My sisters and me

Tonight was the kick-off reception for the Hermanitas mentorship program. It was celebrated at one of my favorite places in the city, the National Museum of Mexican Art. I LOVE that place. Meeting the girls, especially my 'mentee' was both humbling and daunting. When I decided to make the commitment to the program I thought it would be nice to be a resource for the girls, someone to share with, a listening ear, easy enough. The more I listened to the speakers during the evening's program I realized that it's not supposed to be that easy, or is it? We are not only to be their friends and confidants, but also to be an example of what it means to be a Latina woman and all that that entails. I presume all the mentors, myself included, already understand the importance of all those things: being a good example for others, being Latina, being a woman. Hopefully we can pass-on some of what we know (and are still learning) to the girls, we will try. Who knows, maybe one day they'll do the same for their sisters.