Well, my afternoon First Night gig almost didn’t happen, as this old lady here managed to screw up her back somehow — nope, didn’t do anything athletic or interesting, just… kinda went on with my day and suddenly I could barely breathe in. A tele-health appointment & Rx for 800mg metaxalone propped me up long enough for the one-hour set! Better living through chemistry 
Immediately got into my xmas pajamas when I got home, as festivities don’t start until 9pm.
Plenty of time to steam a few dim sum & a couple of bao from the Chinese market, make a couple dipping sauces & nosh on them.
Despite the steamer being greased up like a show-wrestler again, the chive dumpling would. not. let. go. 
The bao were alright, I don’t care for them much & deconstructed mine by only eating the stuffing, which was well-seasoned 5-spice pork & bok choy. Sated & ready for a few drinks at the PARTAY. Might even finish another NYer issue before we head oot 
