My name is Clarissa. I'm 20 years old and I work at JC Penney in Springfield, Missouri. I am currently a student at Missouri State University, getting my bachelors degree in Fashion Design and Product Development as well as Fashion Merchandising. It has always been a dream of mine to work in the fashion design and I am doing that now.

My life revolves around my studies, my love life, and my messed up family. I am in a group called the Association of Fashion and Design and I am working towards going to Dallas for a convention with them in a few months. I haven't always loved every part of my life but I am learning that I can't change it. I can only change the future by living in the present instead of the past.

My favorite hangout is the Mudhouse with a good book, a hot coffee, and my laptop so I can jot down ideas for novels. I sometimes I even take my sketch book along with me. I dream of owning my own boutiqe in the heart of New York City and having my own fashion line. Its a great goal to work for or at least I think so.