All is well here in Monterey, California. It's a whole new world and an adventure for me. I'm here at the Monterey Institute of International Studies (MIIS) using the internet since I don't have internet access yet and even a permanent place to live!!! The weather and the view is spectacular and it's strange to live in a place guarded and protected by the army 24-7. I've gained so much respect to the military already seeing them walk around everywhere. I guess I will even learn more when I officially start working next week.