      I was born and pretty much raised in Orange County, CA. When it comes to friends, I go for quality over quantity. I am honest and considerate to others and expect that in return. I am close to family and appreciate the importance of my loved ones because of how they have impacted my life. I look at life through the context of Islam. I acknowledge and understand my strengths and weaknesses, and strive to improve myself. I don\'t appreciate pride and over-confidence. I have a BS in Biomedical Engineering and an MS/PhD in Materials Science and Engineering. After trying for a few years to get a job in industry, I am working as a freelance scientific writer and editor and am working toward starting an online editing business. I understand that life is balance of all things: good and bad, success and failure, ups and downs. When I imagine my future husband, I imagine someone who is my best friend, my confidant, and my partner in all aspects of life.