After one night of swing dancing, I'm feeling much better about this whole situation. Washington is far away from most of the people I love in my life. And, I am in unknown territory here, without a job or place to hide. But there is something that makes it worthwhile. I get to know my sister and her friends. And I get to dance with them.

Still I have the silly idea in my head that somewhere, somehow some wonderful boy will dance with me, sweep me off my feet, and steal my heart forever. But I'm going to try really hard for a while to shove that to the back of my mind. I'm going to enjoy this just because it's so easy to enjoy.