Hello my name is Lauren VanDerWal. I was born in Colorado Springs which is where a US Air Force base is located. So as you may be able to guess I was indeed a military brat. Since my father was in the USAF I have moved a few times. After my sister Demi was born on the same base my family was relocated to Berlin, Germany. This is where my youngest sister Paige was born. After Berlin my family was then relocated to Aviano, Italy where I started pre-school. After we live in Italy for about a year we moved to Edwards Air Force base in California where I completed kindergarten and first grade. And then for the last stop and a place that I now call home, we moved to Springfield, Illinois.I now live in Palatine, Illinois with my boyfriend Mike of five years and my dog Ping, who is, by the way the cutest and most loving dog ever.
Though the military was one aspect of my life I have many other such as what I would call the "bagpipe World". When I was in 8th grade I started Highland dancing and master in the highest level at the age of seventeen. Soon after I started dancing I learned how to play the highland drum. A few years later I also learned how to play the bagpipes. Bagpipes still to this plays a huge influence in my life and I consider playing bagpipes more of a lifestyle than a hobby. I currently play the bagpipes in the Midlothian Scottish Pipes and Drums.
Even though the "bagpipe world" plays such an important role of my life so does my education. I have an associated degree in chemistry and I am continuing my education as a chemistry major. I plan to graduate college and started a career in pharmaceuticals.
