Instant SherryBaby

I just watched SherryBaby using the NetFlix Watch Instantly feature. It's a touching, sometimes disturbing, sometimes frustrating movie. Some reviewers have written that they knew where the movie was going, but I was in suspense during the last minutes -- will she? won't she? has she learned anything?

I recommend it. (Note: there's nudity, sex, and drug use, fyi.)

The last person in America

I have just joined Netflix. Since I'm usually years behind everyone else with this kind of thing, it must mean that everyone in America is now a member!

I downgraded my cable from "Super Digital" to "Expanded Basic" to help cover the cost. Of course, the rep tried to talk me out of it. He said, "You know you're giving up 200 channels for a savings of $5, right?" I said yes, but didn't elaborate. I didn't feel like explaining. The thing is, of those 200 channels, 1/4 are in Spanish, 1/4 are sports, 1/4 are music channels, and of the last 1/4 I watch 2 or 3 of them maybe once a week and only when nothing else is on. I'd much rather be watching a DVD of my choosing, hence the Netflix membership.

I'm only doing the one-at-a-time plan. That should get me a new movie or TV series every couple of days.

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Arrrrrrggg!

My pirate name is:

Dirty Mary Kidd

You're the pirate everyone else wants to throw in the ocean -- not to get rid of you, you understand; just to get rid of the smell. Even though you're not always the traditional swaggering gallant, your steadiness and planning make you a fine, reliable pirate. Arr!

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Have you missed me?

I haven't blogged for a while, I know. There are various reasons, but I'll only share the goofiest today:
I'm addicted to Webkinz. My niece got one for her birthday, and after my sister described it to me, I asked her to get me one too. She bought me a monkey, and I named him Gary. Now I'm spending hours playing in Webkinz World. I've even been thinking about "adopting" another pet so Gary won't be so lonely in his house.
In Webkinz World, I play games, work in the employment office, or answer trivia questions to earn money (called "KinzCash") to buy stuff for Gary. There's also a tournament arena where I can play against other players for extra KinzCash. I try to ignore the voice telling me that I'm probably playing against an 8-year old. It's not like I'm dominating the games or anything. We're usually pretty evenly matched.
So that's my story. Now I'm off to log on to Webkinz World. Time to give Gary his breakfast!