Egoween

Halloween costumes are the stained glass windows of the soul.

Allowed to choose whatever they dream of being, or fantasize about in the name of a holiday, or party, people make some interesting choices. Of course some people pick what they think they are supposed to pick, but even that tells me something.

I have had two go-to costumes over the years and although I tend to wear them because I have them, they still reflect a lot of my personality.

Raggedy Ann, the big floppy, comfortable doll with straight ragged hair, big blouse-y bloomers and a silly smile is who I am on a day to day basis. I like being comfortable, friendly and creative. I love being loved in that toddler huggable way Raggedy Ann is treated. I am Raggedy Ann.

A big black cat is my other costume, because it only requires attaching ears and a tail to a black sweatshirt. Yet, it is also part of who I see myself as. I like being a little unpredictable, playful, perhaps a bit sophisticated and sometimes even self-centeredly sharp and feisty. Yet, underneath it all, is still that soft cuddly thing that likes being cuddled.

Who are you?