I enjoy experiencing new languages and cultures.  For me language is not simply a lesson to study or a means to an end.  I enjoy it for learning how people express themselves, how they not only go about daily life, but also how they celebrate, how they mourn, how they navigate difficult or awkward situations.  I enjoy translation work that gives me a glimpse into these aspects of language.  For me, my background is primarily information and physical security, interpreting, and other more "blue-collar" fields.  I have translation experience in military terminology, tourism industry, daily news (broadcasts and printed articles), juridical, literature, technology, as well as other fields.