Thursday, January 17, 2008

Introducing....Lauren Nichols






Hey, my name is Lauren Michelle Nichols. I was born here in San Antonio, but just before eighth grade, I moved to Haddonfield, New Jersey. I'm very excited to be back in Texas, for it's always been my true home. Currently, my parents are living in an apartment since our house is being rented-out until late summer. However, I can show the readers of this blog my previous house up in Haddonfield: http://maps.google.com/maps?ll=39.899402,-75.026493&z=16&t=h&hl=en.


Aside from my big move back to Texas, I'm keeping myself busy with violin here at Trinity. For example, I'm involved with the Trinity Symphony Orchestra, a Trinity quartet, and a semi-professional quartet that actually helps me rake in quite a few dollar bills. I've been playing since I was four, so it's been a major part of my life for quite some time. In fact, my life revolves around music so much that I intend to major in music performance. Hopefully, I will make it to the big leagues someday as a professional musician. Aside from classical music, I love playing fiddle music and jammin' on my mandolin. I'm obsessed with Irish fiddle music and hope to one day fiddle in a real Irish pub! I find that Irish drinking songs are rather entertaining, so I try memorizing the bizarre lyrics in my spare time. I also hold strong academic interests in French and film, but I cannot choose which one to pursue as a minor. I'm in no rush, so I'll just continue to find enjoyment in all my interests. My non-academic interests include: Spongebob Squarepants, Harry Potter, reading, Disney movies, Backstreet Boys, rock music, raspberries, sharpies, traveling around the world, cryptograms, sleeping, hiking, Strangers with Candy, and having no homework!


For the most part, I like to distance myself as much as possible from computers; however, I'm sure CS 1300 will change my negative outlook for the better. In any case, I will make the best out of this class and approach it with an open mind. If anyone ever needs a quartet for a party, wedding, or any special event, you can contact me at lnichols@trinity.edu.

Have a great day!
-Lauren

3 comments:

Kate Chapman said...

I also love French and film! And the library here has such a great movie selection that it's so tempting to just sit in there, find movies and watch them instead of doing any homework!
French films are so interesting that it's impossible for them to not get your brain working super fast and get you thinking about just anything that's truly random, whether fictitious or not! For example, L'Enfer? That was one amazing movie!

Anonymous said...

Hey Lauren: I am in love with music, too. Unfortunately my parents sold my piano, and my other two instruments are a little to awkward and big to bring to school!

Mrs. Maloney said...

I hope your negative outlook does change eventually! The pictures are a nice personal touch :)