I fell for Fall Guys early. It reminds me of watching MXC (Most Extreme Elimination Challenge) on G4tv with my friends. This games makes me smile with its cute characters, colorful scenery, fun obstacles, costumes, and “woo-hoo” cries of joy as you run around trying to complete various zany obstacle courses.

Normally, when I play, I don’t care if I win or lose. I just play because it makes me happy. Now, though, I’m playing with a goal…to get the Jack-O upper costume from the Fall-o-Ween Challenge. And it’s kicking my ass.

It’s all my fault. I am great at most of the Season One challenges because I played that season like crazy. Unfortunately, I’ve only dabbled in the other seasons, and now I am paying for it. I’m halfway to my goal, but the climb certainly feels all uphill since the Trick show is all slimy climbs to the top so far.

Did I mention that the slime climb was my least favorite in Season One? the first round you either play Slime Climb or Slimescraper. Both are uphill races where the slime slowly creeps up behind you. If you fall into it, you fail. The first time I finally completed the first Treat round on Slime Climb only to find that the second round was the OTHER climbing show giving me so much trouble, I was like…REALLY! You’ve got to be kidding me!

Yet, I persist. IT WILL BE MINE!

There is something about this costume that calls to me. Maybe it is because it reminds me of Sam from Trick ‘r Treat. Don’t ask me why my mind goes there – I never said I was normal.

I have 7 days to complete 4 more challenges. I apologize to everyone who gets me on their Treat team now. I do sometimes hold my own, but sometimes I am thrilled that my name isn’t attached to that little guy.

Wish me luck!