things that have, as of late, been making me happy

1. House marathons
Why is it that I can't even think about needles or surgery without grimacing, and yet I am continually addicted to doctor TV shows? Grey's Anatomy, Scrubs, House, E.R. ...This is a mystery. But last night I watched like 6 hours of House. It was fantastic.

2. The Container Store
If you know me at all...you will know that I am obsessed with organization. And that's pretty much what the store is all about.

3. Packing and this website
I have never in my life been an effective packer...but that is about to change! I think I will actually have enough room for everything in my suitcases. I can't believe I leave on SUNDAY and it's already Wednesday. I feel both absolutely ready to leave and also unprepared. But, I guess this is something you can't be completely prepared for. And I can't wait to

4. Psychology
Actually this isn't a new love. But still. :) I just finished reading Blink by Malcolm Gladwell. In it he talks about a psychologist, Paul Ekman, who studied body language and coded all of the possible facial expressions, which are the same across cultures. Interestingly there is this new show on that I've seen an ad for every night for weeks called Lie to Me. It's based on Ekman's work...my world is getting smaller. So I'm watching the premiere tonight just to check it out!