My name is Laren (it rhymes with Karen) and I turn 19 in September. I'm getting my high school diploma in December and then embarking on a journey to the Philippines, where I intend to go to college and start a career in the music industry.
I just wanted to supply you guys with some links where you can learn more about me if you care to. Some are public, on some you have to add me:
LiveJournal (Friends Only)
MySpace
Multiply
DeviantArt (Lurker)
I also have a Last.fm profile and an ID on virtually every instant messenger in existence (PM me or get added on MySpace or LJ to get my IM info), so feel free to add me on whatever you want.
My Gaia Journal is a daily journal where I post about indie bands, artists, and labels I like. I imply that it's mostly rock, but I'll be talking about other genres, too, specifically: Acid Jazz, Ambient, Electronic, Experimental, Gabber, Hardcore, IDM, Indie, OPM, Punk, Rock, Shoegazer, Techno, Trance, TripHop- AND OTHERS (what can I say, I'm a music junkie). You can also expect album reviews and social commentary.
Thanks for taking the time to read! Here's a picture of me:

You guys should be proud, you're the first group on Gaia to see my pic!
(I apologize, for some reason it's very JPEG-y.)
P.S. - If you call me "emo" because of my glasses I will find your e-mail address and subscribe it to porn.