For those of you who read this, I give you props for patience.

My name is Lauren Michelle Dow.

This is my first year at USFSP and at first I wasn't so excited about the whole idea of college because my stubborn mind was set on the fact that I was going to make it. See, I worked for my sister's wedding magazine, Ines Del Mar Weddings Magazine, and I was living up the life I had dreamed of. I went to New York for fashion runway shows. I published an article and photographs. I was labeled Editor in Chief. I went to Puerto Rico three times this past summer for photo shoots. I had the opprotunity to model and may even be published on the cover of one of her upcoming issues in January. I did some major networking through all of this and I had it set in my mind that I didn't need college, that this was it. Now it's my first week and I already realize that I was absolutely wrong. Yes, I could have made it into something big which would have been fun, and if I still want to once college is out the opprotunity will still be there. But for now, I want to finally do something that is just for myself. I want to have my own "nitch" in life. I have yet to figure out what it is exactly, but I'll find it. And hell, what better place to find this nitch other then college. I originally came from a little town called Brookline, New Hampshire and didn't move to Riverview, Florida until I turned thirteen when my parents got a divorce. It's been a struggle, but we all have our own issues. I visit New Hampshire once if not twice a year. I'm the youngest of four and the second to go to college. I am a show junkie. End of story. I love going to shows of bands I know, bands I've never heard of, and all different styles to bring something new into my life each time I go. My favorite of all time is Jason Mraz which I found I share that in common with Drew. The impulsive bone (connected to the impatient bone) is what triggers most of my ridiculous adventures. I tend to not think things through a lot of the time, which causes me to wake up back into reality of having tattoos and finding myself driving to South Carolina in the middle of the week. Honestly, I wouldn't trade that trait for the world. Yes, it can get me into trouble sometimes, but because I'm impulsive doesn't mean that I don't stick to my morals. I am a Catholic and I have a strong faith, which I am proud to say that I have. I've been told that for being eighteen, that I am almost too mature for my age so I've been tryig to let lose with my (I guess you could call it) stiff lifestyle. My major for right now is marketing, however there is a 99.9% chance that I'll change my mind. 8:18 a.m. on April 23, 1990 was the time I was brought about. I'm into photography (sample)(sample2)(sample3)(sample4)(sample5) ok you get the point; not that I'm good but It's fun. I also have two tattoos but I plan on getting more, it's addicting. But then again, I have an addictive personality which can be good and bad. Shy that way, I tend to be. It takes a bit for me to open up because I'm rather seclusive, but when you dig deep you find something a little...eh...excentric. Haven't really met a lot of people at this school yet, probably because of this reason. Then again it's only week one. Guess we'll see. I ask a lot of questions if some of you have figured out. If you ever need anything, you can find me on the first floor of the residence hall. There you will find me most likely baking cookies(don't worry I share). Say hello. Goodbye. I say goodbye. You say hello.

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