April 13, 2017

Stuff and Things 4/13

+First, let's get real: I'm sitting here on Wednesday evening, soaking my feet, because I simply must give myself a pedicure tonight because I (a) haven't had time on the weekends to get one, and (b) it's so warm out that I have to wear sandals to work.
The dogs have been walked and fed.
Dinner is not ready.
I should probably do some yoga because I did yesterday and it really helped with stress.
Also, the Roomba is running and I'm listening to a teaching podcast.
Scott will likely be home late.
I'm just hoping my toenails dry before it's time for me to walk the dogs again (#twowalksanighthere).

Let's talk about TV.
Stuff, Things, etc.


+We started watching 13 Reasons Why on Netflix this week. It's well done. I could've sworn I thought read the book in 2010 but apparently my amazing memory has failed me. It didn't come out til 2011. But I did read it long, long ago and...I didn't like it. I remember it was just blah to me. I never, ever recommended it to anyone. I do remember that I got it from the Ft. Richardson library so it was quite possible I read it as soon as it came out in the summer of 2011. I read a lot of books that summer. Now that "everyone" is reading the book, I decided to try the show...it couldn't be any worse, right? I like the show a lot and would recommend it.
(ETA: I was right. I read it in 2010. Whew. My memory is still in tact.)

+Who watched the season finale of Homeland?


It was unsettling. I miss the old Homeland. Like, the 2012 Homeland. Maybe I'll go back and rewatch.

+I have an undying love for The Great British Bake-Off now. Where can I access the seasons that aren't on Netflix?

What are you watching these days? In case you missed it, here's what I'm listening to and what I'm reading







11 comments:

  1. So I watched 13 Reasons Why and really liked it and have gone on to read many a thinkpiece about how it's a decade old this year. Maybe that version came out in 2011? I think your memory is right. I didn't love the book, either. It was just so dark and hard to be in. The show didn't affect me that way for some reason.

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  2. i haven't watched a show on TV since last year! the only thing i watched was a boxing match last week but i couldn't even stay up for the main event :(

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  3. I keep hearing great things about that show! I've watched Season 1 and part of Season 2 of Homeland and really, really liked it. I should get caught up.

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  4. I haven't watched 13 reasons, but I probably will at some point.

    I stopped watching Homeland after my favorite character was axed.

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  5. I read the book years ago too... cant remember much about it so interested to see if the show rings any bells.

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  6. My daughter liked 13 Reasons Why on the Netflix. They sure liked the F word huh. Got my attention when I was passing through the room ;) I do want to read the book and watch the show. I'm watching Dancing With The Stars. It's a good one this season.

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  7. Oh man, isn't The Great British Baking Show the best? I'm happy they went ahead and added two more seasons to Netflix, but I checked IMDB and there are SEVEN seasons!? I think it's the earlier ones that are missing? I looked around and couldn't find anywhere to watch them online, sadly.

    I keep eyeing 13 Reasons Why but I just can't get into suicide stories.

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  8. Ok so that Netflix series is based off that book? I read that a long time ago...

    And all I did was Netflix last night and I'm okay with that 😎

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  9. I'm not a fan of Homeland anymore! It's just not the same.

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  10. I read Thirteen Reasons Why a couple of years ago, and now I see everyone talking about the series. I may try to give it a go.

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  11. We are a bit behind on Homeland...at least one season. I love that show though. SO good. I haven't watched or read 13 reasons why but have heard good things!! We just finished watching Season 5 of Suits on Netflix and I'm thinking of starting a show called Quantico because it seems like it might be a little bit like Homeland.

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