I kinda new to mods and modding in general, and I was wondering: What are some good mods to have while playing Morrowind?

Exactly what Pluto's http://www.gamesas.com/index.php?/topic/1060141-mod-recommendations-for-new-players/ is for! Have a look there and you should get some good ideas.

http://arcimaestroantares.webs.com/mymods.htm

http://arcimaestroantares.webs.com/suggestedmods.htm