$$$$, Chillax, Idol

1. When you have bills to pay it's always a joy to know IT'S PAYDAY!!!

2. As Jeremy likes to call it, I was chillaxin yesterday. What a rejuvenation!!!

3. Well it's week 3, and even better than always.

To Go, Drinking, Wise

1. The man who invented to go at restaurants was truly and genius and knew how to make me happy. Jeremy and I didn't know what to do for dinner so we ordered Chili's to go. We always get tired of the same old fast food, so this was great and easy!!

2. I am trying to lay off the soda since it's added calories I just DON'T need, but I was having a rough day and my job led me to drink...cherry coke. It really calms my nerves.

3. I really become proud of myself when I use my time wisely. Take for example tonight, I actually did my homework when I could have been laying and watching TV or just laying.

Spring, Dancing Queen, Sleepin in

1. Today I woke up to the sound of birds chirping. I'm so glad spring is just around the corner.

2. We went and saw Mamma Mia tonight at Pope Joy. It was an amazing performance and soooo funny!!

3. There is nothing better than not having to wake up to an alarm.

Home Cookin, Remote, Jimmy

1. Tonight Jeremy came over and ate some dinner with us. With my busy schedule I haven't had a home cooked meal in a long time. It was great to have one tonight, especially from the GREATEST cook, my Mom!

2. I turned on my TV tonight and Jerry Springer was on. I couldn't change the channel fast enough. Boy I love the quickness and convenience of the remote!!

3. I have a brother, Jimmy, and for the first time in 3 years he seems like the old Jimmy I grew up with. It's good to have him back!!

Fairy Tales, Finale, PM

1. I love fairy tale ending. I mean what girl doesn't?? I was watching You've Got Mail and struck at how much of a fairy tale it is.

2. Jeremy and I finally got to the season 2 finale of Gray's Anatomy. I can't wait to get caught up on season 3 now.

3. Papa Murphy's pizza is genius. First it's cheap. Second it's fun to stand and watch them make it. Third you can take it home, bake it, and enjoy it in your own home. Amazing!!! and good too!!

Lost childhood, Engagements, US

1. Today I heard a kiddo playing in the street. It made my heart happy, especially since so often kids now-a-days miss out on their childhoods.

2. What is it about a proposal that makes a girl cry? No not me, but GA was full of them and I just couldn't help buy tear up. Of course, they were tears of joy.

3. It's always good to have some "us" time every once in awhile, even if it means sacrificing your routine.

Strummin, Sudoku, No Fuss

1. It's been a long time since I have played the guitar...it was great to have my first lesson of the year!!

2. The Daily Lobo, the newspaper at UNM, features a daily sudoku and crossword. I hadn't had time to do them last semester. Today, I did it again for the first time this year!! Yay for being a sudoku champ!!

3. When things are hard, it great to have a day when you get along.

Push, AI, Lists

1. Sometimes we just need that push...take for example tonight, even though it's a pain in the butt, it's quite amazing how my dear boyfriend can push me to the gym and the smile I get when I'm done with my work out is even more amazing.

2. I think I'm going to say it every week, but American Idol brings me great joy. I'm so ready for this new season.

3. I love checking things off a list. Today I had a list of about 10 things to do. Be it making an appointment with my advisor or returning items, I loved putting a line through the task I had accomplished on my list.

La La, VS., Same Wavelength

1. So, anyone who knows me knows I can't sing to save my life. Tonight, however, we did music with the CYA group and I thoroughly enjoyed it. Maybe it's because I didn't have to sing too much since I was running the projector.

2. I am having a great debate on PC vs. Mac. What brings me joy about this is the fact that I CAN choose.

3. So it always makes me smile when Jeremy and I are on the same wavelength. Today I thought of a great idea....and he had already thought of it. Too bad it didn't work out.

Laughs, GA, Family

1. There is nothing like a little comedy relief in a time of crisis. And Brad Stine....hilarious!!!

2. So I know I have said time and time again how Grey's Anatomy brings me joy. But what is even better is when the one I love is addicted and it brings him joy too!!

3. Families are amazing support groups. You never truly understand how much you appreciate them until there is a crisis!! Thank you to my family for always being there for me as I was there for you.

TGIT, Heli, Sleepy

1. Since Jeremy has his at home day on Thursdays and I don't work Thursday afternoons we get to spend the day together working on...well whatever we have to work on. I love that.

2. I just watched on Fox News how a news helicopter helped a deer get off a sheet of ice. It got down low enough and the wind from the blades moved the deer like a big fan would blow a piece of paper. It was amazing!!

3. It's an amazing feeling to fall asleep in the arms of the one you love. It just sucks getting up and having to go home.

Messenger, Mommies, Early Bird

1. I know I've probably said this before, but they guy who invented the Messenger makes me smile. I can talk to the one I love while I'm working. It makes the day so much happier.

2. Moms are great, even if they aren't your own. A girl at church was throwing up and my Mom was there. I think it's great that women can shift into Mom mode at any moment.

3. I was running late to my first day of class today, but I HAD to stop by and get Starbucks. I was sure I was really going to be late, but I wasn't I was on time...actually early. I love that!!!

Heart to Heart, Idol, The End

1. I was able to have a heart to heart tonight with my Dad who is the boss of my boss. I am having a rough time at work with one of his employees, so it was good to finally be able to talk to him about it.

2. I'm super excited that one of my favorite shows, American Idol, is finally back on for the new season. I just wish Jeremy was as excited as I am!

3. Tomorrow is the beginning of the end for me, or is it that it's the beginning of the rest of my life. Either way I start the first day of my last semester as an undergraduate and I am STOKED!!

Connecting, Honesty, Swimming

1. Tonight was Thursday night at the Well. I have always enjoyed going, and the worship and message are usually really good. However, tonight I felt like I was connecting with God more than I ever have which brought me great joy, beauty and happiness.

2. There is nothing like a night of great honest conversation. Especially when answering the questions can be awkward and easily danced around, it's great to know you are being honest and hearing truth.

3. I am finally starting to swim at work. It has been a couple of rough weeks of sinking, and although I'm only doggy paddling right now, I feel I am swimming.

Mommy time, Tearing Down, Venting

1. Today I spent the afternoon driving around running errands with my Mom. It was good times of laughter and conversation. We haven't done that in a really long time since our schedules do not permit, so it brought great joy that we were able to do that.

2. Walls between people are bad...very very bad. But it's a beautiful thing when you can tear down those walls.

3. I was able to let all of my work frustrations out to my Dad tonight. I don't know where it will go, but I feel a sigh of relief that I let it off my chest.

Noon, CYA, More

1. I loved it today when the clock hit 12:00 and it was time for me to leave. You see, work has been a bit of a headache and I love when quittin' time rolls around.

2. No, I'm not talking about covering your you know what...I'm talking about the College and Young Adult Group at the church. We had a few weeks off with the holidays and I really enjoyed getting back into it again tonight. What I enjoyed more was the conversation which sprung from it with Jeremy on the drive back to the Rio.

3. Yes...I'm meeting more new friends. I'm thinking this is the last for awhile and this is the last of the ones that HAVE to approve of me. So far, I have passed through everyone's inspection. If I could just get through Duncan....I'll really feel joy!!

Chipotle, Luggage, Bed

1. We had Chipotle today for the last time before we left San Antonio. I think it's an amazing place to eat and I can't wait to get one here.

2. There's nothing like the sight of your luggage at the bag claim. No more worrying whether it made it or not!!

3. I love to come home to my own pillow. But today I was glad to get back to my bed. You see I had a bad run in with Dramamine. I was so glad to make it safely to my bed before I crashed out.

Alamo, Strolling, Check-Up

1. So I will not admit what I did not know...but it was a joy to learn about the Alamo today.

2. Jeremy and I strolled hand in hand tonight as we walked along the Riverwalk. It was such an amazing night with the water and lights hanging. I felt joy and happiness and that I could have easily been in a scene from a movie.

3. Jeremy and I had a 6 month check up. Although I knew the diagnosis, it was a joy to see we checked out A-OKAY!!!

Riverwalk, 10,000, Youth

1. Jeremy and I took advantage of walking along the amazing Riverwalk here in San Antonio. It was so great to stroll hand in hand with the one you love while enjoying amazing sights.

2. It has been my goal with this new work out regimen to walk 10,000 steps a day on top of my cardio. Well, seeing as though we were in San Antonio playing tourist, we were able to do that. Actually, we went 12,000 steps!!

3. While taking a break for some ice cream along the Riverwalk it was fun to see the excitement and joy in the kiddos that were there who were chasing birds and seeing who could jump off the highest step. This makes me smile, because it's what I used to do when I was younger. It's good to see kids haven't lost all of their youth.

Patience, Vacation, WIFI

1. We had to drive around until 2am to find a new hotel here in San Antonio since the one I booked over the internet was HORRIBLE. Jeremy was so patient with me as we searched. I don't know many people who would do that and I love him for it!!

2. I was really needing a break from work, so it is nice to come on vacation and think of nothing but having a good time.

3. Seriously it's great to know you can access the internet even on vacation. The man who invented WI-FI...he was a genius. And he brings me big smiles.

Beats, Helping Hand, Pass

1. I was sleeping with the puppy last night and I could feel his little heart beating away. There's nothing like a heartbeat to make you think in wonder about life.

2. Isn't it great how a helping hand can a. make you feel like a lady and 2. really just make you smile?? It's still icy on the ground here from our snow Saturday. Tonight we went to Olive Garden and my Daddy put out his hand to help me step up on the icy sidewalk which I thought was so thoughtful!!

3. Well, they aren't pretty, but passing grades really makes me smile a joyful smile of relief!

Greetings, Freshness, Comfort

1. Okay, so I know it can be a little annoying sometimes, but tonight I just got a big smile when the dogs ran down the stairs to greet me. Plus, little Chance wanted to sleep with me...even better.

2. Yes, I know yesterday was New Year's, but today was the first day back in the groove of life and I'm thankful for that fresh new start!!

3. Isn't it crazy how you can become so comfortable with someone you start doing what is habit without noticing...even if it can be a little embarrassing??

Wildfire, Learning, Nothing

1. I have this show, Wildfire, that I started watching last year about this time when a marathon was on the Family Channel followed by the season premier. Well, it's back. Today was an all day marathon followed by the season premier. I'm so excited!! One of the reasons I love this show is because it was filmed here in New Mexico just about 10 miles north from where I live. It's fun to see Albuquerque on the TV.

2. With the hustle and bustle of Jeremy getting back in town and New Year's, we haven't had much time for cuddle time. Tonight we were able to find some time for that again and it was a fun night of learning new things and of course Grey's Anatomy.

3. I often find comfort in the still quiet of the night. Although it's rough sometimes, the late hours I keep, it's nice to just hear nothing.