1. Eudaimonia: I came across this word in an article this week. I'm assuming most people are like me and have never heard the word used before. Apparently it means "contented state of being happy and healthy and prosperous" which is just a lovely definition. The weird part is that for such a fabulous definition, you'd think the word itself would be more elegant. As it stands, it sounds like some terrible disease one gets from climbing through jungles. But it's a lovely thought nonetheless.
2. I've just finished my 4th book in the 44 Scotland series by Alexander McCall Smith. In the book Domenica quotes Auden as saying "If equal affection cannot be, let the more loving be me." I just loved the quote. It's beautiful and so lovey-dovey. I'm such a sap!
3. "Broadchurch": Technically I shouldn't have seen this since it's airing in Britain first before it comes here but thank goodness for the Internet. It's basically a British version of "The Killing" which I've never seen but heard was fabulous. The murder mystery plot catches you from the first few minutes and the secrets are just aggravating enough to keep you watching. I'm already dying to know why DI Hardy is so touchy about an old case or why the vicar looked so worried and I'm only one episode in. Hoping upon hope the next 7 will show up online because I'm not sure I can stay away from spoilers until it gets here.
4. Changing the clocks. I know this hasn't technically occurred yet, but it means that spring is right around the corner. I'm not sure about you, but I'm about done with gray days. I'm ready for some sun and flowers and color!
5. Republic of Tea's British Breakfast Tea: My current obsession. Some people crave Starbucks mocha-chino-latte things, I crave this boring old tea. So far the only place I've been able to find it is at Panera. But I've been keeping my eye out for it. It's good stuff!
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