First Entry

I just got this blog started, so I'll make a brief introduction. My name is Emiliano León and I'll be a missionary in Lima, Peru for two years for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. I'll be using this blog to keep in touch with friends and family and let them know how I'm doing over the course of my stay. I'll try to update my blog with stories and pictures (if possible) whenever I get the chance. You can add comments if you want to share a thought.

At this point in time, I'm not on the mission yet. I'll be reporting to the Missionary Training Center in Provo, Utah on June 17th for three weeks, and then I head down to Peru. In fact, I leave on the 13th to the Salt Lake City area to check out the place, and say goodbye to my parents before I report to the MTC. I have everything packed and am ready to leave my hometown of Oceanside behind.

I will say it's odd that although I will be having a lifestyle change for the next two years, it hasn't hit me yet. It probably will once I actually get to Peru.