Where Were You On That Friday Night When The Aggies Beat The Utes (The Story)!

Hey Hey Hey It's me again, Ya Cousin, Ya Aggiefan, Ya Big Blue, T.J.
Comin' at chu with another post.

Let me set the scene for you:
It was Friday morning again but this was a different Friday. Anticipation and hope were hand in hand all through the campus because everyone knew what was going down that night. As hours passed and classes ended all eyes and hearts were set on Romney Stadium. As for me, I found myself on the sacred grounds (lol) of Merlin Olsen Field earlier that afternoon. It was closer to 4pm when the Aggie fans started to file in for this exciting occasion. This was the calm before the storm.

It was about 20 mins before game time when the U-State helmet was ready to go and the AGGIES were lined up and ready to sprint out on the field to face their rivals (Utah) in the game called "The Battle Of The Brothers" The field was set and the stadium was filled (It was a sold out game 25,513 seats). I looked up at the student section and saw an unbelievable sight. It was an ocean on fire, the Utes fans proudly wore their Red as the Aggie students cooled them down with their Aggie Blue (Which is unlike any other blue ;).

The game was a tough battle. Both the Utes and Aggies gave it everything they got! It ultimately came down to the Aggie defense in Overtime. You see, the Aggies were able to score first thing in over time on a rushing touchdown and a successful extra point field goal! Then it was the Utes turn, every Aggie fan was on the edge of their seat. When it came to 4th down for the Utes (last try) the Aggies were able to put a pause on their conquest to getting a Win! The student section stormed the field! Chants of "I BELIEVE THAT WE WILL WIN" flooded the ears of Romney stadium. The Aggies won the game 27-20 against a tough, tough Utah team. Even Merlin Olsen was smiling down onto his field. The Aggies are still undefeated!

It was a great game and just in case you couldn't be there I attached highlights from the game on ESPN check out the video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=o3WWS320akQ
Hopefully this was enough for you to choose USU but if not, next week I got more for U!

As Always Stay True, Stay Blue, & I Luv U!
Be Encouraged! Go Aggies!!!

WEEK NUMBER 1 (WELCOME BACK!! & AGGIE FOOTBALL)

AYO AYO AYO! I'm Baack!
It's Ya MY FRIEND, Ya Aggie, Ya Scotsman comin' right back at chu!

First off let me start off by saying I hope all is well with all of my readers. After a LONG LONG summer off I can officially say I am ready. This past week was the 1st week of the semester. WELCOME BACK TO SCHOOL AGGIES!!!

     I want to shout-out all the new freshmen and Good Luck to you on this, your first year at USU (the best kept secret in America! Hands down!) I pretty much spent most of this past week trying to get reacquainted with campus and after a summer break that could take some doing!

     This year I am so excited because there is alot of fun stuff planned for this upcoming year, too much to write about! For example, AGGIE sports, USU Musicals, Campus life, Homecoming 2012, etc. just to name a few. I will try to keep all of you updated on the happenings, sights and sound that is my home, my place, my school: USU!!!

I CALL THIS THE SIGHTS & SOUNDS OF ROMNEY STADIUM!!!

     Lastly, the highlight of my week was the football game against SUU!!! We took those guys out but the thing that really made it exciting was the STUDENT SECTION! I was reminded that USU would be nothing without it's students! (feels free to quote me on that jk lol) This game meant a lot to me because I was able to witness the 1st scotsman cheer of the new year! You should've been there! The student section was packed, the smell of artificial turf hovered over the stadium, the sun was slowly setting trying to find his spot for this USU Aggie Home Opener! Then out came the band into their seats. At about 15:35 on the winding down game clock you could look to the northeast of the stadium and see the USU Aggies rush the field in the new uniforms, U-State U-State, U-State chants from the crowd! I thought  to myself if I were a Senior in high-school I couldn't imagine not going anywhere else other than USU!

   Anyways I'm off, back to my studies I'm trying to kick this semester in the BUM!!! Go AGGIES!
Be Encouraged, I'm On One!

CLASSES R OVER: So whats next? & USU CHAMBER SINGERS

Hey Aggies! It's Me again, Ya Boy, Ya Harlem Knight, Ya Homeboy: T.J. Coming at you with another post to set off another week.

So let me just start off by saying CLASSES ARE OVER!!! Yup I just said that in a blog post! I am so excited because I thought this week would never come, but let me assure you we are not out of the woods just yet. A darker villain approaches with quick haste, and an unruly swift judgement. Yes I'm talking about Finals week so be on the look out during Finals Week and we shall see who will come out the VICTOR (me of course but I don't wanna give it away)


This last week of classes was great (even though I spent most of my time indoors with my head either in a book or a pillow ;) but the highlight of my week is happening this Saturday night at the performance hall @ 7:s0pm. I probably should've mention this earlier but the Utah State Chamber Singers have been invited to China for an International collegiate Choral Music Festival in Beijing!!!! This sat. night we will be performing our 50 min. concert of songs that we will be taking to China!!! It will be great we have some Samba, we have some Spiritual, we have some Masses & we have some gospel!!! So come one come all and please support us in this matter. Its been a hectic last few weeks of the semester but at least I can always look toward the horizon and hope for the best because this summer will be awesome!

Be Encouraged!

P.S. If you want to read more about USU Chamber Singers' Trip to China check the link below (I promise its not spam)
http://www.usu.edu/ust/index.cfm?article=51077

Dancing with A Symphony Orchestra

WHAT'S GOIN' ON MY AGGIES? IT's Me Ya Dancer, Ya Music Lover, Ya Music Major: T.J. Coming at you with another post! Check me out!!!

I hope this post is reaching you well. With TWO WEEKS left in classes I still can't believe that summer is right around the corner but right now is not the time to get reminiscent. I have Tests, tests, and more TESTS coming up not to mention Finals! There is always something else going on up here on campus so you can find me either on the stage performing or in the audience watching it all go down!
This week has been a none-stop roller coaster. As always my life never gets boring even in Logan. By the way The Step Show last Friday went great. All the groups that performed are all on youtube. I am soOoOo proud of my bros and all who performed! Moving foreword to this past Tuesday I was on the Kent Concert Hall stage as a guest artist/ choreographer! It was USU's very own Dance companies Vilociti, Full Circle & My Bad Crew performing in their Annual Spring Show. It was such a great show, and I had a great time coming up the choreography for Vilociti! The audience was packed and I was so excited! After the show I have decided that next year I seriously want to get more involved as an actual member. These dance companies hold an audition in the beginning of the Fall semester and they accept anyone who wants to audition, so if your gonna be going to school up here next semester hopefully i will see you at the audition.

This Thursday will be another event. The Utah Symphony Orchestra will be bringing their annual Spring tour to Logan performing "Classically Charged" I am throughly excited for this upcoming show. I love what comes out of my radio as much as the next AGGIE but every now and again you "gotta get back to the roots"Classical music is the best kind of genre. Its very sophisticated, and its always a treat when you have a orchestra of this caliber to come up to perform here at the Cain College Of The Arts! So I hope to see you in the audience tonight!

Other than that I hope all is well don't forget to continue to study hard in these last few weeks and go into the summer with a blast!
Be Encouraged!

Happy APRIL!!! HOLI & 12th ANNUAL SPRING STEP SHOW!!!

Hey! What's Goin' On? Its me again, Ya Bro, Ya Nephew, Ya Weatherman: T.J. Coming at you with another post, so check me out!

I CAN'T BELIEVE IT'S APRIL?! Campus has been a roller coaster for weather ever since Spring Break but mostly good days. Today we had the temperature almost got up to 70 degrees!!! That is a sure sign that spring has sprung on campus.
Not too long ago was the FESTIVAL of COLORS!!! Every year to bring the new Spring Season people from all over Utah come together at the Kirsha Temple in Spanish Fork, Utah. A lot of Aggies attend this event every year. I spent most of that afternoon covered in colorful chalk =). Everything was so unexpected, but none the less an experience to remember!

This Friday I am co-producing the 12th ANNUAL SPRING STEP SHOW!!!  We will all of USU's BEST Greek Organizations all colliding on one night to bring you a show of humor, wit, and straight up entertainment! This year we will have some returning favorites such as the Sigma Chi, Kappa Delta, & Alpha Chi (just to name a few). We also have USU's very own Black Student Union, & the dance company Velociti!!! So this will be an event you won't want to miss. It happens every year and it only gets better and better, so tell your friends and everybody CUZ IT'S ABOUT TO GO DOWN!!!

(*The show is actually April 6th)

Be Encouraged!!!

St. Patricks Day & A-DAY

Hey Aggies What's Goin' On?! It's Me Ya Favwite Aggie, Ya Irishman, Ya Bracketbuster, T.J. Comin' at chu again with another post so Check Me Out!!!

I hope all is well with all of you (my readers)! Let me first start off by saying Happy Spring!!! Spring has definitely Sprung up here on campus. This past week as all the students returned from spring break, there was snow on the ground on Monday but by Wednesday it was 60 degrees and above! What can I say its all about LOCATION here at USU!!! I just learned that USU main campus is 30 minutes away from several different hot springs, and nearby are seven national parks, and ten ski resorts! Talk about nothing to do!!!
This past weekend I was able to celebrate my St. Patty's day talking to my mother on the phone! It was great catching up with her on her BIRTHDAY! Being so far away from home has definitely made me miss being there a lot. I am always reminded when I get the chance to talk to incoming or potential students who complain that Utah State is TOO FAR AWAY. If I were from Utah I would jump at the chance to go to one of the best universities in this nation! A lot of current students that I've talked to say they feel very independent while up here at Logan (Main Campus). Yet they can still make it home on the weekends to see family, or to celebrate Mom's birthday =(. Today I had the chance to talk to several members of the incoming freshmen class and was able to give a testimony and share some of my experiences here at USU. I can't stress how much I LOVE UTAH STATE!!! A-Day = AGGIE Day was great. I'm sure a lot of students are as pumped as I am about coming to USU and other who were on the fence are now sure that USU is their future home!

P.S. GO AGGIES

Robots & A TRIPLE DOUBLE (WOMEN'S BASKETBALL!!!)

 Hey Aggies! How's it going?!  It's Ya Boii, Ya AggieRobot, Ya Dude: T.J. Coming at you with another post!!!


This weekend I had the privilege to be one of the hosts for the annual VEX robotics competition and this year they were able to host it in the TSC. Man when I say the future is in good hands I'm not referring to all state insurance. LoL I was so encouraged to see the intelligence, cleverness, and energy of middle school, and high school students! This competition pitted state-wide schools in a head to head competition where students use robots (that they have created) to work in teams to  score points and accomplish other goals and obstacles. This experience just showed me that Utah State is not just home to Aggies, but also to the younger generation of those who would become AGGIES ;) 


After the competition I went to see the USU Women's basketball team take on the Idaho Vandals. I had a great time at the game. Listening to some of the students heckling the other female players, listening to some of the cheers to get the crowd pumped. The AGGIES came out with 85-63 Win!!! The girls were on fire!!! Knocking down treys, cleaning up the boards, and great team work. Ashley Brown had a TRIPLE-DOUBLE in the game (her eighth triple double in the season!!!) 


I hope all is well with all of my readers! I know its been awhile since you've seen a new video on my my friends page but don't worry more to come real soon (and I promise it will be good!!!)


Be Encouraged!!!

JUST CALL ME MR. INTERNATIONAL/ ALL IN A PRESIDEN'T'S DAY WEEKEND!!!

Hey Aggies! Quelo Que?!  It's Ya Dominican, Ya Aggieman, Ya Usher: T.J. Coming at you with another post!!!

I hope all is well with all of my readers! Thank your for sticking with me throughout the year or even if its just here and there I just wanna thank you, and I appreciate it!

Now this past weekend I took a trip down to the DOMINICAN REPUBLIC!!! Well not really, but still it was pretty close! I am talking about AREITO!!! This was a yearly event put on by the Domincan Student Association. It was a celebration of Dominican cuisine & culture!!! As an AGGIE myself I always like to encourage my fellow AGGIES to come out to events like these. It's events like this that really showcase the well-rounded family we have as a family of AGGIES!!! Did you know that there are over 3,000 international students that come over form their respective countries and go to school up here in LOGAN!!! Yeah so for a lot of students, some of their best friends and classmates live on the other side of this big rock we call Earth! I was also given the opportunity to perform at this event, and I LOVED IT!!! I learned a lot about the Dominican culture and had some great food as well.

Also, this President's Day weekend I enjoyed my day off from classes. I decided to hang out with some of my friends and we went shopping at some of the local stores (looking for president's Day deals lol). Then we were hungry and decided to go out for some sushi!!! Just when you thought I had enough culture for the week, it keeps on going. Logan is known as a college town with plenty of businesses centered around it's students as their main customers. My friends and I went to BLACK PEARL: Asian Cuisine & Sushi! I have never early been into sushi but after that meal I'm already planning to go back next weekend!

Be Encouraged Aggies!!!

Mini-Blog/ Poem: I know Valentine's Day is over but here is a little sum thin' sum thin' :

The Best Thing About Me Is You

The best thing about me is,

The laughter in your smile when my life spins,

Like a thunderstorm on a rinse cycle,

Your smile always washes my soul,

The best thing about me is,

The warmth of your kiss,

That feels of Amazonian suns & deserts

So I cry snake, 

Rattling my soul helpless when you hold me

The best thing about me is,

The cadence in your heart that plays my favorite song,

I always cherished those nights,

Whenever I pressed my head against that jukebox in your chest,

The best thing about me is,

The beauty in your hello

And I have never been the one

To love asthmatic, 

But my lungs have been missing their breath lately

And it’s just taken me so long to find You.

Be Encouraged!

AGGIE BASKETBALL OVER A VALENTINE'S DAY THAT GOT JAZZY BEFORE MARDI GRAS!!!(LOL)

Hey Aggies How's it Lovin?!  It's Ya Loverboy, Ya Saxman, Ya Family: T.J.

Coming at you with another post!!!

     Let me start by asking how was your Valentines Day last week? I don't know about all of you but cupid was definitely seen on campus! Love was in the air up here in Logan and everybody was breathing it in =) However, I was way too busy to take any lovely woman out on a night of the town. Plus AGGIE Basketball is more important lol! I went to the game and supported my AGGIES to another victory over Montanna Tech. It is always great to sit in the front row of home games and being able to really feel the atmosphere of the spectrum. It's one of those things that you have to come up to campus feel it, and BELIEVE IT for yourself (and yes that was a hint for al of you to get up here to see an AGGIE Basketball Game)

     Moreover, my week was only getting started! so despite missing Valentines day I was still able to have a "Night On The Town" on Thursday. The Caine College of the Arts showcased their Jazz Band & Ensembles at the 8th Annual Jazz Night @ the Sky Club (Student Night!!!). I loved this event, the creators of the event turned the Taggart Student Center Skyroom into a 1930's Jazz club!!! It was a great time had by all! There were some swing dancers, some waiters with cranberry juice, and of course lots of Jazz and Big Band music. I just spent most of the night pretending that I owned the club and talking with a really bad Italian accent =)

     Last but not least, MARDI GRAS!!! One of the biggest social gatherings of the year ;-) I love Mardi Gras every year, and one of the coolest things is that it is put on by the Students here @ USU!!! Even though I spent most of my night at the "Casino" betting and gambling with fake money I still had fun! So even though I lost all of my chips in Black Jack, I still remembered how much I LUV BEING AN AGGIE!!! (Stay tuned next post will be Romantic =)

P.S. to all my readers if you see something you like, or you want to comment feel free to do so at the bottom of any of my posts! Luv you all!

Be Encouraged!!!

TOTALLY AWESOME WEEK!!!

Hey Aggies What's totally awesome?!  It's Ya Aggie, Ya manz, Ya big bro: T.J.

Coming at you with another post!!!

These past couple of days have been almost crazy because I've felt like I'm living my dream. Believe it or not I've been in a recording session, rehearsals everyday, all culminating to a "Totally Awesome 80's Concert" I have never felt so much like a performer in this week a lone I have learned a lot. ONe of the many things I've learned is that even when you live the life of a musician you still have to be able to maintain everything else in your daily life such as, school, work, maintaining new years resolutions, etc. (and yes I still check those resolutions =). It's been a great week but hey you know there is never a dull moment with me Ya Boy! The concert highlighted songs from such 80's performers as STYX, Journey, George Michaels, Phil Collins, etc. This included all of USU's Caine college of the Arts Vocal ensembles, University Chorale, Women's Ensemble, & Chamber Singers.

Performing in the concert was an awesome experience for me. One of my favorite parts of the performance was any number where I was able to slap my tambourine around (which was basically the whole concert lol) One thing I would change about the concert is the amount of people that showed up. There was a lot of other events going on this past Friday around the same time as the concert such as the Black Student Union's Soul Food Dinner, Opening Night of the Vagina Monologues, and a Hockey game. To add, one of the coolest things about the concert is that it was FREE FOR USU STUDENTS!!! Throughout any semester there are shows, concerts, museum exhibit, etc. that you get into just because you are a student. I don't know about you, but that comes in handy when I need a date idea ;-) jk lol I personally advocate for the Arts and believe that while your here at USU you should expose yourself to the Arts it is great for a well rounded collegiate experience.

Anyways I hope all is well with you all until next time

Be Encouraged!!!

3 Exams, A Paper, & A Good Chill' Weekend!

Hey Aggies How's it Goin'?! It's Me again Ya Friend, Ya Favorite, Ya Study-partner: T.J.
Comin' at you with another post!!!

If you squint really hard enough you can see me inside studying =)

This past week was another hectic week for me especially toward the end of it. This week I spent most of it with my head in a book, in a practice room, in a meeting, or on my laptop writing an email, paper, etc. Last week was the end of the 4th week of the semester, so it's safe to say that you better strap in and get comfortable like I am in the library 'till Spring Break. There is nothing wrong with spending most of your time in the library, but I can't help but feel better after I leave. There is just something about being one of the last ones to leaving the library after working hard and getting your work done. I had two exams this past Thursday, and one on Friday. So you better believe I was going to relax this weekend and I did.


I spent most of my weekend watching the Matrix Trilogy, doing laundry, sleeping, etc. So it is safe to say I had a pretty chill weekend which was much deserved after all the studying and practicing I have been doing this semester. There were nights during the week when I felt like this guy---------------------------------->
So sorry if I disappointed you with this post but I want you to know this post is just the calm before the celebration... Stay tuned Big things are in store!!!

Be Encouraged!

Sick 'n A Basket!!!

Whats Goin' On My Aggies?!! It's ya homie, ya bro, ya fan: T.J.
Coming at you with another post straight of the press Y'all!!!

Hey Y'all if you guessed it by the title of this one then your right. This is my sick week! It's never really fun to be sick during the semesters especially if your an out of state student like me because that means the only taking care I will be doing is of myself. I came down with what seemed like a cold and I can't seem to shake it off!!!
Luckily for me I pay student fees which means I have access to the Student Health & Wellness Center where REAL DOCTORS & NURSES work. I have an appointment set up for this week to go see the Doc and hear what he has to say about my condition (hopefully good news!!!)

Me Decked Out @ the Aggie Game

Honestly though, if you thought I was gonna let some silly cold stop me from writing to you guys & gals about what happened to me this weekend you were wrong!!! So this weekend the Aggies cam back for a two game home stand against conference foes Hawai'i & San Jose State. So you already know I had to press my way to both of those games for sure! So for the latter game against San Jose State I was invited to shoot a free throw shot during one of the time outs in the game to win a prize worth $$$!!! So long story short, I was nervous like my alarm clock is the second before it has to wake me up. I got onto the threshing floor, or as I sometimes call it the SANCTUARY! (when in all reality it's the Spectrum floor) and I waited for the announcer to say my name and to go. I only had one shot, one opportunity, to seize everything I ever wanted jk =) I tried to get the crowd involved and hyped for me. I took a deep breath then exhaled, released my shot and it CUFFED in the basket!!! I won my prize and it completely made my weekend!
Gosh, how I luv being an AGGIE!!!

STAY TUNED NEXT WEEK WHEN WE FIND T.J. ... just kidding Y'all

Be Encouraged!!!

ARTS WEEK 2012 HOLD UP, HOLD UP, WHOA DEAR!

What's Goin' on Guys & Girls! It's me, Ya Artist, Ya Soulful Voice, Ya Pianoman: T.J.

I'm coming at you with another post!!!

I hope all is well, and if your like me your trying to get this semester started off on the right foot! Good luck to all of you as you start this new semester.

This week is ARTS WEEK! Utah State University’s 8th College: Caine College of the Arts (CCA) will be celebrating it's 2nd Annual Arts Week 2012. With a variety of artistic events, including theatre performances, concerts, art exhibits and a networking event, this week is meant to connect people and programs throughout the community.

So honestly if I had to choose, I would say my favorite part of Arts Week is the last night of the week when they host the ARTS Gala Concert!!! This is like a BIG Concert, with Choirs, Bands, Orchestra, Painting, Drama, Dance, and MORE!!! There will also be some surprise guest coming to perform though out the week such as Kalai, Christiane Noll, and MORE!!! I would encourage you all to come make the drive to Logan for this event on FRIDAY, and if you are already on campus then you better already have your ticket!

LAST BUT CERTAINLY NOT LEAST, 

At the next Aggie home basketball game next Thursday the CCA will be taking over the SPECTRUM!!! HALFTIME will be GAME-TIME for the ARTS!!! So YOU BETTER BE THERE!!!

Well that's away more excitement than I can handle but I am so excited!!!

Until my next installment,

Be Encouraged!

This Journey Called "Spring Semester", Winter Break, & a public service announcement/ warning against Senoritis =)

WELCOME BACK AGGIES! WHAT'S GOIN' ON?!
Ya Boii, Ya Nephew, Ya Cuzzi, comin' at you with the first post in the New Year 2012!!!

Oh What's Up Aggie Blue Empire State Building?!

I hope all is well with you and your grades ;)
HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL!!!
Welp, its that time of the year where students are eager to get back to school. With winter break now a distant memory and classes are a renewed pastime =) it is time to get back down to work!
This winter break I went back home to the NYC! Spent time with my family and friends. I love and miss everyone of them, but don't get me wrong I missed Utah State & everyone here as well! The last time I spent some time in the city was last year's Christmas Break so it was different for me to be back in the city, because I almost forgot where everything was =). While I was home, I couldn't help but reflect on my last semester in High-school. I remember when classes started back up after winter break, and there was this unspoken cloud of "senoritis" hovering over us for the rest of that year 'till we graduated. I say this to encourage myself, my followers and my readers no matter where in your schooling you have to FINISH!!! That means even if your sure that you have graduation in the bag don't start to slow down, but instead use this semester and time in your life to continually increase your successes. Just finish what you started! Well I can't wait for you guys to see my new videos that will be coming out the next months. I want to thank you as well for sticking with me and reading what I have to say. So now lets embark on this journey called "Spring Semester"!

Good Luck This Semester and as always
Be Encouraged!