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Free spirited hippie! That about sums it up. I love meeting new people and am known to say, “If it’s fun, I’m down!” Originally from Seattle, fabulous Las Vegas has been my home for the past 5½ years. Moving here immediately after graduating with my Bachelor’s in Psychology from Washington State University, Vegas quickly exposed itself as a very transient city that brings you in contact with people of varying personality types more so than varying cultures. 

I believe in freedom, love, equality, standing up for what is right, and respect for all things (except roaches, sometimes spiders, and people who are assholes). I also believe in treating others as you want to be treated, and if that doesn't bring about desired results, treat them how they treat you! Often times what people need is a good reflection, but often times even then they do not correct themselves. Before meeting my ex-husband Alvin Nichols III (or Al-Sonny Nichols III), I chose to make my life experience about gaining wisdom and acquiring the knowledge of how to use it, while having fun along the way. That relationship became abusive and marked the beginning of my awakening, for my journey had already started long before; I just needed to become aware of it.

My past and my family have made me someone who can be accountable for myself and for my actions. Strong-willed, yet patient when necessary; observant & introverted, yet outspoken against things I find to be wrong or unjust; going along with the crowd has never been comfortable for me. I bumble through motherhood, I have lovers and don't like commitment, I read to learn, I party, I study languages then forget them, but above all I am a person who is genuine and true and because of that, I will never apologize for who I am.

People have always found me approachable and as a result I've heard many life stories, but this brought forth an awareness of my innate passion for understanding personality and the mind. It has also brought me in contact with people of different races, genders, social statuses, religions, sexual orientations, and most notable: intentions. Though I’ve come across many amazing people in my life, I’ve also come across some real nasty ones. After finally leaving my ex for good once he became abusive, I took a look around and realized that even some of the people who were to have been my friends were quite the opposite. It was one thing to remove all these people from my life, but what I really needed was to remove whatever it was within me that caused me to attract and allow them into my life in the first place.

Life is an experience, but a great one. With each passing day, everything has opened up so rapidly and in such a positive way. I want to share my experiences in hopes of inspiring others to truly be themselves, to become better and want better, not pretend to. Separate from those who have no drive to do the same...or those parts of you that take rather than give or receive. For those who are ready, I speak to you with excitement and love. Make life beautiful, for real.

-Synava