recently watched this (it’s so well done!), and now i’ve decided to get sucked back into the fandom. gonna start rereading everything, and i’m not sure how far i’m gonna get, but we’ll see.

realizing that i read this series as it came out (starting with the very first book, which a tiny me picked up at a scholastic book fair), meaning i was reading this in 1996 when i was possibly too young for these kinda themes. i remember devouring each new book as soon as it was available.

glee watch-along is starting shortly (in about 15 minutes. what time is that for me?). all are welcome! i plan on going for at least 3-4 episodes, so this’ll last roughly 3-4 hours. pop in whenever. we’ll have a side-chat running, but feel free to lurk and enjoy the nostalgia.

how to join?

we’re using that new “netflix party” app. i’ve only used it once before, but i think it’s workable. here’s what you need to do:

download the netflix party app

click on the invitation link below

https://www.netflix.com/watch/70184842?npSessionId=f4c0affc2617a45f&npServerId=s9

click on the red “NP” button in the top right of your browser (this is for chrome - i don’t know how it works with other browsers).

note: i believe everyone joining must also have a valid personal netflix account, as well. this is just a syncing service, not a screen-sharing one.

hope to see you all there!

glee watch-along is starting shortly (in about 15 minutes. what time is that for me?). all are welcome! i plan on going for at least 3-4 episodes, so this’ll last roughly 3-4 hours. pop in whenever. we’ll have a side-chat running, but feel free to lurk and enjoy the nostalgia.

how to join?

we’re using that new “netflix party” app. i’ve only used it once before, but i think it’s workable. here’s what you need to do:

download the netflix party app

click on the invitation link below

https://www.netflix.com/watch/70184844?npSessionId=009a9b45eb00abf9&npServerId=s34

click on the red “NP” button in the top right of your browser (this is for chrome - i don’t know how it works with other browsers).

note: i believe everyone joining must also have a valid personal netflix account, as well. this is just a syncing service, not a screen-sharing one.

hope to see you all there!

i made food! tamagoyake (egg sushi). it turned out surprisingly well, for how tricky the websites warned it would be. uploading progress images, with hodgepodged recipe below:

egg (mostly from this guide):

thoroughly mix together 4 eggs, 4 teaspoons of sugar, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and 1 teaspoon of soy sauce. like super thoroughly; no lumps

strain mixture through fine mesh to remove any pieces of egg membrane (optional, but makes it easier i think). easiest to strain into measuring cup for easy pouring

pour thin layer of egg into sprayed frying pan (medium-low heat)

when edges start to firm up, fold over two sides and start rolling egg in (think burrito fold). i saw videos of people doing this with chopsticks. i’m not quite there, but chopsticks + spatula does the trick, if awkwardly. don’t wait for the middle to cook, just go with it. some may spill out of the open end, and that’s fine

slide roll over to side of pan (spatula really helps for this part)

pour another layer of egg to the open end of roll, and repeat the fold-over-and-roll from before

continue until about half of the egg mixture is used up (this mix makes two rolls), remove roll onto plate, and repeat for second half

sushi rice (i mostly followed the directions on the rice):

microwave 2 tablespoons of seasoned rice vinegar for 20 seconds, then stir in 1 teaspoon sugar and 1/2 teaspoon salt (because “seasoned” isn’t really seasoned enough). set aside for later

half-heartedly rinse 1 cup sushi rice in water(short grain rice)

soak the rice in 1 1/4 cup water for ~10 minutes

high heat until water starts boiling, then cover and set on low heat to simmer for 20 minutes (prepare egg during this time)

remove from heat and rest with lid still on for 10 minutes (cook egg during this time)

transfer to plastic bowl, and use plastic rice paddle to stir and cool rice

sprinkle and stir in rice vinegar mixture