halloween

So as you all know, this weekend was Halloween. My boyfriend and I went as the famous V-J Day picture in Times Square. If you don't know the story, here it is (or my rendition of it): a random sailor went up to a random nurse and kissed her after it was announced by President Truman that the war against Japan was over. Alfred Eisenstaedt, a photographer for Life magazine, captured the moment and a week later the picture was published in Life. Since neither the face of the sailor nor the nurse are clearly visible, the identities of the kissers was a mystery for a long time.

Anyway, the nurse has been identified but at least three men have come forth claiming to be the sailor. My favorite part of the picture is how the nurse seems so unsuspecting. I guess this dude just grabbed her, dipped her, and laid a wet one on her! Kind of awkward. Notice her stiff hand and twisted leg. Love it!
Well, I was sort of a picture-taking Nazi Saturday night. I told my boyfriend that if we don't get the PERFECT V-J Day reenactment pic, I would be PISSED. Boyfriend doesn't like it when I make this threat. So, needless to say, we took about 27 pictures where he grabbed, dipped, and kissed yours truly. What a trooper! This is our best one!

It was fun to be a modestly-dressed WWII nurse, as opposed to the scantily clad "Naughty Nurses" that were out to play Saturday night. Some girls were wearing less than I wear to the beach. I'm all for dressing cute and sexy, but good Lord, ladies! (Just thought I'd drop that one in there) :)

Hope everyone had a safe and fun Halloween!!!