Started Netflix - woohoo!

Last night, Brent and I were sitting on the couch, staring at the blank TV screen, when Brent sighed and said, "I miss cable." We have gone nearly a month with no TV, except movies we have rented or borrowed from friends and family. I suggested some things we could do, but none were really that appealing. Then I remembered that we had gotten a Netflix gift subscription for Christmas (Thanks Chris and Holly!). We spent the next hour or so browsing and picking out movies for our queue. Our first movie ships today - Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence. Can't wait!

When the gift subscription runs out, we will most certainly keep getting Netflix. It was one of the conditions to getting rid of cable. There are cheaper options, but we chose this because it is most convenient. Movies at the library are free (or cost $1 for a week), but they don't have good selection and often the discs are scratched (at all the suspenseful parts of course). We have a Blockbuster and Family Video in the area, but the movies cost $1-$3 for only a few days. With our busy schedule, sometimes we don't get a chance to watch for a while. Also then you have to get in the car and drive somewhere and make sure you have cash (for Family Video, anyway). Just a pain in general.

So we're getting Netflix. It may cost some, but even the most expensive plan is $30 cheaper than cable. And I say it's a good deal.