Here is what makes me happy this week:

• A brilliant series on Netflix called "Unbelievable" with three gifted actresses in the leading roles: Toni Collette, Merritt Wever, and Kaitlyn Dever. It blew me away! It's based on a true story and was written and directed with such subtlety and authenticity that I couldn't stop watching. 
• The anticipation of going to see Swan Lake at the Smith Center on Saturday, yes, the full-length version, performed by the Nevada Ballet Company. I haven't seen the classic in many years, but it played a critical role in my early life. I made my professional ballet debut in Act 4 of Swan Lake at the age of 15, with the National Ballet Company of Canada.
• The nearly perfect Las Vegas October weather. I do love our sunshine! Never too much for me.
• Chatting with my former co-author, Gloria Lintermans, after a long spell of not being in touch. We wrote a book called Retro Chic in 2003 and had a great time doing it.
• Getting two more chapters edited and added to the master manuscript of my upcoming book, and the expectation of finishing the last two chapters by the weekend. Then it's off to an agent who has expressed interest in reading it.
• And of course, ice cream. Always ice cream.