Long boring day, and a good evening. Work is work. Not much more I can say about it.

We did, however, find out today what the "big partnership deal" our CEO alluded to in the all-company quarterly conference call was: An alliance with Towers-Perrin, a big and respected HR consulting firm. Which led to the following conversation:

andydehnart: who is towers perrin?
sjerslix: consulting firm
sjerslix: They're pretty big
sjerslix: I guess this is what Deb was all excited about
andydehnart: cool
sjerslix: At least it's not Anderson
andydehnart: hehSorry, Angie. I couldn't resist.

Tonight was another harmony singing class at Old Town School -- One of the other women in the class said tonight "I'm always in such a good mood after this class." I agree. It's just energizing. We worked on Rivers of Babylon, which has a great three-part harmony at the end (which unfortunately is not in the clip on Amazon, but I couldn't find a full MP3 of the song) and a new piece, At the Dimming of the Day. Both sound amazing, if i do say so myself. And we're doing it! We're making harmony! It's so cool.

I decided to capitalize on the energy I get after class by going straight to the Chicago Park District facility right near Old Town School, which has an indoor swimming pool -- and it's free! I love the park system here. I haven't swum -- or, for that matter, taken time out to exercize -- since I got back from Australia. I must say, I prefer swimming in Australia, but until I get the commute down, this will do. However, one hint for swimming in Chicago in the winter: Either dry your hair after you get out of the pool, or bring a big-ass hat with earflaps. Oy.