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Derek J. Amaya @derekamaya.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

If the rumors are true about Louisiana Tech, I fear my argument that Jeff Landry’s the most powerful governor since Edwin Edwards is even more cemented.

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Derek J. Amaya @derekamaya.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

If y’all have no plans tomorrow. Highly recommend the BlackAmericana Fest at Broadside. Here tonight and it’s awesome!

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Derek J. Amaya @derekamaya.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

It took six months and by far the hardest stretch yet, but I have completed 25 total days worth of comprehensible input Spanish in a little over a year. Got to do my final hour of level 4 with my good friend Rubén from Chile with a crosstalk session. Next up: level 6

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Derek J. Amaya @derekamaya.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

It’s a tough team. First game of the season. But I have never the same hype everyone else did with Shough.

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Derek J. Amaya @derekamaya.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Anybody know what this sound could be? Sounds like a duck or goose. But I’ve never heard them this loud at night.

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Derek J. Amaya @derekamaya.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

25 years ago today, Ms. Scambra did the impossible. She sat down 20 scared, confused, and vulnerable fourth graders and just … talked. To the best of her ability explained the unfolding situation and answered all our questions. I know with the weight of today that this doesn’t seem so important.

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Derek J. Amaya @derekamaya.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Beautiful goal by Odegaard. Masterclass.

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Derek J. Amaya @derekamaya.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Ocean Springs is lowkey really cool. Every single stop on the Amtrak Mardi Gras line is a good time.

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Derek J. Amaya @derekamaya.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Zapp’s voodoo chips and a Hurricane on the Amtrak Mardi Gras line. Lit 🔥

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Derek J. Amaya @derekamaya.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

We talked about this during my last crosstalk session with my Venezuelan professor. Highly recommend reading. This is one of those stories that will fly under the radar over the next decade, but will have more impact on our daily lives than you realize.

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Derek J. Amaya @derekamaya.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Me: “Country music sucks!” Me when “Life is a Highway” plays:

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Derek J. Amaya @derekamaya.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Louisiana. Our leaders are showing that its stupid flagship university’s football team in its shittiest city is more valuable and worth more to fight for than your healthcare, basic human rights, and education. Act accordingly.

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Derek J. Amaya @derekamaya.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Louisiana. State leaders are showing you that its stupid flagship university football team in its worst city takes priority over basic human rights, healthcare, and education. Act accordingly.

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Derek J. Amaya @derekamaya.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Old me would have blocked this account. But Lane Kiffin era me wants them to bear witness the generational trolling I will do when it ultimately fails.

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Derek J. Amaya @derekamaya.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

About as bold a prediction as you could possibly make. It would have to exceed the already lofty expectations for the site. Not entirely impossible, but my god temper the expectations a bit. It’s not an election year after all.

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Derek J. Amaya @derekamaya.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

When you respond to the Hispanic office cleaner who said “Hello” to you with “Hola! Hola!” And she responds back with “Como estas?” And you say “Bien. Bien. Y tu?”

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Derek J. Amaya @derekamaya.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Bring back that high octane LA Tech offense baby!!!

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Derek J. Amaya @derekamaya.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

Made a friend from Copiapó, Chile, through crosstalk. Been practicing over the last several months. They shouted out me and New Orleans last night on a Deportes Copiapó post match radio show. The New Orleans Saints - Deportes Copiapó pipeline about to go wild. 🔥

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Derek J. Amaya @derekamaya.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

Those new fentanyl billboards with Jason Williams looks like Jason is about to use the fentanyl. Completely unnecessary for him to be on the billboards.

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Derek J. Amaya @derekamaya.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

New Orleans if they fixed Franklin Ave. and N. and S. Robertson Streets.

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Derek J. Amaya @derekamaya.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

Bob Breck out here wildin’ out with his shirt off.

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Derek J. Amaya @derekamaya.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

If this man married a New Orleans woman in this heat, his ass would have called weeks before his A/C went out.

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Derek J. Amaya @derekamaya.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

Someone really looked at a live crawfish in mud and said, “That would taste good after boiling in some spicy water.” Absolute legend.

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Derek J. Amaya @derekamaya.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

Significantly better semifinal match than whatever that was yesterday.

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Derek J. Amaya @derekamaya.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

Finished the World Cup soccer ball Lego set. 😊

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Derek J. Amaya @derekamaya.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

It’s been a whole year since I started seriously learning Spanish. I’m still not talking, which is part of the process I’m using to learn. But it’s amazing what I can understand now. I figure by this time next year, I should be able to speak pretty fluently. The grind continues.

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Derek J. Amaya @derekamaya.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

Derek’s perfect scenario: NBC gets rights. Andres Cantor gets Spanish broadcast. Get Doc Mike Emrick to come out of retirement to do the English broadcast. Everybody wins. Simple.

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Derek J. Amaya @derekamaya.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

Refuse to eat waffles for the next year.

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Derek J. Amaya @derekamaya.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

Behind enemy lines!* *Houston in the middle of Mexican fans for the Mexico/England match

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Derek J. Amaya @derekamaya.bsky.social · 04/07/2026

Spending the United States 250th birthday with a bunch of Canadians, Moroccans, and Mexicans. The best way to spend a Fourth of July.

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Derek J. Amaya @derekamaya.bsky.social · 04/07/2026

Grew up an Astros fan because of the Zephyrs. Lost interest in baseball once they were no longer their farm team. But can’t lie, my inner child is coming out a bit for my first ‘Stros game. 🤩😆😊

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Derek J. Amaya @derekamaya.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

Still not a fan. But mom wanted to go. So naturally had to take a photo with the big man himself.

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Derek J. Amaya @derekamaya.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

I’ve seen enough. Take Claus’ visa. I want him out of the United States.

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Derek J. Amaya @derekamaya.bsky.social · 28/06/2026

Poll worker asked me if I went to the World Cup because I was wearing a shirt. She was so excited to ask questions. This is the first time I actually believe soccer mania has finally hit the States.

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Derek J. Amaya @derekamaya.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

If I had a quarter for every time I ended my trips this year at an arcade, I’d have exactly 2 quarters. Which isn’t a lot but it’s weird that it’s happened twice.

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Derek J. Amaya @derekamaya.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

Breaking: Bosnians discover the mechanical bull. The true American Experience. More at 7.

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Derek J. Amaya @derekamaya.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

Three matches. Two countries. One baseball game. Absolutely insane once in a lifetime experience. My 8 your old self would be very happy for me right now.

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Derek J. Amaya @derekamaya.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

Bosnia and Herzegovina 🤝 New Orleans Singing in the streets waving white flags. We family now.

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Derek J. Amaya @derekamaya.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

Every time I start to think the world is going to shit … It sends me friendly reminders like this that it’s not. I love this beautiful game.

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