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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- AAAAGGGGHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!

I have got to get out of this hotel room! One day in paradise is fine, and quite possibly two is even manageable. But now, to be in here for five days of the same rotation and same distractions is quite impossible.

Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Dhani Jones is filing a daily diary during Super Bowl week exclusively for ESPN.com. No. 1: Eagles in flight No. 2: Frenzy Bowl No. 3: Quite surreal No. 4: Seizing the day No. 5: Cabin fever

Like most of the guys who are sharing rooms, I am used to personal space and a calculated domain. Now we have been confined to a bedroom with four walls, two full-sized beds, one television, one closet with eight hangers, one bathroom, one sink, one desk with a personal computer, and of course a balcony with autograph seekers hanging below. Now, I'm in no way saying that I'm not enjoying myself, because I am; however, it is a bit challenging.

Therein lies the true test of the "Distraction Bowl." Whoever can handle the commotion and then practice and play at a premium level will be victorious. It can't be the easiest thing in the world, but it is applied every year. I welcome the challenge as it builds stepping stones to the future. Pressure is somewhat of a privilege; it provides the few who can admire its availability -- and conquer it, too -- the opportunity to grow.

Coach (Steve) Spagnuolo found a quote saying, "There are two types of pressure -- one that you feel and the other that you apply." We apply the pressure all day moving forward to the Super Bowl.

The morning welcomed a setback, and I could hear it like the local drunk coming down the street early in the morning -- another day of rain and cold weather. Is this the Super Bowl or what? After all, the point of moving the bowl a bit further into the season was to allow good weather to creep up the coast of Florida and inhabit Jacksonville, but not this week.

The dew that was present now was frost, cold again. I walked down the hallway singing, "La Cucaracha," getting my feet in motion to begin a great day of practice. Neither weather nor constricted confines were going to prevent me from having a great day of meetings and a fantastic day of practice.

"Know what I'm saying?" screamed Michael Lewis. "Know what I'm talking about," repeated others. That was music to my ear at 9 o'clock in the morning. I couldn't have asked for a better melody. With a little swagger, time flew past and the soldiers marched onward.

The days are getting numbered and the workweek is coming to a close. Our caravan awaited us and we hustled to practice. "Illadelphia" T-shirts were handed out to remind my teammates to remain confident and focused on the task at hand. Correll Buckhalter and Jon Ritchie raised their hands and said, "Don't you dare forget about us; we're here as well." It was not only the sight of all of the squad riding on the bus together that gave me a good feeling, but the fact that we are all supporting each other regardless of the circumstance.

A practice of perfection reflects the light from a supernova unseen. All of the stars assembled in their desired arrangement constitute a constellation for research and study. In short, we prepared very well today. The flexibility coaches, Ann and Chris Fredericks, along with acupuncture extraordinaire Lisa Ripi, fine-tuned the necessary individuals as an extension of practice. Sunday is on the horizon and all components of our Ferraris must go into the shop and come out ready to race, by any means necessary.

Family is the most important component in life. Those who are true support no matter what the circumstance. Later in the day the sun came through the clouds and spirits ran free. It's all about synchronicity in the atmosphere. Mothers and fathers, sisters and brothers visited the hotel to provide a home-like ambiance and the weather followed suit.

For more on Dhani, see his Web site www.dhani55.com.