CURRENT MISSION

learn what I can from every situation

ABOUT ME

Hi, I'm Sally. I'm a Spanish to English Translator (meaning I translate texts) and I live in Colorado.
I grew up in Boulder, Colorado. I love it here - the people, the mountains and the adventurous spirit. When I was in fifth grade, 10 years old, I went on an exchange program to Australia. For three weeks I lived with an Australian family. It was an incredible experience! It was my first time out of the country. It made me realize that there is a whole world out there full of kind, exciting, and interesting people. Ever since then, I've wanted to explore the world. From 6th grade on I studied spanish, and it was always my favorite subject. The summer after 7th grade I went on a trip to Spain with students from my spanish class. I fell in LOVE. What a country. I love so many things about it. And thats probably why I ended up in Madrid for college. With a whole world full of universities, I just couldn't imagine staying in the States for my education.
I usually come off as a pretty quiet person, but that doesn't mean I'm shy! I love meeting people. In fact, some of the greatest experiences I have ever had were ones that I went into not knowing anyone. For example: in the summer of 2007 I came to Salamanca, Spain to study Spanish by myself. Also, I came to my university in Madrid not knowing a single soul who would be here. Both times, I made so many good friends. I would say that these experiences have given me a little faith in humanity and given me the desire to expand my world. After four years abroad, I have now moved back to the States and am studying translation.

PHILOSOPHY

I believe in deciding to be happy. And smiling.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I have couchsurfed a couple of times while traveling. I would love to host one day, but can't because of my current living situation.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I've met up for a drink with an Australian in Madrid, couchsurfed with two different wonderful Italians in Rome, couchsurfed with some great Israelis in Jerusalem.

Interests

Music- listening to it or talking about it. I have also been playing piano for many years.

Languages! I've always been incredibly interested in the way languages work, and I'd like to learn as many as possible before I die.

Traveling. What can I say? Its just such an important experience, for everyone. Every time I travel I learn something.

• education
• drinking
• traveling
• socializing
• bouldering
• music
• piano
• hiking
• backpacking
• teaching
• languages
• political science
• religion
• science
• mountains

Music, Movies, and Books

There are so many great movies! - but I love Amelie, Garden State, Ferris Bueller's Day Off, and the Breakfast Club

As far as music goes, I love so many different types. For classical, I really think Debussy is beautiful. For rock, I love the Red Hot Chili Peppers and Radiohead. And there is so much more!

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Hiking through the Spanish Pyrenees!
Having a deep conversation about religion in Morocco.
Seeing the view of Athens from the Acropolis.
Backpacking in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado.
LIving in Spain and Egypt.

Teach, Learn, Share

I know a lot about English and a lot about Spanish. I also have a background in Political Science.

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, France, Greece, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Jordan, Mexico, Morocco, Portugal, United Kingdom

Countries I’ve Lived In

Egypt, Spain, United States