1-21-12.....a date that will be in my head and my life forever....a date that has changed my life and the course of my career. On that day, January 21, 2012, my college had two basketball games. First the girls played, then the guys. I was running a bit late to the girls game because I was resting from helping the softball team and a slight headache. So I get dressed and walk towards Tiger Arena where the cheerleading coach walked up to me and asked me to be the mascot for the school!! Me being the furry I am and the student I am, I had no choice but to say yes.

So for those of you who I did get to talk to, I told you that I was a collegate tiger, and for those of you who I haven't talked to, I'm a third year college student where our mascot is a tiger and my on campus name is Tiger. Now as mascot, I get to be Tiger in fur...a true tiger!!

Back to the first day as mascot, I was honored that I was asked for personally by the president of the school to help her cut the first piece of the inagual cake. Then, not only did the girls pull out a victory in their game, the boys blew out their opponents in grand fashion. Also, so many kids and adults hugged me and took pictures of and with me.

In conclusion, this was the best first hand experience at being a collegate mascot and I will charish this moment for the res of my life. I am deeply honored at being choosen to play the roll of being the mascot and I look forward to being mascot for the next couple of years. I consider it a privilage to be in this position and I don't take it lightly, but I will have the most fun never the less and make sure I share my experiences with all of you!