Bleak Squawk

And that was exactly what I told my wayward laptop when it had the audacity to get infected by a virus!!! I was doing my thing one afternoon. And by thing, I mean working. And by working I mean checking myhabit for any $10 deals. Just kidding. But really, I forget which site I was in. I vaguely recall trying to find better pictures so I can see some celebrity's outfit better. A pop-up opens. Threat detected, move to virus vault. Next thing I know anything.exe won't open.

So I started feeling cold sweat all through my body. I began searching for fixes on tech forums but I couldn't even get past the first 3 steps. Cue even more cold sweat, add a dash of tears starting to pool in the corner of my eyes, why not throw in a little shit-my-pants vibe. Long story short, I had to take it in to a place that rhymes with Bleak Squawk, or Cheek Guackd, or Eeek Buaqd, or Ahg;kjahdglrdsd where let's just say... Actually I don't want to say. I don't want to be reminded of it. No more wallet-related memories that torment my soul, please.

There really was a sort of freedom, being computer-less. I felt light without it always tugging me toward its screen, without it telling me to check this, and check that! Work on this! Write that!

Oh, all right. I was only partially computer-less. I borrowed my sister's And yes, I admit. I was already halfway out the door when I got the call from Bleak Squawk to come pick it up.

Shall I continue where I left off on that 30 Day Film Challenge?

Day 11 A Film By Your Favorite Director

In my usual fashion of not committing to just 1 favorite, I will say Hitchcock is one of my favorites and I'm always delighted when Rear Window is on TV. And how anyone could possibly reject Grace Kelly is just, I mean, just crazy talk.

Day 12 Least Liked From Your Favorite Director

That one by Hitchcock with Paul Newman and Julie Andrews. But, can I just say, a young Paul Newman - hotness.

Day 13 A Guilty Pleasure

Excess Baggage. Aayee! That Benicio del Toro!

Day 14 A Film that No One Expected You to Like

By no one, I mean me. 17 Again. Maybe because it was supposed to be this Disney kid trying to be in a movie. But Zac Efron wasn't bad. Not bad at all. Pretty good, actually.

I'm skipping Day 15 because I don't have an answer.

Day 16 A Film You Used to Love But Now Hate

Can I think on this? No, really, that was the title, Can I Think On This? Just kidding.

Day 17 Favorite Drama

I know I can always count on Steel Magnolias to get the tears flowing.

Day 18 Favorite Comedy

The Philadelphia Story. and that scene where Jimmy Stewart answers the phone with, this is the Voice of Doom calling..

And, ah, remember that Phoebe Cates movie, with Rik Mayall? Drop Dead Fred. Don't judge.

Day 19 Favorite Action Movie

The first that comes to mind is Quentin Tarantino's Death Proof. Such a satisfying ending!

Day 20 Favorite Romantic Film

An Affair to Remember with Cary Grant and Deborah Kerr. If only cruise ships were still like that. Now it's wobbly sunburned drunks, eye disease outfits, and stroller brigades.

Day 21 Favorite Sci-Fi/Fantasy

The Adventures of Baron Munchausen! More on the sci-fi side, Abre Los Ojos.

Day 22 Favorite Horror

Hands down, The Exorcist is still the scariest for me.

Day 23 Favorite Thriller/Mystery

Long but worth it: The Secret in Their Eyes.