This week’s dance is showcasing our personalities. Mine was a really edgy but smooth routine. I was so emotional when I hit the stage because the experience was so overwhelming. Even with all the emotions I managed to pull it off and I was so proud of myself for remembering all the steps. I hope my son and my family are proud of my accomplishments so far. My partner Michael is awesome and so creative. We made a lot of mistakes in rehearsals but we really “performed” when it was time. I really enjoyed this dance because it took me out of my comfort zone and really made me work hard. The biggest challenge this week was balancing my schedule with all the workouts, counting calories, rehearsals, and costume fittings! Karla lost over 9 pounds this week so she is competition right now for me and she should watch out because I plan to be chasing her down! Personally I lost 4.5 pounds this week, which is crazy for me! I’ve never lost that much in a month! I am looking forward to next week! Love-ya - Tara