Power Down pt. 3

My sister and I were not planning on running errands today, but we did.  First, we went over to the post office to pick up some stamps for things I needed to send out to friends.  (I know, I've been so busy I've neglected my usual round of snail mail.) 
After that we got some groceries, which went fine, mostly.  I keep expecting to run into people when doing groceries, though I couldn't tell you why.  This time I didn't see anyone.
After we came home, my sister and I had a heart to heart.  And then the power came back on.  (It had been out for part of the day.)  I was very grateful because, in addition to getting back online to post this, it meant I could listen to Wagner. 
Meanwhile, my sister attempted to bake something, but couldn't when she discovered we don't have vegetable oil. 
I texted Dan asking him a question about something he's an expertise on.  I waited around a bit for an answer, since he usually gets back to me quickly.  I watched a bit of tv and took care of some little housekeeping things.  I had dinner, read and took a shower.  Tori texted me that she wants to hang out tomorrow, so I guess that is something to look forward to. 
I was in the process of doing some writing and editing when the power went out, but it was out long enough that I feel like I am going to have to try to do it at night.  I'm a little annoyed, since I feel like everytime I sit down to actually do my work, something else gets in my way.  I find myself wondering how anyone can be productive.

Some Thoughts on Halloween

Today has been one of those days where I find myself running a lot of errands.  I first walked over to a Halloween shop to pick up a couple of things for my Halloween costume this year.  I still don't have it done, but I'm thinking it'll be ready soon.  I've decided to do something relatively simple this year, just because I've been so busy.
A lot of my female friends talk about how Halloween is sort of an opportunity to dress slutty without anyone saying anything about it.  (At least not to their face.  As much as I hear people talk about dressing slutty, I hear just as many complaints about the slutty dressing.)  Although I have problems with the whole concept of slutty, I decided years ago that Halloween would be another opportunity for me to be a feminist and express myself through fantasy. 
You know what my fantasy is?  To be admired and noticed, but not for being slutty, or even sexy, but for being strong and powerful.  Usually that's what my costumes are all about.  Strength and power.  I am demanding your gaze and I'm also demanding your respect.
This year, I decided to go for something more utilitarian, because I'm expecting to move around a great deal, so comfortable shoes, something I can potentially run in, but still have fun.  It's going to probably end up being more cute than about strength and power, but I'm okay with that because of my limited time this week and because of my circumstantial constraints. 
I digress.  I was in a Halloween shop, and of course I want to buy everything.  I love spooky things, I love black, I love all the Gothic stuff, I love a cute pumpkin.  I went in and looked around a little.  They had cups that said "Zombie Potion" and candelabras.  They had this giant spider with hair covering it, and it looked so adorable I just wanted to give it a hug.
I wish that Halloween was a longer holiday.  As much as I enjoy giving gifts to friends, I wish we'd switch it so that Halloween was a long holiday and Christmas was short.  I want to have a whole week to wear costumes. 
I also wish I had money now to just splurge on lots of things for all year.  I like clothes as a way to express oneself artistically, and I was thinking that maybe I should consider costumes.  Costumes are usually made of cheap material, but in wearing something meant to be a costume I redefine what clothes means, making all clothes seem like ultimately some kind of costume.  Which could be cool.
I'm thinking of investing in wigs.  Apparently dying one's hair changes it forever and the color isn't as rich anymore.  I don't want to dye my hair, but I do want to change it occasionally, and I was thinking maybe I should buy the occasional wig.  Something fun, something I could wear to a club even. 
I finally stopped daydreaming about Halloween and bought what I needed, then I hightailed it over to the post office.  (Got stuff to send.)  And then went over to do some shopping for things for my place.  (Don't rely on roommates to get stuff.)