Viva Mexico

So we sat down and had our formal orientation today with our manager. Sounds like things are going to be great. We also were able to go out and start meeting leaders of the volunteer employment centers and other local church leaders. A couple places we went to include Benemerito de las Americas, a private LDS high school, and the Academy for Creating Enterprise. Right now they are still constructing the Academy in Mexico, but we still got to talk to Jeremy, the guy in charge, and were able to learn a lot.

On another note; I'm learning a lot about where I am and the people I am going to be helping. Did you know that the minimum wage in Mexico is 40 pesos a day? That's about $3.30. I'm also learning a lot about the informal economy and how it effects the country.

I guess I'll end on some positive notes. Turns out our employment center rocks! It has a great setup with computers, newspapers, job postings, bathrooms, a lecture room, and Diego and I each get an office! I know right. It's legit. I'll have to send pictures at some point. I guess that is all I have to say. So, the rest of you take care.

P.S. Our manager was totally a translator for President Monson! Here's a link to the video on youtube. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dik9wS6r16k I guess he found out he was going to do it about ten minutes before. Crazy.

-Mexico City