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Here are some things that are either quoted from the book or things that are explained a little more on that part of the book.

Colors

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As I mentioned in chapter 25, I used to think that “rainbow” was one color. Turns out I was just being cute and said that all colors are amazing, but everyone has their favorite single color so I chose red.

This article is like the one about the numbers. The numbers have their own meanings, colors are the same thing. Whenever I eat M&Ms’, they have their own colors, and sometimes I like to choose certain colors to eat. I like to eat the blue and brown ones because it reminds me of one of my favorite cartoons Beavis & Butthead.

Blue itself is a great color. I tend to like it more often when looking up at the sky, and looking at the cover of my book. My Dad likes the color blue, so I’m glad to say that blue is my second favorite color.

White! Color of the snow! I love snowboarding, so without a doubt, white is another great color of mine. I would say that every color is great, but you know, everyone has their favorite single color.

One of the reasons why red is my favorite is because that is the color of strawberries! Can’t turn down the strawberries. Color of leadership, courage, and willpower as they might say. See, that’s the thing about color, it brings in certain moods. I went to color-wheel-pro.com to look at different colors they have describing different meanings for each one.

Light red represents joy, sexuality, passion, sensitivity, and love.
Pink signifies romance, love, and friendship. It denotes feminine qualities and passiveness.
Dark red is associated with vigor, willpower, rage, anger, leadership, courage, longing, malice, and wrath.
Brown suggests stability and denotes masculine qualities.
Reddish-brown is associated with harvest and fall.

Dark orange can mean deceit and distrust.
Red-orange corresponds to desire, sexual passion, pleasure, domination, aggression, and thirst for action.
Gold evokes the feeling of prestige. The meaning of gold is illumination, wisdom, and wealth. Gold often symbolizes high quality.

Dull (dingy) yellow represents caution, decay, sickness, and jealousy.
Light yellow is associated with intellect, freshness, and joy.

Dark green is associated with ambition, greed, and jealousy.
Yellow-green can indicate sickness, cowardice, discord, and jealousy.
Aqua is associated with emotional healing and protection.
Olive green is the traditional color of peace.

Light blue is associated with health, healing, tranquility, understanding, and softness.
Dark blue represents knowledge, power, integrity, and seriousness.

Light purple evokes romantic and nostalgic feelings.
Dark purple evokes gloom and sad feelings. It can cause frustration.

White means safety, purity, and cleanliness. As opposed to black, white usually has a positive connotation. White can represent a successful beginning. In heraldry, white depicts faith and purity.

Black is a mysterious color associated with fear and the unknown (black holes). It usually has a negative connotation (blacklist, black humor, ‘black death’). Black denotes strength and authority; it is considered to be a very formal, elegant, and prestigious color (black tie, black Mercedes). In heraldry, black is the symbol of grief.

Fascinating isn’t it? It may have those meanings, but sometimes I like to compare the colors to favorite cartoon characters, or comparing colors to national flags around the world, or even the colors of people’s books and stick to them sometimes.

I really like the colors of my book. Blue is kinda the main color of the book. I stick to it. Favorite color is red, but if this was a red book, it would kinda change the mood now would it? Blue is more peaceful than red… so blue is the color for the book.

Next to the numbers being placed on race cars, colors really bring an impact to the car’s display. I would probably have my car painted in blue and brown just for Beavis and Butthead. Ha ha ha! Or I’l just go for red for strawberries.

Another thing I’ve learned about colors is that they all can be mixed together to form a new color! Red and yellow make orange, green and blue make turquoise. There is no such thing as a bad mix of colors because all colors have their own looks and charming characteristics… which is kind of the same thing. Same thing with us humans, everyone has their own skin color, doesn’t make them any different for who they are, just the skin is all different, and that’s alright with me. I’m pail white, used to think tan was the color in order to be cool. Then I learned that tan skinned people only look cool when they are born with it.

Like I said on the book, when people have their own worlds, their planets show off their colors in relation to the owner of that world’s favorite color.

My planet still remains red… it can change to purple. Or blue. Or orange and yellow… or any color if it wants to. Heh heh. 🙂

Book Update 9/3

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Book release: Today!

For now, it is released locally on Bainbridge Island at Eagle Harbor Book Company, and is available for purchase by readers everywhere.

You can also purchase the book online through Amazon.com.

Here is the link: http://www.amazon.com/Population-One-Autism-Adversity-Succeed/dp/1938686543/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1378245080&sr=8-1&keywords=Tyler+McNamer

 

Thank you again for your patience!  I am excited for people to read my book.

Book Update 5/29

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I’ll give you the update as of 5/29

The kickstarter.com funding attempt failed because time was up for that project to be funded all the way. So my Dad and I had an idea of restarting the project and work on a smaller goal of $5,000.

Book release: TBD

Here is the link that goes to the restarted kickstarter project: http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/tylermcnamer/population-one-autism-adversity-and-the-will-to-su-0?ref=live

Thanks again for the awesome support.

End School Crises

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In my final days of high school, I have discovered the processes I call the End School Crises.

For those who don’t know what the End School Crises (ESC) is, let my tell you what it’s about.

I have been in school for a really really long time. About 15 years I’d say including preschool twice and kindergarten. Throughout those years I was so used to the whole routine of getting up in the morning and going to school. I see familiar faces all around teachers, students, para-pros, and other staff members in the schools. I had the ESC in Elementary, Intermediate, and Middle school. But in High School, it’s big… very big.

Signs of ESC include:

  • Doing unexpected things
  • Acting crazy
  • Making a fool out of yourself
  • Adrenalin Rush
  • Strong sensible emotions such as sad, or mad
  • Do as much things as fast as possible
  • Get in trouble usually
  • Lost feeling
  • Strong fear of leaving school

These are certain signs of ESC. It’s easy to remember the acronym by the far left side of your keyboard, or if using a phone… I can’t help you there.

I have been acting crazy and odd during my last days of high school. Lots of emotions started rushing into my veins when hearing about graduation. I never want to graduate because it was so new and I wouldn’t see familiar faces of my peers, the students. It’s hard looking back, and I still miss elementary school for the amazing charm and character. So used to school that I feel like I don’t know what to do. I do know that I have to work on my book selling gig and all that stuff, but still had that lost feeling and want to do everything I can before I leave and do nothing but video games. But I do know that I have a book to sell copies of.

Hard stuff for me, and I even mentioned the ESC in my book. But I didn’t call it End School Crises, I just came up with it now shortly after I discovered it.

Evolution of Classmates

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There is that crazy theory that the evolution of man started off as apes. To me that’s silly because I see chimpanzees in the zoo and all over the world.

I do believe that there is some sort of evolution in the world, and it comes from the closest people that have been with us since elementary school.

The evolution of classmates.

I guess you can say that there is an evolution of man and woman in this case and I’ll tell you why with my experience.

This evolution does not occur to everyone, but I guess you can say that to certain people that have changed over the years.

I have been in school for a long long time. It counts as a third home for me because back then I saw my classmates as brothers and sisters. Some were loving to me, some were mean to me; and even those who were mean to me I would forgive them with love. Back then I isolated myself because I did not know how to have fun. But it was my teachers and most importantly the classmates that showed me what fun is when it comes to being in the school doors or outside during recces. I would pick flowers and give them to the classmates, teachers, and all the other staff members of Wilkes Elementary. I was a shy boy, and wanted to make people happy. I am still like that today. Shy sometimes, and always want to make people happy. The classmates back then had flavor, character, joy, and were very friendly. That’s why I viewed them as my brothers and sisters. Doesn’t matter if anyone were blind, deaf, autistic, handicapped, or diabetic. Everyone was treated as a part of a whole.

In Bainbridge, we had a Intermediate school called Sakai. Grades 5 through 6. Things slowly changed. New friendships evolve. Nothing wrong with having new friends, but even that is dangerous sometimes. New friends equal peer pressure. They were not the same as the elementary school days. But they still had those fun creative minds during Intermediate school.

Woodward Middle School, it was the same thing with Intermediate school. Probably because it was just 7th grade to 8th grade. Small, and not as big as High School or Elementary school. The dances on that school were fun, enjoyable, and creative. It was back in the day when kids didn’t discover the grind if ya know what I mean. Even when kids do that stuff, they get told not too by the teachers. Great job I should say. Well taught.

High School I would say as the school of freedom. Because it’s such a big school, there are less staff members then there are kids I think. With that, the kids who are at that age, they can do whatever they want. New friendships evolve, and peer pressure overcame the kids. I remember the time when the kids who were at my elementary school; they were creative and fun. They taught me how to have fun with others. In high school, there were 2 kids that were in my elementary school, and they became ASB officers. (Associate Student Body) I discovered that they weren’t as creative then back then. They didn’t think of others except for themselves. Themselves, and their own friends that were on their own grade.

I always wanted to have fun in High School, and want to make people happy. I remembered having a dance contest, it was the only dance contest were 1 of every grade would dance for the ultimate prize. I won the dance contest with a tremendous victory and won the prize. Then I gave the prize to the Freshman that participated in the dance contest. The Senior students looked and secretly said “whatever” or “huh”. But the Freshman grade and Sophomore grade were surprised and excited to see the Freshman getting the prize because I gave her the prize.

Throughout the years ever since 5th grade, I always wanted to be with the people who were at Wilkes Elementary. They showed me how to have fun with others, but as the years go on, people change physically and mentally. Used to be smart but now dumb. I am not talking about getting good grades, I’m talking about kindness. Used to be fun and friendly, but now it’s mean, and picky. I was known as “The growth of the Invisible Boy.” That is what one of my chapters is called. As the years go on, I become more invisible. I even would say “hi there” but no response.

Because I wanted to be part of that group, even bullies would rise once again. A couple of girls thought I was a stalker because of that one time I liked a girl back in 1st grade through 5th grade, and they kept hold of that moment as something bad. I do not stalk on other people. Besides that was way back in the day when we didn’t know much better and went on with our little lives. I guess that’s the tough part about growing up, people remember you for something bad and not so much on the good. I complement them for remembering the past, but it’s the good stuff that needs to be talked about more often.

This does not mean that they should be my only friends. I’ve got 2 of the coolest people that I’m proud to be called friends. They are in the kickstarter support video. As a matter of fact, it’s interesting because with the “Wilkes Kids of 05”, they have changed so much, but for me, I will never change my heart. I change my looks like clothing and hair, but I will never change my heart and mind. I have told them 64 times that I want to be with them and that they showed me how to have fun, but they never listen to me; and that is very sad for them to not see what I am trying to give to the world. Wanting to make people happy, wanting to teach people to be true to themselves, and I feel that the Wilkes Kids of 05 proved a great resource for my observation in the world and the evolution of manhood and womanhood.

If I was even more honest with myself. I had harsh feelings for the Wilkes Kids of 05 for not treating the lower grades greatly and for treating me like I was nothing. You could say that I have a love/hate relationship with those students because of how they changed so dramatically. I would help them with something, but I don’t get any appreciation. It makes me sad and angry when they aren’t fully true to themselves when it comes to kindness.

The evolution of classmates starts with kindness and creativity, then goes back to mean and lame. For me, because I can’t change my heart and mind, I start out as a whole, then goes instantly to nothing. Especially when seeing my familiar face everyday.

But once I sell this book to the Wilkes Kids of 05, I hope that they will open themselves up to me, and show their true selves to the world with me. I hope to take them to new levels of exploration of life and with me, become a population of one.

“Population One” The Kickstarter Project We Love (Article by an unknown author on the ASD Update.)

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http://www.asdupdate.com/2013/05/population-one-kickstarter-project-we.

Normally I review books that are already published, but this one is special, and I can’t wait to receive my signed copy.
Mcnamer is a young man with a story to share. Well, more than a story. In his book “Population One”, Tyler describes his unique experience living a life with autism.  Tyler discusses the obstacles he has had to overcome, as well as the benefits of his autism. Most people familiar with autism know that every individual is unique, and it’s always rewarding to add another perspective to my point of view, but Tyler gives us something more.
Tyler doesn’t just describe his experiences, he gives answers and advice to those who may be seeking more than just a captivating read. “Population One” tackles issues like bullying with conflict resolution and leadership skills. Tyler teaches how to embrace change and build confidence through teamwork.
“Population One” is all of this, but it’s different. The thing that intrigues me about population one is Tyler’s philosophical perspective. Tyler goes on to write about what “Population One” means, and how he isn’t referring solely to himself. His perspective on our social construct, and how the patterns therein can be applied to the rest of the universe are captivating and thought provoking.
Tyler McNamer has crafted a book that is a must read not only for the autism community, but anyone who wishes to learn more about autism or even themselves. Watch Tyler’s video for his project, and you will see why I funded him through Kickstarter. Tyler is a fascinating person, whose dedication and drive should be recognized by the autism community. Please help us to share his story.
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/tylermcnamer/population-one-autism-adversity-and-the-will-to-su

Teen launches Kickstarter to fund book about his life with autism (From www.thenewstribune.com) [A newspaper company]

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Tyler McNamer didn’t start to speak in full sentences until he was about 10, his father, Jody, remembers. Now, as a senior in high school, Tyler has written an entire book, an exploration of his life with autism.

“Instead of speaking, writing was the way he always expressed himself,” Jody said.

The book, “Population One: Autism, Adversity and the Will to Succeed,” took Tyler a few years to write. In it, he details his experiences and perspectives from someone diagnosed with autism at 18 months old.

“Because this book is about my life with autism, I want to show people what it’s like to be inside an autistic mind,” Tyler said. “To show people and to help people.”

The manuscript is now complete, and the McNamers have created a project on Kickstarter.com, the crowd-sourced funding website for independent books, films, businesses and more. Their goal is $25,000, to be raised by May 26, to fund the book’s printing, distribution and an online monthly magazine, called Autism Works, that would feature writing from other autistic teens and adults.

“They have so much to teach us,” Jody said about his son and others with autism. “When you read the book, it’s full of stuff you’d never think about. It’s brilliant.”

McNamer lives in Gig Harbor but attends Bainbridge High School, where his mother lives and where he’d developed a comfortable community at school. He grew up speaking little, first uttering recognizable words when he was about 6.

Tyler wrote down his thoughts in a notepad he carried with him at school and remembers first being captivated by a writing assignment in third grade. From there, Tyler slowly started to develop an individual voice, along with, as his father described it, a progression toward understanding that he viewed the world differently than did most others.

In the past three or four years, Tyler said his writing has taken off as he sought to articulate that worldview.

“One of my challenges has always been finding my words and putting them together,” Tyler said.

More than 40,000 words later, and after working with a publishing coach, editor and cover art designer, Tyler’s book is ready for distribution. The McNamers hope their Kickstarter fund can offset some of the costs of those services, as well as help with the primary goal of getting “Population One” into schools.

“We want to help teachers understand how to help kids with autism,” Jody said.

He added he thinks his son has tapped into something both important and unusual that will be of real assistance to educators and others who want to reach out to those with autism.

“It’s hard to find someone who can actually verbalize what it’s like to have an autistic mind,” Jody said, describing as an example scenes in the book about Tyler’s photographic memories from when he was only 11 months old. “And Tyler has that ability.”

Tyler said the title “Population One,” explains a perspective he’s come to in reflecting on his life with autism, and how it can serve as a lesson for all readers.

“For a lot of years, Tyler spent a lot of time in his own world, and he’s come to the realization that he can interact with others,” Jody said. “We all struggle with that, to have tolerance and acceptance for everyone.”

“Everyone has their own little world, a population of one,” Tyler said. “But no one is ever alone, and they can choose to share in someone else’s world. There’s only one universe. That’s what I’m trying to say with this book.”

The “Population One” Kickstarter project had 57 backers and had raised a total of $3,681 as of press time. Click here to visit the Kickstarter page, and here to visit Tyler’s website and personal blog.

The Project.

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http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/tylermcnamer/population-one-autism-adversity-and-the-will-to-su

This is a video about my upcoming book. This is just an introduction so that’s why the interviews are a little shorter because later on there will be interviews promoting the book Population One.

Watch it on Kickstarter.com and support the project today!

Enjoy the video.

Thoughts about the title “Population: ONE”

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There are a lot of thoughts about anything really. But there is one reason why things happen. People like them, or they don’t. I personally like to spread out on why I chose the title Population: One.

  • Abandoned place that only lives on one person, it keeps the place alive.
  • His/her world, no one else can change it.
  • Forever stands in his/her home with a dramatic feeling of isolation and depression.
  • There is only ONE planet in the universe that has life.

There are probably more possibilities of why it’s called Population One.

As a matter of fact, to me a few people would think of Population: One as a lonely thing, and I totally get that. I think it’s cool that people can catch that as a lonely thing. But then again when there is a population of one, it could be as surprising and more powerful then people can imagine.

In the book, you will soon see a theory of people all around having their own worlds, and how they are always a population of one for themselves. Until that person is invited over to another person’s house for a party, then it would be known as population 57. Wow! Big party. Sounds like my kinda gig. Haha! (Just kidding) But when it comes to worlds, everyone is the same knowing that they all have populations of one.

Even though the number one comes after zero, it is never a lonely number. It can become a great deal to individuals who know how to use it. That is why above all, our capacity for greatness, we live in one universe with a population of one living planet. Earth.

The Marvelous Masterpiece of Music

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I am proud to say that I’m one of the many many people who adores music. It really sets the mood if ya think about it. For example, if I listen to happy music, it makes me happy. Sad music makes me sad, and mad music makes me mad. Music I think really truly sets the mood for a lot of things, and even some music that has music videos have more flavor to their songs sometimes.

When I look at people and hearing what they play, sometimes they play the same genre. It’s cool to have a favorite genre, but for me, I love almost every genre. Hip-hop, Punk, Rock, Pop, Dance, Techno, Jazz, and many other genres of the world. I feel that for me, it’s good to spread out and have other favorite genres besides Hip-hop/Rap. Because I believe that if it’s just one genre, it get’s a little boring, so I decide to have other genres of music on my favorites.

I’ve noticed also that music kinda changes the person’s looks and attitudes. I can not say because that would be criticizing the genres of bands. But for example, Rock is loud, Jazz is quiet. Rap and Hip-hop kinda involves in the streets, and have their attitudes.

When I see the characteristics of these bands from their genres, I sometimes would think what it would look like to be a Rock n Roll superstar or a Rap/Hip-hop gang member. Be myself having the goodness in me, but have the superstar band member in me as well. Even in an orchestra where it’s more classy, it looks really cool.

Another thing that’s amazing about music, is that they have their own language in writing form. Pretty cool I think, because learning music is like learning another language. Then they mix it with other languages like Spanish, English, Japanese, and other languages that represents the lyrics of the songs.

Sometimes I wonder if I could ever be a songwriter or a singer. I know a little bit about music like melody, harmony, bass, chord, and percussion having their parts on music, but I don’t know if I could do that, although it looks so darn cool to be apart of the music industry after listening to different kinds of music.

If your reading this Dad, you still have that awesome golden singing voice.