Break! YAY!!

So a break is finally coming! It will be a nice fuel for these finals coming up, I hope you all have a great holiday and enjoy the company of your family and loved ones. Be thankful for the things you have and the things you don’t, remember "live each season as it passes; breathe the air, drink the drink, taste the fruit, and resign yourself to the influences of each" (Henry David Thoreau). Sometimes going back home for the holidays is the best vacation ever! Sometimes it's not, but do make the best of it wherever you are and whatever you do, take a moment to appreciate those things that you are thankful for in life. Stay safe out there and power up to kick the end of the semester!

 

-Jess  

Hang in there!

Hey there! Good Monday to all!

So guys it’s almost over! Couple more weeks and the semester is gone. Funny to think how it was just yesterday when we were waking up from summer vacation and sobbing about the start of a new fall semester and now in a blink of an eye is coming to an end. I’ll be starting my 8^th semester pretty soon and it’s kinda hard to see how fast time passes by!  Just a while ago (while working hard in the office, of course,) my fellow ambassadors and I were having a conversation about when we first started college. I could not help but to think about how much I have learned over these past few years, my time here at NMSU has been more than great, I’ve loved every second of it and I would not change it for anything. I probably sound like a cheesy sales person every time I give a tour and talk about the million reasons why I love NMSU (lol) but it’s true! All of my professors have been great; they have been extremely motivating and yearn for our success, literally. The faculty has been great, the friends I have made are those to be kept for a lifetime and the many experiences (good or bad) have been to die for!

The one thing most important thing that I have learned thus far is that NEVER let anybody tell you “you can’t do it”   keep this in mind now as you tackle those finals, give it your ALL and fight for what YOU want, forget about the others, forget about what anybody else can do, forget about how much better anyone else is doing in the class, forget about how smart everyone else is and think about what YOU can accomplish. Remember, “it’s not the person you are that holds you back, it’s the person you think you’re not that does.”  We’re all getting closer to our goal so just hang on tight it will be absolutely worth it in the end! I’ll leave you with a couple of words I live by and that always pump me up when going through a stressful time (such as finals!!!)

                                                                                                                            -Your girl Jess! =)

Love yourself.
Make peace with who you are
and where you are at this moment in time.


Listen to your heart.
If you can’t hear what it’s saying in this noisy world,
make time for yourself. Enjoy your own company.
Let your mind wander among the stars.


Try. Take chances. Make mistakes.
Life can be messy and confusing, but it’s also full of surprises.
The next rock in your path may be a stepping stone.


Be happy. When you don’t have what you want,
want what you have. Make do.
That’s a well-kept secret of contentment.


There aren’t any shortcuts to tomorrow.
You have to make your own day.
To know where you’re going is only part of it.
You need to know where you’ve been too.And if you get lost, don’t worry.
The people who love you will find you.
Count on it.


Life isn’t days and years.
It’s what you do with time
and with all the goodness and grace
that’s inside of you.Make a beautiful life…
The kind of life you deserve.

So the Weekend Begins...

Well Aggies this week is finally coming to a close and it seems as though we have covered a lot of ground. From the chill of fall to the start of basketball the end of this semester and the beginning of the next have so much in store for us. So I’ll leave you with a final thought so you can get your weekend started…Keep striving for success no matter how close the end of the semester may be, Enjoy the little things in life, and last but not least try and have fun while working towards your goals because it will only make the accomplishments that much sweeter. This is Aggie Girl from Arizona logging off from another spectacular week of blogging. And don’t forget NMSU Football this Saturday…GO AGGIES!!!

Always,

Aggie Girl Hannah

Nothin’ But Net and Hardwood Floors

Alright Aggies, soon college football will be over which means a new season is about to start…Yep Basketball season is just around the corner. Now I’m not usually a big fan of Basketball, but this year the Aggies are taking on the University of Arizona’s beloved Wildcats. Therefore this has caught my special attention…You see I just happen to be from Arizona and refused the chance to go to school there. So you may be wondering where I’m going with today’s blog…Well rivals can be made over numerous years such as our rivalries with UNM and UTEP, but some can surface in a matter of moments. In exactly a week the Aggies will take on the Wildcats and with all the smack that has been spoken over Facebook with my friends going to school at UofA  I am looking for us to beat them. This Aggie vs. Wildcat game is my college rivalry basketball game that I have been looking for all my life. For the first time in my life I am excited about a game. And I CANNOT wait to hear all the people in Arizona to be amazed. GO AGGIES SHOOT UP THEM KITTIES!!!! :D

-Always,

Aggie Girl Hannah from Arizona

Catching the Right Lead

So fellow Aggies I do believe it’s time to tell you all a little bit about one of my classes as an Animal Science major…On Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays I have had the opportunity to take a breaking and training class for the Equine portion of my requirements. To put this in easier terms, basically I get to train a young horse down at the NMSU Horse Farm. I know, I know, sounds pretty exciting. Well it definitely has been one of best classes this semester, but there are certain things when working with young horses I have discovered, if they get tired and aggravated you will also soon after. If they have their own idea of what they should be doing they will try at all costs to fight you till you give in or give up. And then here’s the kicker the easiest of motions, such as being on the correct lead (or the correct foot) when loping in a circle, can often turn into such a tiring battle there is no turning back to being in a good mood after. My horse Bruce has worked so well in getting on the correct leads the past few weeks, but for some reason this week he has no idea what I am asking for…can you guess what foot were having trouble getting into sync with the rest? You guessed it… the RIGHT! However, as I look at this small set back I can relate to how he might be having trouble. When we stumble it’s hard to get back on track with how we should be going, it takes some time to get up and get back in the swing of things. I’m not saying that we won’t ever get back on the correct lead let alone the right lead. I still may be aggravated with Bruce right now, but at some point something will click and he’ll realize that once he hits that right lead things will be all downhill from there. So my final thoughts that I will leave you with today will be…If you stumble, don’t stay in the slump it puts you in, it will be far easier to try and get back on track.

Always,
Aggie Girl Hannah

Just a Two-Steppin Along

A nice two-step might start out the night. Pretty soon we’re half-stepping and the rhythm’s right. A line dance and the Cotton Eye Joe, I spin you around and here we go!!!!! HEEEELLLLLOOOO AGGIES!!!!!! Alright I’m feeling in a pretty upbeat mood on this late afternoon, and you’re probably wondering what started off this blog in the first place. Well, the first few lines were actually a part of one of my favorite songs “Good Night For Dancing” by The Josh Abbott Band. Now the whole reason I started this blog with these lyrics is because I just CANNOT wait for Friday night to come, because my roommate and I are planning a trip down to the West Texas Dallas Nights down in El Paso. You may be asking why we’re not hitting up some of the clubs down there instead of the country dancing saloon. To answer that question simply is that I grew up two-stepping and swing dancing and when I got over here I got my roommate hooked on it too. The whole reason I bring this little trip up today is because, when you’re going to school you have to make sure to let off some steam whether it is going to the movies, going bowling, or yes even going dancing. Enjoy the little trips you can take with friends, because you have to remember in the words of Crawl from the movie Son-In-Law “This is college. These are the best years of our lives!” So think about what you may do this weekend because it's ALWAYS a good night for dancing!

Always,
Aggie Girl Hannah

Awesome Autumn Days

AAAANNNNDDDD It’s another beautiful day in Aggie Country!!!!! As all of us Aggies on campus are starting to see the light at the end of the tunnel with the coming break just over the horizon. This means soon enough we all will have some times for ourselves to go home, see family and friends, and just have some time to rest in order to finish out the semester strong.

Some of us more than others are feeling the pressures of the semester hitting their peaks, but no worries in about 3 weeks this semester will be heading out the door while a new slate is about to present itself. The end of this week marks the start of Spring 2011 registrations, therefore allowing all of us to start something fun and new (and something’s not so fun). But just remember as you’re planning your schedule for next semester get as much of your required classes out of the way, but also remember that you need to enjoy yourself as well. Don’t stress yourself out by only taking the hard stuff to get it out of the way, take something just for you; Something to help you unwind and relax, because those are the classes that make getting your education worthwhile.

So on these crisp Autumn nights take a breath and enjoy the early sunsets it will make things that much more enjoyable the rest of the semester. This is Aggie Girl Hannah back for another week of Blogging. J

From West Texas...

I'm from Texas.Well technically the Edge of Texas (El Paso), but Texas none the less.I'm a True Blue Dallas Cowboy fan. So You will probably see me wearing my colors on campus win or lose.You can take the Cowboy out of Texas, but you can't take Texas out of the Cowboy ;)

You meet alot of new faces up here at NMSU. Everybody on campus gets into the pageantry of sports.

 You will see Professors, Faculty and Students wearing the colors of their favorite NFL football teams and NBA basketball teams. Everybody gives each other hell about the teams they support, but it's all in good fun.

Come NMSU game day, everybody gets ready for the big game. During homecoming, the campus was united together as one.I have never been a part of something so big and grand.In the end It doesn't matter about winning but the people all around you.

It brings together the kids living on campus. You can watch a game alongside someone from New York or California. It isn't about whether your team wins or looses (I mean it does lol) because after it is over you have made a new connection.

I will admit this, I know this year the Cowboys are sucking. I will stick by my team through the worst of storms.  At the end of the day, being perfect isn't about scores but about your relationship with the people around you

Here is a quote I live by..

 "Being perfect is not about that scoreboard out there. It's not about winning. It's about you and your relationship with yourself, your family and your friends. Being perfect is about being able to look your friends in the eye and know that you didnt let them down because you told them the truth. And that truth is you did everything you could. There wasnt one more thing you could've done. Can you live in that moment as best you can, with clear eyes, and love in your heart, with joy in your heart? If you can do that gentleman - you're perfect!"

-Crimson Kris

Clear eyes.Full Hearts,Can't lose!

You ever feel cursed. Like, no matter what, inside your heart you feel that you're gonna lose. Like something's hanging over you, following you like a witch or a demon. Even when things are going good. When we're winnin', it's there. And when we're losin', it's there.

It took me a long time to realize that there ain't much difference between winning and losing, except for how the outside world treats you. But inside you, it's about all the same. It really is. Fact of the matter is, I believe that our only curses are the ones that are self-imposed. You know what I'm sayin'? We, all of us, dig our own holes.

Look up to the Sky Above.Walk down on the Field below.Dream big. Play Big

You have all the Right Moves ;)

-Crimson Kris

Homecoming Week!

I'll start by saying sorry for not blogging all week, but due to all the crazy homecoming competitions here in the office it's been hard to find time to blog.  This week has been pretty interesting in and outside of the office. I learned very quickly that the women in admissions are more competitive than most women! They take office competitions very seriously, so without a doubt I jumped on board and got in the homecoming spirit too. We decorated the office in a Vegas/NMSU theme. Different people came up with some pretty good ideas and the office came out looking really good. Fingers crossed, I hope our door wins. We also had to decorate head dresses and sunglasses in Vegas themes as an in-office competition. At first, I'm not going to lie, I planned on taping a feather to my sunglasses and calling it cool. After a little motivation I decided to give a little more effort and actually put some creativity into my glasses. They actually came out looking pretty good.
Besides all the creativity in the office I had to come up with a sweet Halloween costume too! Like my dad used to always tell me in basketball practice, "Go hard or go home." Soooooo....I decided to go hard:) I crossed out the Wolverine and Spiderman costume idea, and chose to be Pee Wee Herman this year. He always gave me a creepy feeling growing up but I also wanted to have all the things he did. I thought it would be so cool to have furniture and toys that talk back to me.
Aside from all the fun this week, I did have some school work to take care of. I had a big test on Monday in my engineering class. I felt very confident that I did well after taking the test, but I did study my butt off. Fingers crossed, hopefully I'll get an A! I also have a big presentation that I have to work on this weekend. It's going to be tough to manage my time with Halloween and homework, but I'm sure I'll figure it out:)
I'll leave you with another favorite quote of mine that my dad used to always tell me, "Anything worth having, is worth working hard for." Have a happy and safe Halloween!!!

Devyn

Physics...Not as scary as it sounds

As an Environmental Science major, I saw little need to take Physics in high school..in fact I thought I wouldn't have to take it at all! So when I arrived to NMSU and I received my course requirements, I was a little shocked to find that I had to take Physcis. Not just Physics, I had to take Engineering Physics! A little intimidated, I opted to get this class over with this semester and I walked into it preparing myself for failure because I had no background in Physics and I assumed that I would be completely LOST in Engineering Physics none the less. I was going to give it my all, but I was going to punish myself if I ended up having to take it again to get a better grade.

Right from the get-go, I did all my assigned homework and sought help when I didn't understand a problem or concept. I attend my professor's office hours religiously every week and I feel as if that shows her how dedicated I am to succeeding in her class and how important it is to me. Of the two exams we've had so far, I have received a grade in the 90s. I am very proud of myself and so is my professor. I have not once used that excuse that I have no knowledge of Physics because if you really do put in the extra effort it's basically impossible to fail a class. Out of this, I have gained an interest and liking for Physics. I want to stress how important I feel it is to get to know your professors. Establishing a repoire and getting to know them will only help you in the long run. Many times, professors can introduce you to internships or job opportunities. Also, if you know them better, they are more likely to be lenient on you and help you out in case you have to miss an exam or class. I hope you all can use my experience to inspire you to get to get to know your professors. We spend a lot of money on our tuition, so let's get the most out of it.

And on that note, I you everyone has a great weekend :) Get excited for homecoming next week!!

Ciao!
Carley

Post-midterms and it's a Wednesday afternoon

So it's now October 20th and we've now been going to classes for 2 months. I'm definitely in that comfortable place where I don't dread going to class and it's just a part of my daily routine. Now that midterms are over, some students become a little "too comfortable". I still attend all my classes and do all my homework, but I have become a little more nonchalant about being sure I am prepared well in advance for all my exams and homework assignments. I feel like I've got the hang of all my classes; I know what's expected of me and how professors work. So maybe I don't take this comfortableness as seriously as some students do. I have noticed that a lot more people are not coming to class and turning in assignments late. What I'm trying to get at is that it's really important to stay on top of everything even during this time. I know we don't have the excitement of classes just starting or the anticipation of them ending any time soon, but try and still give classes your 100% even during this slow time during the semester. If you don't stay on stop of things now, studying will be that much more challenging come time to prepare for finals week.

So on this lovely Wednesday afternoon with absolutely nothing out of the ordinary going on, I'd like to leave you all with a quote from Robert Collier "Success is the sum of all efforts, repeated day in and day out." So instead of unnecessary trips to Taco Bell at 2 am, go to sleep early so you can be well and rested to perform your duties as a college student.

Peace out :)
Carley

Tubular Tuesdays

Today I was walking through Corbett to grab some lunch with my amiga Hannah when what did I spot…a gigantic friggen sign that said “GRAD FAIR”! This is the conversation that followed:

Elaina: “OMG Hannah do you know what this means!”

Hannah: “Elaina are you graduating in December or May?”

Elaina: “December!”

Hannah: “Well today is the day then!”

I was not super excited to hear about any of this!  Then I get back to the office and hear an ear full from good ole Jodi! She’s like “G-Wizz Elaina you’re so lucky to be done!” However I do not feel the same way.  Now I have to think of my graduation as a “real occasion”. I need to order invitations and make sure to call my brother and ask him if he knows where he left his cap and gown! Oh the dramatic pressures of being a super senior. 

Whattta Weekend!

This weekend was huge for New Mexico State and me! Where to start...where to start?!? First, the Admissions office put on an amazing day for all those up and coming Aggies.  Aggie Experience was a huge hit, over 750 students came to campus and was introduced to everything from residence halls to the wonderful grill cheese sandwiches at TAOS. Current Aggies provided a big help volunteering to give campus tours and speak about their own experiences studying here at NMSU. A big thanks to everyone that was able to come and all of those amazing volunteers.

Second, a big congratulations to our Aggie football program they beat the University of New Mexico Lobos 16-14 on Saturday evening! What a fourth quarter! Student tailgating was also on and poppin! There were at least four different DJs at all different areas of the extravaganza, amazing food, and some really awesome school spirit all over campus on Saturday afternoon!!!

Sunday afternoon was a little less exciting.  It was another long day at the library getting ahead for the week.  I am glad that I have started this little regiment on the weekends.  It’s only taken eight semesters but I am finally all caught up during the week and can really just enjoy my week days this semester!:)

Elaina

Doin' Work!

Typically, I am the biggest procrastinator around. I feel like my best work is done when I am under pressure, so you will see me the night before an assignment is due, frantically trying to finish it! However, I made a vow to myself this year to prevent any unneeded stress in my life, and actually do my homework ahead of time! With the help of a day planner and a little extra motivation, I am now on top of things and getting some work done.

In college, it is especially easy to get behind in your classes. Since no class is scheduled back to back, there is always an opportunity to put off homework for at least one day. It is also easy to get side tracked and want to do other things like hang out with your friends or even just have an evening of relaxation! Both spending time with your friends and allowing some R &R time is important, but imagine getting to do those things without subconsciously worrying about the ten page paper you should be writing.

A word of advise for all you future Aggies: Finish your homework and studying ahead of time to maximize the enjoyment of your free time and minimize the stress in your life. If you need some help learning how to successfully manage your time, you can always check out our Student Success Center in Hardman! Have a great rest of the week everyone!

~Jodi

Starting off on the Right Foot!

Happy Monday Everyone!
For most, Monday represent the worst day of the week. But why? Why start out a new week that is full of potential and opportunity, with a bad attitude?! Therefore, I challenge you to make the most out of all of your Mondays, and the most out of everyday you are given!

Driving to class this morning, it hit me that I was in such an amazing mood. I had a great weekend, despite getting very little sleep, but was ready to knock out another week of learning and working!  It also helped that I got to start off my week by going to my favorite class of all time! The Las Cruces air was chilly walking to Biology, but it made for a refreshing walk on down to Hardman Hall. After an hour of lecture, I went and turned my lab report in and was off to work!

When the talk of the "Mondays “comes up, people generally are just complaining about having to go back to their job. This is actually really sad, and I feel fortunate to work in a place I enjoy and work with people that I can relate to. Today at work we prepared more materials for Aggie Experience, which is this Saturday on our campus! Hope all of you prospective Aggies come on out and see what "State'' has to offer! But back to the subject matter, instead of dwelling on all the negativity that Monday brings, such as having to wake up early and spend all day in class or work, focus on the wonderful education your receiving or the difference you’re making in a person's life by doing your job!

Have a Wonderful Week,
Peace & Love-
Jodi

Each year, Career Services puts on a Career Fair for prospective students and employers.  Normally, students will dress professionally and take their resumes to give to the employers.  If students are lucky, employers will be conducting interviews. Typically, employers will just be at these fairs to promote their companies and tell students to submit applications online.

Last week I had the pleasure of attending my first official career fair.  I have gone other years, but this is the first year that I went with intention to find a job.  I was able to interview with an agricultural production company.  This was my first ever professional interview. I feel pretty confident about the interview. Who really knows, though? Aren't all interviewers supposed to make you feel confident about an interview? I am supposed to hear from this company within 2 weeks. Either way, I will continue to explore my options.

As I am approaching graduation, a wave of uncertainty is coming over me. As an underclassmen, I always heard seniors complaining about how they did not know what they were going to do with their lives.  I can honestly say that I now know what they were talking about.  Big life choices are just around the corner.  Do I stay in Las Cruces, take the GRE, find a job outside of New Mexico, or join the Peace Corps and return to school later on?  Although I find myself worried sick about my upcoming decisions; I am also confident in the fact that I am a single college graduate willing to relocate, and really have no huge responsibilities.  I am also debt free!
Cal

Free Advice II

Hello all-
Here is another piece of advice from a super senior.
Get involved in extracurricular activities

• it helps you to meet like- minded people who share the same interests
• it helps you to learn essential leadership skills
• showing that you have made a difference in your community stands out on a resume or job application
• it is the best way to meet people and create a core group of friends
• it's fun!
• go the NMSU Campus Activities website to see a list of student clubs and organizations
• you are also able to make your own club if you are passionate about something that is not already on our campus (see Campus Activities website for details)

Cal

FREE ADVICE!

I am a fifth year senior majoring in Government and minoring in Global Political Economy.  I am choosing to write my advice for incoming freshmen (i.e. all of the stuff I wish someone would have told me). I will be adding to my list but here are my first two pieces of adviceA few wise words from a Super-Senior:
Go to your professor’s office hours

     -Although it may seem hard to believe when you are 1 in 65 people in a class, professors pay attention to who is actively participating in class 
     -Professors have many years of experience and are very knowledgeable in the subject matter that they are teaching.  Remember that professors can easily be doing another job, but they are college professors because they enjoy teaching and being around young people.  They are here for the students and enjoy when they feel that they are making a difference in the life of a student. 
   - Let’s be realistic.  If you are between an A- and a B+, the professor may remember that you were participating in class and showing up to the office hours to have questions answered.  Your odds are very good for the A- if the professor knows that you were trying to help yourself. 
-    Letters of Recommendation! When you are a senior (like me), you will get to your junior or senior year and realize that, whether it be a recommendation for a job or for graduate school, you need to have scholarly letters of recommendation.  Professor who mentor you in your classes are likely to provide you with solid letters of recommendation.

     Study abroad 
- I had the privilege of studying abroad last fall in Seville, Spain. It was the best experience of my life. 
- NMSU has a very good study abroad program that provides you with chances to study in many different countries and languages.  On top of that, scholarship opportunities are available to help you fund your trip.
-If you do a direct- exchange through the university, you are able to pay NMSU tuition (and yes, the Lottery Scholarship does apply.
-  Think about it.  When else will you have the opportunity to learn about another culture in another country? Being a student is convenient because we have no REAL responsibilities. Yes, we may have a job and school.  But a majority of us do not have house payments, health insurance payments, etc.  We are free to travel while we are young and not tied down!
-Job applications! Employers like to see that a person has studied abroad because it shows a sense of independence and willingness to try new things.  It also shows an ability to be open-minded and may give you a step up in the hiring process 
- It is fun! Studying abroad will change your view on life. Also, you have many opportunities to travel while you are studying abroad.  I got to visit 9 different countries while I was studying in Spain

That's it for now. More to come.
Cal

Constant Battle.

So the week has finally come to a close.....for me at least. I have one last class before I head down to Albuquerque to spend time with my family. I'm pretty excited since I my entire family hasn't been together all at once since last year. So we're gonna go to the state fair and celebrate my mom's 50th!

Anyway, yesterday was the premier show of the Barb n' Duard Radio Show on KRUX 91.5. And it was interesting. So our training wasn't exactly detailed, so we walked into the studio at 9:50pm (show started at 10) not having a clue how to work things. Let me tell you, the first 30 minutes of our show was absolute chaos! We were pressing all these buttons, switching mics over, dumping music because of accidental profanity. It was a mess! Then when we had to talk, I was so stressed, I don't think one word out of my mouth made sense.
But slowly things got progressivly better. We got the computer system figured out and we finally understood the sound board. Then we got rolling! The rest of the show was really fun! We got comfortable talking and choosing songs and things just fell into place.
I am glad the first day is over because we knew it wouldn't turn out so well. But we are getting some good publicity. In Albuquerque, Buck, Dex, and Baxter from 104.1 The Edge called my co-host and talked to her on air about our show and they even posted links on their website. So that was a big help! They also asked us to be guests on their show when we go back to Albuquerque! So this tiny little thought about a radio show has grown into this huge thing suddenly and it's really exciting!

Well enough of that. Since this is my last blog for the week, I kinda wanted to talk about some other stuff that's been going on this week. It's nothing specific of course, but this week has been something else. I actually think things happen for a reason, not even just the good things, but the really bad things too. Do you ever wonder why we suffer or feel bad about ourselves? Is it really the bad things that make us moral people and shape the person we are? Or do we have the sole control over the person we become, without outside influence... Are the mistakes we make in life what we call experience? It's something to think about at the very least.  Life is rough for everyone, but we somehow we make it through. We may never understand why bad things happen to us, but we can always understand the choices we have to deal with them.

I hope you all enjoyed this (+) week!  Go out and do something that make you happy. Don't worry about all the things you have to do the next week, just go out and enjoy the day!

-Chavo

Something is rotten in the state of Denmark

Well it's Tuesday people. Normally I would say there is only 3 more days left until the weekend, but I am fully enjoying this week, even if it kills me...
and it might....

Last night, my (unnamed) professor  decided to post homework at 7pm and make it due by 11:59pm that same day. So I spent the remainder of my night sitting on the couch doing homework, listening to the radio, watching Jersey Shore (No Judgement) muted. Oh it was fun, let me tell you.

But today should be better! I'm going swimming after work, then back to my apartment with my friend Barb to make a playlist for tomorrow's radio show. I guess I should study for my 3 exams tomorrow too.....

So yesterday, my friends and I had some very interesting conversations. In short, we lost hope in society as a whole. I must say we had good reason to think this way. But instead of going any further into detail, I want to say that bad experiences should never allow you to judge others in the future. Yes, it is easy to think everyone acts the same and that life is against you, but it's not true. People are inherently good, but sometimes they choose not to be, and they have to tell themselves everyday that they are doing the right thing until they finally convince themselves they are. These are the people to avoid in life. You cannot be happy when your life is nothing more than shallow desires and a fake personality. I wish I could say that people do grow up eventually, but some people never do. They will continue to hurt others for their own selfish wants. But you have to be strong enough to stand up to these people, or simply shut them out of your life altogether because nothing positive can come from them. A real person will never act like nothing is wrong, but will apologize and have the selfless pride to say sorry.

So that wasn't short at all... but it had to be said.

I guess this is what college is all about.

Learning.

-Chavo

Sounds like someone has a case of the Mondays!

 Aaaannndd we're back. It's another Monday morning here is Las Cruces, NM and I cannot be more tired. I guess drinking coffee at midnight isn't the best idea I've had thus far.(Which reminds me, I need coffee...) But you live and you learn.

So what happened to the weekend? It seems like it always gets away from me. But I did have fun. And I did sleep until 2pm yesterday..... it was nice :). And homework was not a problem. I think if I sit down with no distractions I can get everything done fairly quickly. But normally I'm one of those people that tries so hard to listen to my iPod or watch TV while studying, then I find myself 5 hours later with less then a paragraph written on my 10 pg paper... Dang.  So I decided to give up on the belief that I can double task.

But anyway, I decided I really need to start the week off better. Even though sleep is a big part of that, I think attitude is more important. It's all about a positive attitude! And why not have a positive outlook on your week? You have to go through it anyway, sleep or no sleep, so you might as well be happy about it. If I learned anything from an old friend, that is it.

So this is me starting off the week with a positive outlook. For this week, things are gonna turn out right. Classes will NOT be difficult and I will receive the minimum amount of homework/tests/quizzes (I think I'm delusional from lack of sleep). But positive attitude, positive attitude.

Oh and something else. I start my radio show this week at KRUX 91.5 Las Cruces. So if you happen to be listening to that particular radio station on Wednesday from 10pm-12 midnight, you will hear some very entertaining people and bomb music!

Well I am done talking for the day (.....) and I better go "help" Donna at the front desk so I wish you all a very  POSITIVE and NON-STRESSFUL week!

-Chavo

Hello everyone!

Today's been a stressful day but hey it's the middle of the week! I'm still trying to maintain that positive attitude that I said I would keep! lol (not as easy as I thought) but it's a work in process =) Got an Anatomy and Physiology exam tomorrow but I feel ready! The time management goal seems to be working out great, now I just hope I don’t over sleep through this exam as well, lol. 
Good luck to those of you taking exams or quizzes some time this week! Try your best and just relax during test time ;)
 Just hang in there guys, the week's almost over =)
Don't forget the blood drive going on from now until Friday from 9:00AM to 3:00PM and also the Battle of the I-10 NMSU Aggies VS UTEP Miners going on this Saturday September 18 in El Paso. Go out and support our Aggies!!!

Your blogger of the week,

Jess

MONDAY!

Good Afternoon Aggies!

I know I know...ugh its Monday! =/ who can truly be excited on a Monday morning at 6:00 am right!
Well believe it or not, I somehow was! =) Rather than complaining and whining about how early I had to wake up and how it’s Monday I decided to start the week off on the right foot.
See, last week didn’t go so well, after spending my ENTIRE Labor Day weekend at home studying I was as prepared as I could be for my "Tuesday" phonetics quiz...
Well, it turns out it was postponed until Thursday. So I think ok well at least I'm prepared already so no stress!...
Thursday comes around...and guess what?? I miss my 7:30 phonetics class along with my quiz! =( I wake up freaked out! Hit the shower and first thing I did was run to my professor's office. I was honest, I let her know what happened and she understood...but, class policy: NO MAKE UP QUIZZES...
Blam! (As Elaina says) There went my hard working Labor Day weekend! But hey, at least I know the material by heart for the mid-term ;)
Lesson Learned; don’t study too hard over the weekend! Lol
Goal for the week: Stay positive and practice better time management.
Hope you all have a great week!
Jess

Pride

Dear Friends,


As I reflect on the week that has just passed I think about all that has happened and what lies ahead. Last night as a I watched the football game introductions I saw people from so many different backgrounds all gathered in one stadium to root on their teams, and then in a moment the stadium went quiet and the United States Flag was posted…As the anthem sang there were people shown singing along or quiet in awe for their country’s colors. So what am I getting at you may ask?... Pride. Everyone should have pride in something whether it’s in what you do, who you are, or where you come from. Pride seems to comes out the most in a country when catastrophic events take place. In 1941, The Attack on Pearl Harbor took place and all Americans came together and showed their pride in their country because it was “The American” thing to do…The most recent event in which American pride has surfaced is September 11th, 2001, a day where everyone grew quiet and the only thing to do was to come together and be patriotic because it seemed as though everyone was under attack not just a building or two. Tomorrow is the 9th anniversary of the Twin Tower Attacks…No matter where you are take a moment and remember that day and how you might have felt. If you’re at the First Aggie Football Game of the season be sure to salute the military men and women, and when that National Anthem is played by The Pride of New Mexico stand and be proud to be an American…And also show pride in your school and football team, because it’s pride that makes all of us unique. So to end this week’s blogs I’ll leave you with this thought if you have nothing else to have pride in, be sure sure that you have pride in yourself because that is what will be the most important in the end. Here’s to you Aggie Nation, hope you all have a fantastic weekend and try to make it out to the tailgaiting and football game tomorrow. GO AGGIES!!!

Sincerely Your Blogger of the Week,

Aggie Girl Hannah

Another Day, Another Play

Well campers it's another beautiful day here on campus, and my motivational topic for today...Brett Favre. I know, I know you all are probably just as sick of hearing about his hot and cold feet to come and play another season (and again, and again), but he does bring up a very good example of how to live life. Have you ever heard the quote “We don't stop playing because we grow old; we grow old because we stop playing”? ... Well in so many ways it proves to be true, for the reasons of if you have nothing driving you to move forward you end up at a standstill, just to watch life pass you by. The oldest Quarterback in the National Football League in my eyes is a smart man. He loves his job. He loves the game he gets to play every Sunday night, so why would he stop playing just because people think of him as being too old? He's young because of the game not to mention probably in better shape than any guy even half his age. So here's my point to you Aggies... Start making plays to apply to your life so it will keep you going through life. Find something you love to do whether it be professionally or independently, because you don't want to spend your life at a standstill wondering what's passing you by...........AND Don't forget to watch the Vikings vs. Saints Game TONIGHT!!!! :D

“You're never guaranteed about next year. People ask what you think of next season, you have to seize the opportunities when they're in front of you.”-Brett Favre

If The Boot Fits

From all walks of life we come together to this one place. Some of us think we know where we're going and others are taking the road as is comes. We may take different routes to get here to go to class and meet up with friends, but the truth is we all understand that we're all here to accomplish some sort of goal. As I slipped on my Justin Boots this morning I started thinking about the road ahead of me. I use to be so sure what I wanted to do and how I was going, but now at this point and time I’m taking life day by day. Much like choosing which shoes to put on in the morning, though many of us have different ideas about which shoes to wear (i.e. which would go great with that awesome new outfit you just got at the mall or which would be the most comfortable to go about with throughout the day) we all make those choices for the next steps we’re going to take that day. Each step you learn a new lesson and maybe find a new path to take. Some steps may be uncertain, but one thing is for sure as soon as you take those next steps you can guarantee you’re going farther in life no matter where you are. So the next time you walk down I-Mall or up the Horseshoe think about where the shoes you chose today will take you, because it should hopefully open your eyes to the awesome unknowns that you might walk upon tomorrow. :)

Those Long Last Summer Nights

There's a song by Rascal Flatts that came out during the Summer of 2009 called "Summer Nights"...And it makes me think about this Labor Day Weekend that just ended...The best times are those that you spend with friends doing those fun things like taking a tubing trip down the Rio or those spontaneous those trips to Elephant Butte. Taking those trips and doing those things are the little moments that make life easier and worth while. So it makes sense that Labor Day Weekend breaks up the monotony of the first few weeks of classes back at NMSU…It allows us as students to get that last taste of summer and make us start looking forward to those Fall evenings filled with football, state fairs, bonfires, and chilly starry nights. As one good season comes to an end another has yet to begin. So here’s to a great start to Fall 2010! Here’s to all the football, fairs and bonfires you can handle…don’t worry Summer will make it’s way back. However as for right now enjoy the little things that come with the season of Fall. ;)

Misty Mountain Hop

 So the weekend is here...

  The beautiful morning entices me to give into starting my day in a big way.It's 7:00 am and I have decided to have a big breakfast instead of just having my typical (mom unapproved) pop tarts & orange juice.

I'm not usually a McDonald's person but there is one nearby up on University Ave.Maybe about a 6 minute walk from my dorms. So I just fall out of bed and throw on an Aggie t-shirt, hat and running shorts...and I'm off

When I get outside, I am greeted by a misty mountain landscape.The rising sun is blanketed by clouds and a cool breeze sweeps through the campus. The morning is a beauty

4 minutes later. I find myself walking up to McDonald's. I walk in through the entrance and I am greeted by an Aggie decor. I guess this is the official McDonald's of the NMSU Aggies. I step up to the counter and scan the menu before choosing the "Deluxe breakfast with Hot Cakes and a small orange juice" (with proof of my student id I get a discount)

I take a seat at a booth and open today's paper ( I like to pick up the paper so I seem more mature lol)

I just sit and gaze at the sight of the campus

I think about the week and my plans for the labor day weekend

In a few hours I will be heading to Admissions to log in a few hours in my work-study. After that I will be packing up my stuff into my truck and heading down to my hometown of El Paso (which is about a 45 minute drive depending on traffic)
 
But all those events are yet to come

Right now, I am just chillaxin' and in the moment @ NMSU

-Crimson Kris

Thursday Night Football

I'm sitting in my 5 p.m. marketing class.I'm waiting for the time to strike 6:15 p.m.

Earlier today, I had stopped by my dorm in  between classes to look up the time of the Dallas-Miami preseason football game (I'm from Texas so I'm a Dallas Cowboys fan btw).The listing said 6 p.m.

Basically some people would blow off the fact that this is just a preseason game but I like to look at this as practice. Practice for when the regular season starts and so on...So I drill so I can be prepared  for the real thing.

I time the distance from my class to my dorm and before that check my nearby venue options (Buffalo Wild Wings, Hooters, Farley's). I decide that since this is a pre-season game I would rather enjoy it at the dorm rather than spend money somewhere else (but I've got my options open).

So my class runs overtime. I get out at 6:25 p.m....and I race out of the class

I'm thinkin' that it's time to pull out the big guns and when I get to Rhodes Garett Hamiel (upper classmen dorms) I call dibs on the big screen tv in the grande lobby. I flip on the tv to FOX and run to my dorm to change into my colors. Blue & Grey baby!!!

I'm watching the game from the comfort of the couches surrounding the huge flatscreen.I'm rootin' for my man Romo & third string quarterback McGee! (I'm not alone I've met a few new faces who watch da game with me)

I'm thinkin' as I watch the game I should've gotten some wings & some pizza lol also maybe I should start da Rhodes Garett Hamiel Dallas Cowboy fan club or maybe the Dallas Cowboy Fan Club of NMSU!!

Next time 4 sure I'm gona bring out da food lol

-Crimson Kris

AGGIES FIGHT SONG!!!!

(4 those of you who don't know it..CHEER IT LOUD & PROUD!!!!)

Aggies, Oh Aggies
The hills send back the cry
We're here to do or die
Aggies, Oh Aggies
We'll win this game or know the reason why
And when we win this game
We'll buy a keg of booze
And drink it to the Aggies
Till we wobble in our shoes
A-G-G-I-E-S!
Aggies, Aggies, Go Aggies
Aggies, Oh Aggies
The hills send back the cry
We're here to do or die
Aggies, Oh Aggies
We'll win this game or know the reason why!

(CLICK BELOW FOR INSTRUMENTAL)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nweEI8zv64s&feature=related 

A typical day of an Aggie

My alarm goes off at 6:15 a.m...

    I don't roll out of my dorm room bed until about 7:30 a.m. The sunlight is already starting to peek in through the window shades. My first class isn't til' 8:55 a.m.  I prepare my favorite collegiate breakfast of pop tarts and orange juice. I mean everyone has their own thing but when I am living in the dorms...I call the shots.

It's now 10:20 a.m...

   I drop off my books in my dorm and let my roommate know where I will be on my way back out. I mentally prepare as I walk toward the admissions building where I work while attending the university (i.e. a workstudy). It's a nice gig to earn some cash and meet new faces

 It's now 10:45 a.m...

  I am driving an NMSU cart across the campus. I am checking out the girls... I mean umm giving a mock tour to my peers

 It's now 5:15 p.m...

  I've been working hard & studying hard. I think it's time to take a well deserved break. I decide to eat off campus. I cruise around Las Cruces in my truck. The evening is mine.

  What is for diner? Subway, Burger King or some Mexican food. Whatever I want I will have lol. I end up eating at a sonic. I enjoy my food as if it were my last meal. I sit at the open food court and just watch the sun set across a vanilla like sky. Nothing can beat the view. I feel free
 It's now 7:30 p.m....

 I am sitting in my dorm trying to start my homework. My mind isn't flowing so I decide to go out for a run instead

 It's now 8:45 p.m...

 I get back from the track. Saw a few cute faces on the way. I take a shower. I prepare to get into my homework mindset

 It's now 10:00 p.m...

 I turn up my itunes playlist and I begin my homework. FINALLY!

It's now 1:00 a.m...

  I get ready to turn in and look forward to my collegiate breakfast of pop tarts & orange juice

- Crimson Kris

CRIMSON THUNDER!!!!

A new year is upon us and the excitement is building

Off in the distance ...
    Dark clouds can be seen from the NMSU campus.Coming down the highway like a thundering herd. A stampede rolling on like a hurricane from the South headin' toward Las Cruces .Lightning's flashing across the sky.

    If you look hard you can make out the silhouette of Pistol Pete leading the charge.If you listen, you can here the wild cadence of the crimson herd...

Thunder! Wild beast speeding down the highway, breaking the limit...

 Thunder!!Sound of the drums beatin' in your heart...

    Thunder!!! The Thunder of Pete's Guns Tearing you apart....

THUNDER!!!!

    

   Are you ready for a good time Guy & Gals? Saddle up and load up your six shooters , because the new school semester has begun @ NMSU! The campus is alive and the students are gettin' ready to Fire their guns!

We're on the highway to NMSU. No stop signs or speed limits.

We're gona shake da stadium all night long.

 Nobody's gonna slow us down

This year we Shoot to Thrill ;)

-Crimson Kris