I had a little 30th birthday gathering last night at Hell, in the meatpacking district. (What a name for a neighborhood.) I chose Hell not only because it’s a fun place for a party, but also because gays and straights alike go there, and I had some straight people in attendance. (Well, two.) Many people were away for the holidays, but I still had about 15 people show up, and they were quality people, so it was a great party. I was there from about 9:45 until almost 3 in the morning, and the time just flew by.

It was the first party I’d ever thrown. It’s so much fun to watch people from different parts of your life meet each other and interact with each other, and to realize that you’re the one responsible for bringing them all together.

It’s also fun not to have to pay for a single drink all night.

You know, maybe I’ll just throw myself another 30th birthday party next December.