My mom always said that drag queens have more fun.\n\nWith that in mind I decided to spend New Year's Eve at the Blue Moon.\n \nThere were two firsts for me that night. \n\nIt was my first Four Loko. Halfway through the can my friend asked me why I was looking at him funny, and I answered, \"I feel scared and excited like a balloon.\" What does that mean? I don't know, but it's a pretty accurate description of how drinking half a can of Four Loko makes you feel. There's a good reason that the bartender tells you with a gentle voice, \"Honey, I can only serve you one of those.\"\n\nSecond, I sang karaoke. I've wanted to do karaoke for as long as I've been going out to bars and even though I'm no wallflower, the idea of me singing in public just seems wrong (more like cruel). Now, I won't deny the Four Loko and NYE mood contributed in their own special ways to me finding my voice, but I think the encouragement of strangers at the bar is what really got me on stage. And then all the hugs and air kisses and people singing along kept me up there.\n\nLike all dives it's dark and sort of run-down and has cheap drinks, but it also has a very warm and friendly crowd that will make you feel instantly comfortable. \n\nThey also do one-off events; last week there was an all-you-can-eat vegan pierogi night for $8. \n\nSo, you know, if you only get to have one gay bar in your neighborhood, at least it's the Blue Moon.