Well, I'm back. The Oregon Trip was fun, we saw a couple movies while down there; the new Indiana Jones, and Prince Caspian (I'd already seen it but Dad and Cam hadn't).
I came back with several new books and a couple new soundtracks, and a copy of Batman Begins.
We almost got lost on the way; a huge rainstorm and a couple of trucks caused us to miss our exit and we had to take another exit and turn around. The storm ended once we'd gotten back on our way home, and there was this gigantic rainbow sticking almost straight up to the heavens. The sun was setting about then too, and it looked fantastic!
Not much else to say, and if there is, I'll say it later.
(Taylor has fled the building)
Friday, May 30, 2008
Saturday, May 24, 2008
Evil Plot
It has come to my attention that there is an evil plot underway. Apparently, one Taylor Nielsen, is plotting ways to get people to email me.
This man's nefarious scheme must be stopped! At once!
To pledge your support and help, please email me at m*i*s*t*e*r*o*l*p*@*g*m*a*i*l.com
(astericks not included)
Please do not swear, no matter how strongly you feel about this numbskulls plot. Also, free digital candybars will be handed out. I don't know why, but they will.
Also, any robots will be shot.
(Taylor has fled the building)
This man's nefarious scheme must be stopped! At once!
To pledge your support and help, please email me at m*i*s*t*e*r*o*l*p*@*g*m*a*i*l.com
(astericks not included)
Please do not swear, no matter how strongly you feel about this numbskulls plot. Also, free digital candybars will be handed out. I don't know why, but they will.
Also, any robots will be shot.
(Taylor has fled the building)
Leaving
I'm going to Oregon City, Oregon on Monday, and I won't be back till Friday, so my Webcomic the Parallel won't update then. Sorry, but that's the way it is.
I may decide to tell you guys about the trip once it's over, but then, you never know.
(Taylor has fled the building)
I may decide to tell you guys about the trip once it's over, but then, you never know.
(Taylor has fled the building)
Tuesday, April 29, 2008
New Webcomic!!
The first page of my new webcomic is up! Go here to see it: http://www.webcomicsnation.com/taylor/
I planned to update it on Tuesdays and Fridays, and I posted this first one late on Friday, but I've decided not to update on Tuesdays yet, and the Friday strip had to get uploaded again, due to problems with Webcomics Nation.
I plan to have a lot of fun with this Webcomic once I've really gotten into it; I'll have lots of fun cameos, as well as strange and random goings on, all somehow looped into the main plot, of course.
Wheee! So many exciting things will happen in it soon! I can't wait to draw them!
(Taylor has fled the building)
I planned to update it on Tuesdays and Fridays, and I posted this first one late on Friday, but I've decided not to update on Tuesdays yet, and the Friday strip had to get uploaded again, due to problems with Webcomics Nation.
I plan to have a lot of fun with this Webcomic once I've really gotten into it; I'll have lots of fun cameos, as well as strange and random goings on, all somehow looped into the main plot, of course.
Wheee! So many exciting things will happen in it soon! I can't wait to draw them!
(Taylor has fled the building)
Thursday, April 24, 2008
Efy
'The best week ever!' They said, and at first, the phrase annoyed me, as it seemed to be a tad too presumptuous, however, after the first day or so into Efy, I realized what they meant, and at the end, I wanted seconds.
For those who don't know, Efy (Especially For Youth) is a program for LDS (Mormon) teenage youth where you go to a College or University during the summer. They have different classes you can take where amazing teachers who are funny and inspiring teach you different Gospel concepts. Then there's various games, dances and other activities. Meh, it sounds rather boring when simplified like that.
I went to one in Tacoma Washington, at the University of Puget Sound last summer with my friend Colin, and we had a blast! We met all sorts of wonderful people, and not only had the best week ever, but the best counselor and group ever as well! Our group was called 'Lifted Up' as per their thing where you have to name your group using words from a scripture mastery verse. (Or, at least, I think it had to be from a scripture mastery verse, maybe it just had to be from any scripture verse.)I didn't particularly like the name at first, but once I'd grown fond of our group, the name didn't really seem to matter anymore. (^_^) Our counselor's name was Robbie, and he was a great guy; fun to be around, interesting, humble, and nice!
The classes were great, fascinating, and funny! The best teacher, however, was Bro. Rose; he had us all in stitches, and inspired us with some fascinating insights as well. After word had gotten around about his classes, they were constantly packed! Positive proof right there about how much everyone loved them!!
At the end I had grown to love the campus, the University of Puget Sound, their food, (Not to mention their cook, whom everyone called 'Big Momma')and especially the people I met and talked to. If anyone from my group is out there reading this, please, please, contact me! I so want to hear from you!
Anyway, it was great, and I just thought I'd mention it, especially being as it's getting close to Efy time again. (This time I'm going to one in Oregon, though. I can't remember which one.) I'll probably say more about where I'm going and when I'm going once it gets closer.
Please! Is anyone from our group out there? Email me!! Please?
(Taylor has fled the building)
For those who don't know, Efy (Especially For Youth) is a program for LDS (Mormon) teenage youth where you go to a College or University during the summer. They have different classes you can take where amazing teachers who are funny and inspiring teach you different Gospel concepts. Then there's various games, dances and other activities. Meh, it sounds rather boring when simplified like that.
I went to one in Tacoma Washington, at the University of Puget Sound last summer with my friend Colin, and we had a blast! We met all sorts of wonderful people, and not only had the best week ever, but the best counselor and group ever as well! Our group was called 'Lifted Up' as per their thing where you have to name your group using words from a scripture mastery verse. (Or, at least, I think it had to be from a scripture mastery verse, maybe it just had to be from any scripture verse.)I didn't particularly like the name at first, but once I'd grown fond of our group, the name didn't really seem to matter anymore. (^_^) Our counselor's name was Robbie, and he was a great guy; fun to be around, interesting, humble, and nice!
The classes were great, fascinating, and funny! The best teacher, however, was Bro. Rose; he had us all in stitches, and inspired us with some fascinating insights as well. After word had gotten around about his classes, they were constantly packed! Positive proof right there about how much everyone loved them!!
At the end I had grown to love the campus, the University of Puget Sound, their food, (Not to mention their cook, whom everyone called 'Big Momma')and especially the people I met and talked to. If anyone from my group is out there reading this, please, please, contact me! I so want to hear from you!
Anyway, it was great, and I just thought I'd mention it, especially being as it's getting close to Efy time again. (This time I'm going to one in Oregon, though. I can't remember which one.) I'll probably say more about where I'm going and when I'm going once it gets closer.
Please! Is anyone from our group out there? Email me!! Please?
(Taylor has fled the building)
Wednesday, April 9, 2008
Graboid
No, I'm not talking about the evil, monster that attacks people in the Tremors movies. I'm talking about a free method of watching stuff online that I use. It's really great and has lots of stuff to choose from. I can pick and download the shows or whatever that I want to see, and then see it in a big screen if I want too! Annddd, and this is one of the best parts for me, because I'm Christian, the free version doesn't have let you see any adult material, so I'm perfectly safe!
I must admit though, I mostly use it to watch Doctor Who, which is my favorite TV show, and which, unfortunately, isn't readily available in the US, especially on Netflix. (At least, most of the Classic Series isn't.) It's ability to let you watch things that are on VHS make it a great supplement to Netflix. You're allowed a certain amount of download time per month or so, but this can be increased by helping them out a little.
Graboid is nice, simple, and works well. The creators have a sense of humor too.
There really isn't much else to say.
(Taylor has fled the building)
I must admit though, I mostly use it to watch Doctor Who, which is my favorite TV show, and which, unfortunately, isn't readily available in the US, especially on Netflix. (At least, most of the Classic Series isn't.) It's ability to let you watch things that are on VHS make it a great supplement to Netflix. You're allowed a certain amount of download time per month or so, but this can be increased by helping them out a little.
Graboid is nice, simple, and works well. The creators have a sense of humor too.
There really isn't much else to say.
(Taylor has fled the building)
Tuesday, April 1, 2008
RIP
I'm sorry to have to inform you poor readers of this, but today, at 12:17 A.M. Taylor Nielsen, the beloved author of this blog, passed away after choking on an overgrown Wombat that had accidentally fallen into his cereal. His orange juice was untouched, and will be sold on Ebay. His funeral will be tomorrow, and will be attended by everybody who can come, including his multiple clones. If you continue to get posts from this blog, that's just because a clone took over; not because the long awaited Return of Taylor has happened at last.
If you see Taylor in the street, don't pay any attention to him; it's just an imposter.
Sincerely, Somebody Other Than Taylor
(Somebody Other Than Taylor hasn't fled the building)
If you see Taylor in the street, don't pay any attention to him; it's just an imposter.
Sincerely, Somebody Other Than Taylor
(Somebody Other Than Taylor hasn't fled the building)
Monday, March 10, 2008
Webcomic, webcomic, webcomic.
Yay! My webcomic is finally starting up in earnest! (Sorry, it's not online yet, that's not what I meant.) What I meant was that the format has now been decided on, and I'm currently working on drawing it!
You see, I used to think that in order to draw a webcomic, I had to follow one of two forumlas: The first being the strip formula, that of a funny three or four panel gag, which sometimes follow a specific story about the main characters. The second and last, being the full page comic full of plot and interesting ideas and such, which goes on for a while, and then ends, it's plot and intrigue spent. But today, I suddenly realized, that there's another, completely untapped type of story, the Television Show story style: where you put your plots into little sections and stories that you call 'episodes' each separate from each other, excepting any continuous plots or ideas, and all with the same main characters.
Now, no one has ever tried doing a webcomic version of this, until now. But I really like the idea, so, here's hoping it'll work!
(Taylor has fled the building)
You see, I used to think that in order to draw a webcomic, I had to follow one of two forumlas: The first being the strip formula, that of a funny three or four panel gag, which sometimes follow a specific story about the main characters. The second and last, being the full page comic full of plot and interesting ideas and such, which goes on for a while, and then ends, it's plot and intrigue spent. But today, I suddenly realized, that there's another, completely untapped type of story, the Television Show story style: where you put your plots into little sections and stories that you call 'episodes' each separate from each other, excepting any continuous plots or ideas, and all with the same main characters.
Now, no one has ever tried doing a webcomic version of this, until now. But I really like the idea, so, here's hoping it'll work!
(Taylor has fled the building)
Saturday, March 8, 2008
Who on Earth is this Mr. Olp?
If you've been reading this blog, I'm sure you've asked this question. Now, here's the moment, when I finally tell you! (Drum roll)
He's a fictional character I made up.
OH.
How boring.
No it isn't! Now shut up and listen!
Sorry.
He's a fictional character I made up in a novel I wrote. Now don't get all excited and rush off to the nearest Barnes and Noble, because it isn't published yet. I'm still working on editing and rewriting it. (Believe me, it's got a lot to rewrite.)
Anyhow, here's the (Current) paragraph from my novel where he's described:
'Then, out of the haze he came, singing a little tune as he did so, waving to the sleeping houses, which ignored him entirely. He was a curious looking man, with a weathered hat, a long, beaky nose and scraggly thin whiskers. In a large degree he strangely resembled an owl.'
Hmmm, so now we're beginning to get a picture of what this 'Olp' looks like. To finish this particular picture you're forming, I will show you a painting I made of him. Be warned: it's in a very surrealistic style. (It's easier to paint that way.)
By iglik, shot with Canon PowerShot A710 IS at 2008-03-08
In the book, Mr. Olp is a very strange individual who likes to act mysteriouly, is apparently in charge of some secret orginization (or maybe he just belongs to one) and keeps many deep and strange secrets. He continually acts off the wall, and says some of the most peculiar things. He drives a black car that looks like this:http://www.customclassicgto.com/images/customclassicgto/ACFPBO3DcyQi.jpg
(It's just a picture I found on the internet, I don't own, or know anybody who owns a car like that.)
Now, it may also interest you to know that there is, in fact, a real Mr. Olp, named Gary Gene Olp (Gary is also the name of my dad, which is kinda interesting) that I found while searching the name on the internet. Apparently he's an architect, interested in solar power and things like that. Here's a website which talks about him: http://www.ggoarchitects.com/gary.html
I do, however, reckon that this Gary Gene Olp, doesn't in fact, look in the least like an owl. (Grins)
(Taylor Nielsen has fled the building)
He's a fictional character I made up.
OH.
How boring.
No it isn't! Now shut up and listen!
Sorry.
He's a fictional character I made up in a novel I wrote. Now don't get all excited and rush off to the nearest Barnes and Noble, because it isn't published yet. I'm still working on editing and rewriting it. (Believe me, it's got a lot to rewrite.)
Anyhow, here's the (Current) paragraph from my novel where he's described:
'Then, out of the haze he came, singing a little tune as he did so, waving to the sleeping houses, which ignored him entirely. He was a curious looking man, with a weathered hat, a long, beaky nose and scraggly thin whiskers. In a large degree he strangely resembled an owl.'
Hmmm, so now we're beginning to get a picture of what this 'Olp' looks like. To finish this particular picture you're forming, I will show you a painting I made of him. Be warned: it's in a very surrealistic style. (It's easier to paint that way.)
By iglik, shot with Canon PowerShot A710 IS at 2008-03-08
In the book, Mr. Olp is a very strange individual who likes to act mysteriouly, is apparently in charge of some secret orginization (or maybe he just belongs to one) and keeps many deep and strange secrets. He continually acts off the wall, and says some of the most peculiar things. He drives a black car that looks like this:http://www.customclassicgto.com/images/customclassicgto/ACFPBO3DcyQi.jpg
(It's just a picture I found on the internet, I don't own, or know anybody who owns a car like that.)
Now, it may also interest you to know that there is, in fact, a real Mr. Olp, named Gary Gene Olp (Gary is also the name of my dad, which is kinda interesting) that I found while searching the name on the internet. Apparently he's an architect, interested in solar power and things like that. Here's a website which talks about him: http://www.ggoarchitects.com/gary.html
I do, however, reckon that this Gary Gene Olp, doesn't in fact, look in the least like an owl. (Grins)
(Taylor Nielsen has fled the building)
Go Obama Go!
Yay for Obama!
I suppose this is actually kind of a strange thing for me to say, what with the fact I'm actually rather Republican in my Ideals, but hey, who doesn't like Obama? Besides McCain and Hillary, that is.
I mean, after all, what's wrong with having a President who can actually talk? Is there something about the title of President that means that he or she must not have the ability to speak well? Must all Presidential candidates be boring and insincere? Is there a reason politics has to be boring? I say NO!
Huh, this rant be much ranty. Maybe I should start my own talk show, like Michael Savage, or Rush Limbaugh. Then I can have a good excuse to rant loudly about my opinions. Unfortunately it wouldn't work, because I don't know much about politics and stuff, so any talk show I started would probably be smothered by my own lack of experience.
(Taylor has fled the building)
I suppose this is actually kind of a strange thing for me to say, what with the fact I'm actually rather Republican in my Ideals, but hey, who doesn't like Obama? Besides McCain and Hillary, that is.
I mean, after all, what's wrong with having a President who can actually talk? Is there something about the title of President that means that he or she must not have the ability to speak well? Must all Presidential candidates be boring and insincere? Is there a reason politics has to be boring? I say NO!
Huh, this rant be much ranty. Maybe I should start my own talk show, like Michael Savage, or Rush Limbaugh. Then I can have a good excuse to rant loudly about my opinions. Unfortunately it wouldn't work, because I don't know much about politics and stuff, so any talk show I started would probably be smothered by my own lack of experience.
(Taylor has fled the building)
I'm hopelessly Blogless!
Minutes fly by. Hours fly by. Days fly by. Weeks fly by. Little gets done. Except school. And no blogging gets done.
The story of my life.
It's time for this to change! Down with the upholders of the Status Quo! Up with Change! Change you can believe in! It's time for things to get done! Time for Art to be drawn! Webcomics to be made and updated! Time for blogging to get done!! Time for Writing to be written! Time for everything that I want to do but never do to be done! Time for lots of Exclamation Points!! Time for minutes and hours and days and weeks to fly by with stuff actually getting done! Time for Obama to win this campaign and become president!! Time for Clinton to die! (Um, maybe just lose, that's a little less harsh). Time for the war in Irag to end! Time for this rant to end!
(Taylor has fled the building)
The story of my life.
It's time for this to change! Down with the upholders of the Status Quo! Up with Change! Change you can believe in! It's time for things to get done! Time for Art to be drawn! Webcomics to be made and updated! Time for blogging to get done!! Time for Writing to be written! Time for everything that I want to do but never do to be done! Time for lots of Exclamation Points!! Time for minutes and hours and days and weeks to fly by with stuff actually getting done! Time for Obama to win this campaign and become president!! Time for Clinton to die! (Um, maybe just lose, that's a little less harsh). Time for the war in Irag to end! Time for this rant to end!
(Taylor has fled the building)
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