halloween_contest_2008.jpgFriday night was the company holiday party (since we’re an internet retailer and December is crazed we hold it a month later).

Turns out that—after winning this year’s Halloween costume contest in drag (for those who didn’t see it here’s a pic from Halloween)—there were a bunch of people who were hoping I’d come in heels. (I’ve been open about the fact that I do drag and there’s been several co-workers who want to come out see me perform some time.) One of our Sr. VPs had a great time telling his wife all about the Halloween contest, as did several others.

‘Tis a pity, since I had a dress that would’ve been perfect.

The only reservations I had about going to the holiday party in drag were first that it would inappropriate, as in drawing attention away from the festivities, which I think has been resolved. (Probably over-sensitivity on my part. But my thinking was kind along the lines that of not overshadowing a bride at a wedding, if that makes any sense. As in using the occasion to be the center of attention.) And second there’s a lot of people from our manufacturing plant, who might not be as accepting. So we’ll see…