Project Numero Uno 1

This first project has been a very interesting experience. We have gotten a first hand look at the poverty that many people face on a daily basis and what we could do to improve this situation. In this project our objectives was to volunteer at a food bank, and also to come up with a strategic plan to help the Metro State food bank operate more efficiently.

I worked on the project area of community partners and had the luck of being referred by a friend to a great nutritionist/chef who specializes in low income meals. She helped me put together a cook book and find the resources that the food bank needed. Along the way I learned a few things about myself and how to be more effective in these projects. The first project has taught me that simple is better than complicated especially when you only have two weeks to come up with a plan. Moreover, I saw the power of networking and connecting with people to make a project that much easier.


Regarding the team I think the biggest insight I have gotten is how we all fit in according to our strengths and the areas we need to improve on. I got some great advice from one of my teammates about needing to be more assertive since I’m normally a very “mellow”.

So far my greatest experience has been meeting a number of great people in the kick off event, while working on the project, and during our meetings and media events. I don’t know what to expect in the 2nd project but I can’t wait to see what’s coming.

Trip to Guanajuato Mexico

I'd thought I'd test out the first blog by posting a about my trip to Mexico. I have to say that every time i go to Mexico I'm enchanted by it. From the atmosphere and being around people here, to the architecture, THE FOOD!, and its history. Not only does it bring back great memories of my childhood but i find that some of the happiest times I've had have been here in Mexico.



Mexico has a mixed culture which came from European and Mesoamerican cultures. The way of life here, its culture, its mystery and folklore, and its people give everyone who visits an unforgettable experience.

On this trip i visited the colonial capital of my state of Guanajuato. It is well known for its mummies museum, "el callejon del beso" or the alley of the kiss, its mines, The Juarez Theater, Union Garden, The legends museum, and much more.

The Mummies of Guanajuato are a number of naturally mummified bodies in Guanajuato, Mexico in 1833. The bodies were mummified due to the air and weather in the area.

The first mummy was put on display in 1965. The museum contains at least 108 corpses, is located above the spot where the mummies were first discovered. Numerous mummies can be seen throughout the exhibition, of varying sizes. This museum is known to have the smallest mummy in the world, a fetus from a pregnant woman who fell victim to the disease, also mummified.

Below are a few pictures of the relaxing days i spent here...















(My brother and some friends cooking dinner...I get the tough job of taking pictures)






(Salsa dancing at a Lounge in Guanajuato...)

And that's it...I would have loved to share more but I'm hungry and need to get some lunch. But i definitely recommend visiting Guanajuato Mexico.

Felipe