Overcoming the Peeves of the Pet

Alright, so I caught myself red handed. It just looked so good! And now I am convinced that it isn't as bad as I thought it was.

Oh, I am talking about Pet Peeve #1 and #2.
The word "sweet" and ":)"

Here is where I used a smiley face:
:) (mmm feels so good)

Here is where I used "sweet" in my formally hated context:

3:10 PM me: hey sorry

how are you?

Alyson: oh good now

i was so worried when you disappeared

i thought deer creek dam had broken and taken out your office buiding

3:11 PM me: hahah

yeah that is the only thing that could take me away

Alyson: hahahaha........ha.................

that would be so sad

but I'd have a lakefront house

so would your parents

YES

3:12 PM me: sweet

hot dang

Alyson: speaking of natural disasters, i need to find out what natural disasters virginia is susceptible to

me: haha

yeah

you do that

3:13 PM Alyson: oh don't worry i will

and when i do i'll pass the info along so you know too

3:14 PM me: haha

k

3:15 PM Alyson: one is flooding

me: uh oh

3:16 PM those sea side states!

3:17 PM Alyson: i know