I just got back from Connecticut. I had went up there last minute with the Anderson's for Josh's grandfather's birthday party. At first Josh wasn't going to go because we're working on two dances this week, but his mom really wanted him there so he took me with him so that we could rehearse up there.

It was a lot of fun. I love Josh's grandfather - he is such a nice man. The food was good and the music was great. Everyone was dancing and having a good time. It was everything I always wanted a family party to be.

When we got there one of Josh's cousins came over to talk to us and she was like, "is this the Nicole I've heard so much about?" Josh smiled and said, "this is her." And Josh's grandfather kept introducing me to everyone as "Josh's girlfriend." Josh didn't correct him so neither did I.

Later I kind of teased him about it and he just said, "well, you are a girl and you are a friend." I told him that I didn't think that is what his grandfather meant. He agreed but told me that he "didn't want to disappoint the old man." Then he took my hand and said, "come on, Girlfriend, dance with me."

After the party we stayed up late talking. We had a good conversation. We talked a little about things that happened after we went our separate ways in April. He told me that he was restless after things went down and on a whim signed up for the semester abroad in England. He told me how Laura had followed his lead and signed up and that he was really uncomfortable about it. I was glad to hear it from him, even though Jen had told me the same thing.

Anyway, we rehearsed all day and then drove home before dinner. We just got home a little while ago and I'm exhausted, but both dances are coming along pretty well even though they still need work. I should probably sign off and get some rest. I have a feeling that there will be no time for sleep the next few days. We still have a lot of work to do.