Monique invited me to go to a bachelorette party with her last night; part 1 involved a buffet at Peking Tom’s and part 2 involved a female impersonator show at a place called Jacques.

First of all, I can’t believe I never heard of Jacques…the show was absolutely so much fun! There was one performer, Mizery, I think is her name, who was amazing…scary, but amazing. I kept thinking that an old boyfriend of mine would’ve done very well there

Some of the highlights:

- seeing Monique again; we had a great time, I feel comfortable with her!
- the food at Peking Tom’s is great; and the bartender made me an xxxdirty martini that was as good as if not better than the one I had at Tuscany’s
- but my new favorite drink is a mohito! Smells as good as it tastes!
- seeing the lion dance and drummers do their thing in the restaurant
- finding a place to park in downtown Boston that doesn’t cost an arm and a leg…oh but it was so complicated trying to get OUT of there LOL!
- a mischevious, elfin femboy at Jacques who sat at our table for a bit and reminded me of someone I knew long ago
- stopping at another watering hole around 130 (am) only to find it was closed, but the doors weren’t yet locked…so I got to see the cutie bartender again (I think he said his band has played at Jacques before)…
- making it home in one piece!
- Watching Wolf make a new friend; I brought him out to meet Monique and she thought he was adorable

so drunk…gay guys…Ned…Wolf…hope abrowncow gets home ok…tppl ,r yp urstd yp yu][sr yjpde@@@

Because of cyclical lunar dating, the first day of the Chinese new year can fall anywhere between late January and the middle of February. On the Western calendar, the start of the New Year falls on January 29, 2006.

So today we leave behind the Year of the Rooster, which was the tine I was born into (if you were born in 1921, 1933, 1945, 1957, 1969, 1981, 1993 or 2005, then you, too are a Rooster) and enter into The Year of the Dog.

People born in the Year of the Rooster are deep thinkers, capable, and talented. They like to be busy and are devoted beyond their capabilities and are deeply disappointed if they fail. People born in the Rooster Year are often a bit eccentric, and often have rather difficult relationship with others. They always think they are right and usually are! They frequently are loners and though they give the outward impression of being adventurous, they are timid. Rooster people’s emotions, like their fortunes, swing very high to very low. They can be selfish and too outspoken, but are always interesting and can be extremely brave. They are most compatible with Ox (1913, 1925, 1937, 1949, 1961, 1973, 1985, 1997), Snake (1917, 1929, 1941, 1953, 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001), and Dragon (1916, 1928, 1940, 1952, 1964, 1976, 1988, 2000). I’ve never dated anyone born in the year of the Dragon, but my two favorite boyfriends were born in the year of the Ox and the year of the Snake, respectively.

If you were born in 1922, 1934, 1946, 1958, 1970, 1982, 1994, or 2006, however, you were born under the sign of the dog. People born in the Year of the Dog possess the best traits of human nature. They have a deep sense of loyalty, are honest, and inspire other people¡¦s confidence because they know how to keep secrets. But Dog People are somewhat selfish, terribly stubborn, and eccentric. They care little for wealth, yet somehow always seem to have money. They can be cold emotionally and sometimes distant at parties. They can find fault with many things and are noted for their sharp tongues. Dog people make good leaders. They are compatible with those born in the Years of the Horse (1918, 1930, 1942, 1954, 1966, 1978, 1990, 2002), Tiger (1914, 1926, 1938, 1950, 1962, 1974, 1986, 1998), and Rabbit (1915, 1927, 1939, 1951, 1963, 1975, 1987, 1999).

For dogs in 2006, any recent setbacks or obstacles can be overcome so look forward to a year in which to really shine, either personally or professionally.