Hola, Paco. Que tal?

I still remember it like it was yesterday. Junior High. Spanish classroom. Sixth grade. The first time I was exposed to the language of Spanish. Most common conversation with my peers? See the title of this blog. It's amazing how much I've learned since then.

Today marked Day 1 for Training Day for this new nutritionist I'm training (or better known as new "Certified Health Professional"). She would be the 3rd nutritionist-in-training since I started last October. Three trained nutritionists in nine months? Not bad. Especially considering the fact that even I, myself, feel like every day is a learning opportunity at work. Even I, don't know exactly what I'm doing all the time. Best advice anyone has ever given to me? "Never be afraid to ask questions." Never be afraid to be curious. Find out. Throw yourself out there. Learn.

She was surprised how fluently I spoke Spanish as she observed me assess/counsel a Spanish-speaking family earlier. She couldn't believe that I, like her, only took Spanish in high school, only up until my junior year. Truthfully, I've been getting a lot of compliments about how much my Spanish has improved since I started working for WIC. It's flattering, really, especially since I would literally break out into laughter sometimes knowing that what I just said was not the right way to say it. My clients laugh, I just hope it's with me and not at me.

What I'm trying to say is, it helps, a lot. Knowing Spanish? It can really do you wonders. Not only am I able to provide WIC services, but I can also act as a mentor for new employees. I can go home and know that I helped someone, and inspired another. And so, I've become more determined than ever to master the language. Who's with me?!


And so, the adventure begins...


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