The first work week of the year is officially over; and the shows I grew to love are back in full swing. I’m happy to say that I’ve watched most of them in the midst of the craziness that is the first week back to work. Anyway, if this week is any indication, it’s looking like a good year for television.

Since I recently joined Twitter (because of all the buzz) and will be updating my journal with daily postings of my Twitter updates (if there’s any and if you’re interested to know what I’m doing), I will share my thoughts on the shows, Twitter-style (140 characters only).

- I loved the rivaling soon-to-be in-laws on Desperate Housewives. Bree continues to find competition everywhere she goes!

- Blair and Chuck reconnect at last on Gossip Girl! He better not screw up by the next episode.

- One Tree Hill was fairly decent this week, with Brooke kicking the ass of her attacker.

- I love the Sage and Luis story on Privileged! Benefits for Cubans rule.

- Courtney Cox is back on television and finds her way to Scrubs!

- Damages‘ second season looks as mind-boggling as the first. Was Ellen talking to Patty or to someone else? Place your bets!

- I’m so sad that the Dillon Panthers lost the State Championship on Friday Night Lights. More sad that the season is ending next week.

- Baby-crazy Liz ruins the potential with a really cool UN guy on 30 Rock. Oh, and Salma Hayek? I think it was such a random guesting.

- I still have Grey’s Anatomy, Ugly Betty, The Mentalist, Flashpoint and Psych to watch. Oh, and Barney on SNL!

- Next week, the comedies are back (The Big Bang Theory, How I Met Your Mother, Samantha Who?)! Plus, Kyle XY and American Idol? Yipee!