick or treat for the first time this year after three years it was REALLY EXCITING! heheh...
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