Mood: anxious
Music: Switchfoot "Dare You to Move" (I think)
And now for something completely different...
Okay, instead of binging on either fulls rants or quizzes, I'm going to combine them.
So let's get started. I talked to Aja last night, which was really fun, because I got some interesting insight into LUW, which make sme want to re-read it with some new things in mind. While I'm talking about the HP fandom, let me note I had a rather interesting revelation this morning which I might have made earlier if I wasn't BLIND. Besides my revelation, my own writing is going particularly well, as I've received two first round questions back. Hopefully the rest will be in next week.
In other writing news, yesterday I had a brainstorming session at Old Hometown about our book. I hate the topic, it's as boring as dirt, so I've been focusing more on layout and design than writing. I've always liked writing so much, I made Heather draw up my layouts and never gave it much thought, but apparently I have been picking up journalism over the years because we came up with some really neat stuff, so even if the book is shit, it'll look good.
The jerk guy in that movie scared me when I was little.
Since I'm the brainy Belle, I'll talk a bit about Scholar's Bowl. Technically I'm an alternate on the A-team (tied for fourth spot, and not quite as dedicated as Nicole), but I have much more fun playing, so I've opted to be the Captain of the B-team. Today we played in our tournament, and it was so much fun. I played better than I have in months, and had a great time. Although we had four players, Sean and I were really the only ones buzzing, we were really our own team (because Ryan and Victoria barely speak to us). We made it to the semi-finals, and then barely (and I mean a tiny margin here, and if we had played out the whole round, it might've ended differently) lost the consolation match (well, there were two really good teams we knew would win) to our A-team. It was great, and I can't remember the last time I felt so confident being intellectual. Not that I'm trying to be pretentious, but I generally haven't felt that stimulated in school lately, so this was a good day.
Which Sex and the City Player Are You? Find out @ She's Crafty
I rarely, rarely watch this show, but I had to take the quiz. On the subject of sexuality, I had an interesting conversation with a friend today about human sexuality in general and slash as a sub-catagory. She made some really good points about blurring the lines of real life, and accepting something as true in certain situations (i.e. willing suspension of disbelief, the I-wouldn't-do-it,-but-you-can syndrome). To quote Moody, we need constant vigillance in all areas of life to remain balanced people. I've really been contemplating my online time lately, and what I've finally decided is I will not choose my computer over a RL alternative. A friend of mine left the online community she founded last year because she was addicted to her online "fantasy" life (see, Mary Sue's can be dangerous!). She decided to pursue a real life, and I definitely think when you reach the point of having more of a life online than off, you need to back off and figure out if that's what you really want. Bridget Jones has her long-term wine bottle relationship, and many others have the same dependence on their computers. I think I'm on a fine line right now, and I just have to make sure I maintain my RL relationships. On that note, none of this stops me from wanting a LiveJournal.
Would you survive a horror movie? Find out @ She's Crafty
No psycho slayer is going to get between you and your right to life. You're an ass-kicker, a charge taker, and if need be, a monster masher. You're level-headed in sticky situations, you trust yout instincts, and you're not afraid to get a little dirty while getting the job done. Simply put, you rock! But don't get carried away. Even though your little brother might act like a creep sometimes, you definately shouldn't be driving stakes through his heart!
Go me!
Tonight I played a Roman guard in our Living Stations of the Cross. I wasn't really moved by the experience (it's hard to be spiritual about your friends in costumes) until the part where we nail Jesus to the cross. Now, I was behind the scenes, and could see the special effects being done, but that didn't stop me from gasping when I saw James' face. James is not an incredible actor, nor was his make-up esp. good, but I hadn't seen his face yet while he was in character, because he kept hid head bowed the whole time.
For a fleeting instant, I saw a man suffering death.
It was really cool.
Sometimes I'm really amazed by the power of Christ. I can't really go off about this, because it's more than I can explain.
-Morgan
Music: Switchfoot "Dare You to Move" (I think)
And now for something completely different...
Okay, instead of binging on either fulls rants or quizzes, I'm going to combine them.
So let's get started. I talked to Aja last night, which was really fun, because I got some interesting insight into LUW, which make sme want to re-read it with some new things in mind. While I'm talking about the HP fandom, let me note I had a rather interesting revelation this morning which I might have made earlier if I wasn't BLIND. Besides my revelation, my own writing is going particularly well, as I've received two first round questions back. Hopefully the rest will be in next week.
In other writing news, yesterday I had a brainstorming session at Old Hometown about our book. I hate the topic, it's as boring as dirt, so I've been focusing more on layout and design than writing. I've always liked writing so much, I made Heather draw up my layouts and never gave it much thought, but apparently I have been picking up journalism over the years because we came up with some really neat stuff, so even if the book is shit, it'll look good.
The jerk guy in that movie scared me when I was little.
Since I'm the brainy Belle, I'll talk a bit about Scholar's Bowl. Technically I'm an alternate on the A-team (tied for fourth spot, and not quite as dedicated as Nicole), but I have much more fun playing, so I've opted to be the Captain of the B-team. Today we played in our tournament, and it was so much fun. I played better than I have in months, and had a great time. Although we had four players, Sean and I were really the only ones buzzing, we were really our own team (because Ryan and Victoria barely speak to us). We made it to the semi-finals, and then barely (and I mean a tiny margin here, and if we had played out the whole round, it might've ended differently) lost the consolation match (well, there were two really good teams we knew would win) to our A-team. It was great, and I can't remember the last time I felt so confident being intellectual. Not that I'm trying to be pretentious, but I generally haven't felt that stimulated in school lately, so this was a good day.
Which Sex and the City Player Are You? Find out @ She's Crafty
I rarely, rarely watch this show, but I had to take the quiz. On the subject of sexuality, I had an interesting conversation with a friend today about human sexuality in general and slash as a sub-catagory. She made some really good points about blurring the lines of real life, and accepting something as true in certain situations (i.e. willing suspension of disbelief, the I-wouldn't-do-it,-but-you-can syndrome). To quote Moody, we need constant vigillance in all areas of life to remain balanced people. I've really been contemplating my online time lately, and what I've finally decided is I will not choose my computer over a RL alternative. A friend of mine left the online community she founded last year because she was addicted to her online "fantasy" life (see, Mary Sue's can be dangerous!). She decided to pursue a real life, and I definitely think when you reach the point of having more of a life online than off, you need to back off and figure out if that's what you really want. Bridget Jones has her long-term wine bottle relationship, and many others have the same dependence on their computers. I think I'm on a fine line right now, and I just have to make sure I maintain my RL relationships. On that note, none of this stops me from wanting a LiveJournal.
Would you survive a horror movie? Find out @ She's Crafty
No psycho slayer is going to get between you and your right to life. You're an ass-kicker, a charge taker, and if need be, a monster masher. You're level-headed in sticky situations, you trust yout instincts, and you're not afraid to get a little dirty while getting the job done. Simply put, you rock! But don't get carried away. Even though your little brother might act like a creep sometimes, you definately shouldn't be driving stakes through his heart!
Go me!
Tonight I played a Roman guard in our Living Stations of the Cross. I wasn't really moved by the experience (it's hard to be spiritual about your friends in costumes) until the part where we nail Jesus to the cross. Now, I was behind the scenes, and could see the special effects being done, but that didn't stop me from gasping when I saw James' face. James is not an incredible actor, nor was his make-up esp. good, but I hadn't seen his face yet while he was in character, because he kept hid head bowed the whole time.
For a fleeting instant, I saw a man suffering death.
It was really cool.
Sometimes I'm really amazed by the power of Christ. I can't really go off about this, because it's more than I can explain.
-Morgan
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