I like some of the ones like .ninja, .xyz, and .space just because they're cheap more interesting then .me which is what used to pop up a lot for personal projects I was linked to.
I am in the exact same boat. Though I have since spent a few extra bucks on a stand for the razor and brush and a mug for my soap. It makes the shaving ritual a bit better.
That alternative is already here, javascript. I think that flash is being kept alive now for two reasons only: live video and flash components used for corporate bits & pieces.