Ill-ustrator

Those of you who know me, know the crazy schedule I've been rocking lately. But I must confess, I love it. Somehow I manage to cram enough socializing into my work and school schedule to keep me sane so it works. Although I wish I had more time in general to give my current "in the works" projects the time they deserve. Lately my free lance website work gets done on the clock at my part time job (shhh) or at the laundry mat during the spin cycle. Thank god for free wifi.

And I just moved too, to the ghetto! But let's be honest, most of Rutland could be considered the ghetto. Hey, I love it though. It's a sweet 3rd floor pad so I figure if anyone robs the place they'll probably be too lazy to hoof it all the way up to my apt. The only thing I really have to worry about is the crack head downstairs jacking my parking spot.

One of my side projects, helping John at Whaleback with various misc tasks on the website, is slow and steady which actually fits into my schedule nicely. He emails me something he wants me to do and I can usually get it done within a week. His latest request was for me to design a banner ad for the upcoming pass holder appreciation BBQ on September 27th, which also happens to be my birthday (BALLIN!). Although I've always been artistic I haven't had much experience with computer graphic design per say, unlike my amazing talented sister at applegang.com.

So while jacking my neighbor's wireless, sitting in my car as close to their driveway as I could without drawing too much attention, I hastily downloaded a 30 day free trial of Illustrator. And then I tried to use it without knowing anything about the program. Ok, yeah, no. I spent about 45 minutes while my computer battery slowly drained, trying to crop and drag and insert text. Not happening. Why couldn't it be simple? I'm good with computers, I know more than the average Betty. But apparently not the case with Ill-ustrator. So I ended up stealing a Whaleback party pic off John's Facebook, cropping it, and adding text all on Picasa, which only took me about 5 minutes. Of course he didn't use it, but at least I was able to turn in something and still make it to the movies on time.

xoxo
Morgan

Play on Playa

One of the the many things I love about snowboarding is how it brings people together. It's another common link a lot of people share, people that are so different from each other in many other ways, when they get on the snow together all those differences melt away and all that's left is the mountain.

Last winter was my best season yet, so epic! Besides the fact that the snow was killer, I got to shred with some amazing riders. We would hit the slopes in a pack and (nicely) take over which ever line we decided to take. I rode with my ladies, with the bros, with my bosses at Killington, and with students in my classes. And I learned something new every time. But I also went snowboarding with some people who top my list of least favorite people EVER. But you know what, as soon as we strapped on our boards and headed down the mountain we finally had one thing in common: our love for snowboarding. I thank god I can say at least one nice thing about those people, because if it wasn't for snowboarding linking us together.... well, if you don't have anything nice to say, don't say anything at all.

xoxoxo
Morgan

66 degrees

August is saying goodbye with a chilly 66 degree day and I couldn't be happier. For one, I get to rock a cute new long sleeved shirt I've been dying to wear, but really I'm stoked on the upcoming snowboarding season! Yes, I know, I've got a few more months to wait before I can get in any shredding, but I can still be wicked excited! But just because I'm wicked excited doesn't mean you won't hear me whining a little about the cold. Come on! The transition between seasons can be slightly difficult, and I just can't wait for the snow to start falling! I also have some super seks new outerwear my super awesome sissy poo hooked me up with too. She's the bomb.com when it comes to kicking me down all the crazy free samples she gets. But I'm still in need of some new gloves *hint hint*


So I want to thank John over at Whaleback Mountain for hooking me up with a sweet intern position in the marketing department! Yet another reason why I am gearing up for the winter a little early. So go over to Whaleback.com to check out all the exciting things they got going on. And here's the direct link to the page I did for them.


I pretty much learned how to snowboard at the Whale, took my first 3 hour run there (yes, it was torture), and slowly perfected my carving skills to make them what they are today. Yes, I've riden other hills and mountains all over the country, but nothing compares to your home mountain. Whaleback will always have a special place in my heart. I have made some amazing memories at the Whale and can't wait to make more this winter!

xoxo
Morgan

ps. Those seksi beotches in that picture are me and my sister in case you were wondering. Yes, that's me trying to be a thug. But come on, that's a sweet ass board, thanks again to my sissy poo, Ride Verona 154. That pic was taken a few springs ago, we rocked it! Her hubby likes to jib the Duff can.