Not too bad, if I say so myself or Happy Halloween

I love Halloween. I love seeing everyone's costumes. I love planning my costume. I usually start thinking about it in September (ok, sometimes in August). I've usually come up with some good costumes. Past winners:

2007

Flight of the Conchords robots

2008

Smurfette

This year it took me a little longer to find one. I keep coming up with ideas at work, but when I'd ask the 21 year olds at work what they thought, they'd give me blank stares (Strawberry Shortcake, Rainbow Bright, She-Ra to name a few). It isn't that fun to dress up if no one will recognize your costume. And then I had a moment of inspiration:

2009

Homer & Marge Simpson

I was going to go as Marge alone, but my friend Jacob decided he'd like an awesome costume and came as Homer. Yes, my wig is homemade. A little posterboard, batting and spray paint. The rest of the costume is homemade too. Ok, well I bought the turtleneck, but dyed it yellow. A special thanks to my neighbor, Laurie, who helped me with the costume. All I wanted was to win. And we did-People's choice.