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  i want to stream netflix via my Wii...

  0 0 You don't need anything besides a Netflix subscription and a Wii connected to the internet. Download "Netflix" from the Wii Shop Channel and follow the directions. You'll be streaming Instant Watch movies in no time. A wired internet connection should actually be better than wireless, as it's less likely to be flaky or slow and interrupt your streaming video. Good luck! Vanessa N answered in Whatever about 1 year ago Answer, comment & read 4 more answers »

• Comment on freikja's answer…

  1 0 I commented on Rev's answer a couple weeks ago-- I think I jumped the gun with my concern. Trust wasn't totally broken, we've agreed on a level of openness with each other that's working, and everything's fine. Work stress in his life was definitely contributing to his feelings and we're working on remedying that as well. Thanks freikja. :) Vanessa N commented about 1 year ago

• Comment on NGC1275's answer…

  0 0 So exciting. I don't have anything to add at the moment but a mobile Questionland would be amazing. Vanessa N commented about 1 year ago

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  Best food truck in Seattle?

  3 0 A good one that's usually easier to find than Skillet, if not as fancy, is Maximus/Minimus. They are at 2nd and Pike for lunch on weekdays and they have yummy sauces. (Their website says that even with the bun, the veggie sandwiches are 100% vegan.) Vanessa N answered in Food & Drink about 1 year ago Answer, comment & read 6 more answers »

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  What's a good website for song lyrics that's not riddled with viruses and adware?

  1 0 One of the better sites to try is SongMeanings. It's occasionally inaccurate as the lyrics are contributed by users, but it's one of the nicer and more complete websites for this purpose and ads are minimal. Vanessa N answered in Arts & Music about 1 year ago Answer, comment & read 3 more answers »

• Comment on Rev.Enant's answer…

  0 0 Hi Rev! Thanks so much for the answer. I'm kind of a worrier and that trait of mine was exemplified when I posted this question, so I think an update is in order. :) We talked. He wasn't checking up on me-- my boyfriend is not a regular user of Facebook and was simply surprised to see my social life in such vivid detail (not my doing). I believe this to be true because I had a boyfriend in the past who monitored my life closely via my phone and internet, and this is nothing like that. He wasn't as mad as I assumed he was, either. He is a much more reasonable human being than I. I feel lucky to be able to say confidently that he's also not an insecure person (though I am in general) and continues to trust me, as I continue to try to always be worthy of that trust. I guess my question was in many ways premature and anticipating a worst-case scenario; this had all just happened when I wrote it. I was also unclear about what the real problem was, and it wasn't clarified in my mind until I started a dialogue with CSN. I didn't mean to omit information-- questions just get so long. I was trying to be concise and not include too much personal detail. I also want to mention that I'm not really a party girl. I just get invited to see a friend or a few several times a week, and I accept about half the invitations. This means I meet people in my building or at a bar or restaurant 2-3 times a week, usually not very far from home. :) I really hope to meet you at a Q-land Happy Hour soon! Thanks so much for thinking of me. Vanessa N commented about 1 year ago

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  Where is the best authentic Japanese Karaoke?

  1 0 Ooh, a karaoke box question! The two big karaoke box/private room places I know of in Seattle proper are Venus in the ID and SBK downtown (you can view SBK's English song list on their website; it's pretty extensive). Neither serves food or drink but they both allow you to buy a $10 banquet permit at the liquor store and bring in whatever snacks and alcohol you want for your party. There is also a newer place in Bellevue (by the people who own Blue Ginger) called 2AM. It is supposed to be nicer than the white-walled old-couch places in Seattle-- the food I hear is just okay, but the rooms are pretty and more of the songs have videos accompaning, for example. Sounds like a fun birthday. :) Vanessa N answered in Whatever about 1 year ago Answer, comment & read 3 more answers »

• Comment on freikja's answer…

  0 0 Thank you freikja. The assumption that I was hiding part of my life from him was especially striking because my boyfriend has always been so trusting of me, and when someone trusts me I want to be especially trustworthy. It would suck to lose that quality in our relationship, so I'm treading carefully. My boyfriend is extremely rational but sometimes falls into passive-agressive behavior like saying I can do something but being secretly grumpy that I did, because he knows he should let me but emotionally doesn't want to. I need to be more perceptive of his real feelings. You've really helped me clarify my thoughts and given me some perspective and focus. This was so helpful. Vanessa N commented about 1 year ago

• Comment on keshmeshi's answer…

  0 0 Thanks, keshmeshi. :) We've been together for a while and in the beginning I would drag him out more often. But have you ever been out with someone who is not having a good time? I always would end up either just taking him home after an hour or two and feeling like the evening was cut short, or staying out and feeling bad for causing his discomfort. Our general arrangement is that we hang out one-on-one whenever he has the time (his job is demanding), and he only really has to come out with me for important things like my birthday or a company holiday party. I don't really mind this anymore, which could be a bad sign-- I think we might be a little fragmented because of it. But it's worked fairly well in the past. Vanessa N commented about 1 year ago

• Comment on Fnarf's answer…

  0 0 Thanks Fnarf. I am pretty empathetic/giving and want to make sure he's happy; I've always sent him food photos and little notes while I'm out and I'm really not that crazy. I think I'm going to take some social time off, not drink so I make better decisions at night, and practice being attentive to what he'd like to do. He knows I love him but we need to find a balance; you're absolutely right. Vanessa N commented about 1 year ago

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