Introduction

So, blogging is pretty new to me. I've tried one before, but didn't seem to use it much. It was a personal one, and I thought it would be good for keeping in contact with my family. However, now I just use it to read what they write about and I have yet to write about my life. I'm starting this one to attempt at having a place to express about what I do for a career and how it is and is becoming part of who I am.
I am a Sign Language Interpreter. This is what the position is called, but what that means runs far deeper than just interpreting between two different languages. Another important thing about this career, is our Code of Professional Conduct (CPC) and learning how to use it as a guideline for our everyday encounters. This is something that I've found cannot be taught, but each interpreter must find it in themselves. Its a "gut-feeling" ethical decision maker. What one interpreter may chose, another may not. I am hoping to use this blog to create discussions with other interpreters or Deaf individuals to gain perspective and come together sharing our experiences. One important thing to mention: I will try my best to uphold the CPC especially confidentiality. Everyone who wishes to comment on this blog must also do so.
I have had a difficult time finding others to confide in and ask advice, so here is where hopefully it can be somewhat anonymous. Here's to the beginning of documenting the wonderful, frustrating, beautiful, difficult experiences of two cultures merging.