Dear Vegetarian Spiders, we can be friends.

As I flip through my television stations this evening I found CNN running a story titled "Should we eat meat". The debate revolves around the risk of death or disfigurment from consumption of contaminated red meat. I have a lot of personal beliefs about this topic, as a vegetarian of 13 years myself.  My reasons for not participating in the consumption of meat have more to do with my own sense of morality, and less with the health benefits.

However, what I really want to talk about is vegetarian spiders.

BBC has this story running about one species of arachnid that are herbivores. Vegetarian spiders are interesting because they are unexpected. I've always had issues with spiders, but I think the number one reason they skive me out is their particularly violent method of obtaining nourishment. So I'm offering a open invitation to all the Bagheera Kipling of the world. You and me can be friends.

A brief search of the internet resulted in the discovery of this vegetarian lion. Cool, right?

Imma Let You Finish

Imma let you finish, but the following image is for your enjoyment. Enjoy away.

I'm on a Boat! (Zombie)

Had this idea at the thrift store today. An epic combination of two awesome things; I'm on a boat and zombies. This is defenetly the frontrunner in the Halloween costume competition. I am however, still accepting idea submissions.

Very professional Zombie makeup

I've been spending a little time thinking about zombie costumes in preparation for Halloween this year. I'm currently watching this video about zombie makeup. This guy is so into it. He clearly knows what he's doing but the video is a little tedious. He spents 3 minutes describing the cosmetics he uses. Which is cool, but I'm not going to buy the expensive stuff, I just want to get ideas for technique. The makeup job is very professional and full of good tips,.Plus, it's totally worth it just for the adorable music. Check it out. or a second video by the same people, with a little more liquid latex.

Glitter Skulls

Glitter skulls are so in this season.
Step 1:  Find some plastic skulls at your local dollar store. They look like this but without the string.
Step 2: Dilute some elmers glue and paint it on.
Step 3: Dip in glitter. Very messy. I chose dark blue glitter because its rockin'.
Step 4: Profit? No seriously, I'm working on what to do with these next. Photos to come when I have a good enough idea.

Surprise!

I'm so doing this to everyone I know. It's TP origami. The article only pitches it as a nice thing for hotels to do, but I think it's a nice way to leave a little surprise for people who's bathrooms you've visited.

Of Course

Props to Emily for thinking of this first.
By far the best Halloween costume idea yet: Michael Jackson Zombie!

Pros: Awesome and clever.

Cons: I don't in any way wish to embody MJ. Sorry. Not a supporter.

So I'm going to take a pass on this as my costume. However, I think it's a fantastic idea for another brave soul.