A really good Praise Party this Saturday, and two things of note for me: firstly that I signed up for a conference without thinking, even though I knew it's on the same weekend as my company's annual ball. Does it bother me that as far as work life is concerned this is the event of the year? No. I'd rather be at the conference. I think I surprised Yuri a little with that one.

Secondly, both of us auditioned to sing in the band. I'll let Yuri give you his feelings on his attempt, but as for me, I am seriously unimpressed with myself. It's not so much a case of whether or not I get in, 'm more kicking myself because it was so appauling that if I don't get in, it's all my fault for not being good enough, especially when I know that I more than am. So, we'll see. . .