- the pack-rat herself -

aka: Menquet, Seraphie, Yanagi-chan, Dollface, Fishmaster (don't ask...). And for the last time, I do NOT answer to Pookie!!!

current location: Memphis, Tennessee...home of BBQ, blues, and more Elvis impersonators than you could shake a stick at.

occupations: Student, artist, actress, writer, joker, Marauder, voice of reason, dork, inciter of rebellions, founding columnist for the Fifth Stall, and Beatlephile.

Whoa.
Okay, this just hit me. He held my hand.

To quote a good friend, "No good can come of this." ^_^

morgan scribbled this in a frenzy on Tuesday, September 3, 2002   07:29 p.m..

Things that make you go, "hmmm."
Yeah, so this weekend was interesting, if nothing else. Lots of time with the girls, lots of time with the boys, the majority of both being somewhat bizarre.

I need to put some things in a box and put them away. And I'm not talking about packing, either.

I also need to learn to swallow my damn pride and admit that I'm human...and that not all gifts come with strings attached. That includes taking someone's hand when it's offered in a gesture of help (admittedly somewhat awkward help, but help nonetheless).

But what I need right now, more than anything, is a CUP OF FREAKING COFFEE!!! Why isn't JavaCity open?! Why, why, why? I want a mocha frio because it's already hotter than hell, but nooooooo, they aren't open and won't be for at least another week.

Whew. Sorry for the rant, but it's been a long past few days. I'll post something nice soon, I promise.

morgan scribbled this in a frenzy on Tuesday, September 3, 2002   10:35 a.m..

I am not a crook...
...so vote for me at the Monthly Harry Potter Fan Art Contest. The subs look really good this month, specifically the parody of The Fugitive featuring Sirius Black, which ROCKS! Wish I'd thought of that.

morgan scribbled this in a frenzy on Sunday, September 1, 2002   11:59 a.m..

It's alive, it's alive!
My creativity, that is. I had this incredible idea for a painting yesterday...and it won't get out of my head. It came from a discussion of Hamlet we (Kyle, Matt and I) had at the house last night, and how Cookie's doing it in an updated "period". I hesitate to use that word because it implies emphasis on the time and date, and that's not the point of the production. But anyway, I had "Ain't Afraid to Die" by Dir En Grey stuck in my head, and we all know what we get when we combine J-Rock and Hamlet in my head...

All is NOT quiet on the western front of trying very, very hard not to let myself get as head-over-heels as I was four months ago. I'm fighting a losing battle, I'm afraid. Alright, gentlemen, one of you may step forward and help me progress past (though not forget about) this particular person. You've got your work cut out for you.

Jonathan's out of town this weekend. That means pleasant visits at the house and feeling less bitter and weird than usual. I don't particularly like being angry, I just default to that around him because I don't know what else to do. I don't get the boy. I think the feeling is mutual, and we're both lazy chickenshits, so this will never get resolved. *sigh*

Damn, am I exhausted. And sore! I don't know what I did, but every muscle in my shoulders hurts. I think even the bones in my shoulders hurt. Gotta love this being active shit...your legs quit hurting, so your shoulders start. Those will stop hurting in time for Wednesday's Tai Chi, after which my legs will hurt again. Vicious cycle, indeed.

Need tea, sleep, and a pencil. I want to sketch out this puppy RIGHT NOW while I've still got the image in my mind. Jaa.

morgan scribbled this in a frenzy on Saturday, August 31, 2002   11:58 p.m..

To be, or not to be...
Yep, Hamlet auditions were yesterday. I think they went fairly well, but then I'm a horrible judge when it comes to judging auditions in which I participate. My monologues did go very well though, I thought, and I think I took direction well when given it. And, surprisingly, there was nobody there that had a "bad" audition. Even Stout and Kendall. Whoa. I'm going back this afternoon just to watch the second round, so we'll see.

Went to the Den of Sin last night, had a rockin' good time, came back around 3:30 or so to find a boy on my couch. Paige was at the AOII house, so it took me a minute to figure out it was Beth's friend from home that came to visit. So I can now say I've "slept with" someone whose name I could not recall in the morning. So did Paige. Room mate powaa!

Anyway, gotta get coffee and get going. I also need to find pants. Those might help. Later.

morgan scribbled this in a frenzy on Saturday, August 31, 2002   11:18 a.m..

Holy gorgeous animation, Batman!
I just got nosy and started poking around on the official X animated series page. I'd avoided looking into this b/c of the atrocity that was the film. But...going on visuals here, since most of the page is in Japanese and therefore unintelligible...this thing is absolutely gorgeous!!! This link just has some teeny-tiny pictures, but you can tell this is some high-quality cel animation here. You know, if Disney would buckle down and write a decent script and churn out stuff that looked this good for TELEVISION...the world would be a better place.

I'm skipping convocation, so I think I'll look around for some nicer images of this puppy. *ting*

morgan scribbled this in a frenzy on Friday, August 30, 2002   09:54 a.m..

Rock and a hard place...
So I've had all of my classes at least once now, and I've decided that they rock. My theatre classes are awesome, with a great variety of people to shake things up a bit, and my bio and search classes have a bunch of people I know by name but not much more. New friends!

And Tai Chi is going to be a lot of fun. I can take it as seriously as I want, which is great. I think it'll help me a lot in my theatre endeavors, and outside of that as well. My legs are so freaking sore today it's not even funny, but I'll be damned if it isn't actually kinda fun.

And, on a different note, Beth has developed a somewhat frightening theory about Pookie [insert growl here]. She seems to think he's not kidding when he does stuff to annoy me, like it's one of those third grade I-like-you-so-I'll-pull-on-your-hair crushes. To this I say, "THERE IS ABSO-FUCKING-LUTELY NO WAY!!!" And, after expressing my displeasure and disgust with this suggestion in no uncertain terms, she proceeded to suggest the answer was to simply jump on a certain person and remain attached like a barnacle. Not exactly the answer I was looking for...

So anyway, the drama continues here in the Rhodes theatre department. I'll keep you all informed, since you're all DYING to know. o_O

morgan scribbled this in a frenzy on Thursday, August 29, 2002   11:37 p.m..

Wheeeeee!
I finally have a title for the Harry Potter fic that's been clawing at my brain! I can't finish a story without having a title for it, and now I can actually sit down and work on the damn thing so it will leave me alone.

If you're wondering what it is, I'm not going to tell. ^_^ I will say this much: it comes from a William Blake poem (and I don't much like Blake, so this came as a surprise to me). I'll post the first section on FF.Net as soon as I get it written.

See, I'm capable of happy entries, too. ^_~

morgan scribbled this in a frenzy on Wednesday, August 28, 2002   09:39 a.m..

A Top Five List for You
Things I'm not fond of at the moment...

5. There are holes in my ceiling and floor where they installed ethernet connections this summer. So I can hear both the people above and below...and they can hear me. Bet they enjoyed hearing me practice my Hamlet monologues this morning..."Get thee to a nunnery!"
4. Classes start tomorrow. Nose back to the grindstone, indeed.
3. Pop-up ads. Especially ones that are so big they cover your taskbar, so you have to Ctrl-Alt-Del it to get it to go away. Enjoyable while reading fan fiction.
2. The word "Pookie" and all its personal connotations. I'm also not very fond of "Ice Princess" right now, but it's preferable to "Frigid and/or Rampaging Bitch."
1. Mosquitoes! Fuck West Nile and Malaria...the buggers ITCH! I've gotten more bites in the last three days than I got all summer! They just light on me and chew all the way down my leg from the knee down, then move on to my hands. I have bites on the PALM of my bugging LEFT HAND!!! You don't get mosquito bites there!

I'll actually post a positive entry at some point, I promise. Good things are happening, yes, but I tend to dwell on things that irritate me when I'm having to scrape the flesh off my own ankle because some bastard mosquito has decided to use me for a chew toy.

morgan scribbled this in a frenzy on Tuesday, August 27, 2002   11:49 p.m..

AAAAARGH.
Okay, been back for a few days and have settled into a routine that will soon be interrupted by actual classes. Poo. At least I only had to buy books for one class (mwahahaha).

Anyway, I'm having issues already. I've spent some time with friends (very, VERY good friends), and while I really missed them over the summer and I want to be around them, I don't think I'm ready to just drop everything to go over there whenever they say to. I mean, come on. There are tons of other people I haven't seen that I want to go say hi to. That, and I'm trying to put some space between me and certain other people for various reasons. Like trying to get over mild obsessions or avoiding obnoxious dicks.

And those things that I always took for granted before summer (aforementioned infatuation and aversion toward aggravating alcoholics) aren't exactly like they were before. Not that they've changed, really, but that there's a possibility of change. I'm not sure what to think about it. I mean, I could analyze my relationships with these people for hours and still not be able to lay it all out in an outline. And while I said before I came back that I'd be willing to give it some time to see how the situation has changed before diving right back in with them, I'm not hesitating now because I'm "playing it safe." I'm hesitating because I don't know what to make of it, and I don't know how long I can keep up my poker face. Some of them see through it and are trying to give me some encouragement, but that's both what I want and what I don't want. Part of me hopes there's still something there and I'm glad that people tell me not to give up because there's still "significant looks" and "hidden meanings" in conversations, but the other part wants to just move on to greener pastures and let it be. I don't know what to do.

That, and my first thought when I first saw the previously mentioned maddening drunkard was that summer had been kind to him and that he was looking very, very attractive. I'm still mentally berating myself for that one. What the hell was THAT?! And of course he takes every opportunity to be touchy-feely because he knows it irritates me, and it did not help the situation at all. That sexual tension has always been there, I know, and I take out my irritation with myself for being attracted to him on HIM. I don't hate him. What he does to aggravate me is question me and not take no for an answer. I hate being questioned. I'm a selfish bitch like that, and he just tells me to shut up and finish my drink. Gee, that's the foundation of a great relationship if I ever saw one. The sick thing is that it's put me in the mood to watch Branagh's version of Much Ado, which is a sure sign of weakening walls and approaching sappyness. NOT what I need right now.

Sigh. Theatre people...drama on stage and off. I haven't been here a week and I'm already confused as hell. Thanks for listening, anyway.

morgan scribbled this in a frenzy on Tuesday, August 27, 2002   01:48 a.m..

Taking donations...
...to purchase elevators for all multi-story dormitories. Welp, I'm all settled here in my second floor Bellingrath home, in my giant room with my strange, strange room mate Paige. My ex-room mate has already been by to harass me twice (which was not unwelcome). She was most pleased with her painting. ^_^

The stuff is all out of the boxes, but not exactly put away yet. I'll snap a few shots to post, just to bore you all to death with the glories of our little hole in the wall. I like the setup we've got now, though, and I think Paige and I can accomplish great things. Terrible...but great. Kudos to those of you who get that pathetic reference.

On another note, went to the orientation skit last night. It's so different to watch it, not being a freshman, and knowing all the people involved. It's great. I stuck around and met with some old friends, new friends, and new potential friends. The freshman theatre folks this year ROCK MY SOCKS OFF. They look like a very energetic, devoted bunch. I'm so glad we talked to them--we ordered pizza and just sat around the theatre talking about random stuff and getting to know each other. Nobody ever did that for us last year, until Kyle and Co. got back into town, and I think it will make so much of a difference.

I'm rambling now. Must...put...stuff...away...

morgan scribbled this in a frenzy on Sunday, August 25, 2002   09:40 p.m..

On the road again...
I'm leaving EARLY tomorrow morning (jeez, it's this morning by now) for good ol' Elvisville. I might be out of pocket somewhat for the next couple days until I can get back on the network and settled somewhat.

It seems like the images hosted on my liquid2k account have a hard time dropping in in the p.m. hours...anybody else noticing that? It's obnoxious, I might have to move my stuff somewhere else.

Ergh...need sleep...7 hour drive tomorrow, and Dad's getting me up. That means we're leaving at, oh, 4:00. x_x

morgan scribbled this in a frenzy on Saturday, August 24, 2002   12:46 a.m..

I solemnly swear I am up to no good
I thought since I was going to all the trouble to submit a piece of artwork to the Monthly Harry Potter Fan Art Challenge, I'd put a link to the picture here, too. The theme this month was Harry & Co. at the movies; i.e., the Hogwarts crew in the Matrix or something. I was nosing around for some ideas and read the caption at the bottom of a Princess Bride poster...and this appeared in my head. Yep, that's Hagrid and the Terrible Trio looking courageous and slightly frightened by...something. I did it in colored pencil and then ran it through Photoshop. Overall I'm pretty pleased with it.

A friend of mine, on hearing the idea, replied, "My name is Ron Weasley. My brothers have set unreasonably high expectations for me. Prepare to die!" XD

Now that you've seen how wonderful my entry is, go VOTE for me once the webmistress posts this month's submissions, probably after the 30th.

morgan scribbled this in a frenzy on Friday, August 23, 2002   10:36 a.m..

Yep, I'm a dork...
Okay, so I'm taking a break from packing. It's way, way, WAY overrated, anyway. This is what, six years now I've had to pack, unpack, re-pack, and unpack again. I'm SOOOOO ready to have a place where I can put my stuff and it will stay for more than nine months at a time. Jeez.

Anyway, while I was doing anything but packing, I poked around some Harry Potter sites, nabbed some banners, and took some quizzes.

What Marauder are you?

Created by legomyelfboy with help from goleafsgo

According to said quizzes, I'm either Harry or Remus, and since I like Moony better I decided to post this banner. I think I'll make one of my own after I get settled in at school. You'll also notice the nifty bit of Slytherin pride over to the left. Many thanks to Patronus for the use of it.

Alright, I must be off to toss more stuff into boxes. I also have to figure out a way to smuggle my Harry Potter books into the car. Mom insists I take less stuff this year, and I agree, but she thinks I should leave my newfound Hogwarts friends at home. I have other ideas...I think Remus should enjoy the trip in my suitcase, hidden among my socks. ^_^

My God, I'm such a nerd. I'm smuggling CHILDREN'S LITERATURE to a COLLEGE DORMITORY. What's next, L. Frank Baum? Tolkein? The Dick and Jane primers? (Hush, Superman, I know what face you're making and you know if I were there, I'd smack you.)

morgan scribbled this in a frenzy on Thursday, August 22, 2002   10:55 p.m..

Lil' Spikey-Poo...
In response to the replies I've gotten about my houseplant, Plantus bountyhunterus, here's a little sketch of what it sort of looks like. I'll post a photo when I can, but I thought this might make a few people laugh.

morgan scribbled this in a frenzy on Wednesday, August 21, 2002   09:29 p.m..

Anyone for Quidditch?
Just a couple photos of my foray into Harry Potter cosplay (if you can even call it that). This was a local library party for the kids, and since I worked there this summer I thought I'd drag a friend along. She went as Hagrid and I went as Madam Hooch. Wheeeee!

Is anyone else regretting the fact that I finally read these things? I'm such an obsessive dork. ^_^

morgan scribbled this in a frenzy on Wednesday, August 21, 2002   11:33 a.m..

Someone exorcize the bounty hunter from my brain!
With all the various works bouncing around in my head for the last few months, I thought Spike and the rest of the Bebop crew had gone by the wayside, for a while, at least.

I was wrong. Spike has returned...but not in the usual form. He has been reincarnated, and he's sitting in a pot on my desk.

Perhaps I should explain so you won't all think I've gone weird(er). My grandmother gave me one of those "super-plants", a little fern that supposedly live on the stuff in the air. It needs no soil, no water, no care. Now, her faith in my ability to raise houseplants (or lack thereof) aside, it's a very pretty little plant. It's very green, and bushy, kind of spiky...when I saw it, I thought one thing:

"OH MY GOD, IT LOOKS LIKE SPIKE!!! WHEEEEEEEEE!"

Suffice it to say I have taped a picture of Spike's face to the pot, so the plant now forms his hair. It looks really funny. As soon as I have access to my room mate's digicam, I'll post a pic of the little guy.

morgan scribbled this in a frenzy on Wednesday, August 21, 2002   12:49 a.m..

Holy miniature monitors, Batman!
Well, I finally managed to snag myself a flat panel monitor. I seem to really like it so far, especially the part where its box is, oh, a third the size of my other monitor's box. It should be easy to haul up the stairs to the dorm, and it takes up so much less space...wheeeeee. Now I just have to see how it does with my graphics apps.

Jeez, I'm such a nerd. I wake up at 9:30 in the morning, get online, and the first thing I do is tell the world about my new electronics toy. Ches, be proud of your nerdling friend. ^_~

Other things in the news are my continued half-assed memorization of Hamlet and Our Town, and every now and then I go throw something in a box to take back to Elvisville. Things sure are entertaining here on the College Sophomore frontier.

morgan scribbled this in a frenzy on Tuesday, August 20, 2002   09:29 a.m..

Cripes, it's hot...
Went for some school shopping with Mom today...whoever had the bright idea to pave entire metropolitan areas in something made from TAR was an idiot. Gee, let's try to recreate the Labrea tar pits...but with little white lines so we can all have a space. Yay.

Sorry...just cranky from the heat and all the people in the stores and on the road who were doing everything but what they should be doing. Like driving. Grrr. But I did manage to get a lot of what I needed for school, and some other nifty stuff as well. I mean, the day can't be completely wasted if you got another Beatles CD. ^_^

And on top of that, I also received an e-mail from a very good friend of mine from whom I hadn't heard all summer. I was wondering if he'd finally found his beach, but somehow he ended up in Little Rock. Go figure. But at least I know he's alive, which is a good thing.

Many thanks to Catt for her extreme enthusiasm in announcing my blog to the world. Arigatou, ne? ^_^

morgan scribbled this in a frenzy on Monday, August 19, 2002   05:06 p.m..

I'll see your two, and raise you five...
Okay, for those of you who don't know, someone who shall remain nameless bet me an impressive sum that I could not manage to keep a blog (or livejournal, or something similar) updated for an entire year. Most of you know how idiotically stubborn I can be, so I took this bet.

This is my first attempt at keeping a blog (or journal, or whatever). I've had websites and such in the past, but they fall by the wayside because of school or theatre or other real-life things that demand my attention. I'm hoping this will stay alive for a while, if only long enough for me to rub my winnings in said nameless person's face. Chew on that, Superman. ^_^

Anyway, I really don't have much of anything to say right now, other than this place will be developed and fleshed out more thoroughly once I get back to school and have a few minutes. I've found a lovely place to host my graphics and such, so I have a feeling I'll be posting links to new artwork I've completed. That should make life easier for those of you who feel the need to keep up with my chaos.

So, I'm off to waste some time on the oekaki BBS. I'm such an addict now...

BTW, has anyone seen Mission Hill on Adult Swim? I saw it for the first time while I was uploading some of this stuff...I love it! Check it out if you can.

morgan scribbled this in a frenzy on Sunday, August 18, 2002   11:37 p.m..