 I work for a software company as part of their field sales team and have lived in the DC area for 11 years. I\'m the eldest of 3 (boy, girl, boy). My parents live in Maryland and both siblings are in Chicago. My sister was married in 2016.

I was born in the US and raised in Georgia. My parents are originally from Pakistan and identify as Urdu-speaking Punjabi\'s. Both parents are currently retired but my dad was an engineer and my was a teacher. I received a BBA in Management Information Systems from the University of Georgia. I\'m fairly close to my siblings and my parents. 

I\'m not very culturally traditional as I grew up in a smaller Muslim community and had both Muslim and non-Muslim friends. I do identify as Muslim and don\'t smoke or drink as I find both to be unhealthy. Most people would describe me as passionate, friendly, outgoing, caring, opinionated, optimistic, intellectually curious, and mature/ responsible. I like music, college football, baseball, and enjoy going to the gym 3-4 times a week. I subscribe to the New York Times, Washington Post, and am an NPR member. I don\'t watch desi movies or listen to desi music. I can understand Urdu but don\'t generally speak it. 

My belief about my faith is tied to the Perennial philosophy that no religion has a monopoly on a relationship with God. How you practice is your business. Choosing not to care is not the same as questioning an aspect of faith. 