Who you gonna call???

A few people in Patrick's department wanted to round up a group effort for Ghostbusters costumes, and asked him to join the charade for the graduate college Halloween party. Other associates, such as myself, were invited to be sideline characters, which I was all for. Originally I planned on going as the Keymaster, thinking it'd be economical. But when I heard someone else was vying for the position...

(Henry, the Keymaster)

...I selected someone else....

Mr. Stay Puft, the marshmallow man!

Patrick was a charm and helped me spend a lot of Saturday assembling the costume (and assisting me into it!). I had the creative idea of using a vacuum bag for the hat, but I needed a more mechanically savvy mind to construct it for me. :)

We met up with the rest of the group before the party so the paranormal crime fighters could finish work on proton packs and iron-on patches for their jumpsuits.

Glow-sticks inserted in the packs and in the ends of the "guns" generated a neat effect.
By the time the work was finished, the team looked pretty serious and very sharp!


One of our wedding presents was a celebration cookbook (thanks, Aunt Cheri!) that gave us a cute idea for our snack-to-pass. I wish every spider I ran into was an adorable little Oreo spider.


When I heard there was dancing at this party, I knew I'd look ridiculous, and hence, had to commit to at least one song on the dance floor. Needless to say, I attracted some attention, and a dance partner! I didn't disappoint him, letting him know it was the sexiest dance he'd ever have. haha :)


I was also poked, photographed, told I instilled the desire to body-slam, and asked how I felt coming with the Ghostbusters when I represented all that they hate. It was a rather deep conversation for a Halloween party, but the guy was dressed up as a political statement.

Our group pretty much stole the show when we arrived to the party! I'm happy I went as Mr. Stay Puft, as it ended up being a hit, and a lot more fun for me! Plus, where would the Ghostbusters be, without monsters to fight?