Get to Know Me

I couldn't figure out how to open my blog so I asked my partner in crime Miss Barber and this is what she came up with : "LAUREN!!!!! Yeah that is ma name." Thank you Liz for your ever wonderful help (do you sense the sarcasm?). Yes, my name is Lauren but I am also known as Ren, VanderWall, and to a select few,Wally. If you don't already know me, just fair warning, I am kinda crazy. I can come across as quiet and withdrawn but really I am just plain nuts and really loud. I am half Dutch and half Italian and anyone of either of these decents know that this can lead to some pretty crazy loud people.
I am a band geek through and through. I play in pit percussion (mallets) during Marching Band and the bass clarinet during Wind Ensemble. This summer I will be traveling with fellow band students from all over the state as well as my grandma and Liz to Europe for a 17 day tour which includes seven performances. I am so excited! I actually have a countdown in my room. I also participate in crew with the Grand Rapids Rowing Association Junior Rowing team. I am on Varsity this season and can't wait to start competing. Last night we did a 10K in two 5K increments. My splits were the best of the girls and right with the boys. I love to talk crew so if you ever want to know something feel free to ask. Just make sure you have a plan in place to shut me up. Next fall I hope to attend Saginaw Valley State University and obtain my BSN (Bachelor's of Science and Nursing). I have an interview in November for the President's scholarship. After I get my degree I hope to work in the Peace Corps or for the Hope Boat. I have always wanted to work in humanitarian aid as well as the medical field and this is a great way for me to do so.I decided to take AP Biology in hopes that it would give me a better basis in this area. I feel this will greatly help me in college as Biology plays a large roll in the nursing field.
Well that's all for today until next time my friends.
Live long and prosper!