When i first got back into textmate a few months ago i regularly did embarrassing little jigs of delight when I found a new facet of wonderfulness in the app.
Over the months I have become more and more delighted with this app and the developer who created it. Because of this app I have come to understand the unix shell pretty well. I have learned some of the more advanced regex stuff. I have been able to satisfy my insane need for customization and syntax color theming as well.
he's even added at least three of my suggestions to the app. (zoom out past 9px, syntax color interaction & something I forget now)
The last time I was to thrilled with software was when I first booted up mac os x. (this is truly a monumental statement, trust me)
I know it's sick, but I actually enjoy using this app. (oniguruma for me!!!) I enjoy it more than I have ever enjoyed any video game or toy (even legos).