My new boyfriend, Paul. I think this was taken Friday night at the Lush Lounge gig, which would account for us both looking so stupid. God bless the Grand Marnier cosmopolitans!

My hotel roomies for the trip, Hector & me & Leah & Susie. Well, they got the room, I slept on the bathroom floor. Hector honey, I love you, but there is no way in hell I'm ever sleeping in the same room with you! xoxoxo

Same group, minus Hector and plus Emily. We had one more person, but apparently we scared her away...no clue.

And to think this girl was once afraid to talk to people. This is Emily, future music superstar, who set the standard for living in the moment on this trip. I'm so proud of you girlfriend, for making so many new friends and having so much fun! Give Shakespeare Carlton a big kiss from me.

I loves me some Wondertwins! This is Rachel, one half of the dynamic duo, who have been such a big part of my whole Rent experience - so glad I got to meet you two!

Stacy, who rocks my world in so many ways, and me. Rushing Friday, gee don't I look pretty? Stacy is my bitchiness guru, she reminds me how NOT to be a doormat. Love ya skank!

Stacy and me again. Later that same night, a little prettier and a whole lot more inebriated (so?). My favorite memory of that gig was Stacy and me (and others) singing along with Joshua on "Freedom," all the harmony parts.

They don't call me a fag-hag for nothing! Why is it that I never meet straight men this terrific? THERE AREN'T ANY!