Halloween Fun: What I've Been Upto

Have I not mentioned how Halloween is basically my favourite holiday of the year? Oh I have. Well I've certainly gotten in the spirit this week (see my post on Halloween movies to check out!) and I'm keeping the fun going as much as possible!
It's a little strange for me to admit that I've never actually carved a pumpkin/Jack O' Lantern until this week before, considering I love this holiday. My Mum and Dad never really got into the whole Halloween thing (maybe that's why I overcompensate), and so it just never really happened. So I decided to rectify that this week and have a go at carving my first one, along with Gary. He hadn't ever done one either!

His is the left one and mine's the right. I think it's pretty obvious we're new to this haha! But we loved it and it was fun to do. The only part I really didn't like was seeing all the seeds inside the pumpkins. It totally set off my Trypophobia and made me feel sick. Luckily Gary got rid of them very quickly and distracted me until I calmed down. I think these guys look pretty awesome and make the place look all Autumnal.

Also this week, I've been practising my Halloween makeup for Friday. I should say usually I go all out and dress up crazy. I love having an eye catching outfit and wild hair/makeup, see last years example -

So yeah as you can see I really like to make the effort haha :) However this year my friends, Gary and I aren't going out partying all night. We're having a few drinks and possibly getting a little tipsy, and then seeing a late showing of John Carpenter's Halloween at the cinema. Which will be awesome, obviously. But nobody's dressing up and I didn't wanna go totally all out on my own. But seeing as I still have a real love for getting involved in Halloween as much as possible, I want to do something.
Enter JemCat.

This is one of those typical girl Halloween things isn't it? Put on some cat ears, add whiskers and a pout. This isn't me usually, but it'll do! I'm quite happy with the simplicity for once and I still feel involved haha. Plus this will be easier to get away with while all my friends are looking normal!

So yeah that's what I've been up to and my plans for Friday night. What are you guys be doing this Halloween? Either way I hope you all have plenty of fun!