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!