AND... The Journey Begins

This is far overdue indeed. However, as they say, it's better late than never. I am certainly excited to add my perspective to this amazing blog. How I ended up as an author? Well, it was kind of an accident. Nevertheless, Natalia graciously invited me after the fact. So thanks!

My name is Lauren! I was born and raised in Tennessee. I guess I am pretty southern. I do say y'all and may pronounce certain words differently than people in the north. But most importantly, I love the southern hospitality. I hope I never lose that wherever I go. My ethnicity is Taiwanese from my dad's side of the family. My mom is Chinese but she was born in Malaysia and went to college in Taiwan. Fortunately, I've been able to travel to both Taiwan and Malaysia multiple times. I've enjoyed it so much because it's where I got learn about my background and culture from my grandparents and other relatives. My friends have said that if they could describe me in one word, it would be cosmopolitan. I'm highly open minded so I love to try everything at least once and never judge anyone or anything. I love listening to all genres of music such as dubstep, classical, R&B, and hip hop. Side note, my roommate is bringing her sound system! Woot, I'm so pumped! I also play the piano, flute, and currently learning both the acoustic and electric guitars. Needless to say, music is a very integral part of my life. Finally, I'm a pretty big partier and absolutely LOVE to dance! You'll be seeing me out on the dance floor at all the parties (unless there's an enormous paper due). Haha

Here's a picture of me:

I am so very excited to become a Davidson Wildcat and part of the class of 2016! I can't wait to meet everyone and have fun. However, there is the dreaded work that entails when you're receiving an education from one of the top liberal arts colleges in the nation. But I know everything will be all right in the end. After watching an inspiring Bollywood movie called "The 3 Idiots," two of my friends and I have adopted the phrase into our every day lives: "All iz vell (All is well)". I look forward to keep posting about my journey "Meow! 2016!" 

~ Lauren :)