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Hello, Movie Mavens! Welcome back to the B Movies Blog. Today, we’re popping a cheesy Halloween letter into the ol’ VCR. 

Boy howdy. 

I can’t believe that Halloween is already here. 

In just a few short hours, everything will turn from creepy to Christmas, and I’ll retire my costumes, watchlist, and horror challenge for another year. 

One thing I love about Halloween is that no matter what’s been going on in my life, good or bad, Halloween has always been there for me. 

During the lean years, there were free horror movies to watch and my traditional care package from KP, even though I knew she couldn’t afford it. 

During the prosperous years, I’ve been able to do more elaborate costumes and go spooky shopping to try to claim some coveted items. 

Regardless, Halloween is like an old friend that welcomes me with open arms each year. 

And this year, I really needed its embrace. 

I’ve been missing KP like crazy because there are so many things I want to tell her. 

I want to send her pictures of my costumes and all of my frightening finds because this was also her favorite time of the year. 

I want to be back in high school and come home to Fearfest on the TV, just in time to catch the beginning of Halloweens 4 and 5 (note: this is one of the very few reasons I would go back to high school). 

I want her to send me creepy pictures to wake up to and then try to one-up them. 

I sincerely can’t put into words how much I miss her, and I feel like these examples are so frivolous. 

But god damn, they meant the world to me, just like she did. 

However, I also know that I have to keep Halloween alive for KP. 

This was our favorite time of year, so, for the past three Halloweens, I’ve continued all of my traditions. 

I’ve made myself dress up, even if I didn’t feel like it. 

I’ve made myself go spooky shopping, even if I’d rather stay inside. 

I’ve continued writing pieces like this because I know that she would want me to. 

KP would never want me to push myself and to give myself grace, but she also wouldn’t want me to just give up on Halloween because she’s not here. 

And, I don’t plan to. 

That’s why I’m even dipping my toes back into the dating pool, albeit slowly. 

I can almost hear her telling me that it’s time to put myself back out there, and, as she always said, “not be afraid to open [my] heart up to people.” 

Even though I’ve only been to one mixer and got left on read, hey, I’m doing it. 

And, I’m doing it all under the warm embrace of October. 

So, before Halloween slowly creeps back into its hibernation, my challenge to you is to do something bold (within reason/while being safe/that doesn’t harm yourself or anyone around you). 

Wear that costume you’ve been nervous about wearing. 

Make those cupcakes that you’ve been wanting to try. 

Go see that movie that no one else will go with you to see (WHILE BEING SAFE). 

Do it for KP, and do it for yourself. 

I promise that she would be cheering you on from the sidelines, and ol’ October will give you a pat on the back. 

For KP, for always.

Happy Halloween, Movie Mavens.