I love being called Lavender, i am 27 and reside in Portland, Or. I have many siblings, but one in particular is my closest. I have many travel stories, and I am enthusiastic as well as a student of life. I am discerning but non-judgemental, I am kind but self-aware, and charming yet sincere. I have alot of different beliefs and I am so drawn to the concept of cultures.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I like to travel!

Interests

Music, art, poetry, wine, crafts beer, movies, spoken word, tea, herbs, holistic healing, meditation, color, fashion, photography, healing arts, yoga, environmental hacks, documentaries, gardening, and roadtrips

• arts
• poetry
• singing
• fashion
• photography
• documentaries
• coloring
• wine
• beer
• yoga
• meditation
• crafts
• gardening
• movies
• traveling
• music

Music, Movies, and Books

I love many bands and many genres of music!
My favorite movie is admittedly Romie and Michelle's Highschool Reunion.
My favorite books would be: Gifts from the Sea by Anne Morrow Lindbergh, House by Frank Peretti and Ted Dekker

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Got to open up for one of my favorite bands at the time (HRVRD)!
It was so exciting, I was so nervous that i'd choke on stage, but they completely loved our music and asked up to join them on a tour - our band was disbanded due to wanderlust, but it was seriously a top thing for me!

Teach, Learn, Share

I am a certified 2nd degree Reiki practitioner, and i work with energy.
One thing i could teach:
Try this breathing technique the next time you experience overwhelming stress -
Close your eyes, sit somewhere silent, clear your mind and notice any thoughts that spring up and regard them and let them go only as thoughts. Take in 3 deep breaths, counting to 5 as your inhale, and 5 as you exhale. Imagine as you inhale, warm energy of peace filling your lungs and expanding throughout your body, and as you exhale image all your doubts, stress of worries, being pushed out into the air to be released and taken care of.

I'd like to learn a new excercise for my upper body.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can share stories with my hosts, laughs, meditation and massages!
I could sing you a song, or write you an impromptu poem. :)