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A Little Update

I've written this post almost a dozen times, but I'm not even sure where to begin. Do I write from the heart? Do I write about the state of the world? Do I pretend nothing has changed? What do I do? It feels like that's the overall thought. "What do I do?"

With haunt season approaching, a lot is still up in the air and things appear uncertain. One thing that I do know for certain is that us haunters will find a way to do what we love. I've been seeing people showing off their makeup and set building skills online. Classes that would normally be exclusive to haunt conventions have been streaming for free on Facebook.(Which is an amazing opportunity for those who are wanting to make it in the industry. So, thank you to any companies that have been giving classes and plan on giving classes online!)  Even little things, like making spooky themed face masks and decorating your yard with skulls and tombstones have proven that the haunt community will survive these hard times.

Of course, the number one thing on everyone's mind is, "Will there be a haunt season?" The answer is unknown for now, but I think it would be best to believe there will be. Whether we believe this to keep our spirits up or so we don't get caught resting on our laurels once the season begins, we should still stay prepared. With this belief in mind, the next thing to do is to keep moving forward.

I intend to continue posting as if nothing has changed. I'll keep you up to date with any haunt related news, give tricks and tips to get you through haunt season, and tell you a few stories from my time at Ravenwood Manor. I'll be posting a new blog post and podcast every Tuesday starting next week, so keep an eye out for that!

Until my next post, I just want to say, thank you for doing your part by staying indoors, staying safe, and helping ensure that we get through this pandemic quickly.  I know it's rough, but we will make it. Also, thank you to any essential workers who are putting their lives at risk to keep the world going. You are very appreciated.

Until next time, stay spooky and happy hauntings!
From your Wicked Witch of the South,
Jaz.

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