I have another afternoon or rehearsals ahead of me. The Waltz is coming along pretty well. It's not as much fun as the Jive but I'm starting to enjoy it more and more.

Work has been quiet. A lot of people are on vacation so there isn't much going on. I've been spending my mornings surfing the web and waiting until noon so I can get out of here and get to rehearsal. Luckily JD and I take turns driving. One day he comes to me, the next day I go to him. It makes things a lot easier since he's about an hour away.

Somehow JD and I ended up in the number one position Wednesday night! It was so amazing. We went out there and everything came together perfectly. I guess I shouldn't have underestimated myself - or JD. His choreography is brilliant and I have to say that the choreography is what really got us to the top.

This week we're dancing the Waltz. I learned the basics last night. I can't say I like it as much as the Jive, but I'm going to try to appreciate it. We're dancing to a song called "See The Day." It kind of reminds me of how I felt when things with Jason were happening. I'm totally not interested in him anymore, but it gets to me a little bit.

I think Jason is causing problems for Nicole. He came to see our performance the other night and he thinks Nicole and her dance partner, Eric, get along too well. The way I see it is that they have amazing chemistry, but she's in love with Josh. Jason sees it as Eric and Nicole getting too close and he needs to protect his best friend by informing Josh. She looked really stressed when I saw her last night. If I wasn't such a nice person I'd probably clock Jason over the head!

Panic is starting to set in. What did I get myself into? I've danced before - ballet, tap, jazz - and I've done recitals, but that was after months of practice! JD and I have only had a week and a half. I must have been insane. I have no idea why I agreed to this.

Wish me luck. I need luck. Lots and lots of luck!

I know I can dance. And I know I have the Jive down, but that doesn't change the fact that I'm nervous as hell to get up in front of strangers and actually dance the Jive for them! I've been having dreams that I go out on stage and fall on my face. But nothing beats the dream I had last night. In the dream I had a wardrobe malfunction! Come to think of it, it was more of a nightmare than a dream.

All of my work friends are driving to Pennsylvania on Wednesday to see me dance. I can't make a fool of myself in front of them. I keep praying that I don't make a fool of myself. I definitely do not want to be the first person sent home.

Long time no post. I've been busy rehearsing for the dance competition. Our first performance is next Wednesday. The women are dancing the Jive this week (men are dancing the waltz). JD and I are doing our Jive to Christina Aguilera's "Candyman." I love that JD is willing to dance to some current songs. A lot of the other dance pros seem to stick to the same boring old songs.

So far it's been a lot of fun. JD and I get along really well and have a good partnership. I'm catching on to the Jive pretty quickly so there haven't been any arguments or anything.

Everyone at work is really fascinated by my participation in this contest. A bunch of them are going to come to opening night to cheer me on - including Ben!

Well, time to get back to work. I'll try to post when I can, but I can tell it's going to be very busy as long as I'm in the competition!