Virgo:: According to research done by Forbes magazine, more billionaires are Virgos than any other sign of the zodiac. A disproportionate 12 percent of the world's wealthiest people are members of your tribe. I hope this startling fact inspires you to be more proactive in cultivating your natural advantages. It's high time for you to prime your cash flow. Now please promise that you will say the following affirmation three times a day for the next 30 days: "Because I am shrewd, analytical, practical, attentive, and strategic, I possess all the necessary qualities to become wealthier. I am a money magnet. Money is my servant. O monnee gimmee summ."

1. On the plus side, I should have a healthy chunk of money coming my way in about a month. Enough to pay off my almost-maxxed credit card completely. This makes me immesurably happy.

2. Thank the good sweet Lord it is Friday. I have a fairly active night ahead and an even more active weekend, and already, I am completely wiped. I will be needing coffee fairly soon, or I'm likely to pass out at my desk.

3. I saw a fun production of A Midsummer Night's Dream last night, starring Aster / madmoisellestar. I gotta say, it was better (and funnier) than I was expecting. Their interpretation of Bottom as an Ass? Hysterical. Also, there were hot girls, one of whom wriggled and writhed in a full fishnet bodysuit and very little else. I got to meet some people on my friendslist and in my extended sphere-- particularly yancentric (Oberon), sabine49 (Helena), jayel4192 (Assistant Director), and a lot of people with whom I'd played 'Who Would You Do' on the internet. There was fried food, overpriced foo-foo drinks at Friday's, guys who looked creepily exactly like Noble, 'Get Out of Hell Free' cards, quotes taken wildly out of context, and general merriment.

4. Speaking of that group-- RENT girls, I know we have a busy day on Saturday, but Yancy said he knew Ashley, so if we all want to stop by his party after we return from DC Saturday night, we are all very much invited. He said his place is on the Green Line, so it wouldn't be a big deal to get there, what with us already being on the Metro and all. So, heads-up. Also, when am I being picked up? I'm doing the dancing thing tonight, and I have some errands to attend to in the morning. I'd say that I'd be ready around 1ish or anytime after that, but if it works out better to pick me up sooner, just tell me and I'll make it work. Note to self: do not forget your camera this weekend.

5. This haircolor will not go away. I've tried to dye over it twice already. No dice. I suspect that I'll have to use bleach, which I didn't want to do. This haircolor phase shall heretofore be known as 'The Cockroach,' because it just won't die. It's time to take a pic for a new default icon, because apparently, my haircolor is also very confusing if you've only seen blonde/redheaded pics of me.

6. Agnes is also to be known, from this point on, as my 'Thursday girlfriend.' Because she is my girlfriend, but only on Thursdays.

7. I am terribly irritated with my boss. I didn't get direct deposit this week. In fact, I seem to only get direct deposit every other paycheck. Why? Oh, because he can't be arsed to make the three-minute phonecall to payroll in time. That's ridiculous, and it poses all sorts of pain-in-the-ass problems for me. I begged a lift to the bank from a co-worker at lunch, and so I was able to deposit my check (and take out the $65 to cover my ticket), but on principle, I'm just pissed off. Sushi almost made it better, though. Fresh California roll and tuna nigiri. Mmmm.

8. I've got nothing but haterade for the Maryland Transit Authority. This past week has been an absolute nightmare.

9. I need to stop procrastinating. On so many things. Like sending out the mail that's sitting at the bottom of my bed. If you're waiting on something from me, it'll be going out tomorrow-- promise. It's just that I've barely been home except to sleep.

10. Friday Night Swing tonight! It's First Friday, which means big band. Come and dance!