Pickett, Taylor PT

Update:  I made it to the Mexico Training Center (CCM)!!!!! I am completely obsessed with everything. I traveled to Mexico last Tuesday (June 21) and arrived with over 100 other missionaries who are all serving in Spanish missions as well. I thought people at BYU were super warm and friendly, however, it doesn't even compare to the CCM. The spirit here is so strong. Everywhere you turn, someone is either praying, reading their scriptures, studying Spanish with their companion, or enjoying the beauty of the CCM.  If you know me, you know that I love talking to everyone and anyone I pass. Usually there is a 50\50 chance they are interested to talk or even respond, HOWEVER, here I still go up to people BUT only talk in Spanish and I always get a response because everyone is as desperate as me to practice Spanish ahah. I have met a lot of amazing people!  I got so lucky with my district as well. We all instantly clicked and have had so much ...

HOLA HOLA Update: I have been a missionary for two weeks now! I just finished online/at-home MTC (Missionary Training Center) via zoom. I met with 11 other missionaries (my district), plus two different teachers based out of the Mexico Missionary Training Center, for 8-10 hours a day. Throughout the meetings, we learned how to become a successful missionary by studying Preach my Gospel (a missionary training and teaching book), the scriptures, General Conference talks, watching inspirational videos, and sharing the experiences that led each of us to serve a mission. I LOVE IT!! However, there is a catch... It is all in Spanish. I was quickly humbled when I realized that I not only had to try and UNDERSTAND Spanish, but all my responses had to BE IN Spanish as well. How I got the Nevada State Seal of Biliteracy, I do not know. However, ESTA BIEN!! I have already seen such an improvement the more I open my mouth and try my best! I'm excited to continue to put in the work :) Scriptur...