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The only thing better than dogs is dogs in halloween costumes.

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Oct 03, 2016

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If you're anything like me, then you've been looking forward to October 31st, 2016 since November 1st, 2015. The anticipation should be especially huge if you live in New York City, which is undoubtably one of the world's best venues for Halloween festivities for humans and pets alike. If you're a dog-lover, or just a general cute-enthusiast, then nothing will make you happier than attending the following dog costume contests. While I've included links to registration information in case your pup is feeling competitive, all events are completely free for spectators!

1. The Annual Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade

The 26th Annual Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade is the most competitive contest, with thousands of New Yorkers spectating. It has been raved about by news sites such as Buzzfeed, CNN, TIME, and even Vanity Fair. This year's competition is sponsored by Purina Beggin', and there are thousands of dollars on the line. If you can (sadly) only make it to one dog parade this year, let this be the one. Festivities are being held in Tompkins Square Park in Manhattan on Saturday, October 22nd, from 12 to 3 p.m.

2. 16th Annual Halloween Festival & Great PUPkin Dog Costume Contest

Last Halloween, I attended the Great PUPkin dog costume contest at Fort Greene Park in Brooklyn. I was hoping for overwhelming cuteness, and I was not disappointed. I photographed dozens of adorable dogs, and even managed to take a few selfies with them. The costume contest is being held on Saturday, October 29, and starts at 11:30 a.m. This year, they've actually had to put a cap on the number of doggy contestants allowed; they are only accepting 120 because last year's 170 was "too much". The winner receives big prizes, as well as a coveted PUPkin rosette, pictured above. (Registration information can be found here.)

3. Luna Park's Halloween Harvest: Dog Parade and Costume Contest

Go for the puppies, stay for the historical Parachute Jump and Cyclone! The Luna Park Halloween Harvest Dog Parade and Costume Contest is being held on Sunday, October 9th, from 12 to 5 p.m at Coney Island in Brooklyn. Although pets aren't typically allowed in amusement parks, Luna Park makes an acceptation for this spooky day - granted your dog is licensed, registered, and you sign a waver. The dog with the winning costume will snag a "super bag" of treats, and their owner will in $100! (Registration information can be found here.)

4. Halloween Harvest Festival at Socrates Sculpture Park

The Socrates Sculpture Park in Astoria, Queens is having their own Halloween Festival on Saturday, October 29th - with the Annual Canine Costume Contest happening from 1 to 2 p.m.! Their theme this year is the circus, which is bound to spark some creative canine couture. The winner will receive prizes sponsored by some local partners such as City Vet, Chateau Le Woof, and Pooches Sport & Spa! After the contest, the day will end with a "harvest animal blessing" by Urban Shaman Mama Donna.

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"I don't want to do things. I want to not do things."

1. When you look at the syllabus and realize there are only three weeks of the semester left; even though the first day was LITERALLY yesterday.

2. You look at your grades and realize they probably aren't as high as they should be, which is a terrifying realization.

3. When you think to yourself at night, "tomorrow, I will wake up early and go to the library ALL day, and, hell, maybe after I'll go to the gym for a little bit, just to push myself that extra mile."

4. Tomorrow actually comes. The inevitable and overpowering sense of procrastination is too strong to overcome.

5. But you DO end up going to the library. Not all day though, but still, a while. But no, you do not go to the gym. Still, you made an effort, so you decide to treat yo' self.

6. When you realize you need to schedule a meeting with your adviser because you need to sign up for classes next semester. But you also realize that since you waited until the last minute, you're going to get stuck with all of the crappy classes.

7. When you low-key try to slip into conversation with your professors that you need extra credit because you're that desperate.

8. When it's already the third time you've seen your adviser in two days because you have no damn clue what you're doing and need all the help you can get.

9. When you apply for a job associated with your major even though you have no experience, but you just want to dive headfirst into the deep end of adulthood and get it over with.

The world is not always sunshine and rainbows, and you do not have to be, either.

It would be so much easier to just pay someone to do it for you

1. Figuring out when to start

2. Searching through list after list to get everything you need

3. Shopping for deals

4. Getting bins to put everything in

5. Figuring what you can’t live without

6. Going through clothes to find what you need

7. Finding out your siblings took something from you

8. Fighting with your parents.

9. Trying to plan things with your roommate

10. The fear of forgetting something

11. Move in day

Relatable moments from one of the best shows I have ever watched.

1. When you fail that midterm you studied so hard for.

2. When your crush finally texts back.

3. When payday comes around.

4. When you accidentally like someone's picture from 108 weeks ago.

5. When someone takes your unassigned assigned seat.

6. When your favorite character in your favorite TV series dies.

7. When that guy/girl you’ve been crushing on agrees to go on a date with you.

8. When you have so much to do, and such little motivation to do it.

9. When someone asks for your last fry.

10. When you try a new health-food craze.

11. When you get new clothing.

12. When you check your bank account.

13. When they're serving good food in the dining hall.

14. When someone tries to tell you what to do.

15. Or just your thoughts about life in general.

We all have that "I don't care" attitude.

1. Most students just take life day by day.

2. That means procrastinating, one day at a time.

3. College students don't mind dressing like crap sometimes.

4. In fact, dressing nice feels weird.

5. College students get so stressed that they contemplate dropping on a daily basis.

6. But most find another solution to deal with that stress.

7. And that solution can be pretty cheap. Anything over $5 is expensive.

8. One of the only things college students will spend money on is coffee.

9. College is just really expensive and you never forget how expensive it is.

10. But hey, we're getting a somewhat high-quality education, right?

11. We all really just want to pet dogs all day.

12. And eat pizza for every meal.

13. And stab the next person who asks us what we want to do with our life.

14. However, despite the stress and student loans, college is amazing and there's plenty of reasons to smile.

Thank you, April, for inspiring us with your wicked relatability.

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