Speak Entry 4- Why is Melinda relieved and sad not to go trick or treating?

I think Melinda is relieved that she doesn't go because she doesn't have to tell her parents that nobody asked her to go with them. She wouldn't want to tell her mom and dad that she has no friends other than Heather. To make it seem like she was a little mad, she stomped up to her room and shut the door. Her friend Heather didn't go trick or treating with her because Heather went with little kids so the moms can get a break. I think she's sad because know one invited her to anything. Her ex- friend, Rachel, was invited to a party but Melinda wasn't due to her reputation. I would feel very sad to leave my childhood traditions behind because I would feel like I'm getting older and I'm starting to change. This is why I think Melinda was relieved and sad that she didn't go trick or treating.