Elder Jaxson Scown

Have you all heard of the traditional Mexican tortilla slap? Well, in Mexico, if you grab a thick, juicy corn (or flour) tortilla and slap it on someone's face, it is a huge sign of respect and trust. So next time you are at the dinner table with your parents, be sure to give them a big ole tortilla slap to the face. Then email back and tell me how it went! #vivaMexico :) The Compa In Mexico, members are just built different. Here are some examples: Member #1's House Me: *sharing a bomb scripture* *Members boyfriend calls* Member: *picks up* Give me a second I am talking to a cult right now Me:*???* Elder, did she say what I think she just said Elder Gregorio: *subtle nod* Member #2's House Elder Gregorio: So what is new with you?  Member: *sticks out her tongue* I pierced my tongue Me: Oh wow Member: Yeah it hurts really bad I haven't eaten in 15 days Me: *???* Well you need to eat or you will die Member: Yeah I don't know why I did it,  it sounded fun in the momen

Act 1: Day of Hermana Nefertari's Baptism (daily planning session) Me: (Sits down wearing a full suit coat, nice tie, and cleanly shaved) My comp: (Sits down wearing a stained short sleeved shirt and no tie) Me: What are you wearing? My comp: What are YOU wearing? Me: We have a baptism today we need to dress nicely My comp: *nods head* Ah *30 second awkward stare* Me: So?  My comp: Now? Me: Yes please  Hermana Nefertari Act 2: The Stewy Call Scene 1 Elder Rivera: Do you know how dance? Me: No, I know how to twerk (obviously joking) Elder Rivera: AH trabajar!! (To work) Scene 2 Elder Rivera: Your American girl friends are so beautiful I want one.  Me: Okay? Elder Rivera: I want to marry una chica gringa (white American girl). Yes, I want that green card. Me: *crying laughing* Elder Rivera: Will you find one for me? Me: Yes I will try Elder Rivera: Tell her that your district leader is so berry funny.  I bet you can't guess where I was immediately after eating this Act 3: Sleepy

Hello Friends and family! My sincerest apologies for not writing a weekly email last Monday. I was very busy and to be honest, I didn't really want to as there was not much to report. Forgive me! It is February aka the worst month ever for anyone who is single. So y'all should help a brotha out and reply to my emails OR you can send me a Message on Facebook and we can chat from there! Love You!  Martinez de la Torre A little update, I got transferred to this small city called Martinez de la Torre!! It is about 3 hours north of Xalapa and it is so beautiful here. It has been a while since I've seen the sun hahah!! My new companion is Elder Gregorio and he is from Juarez, Mexico. He is a phenomenal missionary and a very hard worker.  Elder Gregorio Martinez is exactly what I expected Mexico to be like.  There are dirt roads, tacos with dog meat, shacks, and a lot of old cars. I cannot even begin to describe how insane the bus drivers are here. I have feared for my life way to