       My friends and family see me as an outgoing, very caring, optimistic about life, and creative person. I think I am decently smart, decently nice, but I tease/joke around with people with whom I am comfortable. I see myself as a flexible and low maintenance person; however, I can be strong willed when it comes to important topics related to family life, deen, and work. I am not someone who quickly follows mainstream trends, lingo, or fashion. Instead, I prefer stability and value culture. I understand the 5 pillars (fara'id) to be a minimum, and in addition to those I like to grow in practice and learning.  Diversity is the spice of life. I crave a mixed bag of spicy Mexican food or a perfect Italian Pasta. I love the cool beach sands of Grenada and the peacefulness of Medina. I would usually rather spend time with kids, or adults from whom I can learn something. I keep busy with Sunday school and acting as a peer coach at the local masjid youth programs. I am a firm believer in putting 100 percent into everything I do. I am a lover of art and let my creative juices flow when I’m making blueberry lemon bread or learning a new calligraphy technique. I find the calmer rhythm of old Bollywood music or Maher Zain to be much more enjoyable than a temporarily trendy song. When it’s a nice day you will find me enjoying my day outside, on a hike or enjoying the view. A marriage goal of mine is to be the best possible wife and mother I can be, so I'd like to be with someone who wants to be the best possible husband and father. 