Fat Girl, Skinny City: Goth Girls do it Better

Fat Girl, Skinny City: Goth Girls do it Better.

Costume, check. Plans, check. Safe and sober driver, check. We're all ready to go for that Wednesday night they call Halloween. I ended up going with Little Red Riding Hood (no joke) as i was able to find a proper short red dress outfit thing that I didn't feel too over exposed in, yes I know that's the point of Halloween and all, but I still get a little nervous about showing all the bits and pieces before at least the first bottle of Sangria.

I've decided that Halloween is like a typical Friday night for a Goth Girl. Bare with me on this one. The more I notice the kind of costumes and outfits available to girls, the more I realize that they are just what Goth girls wear on say, a Friday night when they go out to dance around to heavy industrial music.

I've always admired Goth Girls myself, they tend to embrace their fleshy parts. They tend to show off that ample bust and wear the short skirts with the fishnet stockings, size be damned. Go out Goth spot and you'll see, size isn't the biggest issue, maybe Goth guys are too dark and deep to worry about the skinnny-ness of their women.

This is why I don't like the Emo/Hipster crowds (I'm being SOOOOOO stereotypical but I don't care, it's Halloween, I'm allowed to judge a book by it's slutty cover) because that just seems like a crowd where you can't be too thin, because depressed hip people just have to be thin.

Oh but for the Goth girls in their fishnets. I tell myself to live a little more Goth, especially on a Holiday that encourages it.

And besides, Goth has gone totally mainstream. Just the other day I was in a Halloween store and actually saw a "Goth Prince" decoration for the door. Hang up this uber cool Goth Prince with his sunglasses and bat wing necklace, nothing says "come to my house and ask for candy" then that.

*We'll be out in OB, I'll be the girl in the red with a Corona. Looking for the big bad wolf.*

This is Halloween, This is Halloween, Halloween, Halloween

Well, tomorrow is Halloween...

Aside from that whole costume thang, you also need to get the activity thang down as well. San Diego does not disappoint with Halloween shinanigans, so pick your poison (even with the wildfires many of the activities are still on) or stay in and freak out the kids knocking on your door (or eat an entire bag of candy with the lights out, being extra quiet because "you're not home").

The Haunted Hotel and Balboa Park Haunted Trail, ooooo, spooky, scary, is that a plastic knife or a real AHHH!!!

Or the Mira Mesa Monster Manor (yes that's a lot of M's, but it's still SCARRRRRY).

There's a Halloween Ball at The Prado Restaurant in Balboa Park. It's a tad expensive, but Femme Fatales will be out and about.

Or head to the bars, it's all important "get drunk in shoes you wouldn't normally be seen in public in night".

The Mira Mesa Monster Manor looks like it's still a go as well.

There are two options for Halloween goers out there. First, there is the kid friendly Lite Frite Wizard Center in Mira Mesa. Admission is 5.00. October 27, 28 you can go from Noon-4 and get in a few good Wizarding hours with the kiddies. Check the site for more information.

Of course for those looking for a little bit more of a scare this Halloween you can check out the Evening performances of the Night Haunt Monster Manor. October 26-31 beginning at 7:00pm. Caution not for the faint of heart or under 13 crowd.

BOO!


*And yes, that's a kid dressed up as Darth Vader which I just decided is the cutest costume EVER!*

Movies Before the Mast: Still looks like a go as of now but you might want to call to be sure

Friday night date night Movies Before the Mast (or ON the Mast rather) will be showing The Fog. Date night is for Adults Only, 21 years and over. Saturday will be "Godzilla vs. The Sea Monster." Saturday is "Family Night" for all ages, no alcohol served. Gates open at 7:00m and movies start at 8:00pm. Get tickets early, a very limited amount MAY be available at the box office the day of. Chairs are provided but bring your blankets to cozy up for the show. Snacks available on board.

Movies Before the Mast is held on The Star of India. Spend the night exploring the museum and then cozy up on the deck for a movie on the mast, outdoors, on the ship, a night to remember.

*PS. There are two ways to watch the movie. No matter what side of the screen you sit on you'll spend the first or second half watching the movie opposite of the way it was meant to be viewed. Chalk it up to character, after a moment you won't even notice. They will switch it 1/2 way through during intermission. Last year they had a costume contest, so come dressed to impress.*

*Yes that's a kid dressed up as a wookie. I thought it was cute, so there.*

And now for some things to do: Monster Bash goes on October 27

The weekend is still coming up (probably quicker than expected considering the last few days have been non stop and all) and it is STILL the weekend before Halloween which means, get your costumes ready (sexy and non sexy alike) and get out there. Looks like most bashes (as of now) are still up and running as planned.

First up: The Monster Bash (downtown San Diego craziness with a side of "I feel too old to be here" debauchery).

This is “the” Halloween party in San Diego and this year’s event will be held on Saturday, October 27th, 2007 from 6:00 p.m. until Midnight

Tickets to this ghastly gala are only $20.00 in advance and $25.00 at the door; get yours early because the Bass Monster Bash presented by Southern Comfort will sell out fast! You must be 21 years old and you must show valid ID to enter.

Heard a rumor that proceeds would be going to fire relief and fire victims but have not been able to confirm via website or my space.