Countdown to Halloween---#8

I love Halloween; that's a given. It is a holiday I look forward to every year. Therefore, I decided it might be fun to countdown to 10/31 by writing a blog each day, indicating 10 reasons why I'm such a fan.

Blog #8---Haunted Houses

"Tender lumplings everywhere, life's no fun without a good scare!"

Haunted houses are just fun! There's no better way to get you in the Halloween spirit than visiting a haunted house in early October. Why're they so great? Well, it's like you're in a horror movie, while still knowing that you absolutely won't get hurt. Personally, I don't often find them to be scary. Oh sure, if a dude pops out of nowhere and says, "Boo," I'll shriek, but it is due to the fact that he startled me.

Whatever Steph, EVERYONE says that!

OK, don't believe me. It doesn't really matter---scared or not, haunted houses are awesome. I especially love walking behind someone who honestly is freaked out. It's deliciously fun to watch them. Maybe I'm sadistic or something, but I enjoy it nonetheless.

I love the places that go all-out with their decorations. The more realistic the better! Like I mentioned in the earlier blog, scary decorations are always a major win!

I also applaud those who make their own haunted houses. I have fond memories of a house in my neighborhood who transformed their backyard into a spook alley, and you HAD to go through it if you wanted to get candy. It was harmless, though, and perfectly acceptable for children.

Also, for those of you who are into these things, haunted houses are a great way to get close to your date, literally. I've noticed that girls like to have a guy to hang on to so they feel safe or whatever. (A little schmaltzy in my book, but to each their own).

Finally, for those of you who are anti-haunted house, just chill out. It's not real and I've never been to one where it would be considered Satanic or whatnot. Oh, and did I mention it's not real? If you don't want to go that's fine, but don't be a buzz kill for the rest of us who like it. Just go sit in the corner and watch Winnie the Pooh or something. No one is making you come.