Now that I have a computer that can handle the more resource-intensive mods.. my game has become entirely different and I've found some mods I *really* like, and definitely fit into the definition of "awesome."
One of the biggest complaints I have with Skyrim is just how empty the land seems. I know it is a cold, harsh environment, but still... it could use a bit more life, especially in the cities. To remedy that I have installed:
Expanded Towns and Cities
Dawn of Skyrim
Interesting NPCs
Inconsequential NPCs
Immersive Patrols
Another awesome combination I've paired is:
Frostfall and Wet&Cold, along with Footprints.
I always adopted poor, little Sophie anyway, but now that Windhelm gets so cold at night that it's life-threatening, it simply isn't even a decision.
All of them.. just wow!