I am a 43 year old woman, divorced for 5 years with no kids. I am currently a diplomat and represent my country in Chicago,  promoting business opportunities. I have spent most of my life in South Africa, was also was blessed to live about 6 years in Dubai and have now lived in Chicago for 4 years. I love creativity and traveling, writing, baking and cooking (when there is someone to do it for). I have a particular passion for Persian and Palestinian food. Although I come from a big fat Indian family, with tons of family in South Africa, I am a bit of a paradox, as I have spent 5 years living alone, as well as being isolated from the rest of my family, so I have experience living in a group centred society as well as an individualistic one. I consider myself to be resilient, adaptible and adventurous.  To have been able to pick up and move to Dubai, move back to South Africa and then to Chicago, and rebuild friends and a standing in life, is testament to my resilient nature. I am a very giving affectionate person, who is loyal and respectful. I long for someone to share my life with and to be my best friend as well as life partner. Someone to cook with, to watch TV together, to go for random walks in the parks with, to talk about life and support each other and to love.

I grew up living very close to the beach and being around the ocean and enjoying nature is something else I love. Thats why I went twice to Macchu Picchu in Peru, as the energy in the majestic mountains is amazing. Another trip I made with my family (besides Umrah) was to Palestine where the strong spirituality in all the mosques and churches was also very strong and renewing. 

I have traveled to various countries in the Gulf, Middle East, Asia and some in Central America. It has been a mix of travel for work and pleasure.  I am at a crossroads in my life as I would love to change my career path as well as love to find a life partner to share life with and grow old with.  I enjoy all the pleasures in life such as eating, fashion, makeup, travel etc but I also know that it is important to nurture the soul and meditate and pray daily. I am not very religious but it is important for me to start each day praying to Allah.