Minding My Business

Thoughts I had in the Shower Today

2008-12-05T08:44:00.004-06:00

Whatever happened to that Napoleon Dynamite kid? He did that one ice skating movie with Will Ferrell, and that was alright. Does Will Ferrell embody his own production studio? Or do the big wigs still have to O.K. his ideas?If I'm working on a problem, I typically run scenarios in my head. They're like short plays or movies. Today, I thought of the situation where my future son will be called

Sniff, Sniff! Ding, ding!

2008-04-17T14:54:00.003-05:00

For some reason, I'm more aware this week of people's scents than ever before. Perhaps my sinuses have actually cleared up a bit. Seeing as that won't actually happen...ever...I've concluded that it must be caused by the fact that I am actually around other people. As I walk through the store, I pass by so many people, and each one of them has a particular scent. I know this may sound like

Breath in Blog

2008-04-15T21:18:00.004-05:00

So I suppose, with another straining effort of my internet hands and feet, I'll try and climb Mt. Postjurthots one more time.I've actually been inspired to write a few times, and I thought to turn here. Dylanix dot com will soon be gone for a while, until we can get it back again. Money hates me.I'll write more when I'm not supposed to be in bed. Yeah, at 9:30. Waking up in seven hours is

Blarghity blargh blargh!

2007-04-15T12:53:00.000-05:00

Does no one have a single-disc, non-upgrade, bona fide version of Windows XP Home/Professional with SP2???I thought I had found a solution without having to buy it, but of course, the programs I want to install on my Windows on my Mac are unsupported by CrossOver Mac. And Virtual PC isn't supported by Intel Macs. Thanks, Microsoft. Seriously though. I bought Fable this weekend because I tawt

Nota Bene

2007-04-10T21:09:00.000-05:00

1. Dryers that steal money deserve to be beaten with their own inner machine parts.2. Chef Boyardee Cheesy Burger Ravioli doesn't smell all that great when cooking it. And the texture is kind of weird. And it kinda tastes funny. Just don't buy anything called "Cheesy Burger" and I think you'll be alright.

Back to Blog, Back to Spring, Back to Life

2007-04-10T20:15:00.000-05:00

Let's try this thing again. I know at least one person still checks it (I hope).Spring has sprung, my nose hates me. But the beauty is still there, even in the rainy day we had today. The thunderclaps chimed in as an extra rhythm section to the tunes I heard coming from Clifford Brown and Max Roach on my iPod. As a result of this rainy weather, I've decided to throw away my umbrella, or

A New Segment - And you're invited!!

2006-11-10T09:04:00.000-06:00

SO! I'm going to start a new episodic video segment to the line-up here to stir things around until the second episode of The Eddie Show is complete, and to continue afterwards should it prove successful! But I need help from viewers like you. The segment is presently called, "Double Dog Dare." (subject to change if I realize how dumb it sounds) As the name implies, viewers will e-mail me with a

Back in Bussy Nest

2006-10-25T10:47:00.000-05:00

Good news! The camera I use to film my films, which has been broken, is now partially fixed! As long as I'm hooked up to the computer I can record straight onto the hard drive. Limited mobility is better than no filming, says I. SO this means that the Eddie Show: Episode Two should be coming within the next month. Elsewhere, Spring Semester Schedule looks fun, I finally got my talent spec

New new new. Newnew?

2006-10-15T11:27:00.000-05:00

As you might have noticed, it took an extra step to get here. This is the start of a few changes around dylanix dot com. I'm finally learning how to use some of the software I have for these web page things. Whaddaya know? I used to be able to keep up with it, but lately I've fallen behind on the ins-and-outs of coding webpages and therefore have no clue what to do. I'm seeking to rectify

Stay Tuned to This Station...

2006-10-11T12:13:00.000-05:00

Coming Soon: Episode Two!!ALSO!!Just signed up for a YouTube account, so point your browsers over to the following address in the upcoming weeks to see new and old videos:http://youtube.com/user/DMNOPIt's devoid of many videos at the moment, so gimme a minute and I'll put up some stuff so that the YouTube search engine can find it. If you read "User DMNOP not found!" try again later, please.

Strange effects of death

2006-06-07T00:33:00.000-05:00

I just read that Billy Preston passed away. It makes me very sad. And I don't know why. I love his music; I've seen him in concert. He's not a superstar or anything; I won't be surprised if someone asks who he is. And it makes me very sad. I'm puzzled that this man's death affects me so greatly. Billy Preston is dead. He can no longer make music on Earth. And it makes me very sad. His

Catching the Midnight Writer

2006-06-02T00:53:00.000-05:00

Click here to listen to the second "Catching the Midnight Writer", please.Click here to read the transcript to the second "Catching the Midnight Writer", please.

Catching the Midnight Writer

2006-06-01T01:07:00.000-05:00

Click here to listen to the first "Catching the Midnight Writer", please.Click here to read the transcript of the first "Catching the Midnight Writer", please.

John's Song.

2006-05-05T09:35:00.000-05:00

Here's my project video for the final in my class surveying Avant-Garde art. Click here to download John's Song.I'm pleased with it.

2006-04-29T15:05:00.000-05:00

Fun with Toilet Paper

2006-04-02T01:21:00.000-06:00

http://lsu.facebook.com/album.php?aid=2057262&id=23423524This is what I've been doing tonight. Well, this is what Kevin B., Kyle, Adam, and I have been doing tonight. I love dorms.

Musings of a College Kid in Lunchtime

2006-03-29T13:33:00.000-06:00

So, I'm considering quitting college and getting a job in order to start preparing earlier than planned for the married life. I never was going to get a degree in anything for the purpose of getting a job anyway. My whole point for college was to learn more stuff; all that it's giving me is stress and a handful helping of knowledge. It seems like it would be more beneficial for me to get a job

A Film...for you.

2006-03-05T13:40:00.000-06:00

Download Unity and Fightsongs for All. (QT 10 MB, H.264 Codec.)Had quite a time getting this one in a format and size for web viewing, but here it is at last. Hope you enjoy it!

From my reading tonight...

2006-02-23T01:37:00.000-06:00

O happy was that long lost ageContent with nature's faithful fruitsWhich knew not slothful luxury.They would not eat before due timeTheir meal of acorns quickly found,And did not know the subtletyOf making honey sweeten wine,Or how the power of Tyrian dyesCould colour shining flocks of silk.A grassy couch gave healthy sleep,A gliding river healthy drink;The tallest pine-tree gave them shade.Men

Insight in the Skies

2006-02-14T00:13:00.000-06:00

Tonight has been further proof that I haven't found my Community, or that my Community lies far away from me. If my intuition is correct, it has been established and I am unable to go there for now. I wish I could. I don't understand why I have to be so far away from those I love. I have the first steps of my path lit by God, but I cannot take steps yet. I'm held back, waiting for something.

I Have Seen A Glimpse Of My Future...

2006-02-08T11:43:00.000-06:00

...and it is hard, it is a struggle, it is exciting, it is deliberate, it is filled with heart, it is good.Chicago had better be ready.

"Workin' For Peanuts" Trailer

2006-01-10T02:19:00.000-06:00

Download "Workin' For Peanuts" Trailer (QT 3.6 MB, Sorenson 3 Codec.)Click here for the reference if you are completely lost after watching the trailer.

Last week in town.

2006-01-09T23:05:00.000-06:00

I think I've finally come to the place where I can calm down a bit about my search for my purpose. And as I think about it, I know I shouldn't be relying solely on myself to find it. It will come in its own time as I continue to search. But I really need to stop worrying about it so much. It really gets me off my balance, which is what has been my problem since leaving home. I'm already

MATH 1100 = One extra hour of sleep.

2005-11-23T08:51:00.000-06:00

You know it's a bad day (to say the least) when your math professor, when reviewing the ridiculously easy multiple-choice homework in front of the class, gets one of his own problems wrong. It's a good thing grades come easy in this class.I am going to learn how to read music. I am going to learn music theory. I am going to learn piano.Baton Rouge feels more comfortable all the time. I've got

Music and Football - these are the cement of friends.

2005-10-23T01:50:00.000-05:00

So I think I have officially made friends in college with college people. I watched LSU beat Auburn tonight 20-17. It's growing on me, but Geaux Tigers!! This took place across the hall in Kevin's room, along with Adam from down the hall and new friend Michael. Great game, as TigersVsTigers always is. It's stange knowing the mood of the school for the rest of the week is dependent upon a

Final Cut Express Test

2005-10-19T15:29:00.000-05:00

Sorry for no updates in a while. Here we go:Got Final Cut Express from a very good friend of mine (Yes, you will have those seats you asked for) and have been trying to get used to all that new madness. I pieced together the following clip using all the programs included with FCE. I shot the footage, edited it with Final Cut Express, made the music with loops in Soundtrack, did the title in

A Homemade Camera Stabilizer

2005-10-07T01:44:00.001-05:00

So today, Dad and I went to Home Depot and Academy Sports to gather supplies to build a camera stabilizer. We used the design shown at the bottom of the page here as a point of departure and made it up as we went along. Then Dad put it together in less than an hour, round abouts. It needs a lot of practice and maybe a few adjustments, but I'm pretty pleased with the results.See pictures here:

EATREDMEAT. DVDs

2005-10-04T23:49:00.000-05:00

Hey guys, it's true! Regular-style, no bonus feature DVD versions of EATREDMEAT. are now available!I struggled with this process all day. Luckily, I got it done. And I actually found one of those cheesy iDVD themes that worked. I'll be adding commentary over the fall break.So, if you seriously want one, lemme know.Click here to see the dvd menu!

The Eddie Show: Episode One

2005-10-01T20:59:00.000-05:00

Hey fans, family and friends, it's that time again! Time for your dose of everyone's favorite hand-and-sharpie puppet: EDDIE!!Download this week's episode:The Top Five (QT 5.8 MB, Sorenson 3 Codec; 2 min, 24 sec.)This happens to be the first movie shot with my Canon ZR60. Wow, is this a waste? (The others were filmed with my webcam except for the Flag video, which was my Canon PowerShot A85

Harry Potter Personality Type Test

2005-10-01T01:17:00.000-05:00

Harry Potter Personality Quiz by Pirate Monkeys Inc.

Special Delivery, Movie Tonight, Finder's Keepers

2005-09-19T21:37:00.000-05:00

I can't wait! This weekend marks the one year anniversary of the officialness of Dylan Micah Nix and Lindsay Marie Gustafson! SO excited. She should be, too, if she knew what was coming.I'm coming home on the 23rd, which is always good. Poor Mum and Dad. Both Lindsay and Justin have been able to see me during the three weeks I haven't been home, and Mum and Dad haven't. It'll be good to see

Ransomed Hickory

2005-09-17T18:50:00.000-05:00

•Oh how I get bored. Oh how iMovie helps...just that little bit.Download Ransomed Hickory (QT 2.4 MB, Sorenson 3 Codec).Oh and don't ask me to explain.•I took a two-and-a-half hour nap just now with iTunes playing on shuffle and went through 44 songs, less than half of which I recall hearing. I really should get out and do something. •Size matters. Look at Hot Wheels sales compared to Micro

Spies and Glass, film and me, school, etc.

2005-09-14T23:57:00.000-05:00

Got an Idea in math 1100 this morning for a short film and finished it around 10 o'clock tonight. It's called Spies and Glass. I'm not going to post it or anything. In fact I plan on having no sort of collaboration as far as the producing of it goes. I can do it on my own! Yay! It's main purpose was for me to practice comedy and dialogue writing. I hope those goals are met. If not, it

THAT kind of blog...

2005-09-09T23:21:00.000-05:00

I feel alone. Just for right now. I feel lost. Just for this moment.It'll pass. It'll go on its way. I won't be homesick tomorrow.But tonight I'm alone. Tonight I'm lost.

The Test Begins...

2005-09-01T18:28:00.000-05:00

So thanks to the generosity of Hunter, I am buying his Canon ZR60 for half the price of one purchased elsewhere. I totaled up some figures today for equipment I'll need to start filming and it turns out that the cost of the camera, MiniDV tapes, and a microphone just about equals the typical cost of the camera. The other two items I need are pretty much taken care of. I found a tripod at my

Webcam for the PowerBook and Co.

2005-08-10T03:35:00.000-05:00

• Dad and I picked up a webcam for the PowerBook tonight so I will be able to do some video conversationing with folks back home. This of course means more videos for those of you who were fans of my videos back in the days.• In other news, my brother is home for a while and I'm about to ship off for college. My feelings about the transition are a bit muddled; I want to go there and stay here

DING DONG RUFF RUFF

2005-06-07T18:47:00.000-05:00

So yeah the FedEx guy came to my door and rang the doorbell and my dogs went nuts and I opened the door and grabbed the package and took it inside and used my key (from the door) to open the package and Macromedia Studio MX 2004 was inside with Flash MX Professional 2004 and other great stuff, too, but when I opened the box the CD was outside of the flimsy paper CD cover and rolling around inside

Leaving on a Jet Plane

2005-05-30T11:00:00.000-05:00

Well, Lindsay just left from Shreveport on her way to Europe. She's visiting Venice, Florence, Pisa, French Riviera, and Paris. She will be getting back the night of the day I leave for Panama City on the senior trip. [sarcasm]There's a bit of luck for you.[/sarcasm] It's gonna be tough, but I'll find something to do. So yeah, if anyone wants to hang out, let me know. It's two weeks apart

Thoughts and Dairy (not diary)

2005-05-25T19:15:00.000-05:00

Wow. It was only Monday when I received the PowerBook in the post, and I couldn't be happier or more pleased with its performance. Within 15 minutes out of the box, I was cookin': ready to work and already online with the wireless network set up in my house. If you are in any kind of position to get an Apple, do so. The switch from Windows to Apple is rediculously easy; I already have

Live from the Powerbook

2005-05-23T13:03:00.000-05:00

Hoorah! This is the first post from the Powerbook. Just thought you'd want to know.[EDIT] Man, I love this thing! If you are in any position to pick one up, do so now.

iafilmsupdates.blogspot.com

2005-05-16T23:28:00.000-05:00

http://iafilmsupdates.blogspot.comhome of every little bitty update to the site design for i.a. films. Mainly for feedback purposes; I really have no idea what "looks good," so I need some people who have been around to let me know what "they think." click to find out more.

Test Page for i.a. films

2005-05-16T18:23:00.000-05:00

Click the link for the test page for the i.a. films website. Needs a lot of cleanup and an actual design layout, but I think it's a nice start. Definitely needs more vertical elements so the eye is not bored to tears. Hay! Maybe this won't be so bad after all!NB: None of the links on the thing really work...

7-10 Business Days

2005-05-16T12:17:00.000-05:00

Ah, the weekend. Quite the functionable, little device.Had the guys spend the night Friday Night just like old times: blanket mountain, video games, monkey bread, etc. Geez, we can trash a room. It was a blast; I'm glad we can still hang out like we used to do.Saturday was D&D at John's house. That was great. I've already leveled up after an hour and a half of gameplay. After that Lindsay and I

Video Blog

2005-05-13T02:37:00.000-05:00

Video Blog (First of Many, hopefully)I apologise for the low volume; I'm tired and don't wish to speak very loudly. If it doesn't work on your computer, too bad. It works on mine; and I'm running Win98 on a 750 mHz processor, I believe. If you're doing worse than me, God bless you. Good news not discussed on the vidblog: Dad may swing by the Apple Store in Dallas on his way back from Texas

HAIL TO OUR MAGNET HIGH SCHOOL...

2005-05-12T16:27:00.000-05:00

It's official...we're done. As a graduating senior in the year 2005 I have feelings of nothing but complete satisfaction and a blissful calm. We had an assembly that lasted three hours today; it was slightly interesting to see where everyone was going and what they were getting.To my boys and girls going to Tech - Good luck, be careful and come visit (I'll do the same.)To those of you going to

"HERE IT COMES"

2005-04-24T00:38:00.000-05:00

vinyl is lovebrought to you by the isLove GeneratorTonight, Lindsay and I ate at Tony Roma's and saw Kung-Fu Hustle. It was very well-done, clever, and full of great action shots. I promised her that the next two films would be "chick-flicks" since we have gone to two action films in a row, even though she wanted to see Sin City. Afterwards we went to her house to play video games and watch AFV.

SIN CITY and the like

2005-04-17T22:14:00.000-05:00

So, tonight Lindsay and I went to see . A great film, a must-see if you have been depriving yourself. Be forewarned - not for the weak of physical or artistic stomach. Aside from the occasional bad line ("Kill him, Marv. Kill him good."), everyone did extremely well. Yay for Quentin directing for $1 (for details, click here and search for his name)!I would like to take a moment and thank the fine

TONIGHT

2005-04-17T04:49:00.000-05:00

TONIGHT was the night of the prom of my girlfriend.We danced at least six times.It was in the middle of the Nowheres.We had my prom the week before.It was in the middle of everewheres.I was a Nonymous for her prom.It was fun being a Nonymous.I must be one more often. Especially when I get going down in Baton Rouge.It's extremely early in the morning, yet I have very much energy and can still

2005-04-17T04:30:00.000-05:00

Hello and welcome.::weblog starts here::Hello and welcome.This is for my ramblings, thoughts, feelings, brochures, videos, music, games, tv shows, postcards, bungalows, and ontheotherhands.Take it in stride or take it instep.Dutifully I remain and take my leave,

Minding My Business

Thoughts I had in the Shower Today

Sniff, Sniff! Ding, ding!

Breath in Blog

Blarghity blargh blargh!

Nota Bene

Back to Blog, Back to Spring, Back to Life

A New Segment - And you're invited!!

Back in Bussy Nest

New new new. Newnew?

Stay Tuned to This Station...

Strange effects of death

Catching the Midnight Writer

Catching the Midnight Writer

John's Song.

Fun with Toilet Paper

Musings of a College Kid in Lunchtime

A Film...for you.

From my reading tonight...

Insight in the Skies

I Have Seen A Glimpse Of My Future...

"Workin' For Peanuts" Trailer

Last week in town.

MATH 1100 = One extra hour of sleep.

Music and Football - these are the cement of friends.

Final Cut Express Test

A Homemade Camera Stabilizer

EATREDMEAT. DVDs

The Eddie Show: Episode One

Harry Potter Personality Type Test

Special Delivery, Movie Tonight, Finder's Keepers

Ransomed Hickory

Spies and Glass, film and me, school, etc.

THAT kind of blog...

The Test Begins...

Webcam for the PowerBook and Co.

*DING DONG* *RUFF RUFF*

Leaving on a Jet Plane

Thoughts and Dairy (not diary)

Live from the Powerbook

iafilmsupdates.blogspot.com

Test Page for i.a. films

7-10 Business Days

Video Blog

HAIL TO OUR MAGNET HIGH SCHOOL...

"HERE IT COMES"

SIN CITY and the like

TONIGHT

DING DONG RUFF RUFF