I apologize for being behind again on the monthly holidays. This is not becoming a habit. Let’s get to it.

This is a big month for the world: it’s Olympics time! Take the time to have some field days with your friends and family. Give out Office style medals of yogurt caps to the competitors and generally have fun creating your team’s uniform look.

1. August 8: Summer Olympics. Let’s start this list off with a bang. Have a party for the opening ceremonies. Decorate the table with tiny flags and have each person represent a country.

2. August 18: Bad Poetry day.
This day is evil
It’s for all the people
to speak in rhyme
for a limited time
A limerick will do
Wear a beret too
*shiver* See what I mean?

3. August 19: Aviation Day. It’s Orville Wright’s birthday. Be like Snoopy. Dress as pilots, attendants, tourists, handlers, and airplanes. Check your local calendar for air shows.

4. August 22: Tooth Fairy Day (disputed Feb 28). Male or female, it doesn’t matter just have fun. Dress as a tooth fairy or dentist. Be as demented or sweet as you want. Great day to talk about tooth care with little ones or cause terrible nightmares. Your call.

5. August 24: Vesuvius Day. This one is a little demented to celebrate since three cities were destroyed when Vesuvius erupted in 79 A.D. I say if Doctor Who can play with the story why can’t we? Dress as a volcano god or roman citizen. Maybe hold a fake dig and be archeologist for the afternoon.

6. August 26: Nat’l Dog Day. This day is about recognizing how dogs help us and about how we can rescue them. Check your local shelters to find out if they’re holding any special promotion and offer to lend a hand. A much more fun way to celebrate is to dress like your dog. I don’t mean put your dog in clothes that match your clothes, but to wear dog ears, a nose, and a tail that matches the dogs fur.

7. August 30: Frankenstein Day. Not to be confused with Frankenberry day on October 30. This is a great opportunity to get spooky before October arrives. Gather your friends for a Young Frankenstein costume group. There’s nothing quite like a good mad scientist.

When do you wear a costume? Is it Halloween? Are you at Comic Con? A party? A movie opener? Just because?

All of the above!

I say you don’t need a reason. I once went to the store dressed as River Tam. Did anyone know I was wearing a costume? Probably not, but that didn’t stop me from twirling and skipping along the sidewalk.

If you’re unsure about dressing up for your errands, pick something subtle. Perhaps George from ‘Dead Like Me’ (shown right). You’ll know you’re doing it and it’ll give you confidence for the next time when you choose something bolder.

If you need a good reason, I’ve compiled a short list of upcoming holidays:

1. April 15: Titanic Remembrance Day.
Host a party and serve a 7 course meal. Watch ‘A Night to Remember.’ Or just add a little something to your normal wear. Maybe style your hair up, wear a suit, or a high collar with a cameo.

2. April 16: National Librarian Day.
This one is tricky. Try dressing as your favorite Watcher.

3. April 20: Look Alike Day.
When we were kids, school called this Twinkie day. Call up some friends and coordinate your clothes for one day. It’ll mess with your boss’s head.

4. April 23: World Laboratory Day.
How awesome! Put on the Frederick Frankenstein gear or Bill Nye’s blue coat and have fun.

5. April 27: Tell a Story Day (Oct 27 in UK).
I like this one. Dress as a beloved character. When someone asks who you are or why you’re dressed oddly today, talk as if you were the character. I’m reminded of Tammy in ‘Tammy and the Bachelor.’ When she dressed in Great Gran’s full skirt for a party, she told stories to the guests. Maybe stop by your local library and offer to read a chapter from the book you chose.

There. That should get you started. Ease into it. You don’t have to go Super Saiyan right out of the gate.

So, when do you?