They Did the Mash, They Did the Monster Mash, The Moster Mash, It Was a Graveyard Smash

I refuse to give up my American customs, one being my 2nd favorite holiday, Halloween.  I returned from the US with a suitcase packed to the gills with every cheesy Halloween decoration from iParty I could possible cram in there, ready to show the Costa Rican's what this crazy holiday was all about.  Turns out they gave a schooling I was not at all prepared for.

I of course had my costume picked out since Halloween last year, but I found out others are not as pepared [or insane] as I am.  2 days before our big office party, I stood in a Ropa Americana store, which is the CR version of a thrift shop, with my friend Jose.  We were combing the racks for this year's #1 costume, the dude from the Gangum Style music video.  Cut to 10 years from now when no one remembers what this is, well here is a reminder.

What we found was a ladies blouse that kinda, sorta resembled the jacket from the video, only if you squinted hard enough and cocked your head to the side, but at least it was the right color.  Enter Sylvia! I was determined to make it work.  With a little nip here and tuck there, and of course some black electical tape, it only took four hours, but tada!!!!

Our office party was to take place at the family farm of our coworker Felipe Robert.  This place fit the bill. Upon entering the abandoned house on the property, a bat flew [way] too close to our heads.  No joke! Ask Carla Blanco! That happened!

After an exhausting afternoon of decorating and setting up games: pumpkin carving, toilet paper mummy contests, and my all time favorite... bobbing for nips, we were ready to party! 

Costumes ranged from very elaborate...

To thrown together on the bus ride over...

There were couple costumes...

and of course pet costumes...

But the costume contest winner in my opinion was Mr. Gangum Style himself...

Everyone had a great night, there was awesome food, killer music and of course some great stories.  But what happens at the creepy country house, stays at the creepy country house!

Pura Vida!