My First and Last Halloween

By Achilles Wong

Halloween is received in most countries with a buzz of excitement. Everyone loves to play dress up. Unlike in other countries, the celebration of Halloween in the Philippines is not as popular. As a largely Catholic/ Christian nation, Filipinos celebrate All Saint's Day (November 1) and they do so by visiting their departed loved ones.

This year, however, manang cannot go home to Bacolod City because there is no long weekend. Work is expected to resume on Monday and going home would take a huge toll on her given the length of travel. Woofy for us then!

The day before Halloween, we had a serious talk and I asked her if all the talks on costumes, pumpkins and free treats are really inherent in Halloween. With a forced nod, manang assured me that even if other people will not celebrate Halloween with us, The Ilonggo House will try to make our Halloween somewhat special.

Now, the matter at hand... what to wear.. what to wear...

Poopie as the Emo Dog sans the black outfit and eyeliner

"But manang! Poopie doesn't look a wee bit scary!" I protested

She just coughed up an awkward smile and apologized for not making enough preparations for our costumes. More appropriately, she didn't make any preparations for Halloween on account of her busy schedule... buhuhu...

Rummaging through her belongings, she found a neat, shiny blue scarf and decided to experiment on some looks...

......... I should have kept my mouth shut when I had the chance.

... .........

Ummm... I look like I'm off to school in this outfit, manang...

Ummm.. Honestly, woman. You are getting the idea of Halloween all wrong!

I was supposed to look like Little.. er.. Big Blue Riding Hood.

I loved my basket of goodies, though.

I was going for something scary, not preppy.

I give up manang!

You are one clueless woof woman!!

My reputation is now marred.

How can I face other dogs, looking like a girly Labrador in a shiny blue scarf.

I am never celebrating Halloween again!
Just what is your impression of Halloween, anyway?

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Boooo!!!!

I am soooo humiliated right now... I'm not blogging anytime soon...

Happy Halloween Everypup!!