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!

FINALS, CHRISTMAS, NEW YEARS aka 2012, & REFLECTION! (FINALS WEEK) [LAST BLOG!!!]

HEY WHAT'S BOWLIN' MY AGGIES?!
It's Me, Ya Brotha, Ya Boii, Ya Cuzzo, Coming @ you again with another Post!
     I hope all is well with you and your families in this great time of year. I can't wait 'till this friday to see the USU AGGIE FOOTBALL TEAM play in the IDAHO POTATO BOWL!!! Happy Holidays! I don't know about you, but I have "The First Noel" by the Mormon Tabernacle Choir on repeat! I just can't wait for Christmas & the New Year, but first FINALS!!! I have several finals this week, but good thing there is an ample amount of time between my finals which will give me some time to exhale. Meanwhile, I will continue to study, and keep pushing because I believe that the race is not given to the swift or the strong but the one who endures to the end. So keep studying my AGGIES and keep those grades up. =)
     I honestly can't believe it has been a semester of school already. It seemed just like yesterday I started posting these blogs & videos. Well as both this semester and this year start to come to a close I can't help but reminisce. I think if I had to put it all in a sentence to describe it it would probably sound something like: I LOVE UTAH STATE & I LOVE BEING AN AGGIE!!! Going to school up here and being an AGGIE is an unexplainable experience. All I can say is that you have to come experience it for yourself! Well I should probably have my head in a book right now, so I wish you all the best, and warming holiday greetings! Enjoy this SEASON OF LOVE and I will catch you AGGIES on the rebound in the NEW YEAR 2012!!!


     BE ENCOURAGED!!!

NO TEST WEEK, 20TH CENTURY!!! [Last Week Of Classes Part 2](Pre-Finals Week)

AYO What's Happening My Aggies?! It's Me Ya Boy, Ya Friend, Ya Mans : T.J. Coming at you with another post!

I hope all of you are reading this post well. I want to encouraged all of you to stay strong and positive even in this season. As the semester's end draws nigh continue to grind it out 'till the end and make sure you meet & surpass that grade. I hear how students are being accepted to USU for next fall already, and I can't wait to meet the incoming class! Shout out to my Aggies who submitted their applications already!

Right now campus is getting ready for NO TEST WEEK! I can't believe that this is the last week of classes for the fall semester! I am so grateful for making it this far in my education and sometimes I feel the need to remind myself of how far I've come (literally, from NYC lol). This week also means that secretly, FINALS are looming so get ready!!! However, as much as I love to study I will need some air, and there is nothing more refreshing than a night of theatre!!! 20th Century is showing on campus this week. So if your looking for me and I'm not practicing, or studying you will find me at this show!

Be Encouraged & Study Hard Aggies!!!