Oh, the Places You'll Go!

LAST NIGHT WAS A FAREWELL PARTY TO END ALL FAREWELL PARTIES AT CHERRY. The packed out Oriental-fusion restaurant was full of friends and family wishing the ATL's beloved Phoenix bon voyage.

The second generation of the House of Brooks is on her way to LA to pursue her career as the ultimate Circuit Diva. Folks, she's well on her way. Here in Atlanta, her options were limited and, just like in most cases, her talent wasn't as appreciated until she was gone -- or on her way out the door.

I've watched this entertainer grow and grow for the past few years and I wish her the best of luck. Honestly, I don't think she'll need it. The girl has got talent and a drag-mama (see: Nicole) and drag-grandmamma (see: Shawnna) that have raised her right.

Right before we arrived at Cherry, I stopped by Chapter 11 in Ansley to pick up a good-bye present for Phoenix. I wanted to give her something that would remind her how much she is loved in Atlanta, so much that we want her to excel and never come back because she's so fucking successful.

Funny thing is no other book can really reflect that kind of encouragement than Dr. Seuss’ “Oh, the Places You’ll Go.”

All you really have to do is read the first page:

Congratulations!
Today is your day.
You're off to Great Places!
You're off and away!

You have brains in your head.
You have feet in your shoes
You can steer yourself
any direction you choose.
You're on your own. And you know what you know.
And YOU are the guy who'll decide where to go.

I think it describes the next step in Phoenix’s journey to the proverbial “T.”