*sigh*
Life is hard for introverts.
Right...so.

I am: The middle child (feel free to sympathize). Very straight-forward. Super honest/blunt. Down to earth. A bit dumb at times :P People find me weird too, but not in a bad way I assure you :D Hard core introvert, of course. Home-maker and very family oriented. 

I spent the first 6 years of my life in Virginia, US and then moved back to Pakistan for the next 17. Those 6 years made all the difference really. My parents wanted to bring us up in a more Islamic environment and familiarize us with our culture and traditions (not sure how that worked out though, buahaha). I have had enough of 'culture' for a lifetime tbh. We're originally from Punjab. Moved back here 3 years ago. 

Currently working in NJ as a Junior Developer. Family's back in VA. I do plan to work for another year or two but don't intend to work after marriage unless absolutely necessary/out of my own volition. 

Super spiritual. You can never impress me with materialistic wealth. EVER. 
Materialism and the notion that the 'better' life exists only in the west is something I just don't agree with. Open to discussions on this.

I don't do birthdays, anniversaries, valentine's etc. That DOES NOT make me boring. Other things do. :P I also stay away from Mawlids/Khatams/Any other activities bordering on Bid'ah.

Love me long drives, strolls through nature, hiking. Other outdoor activities only if I can enjoy them with the people I'm comfortable with. Otherwise you will find me at home chillin' around.

I'm very, very serious about my deen and that of my spouse-to-be. My search is primarily for a partner who not only practices, but *understands* Islam. So that we can help each other become better muslims insha Allah.
Huge fan of Yasmin Mogahed, Imam Omar Suleiman and Mufti Menk. 

Deen is the only passion in my life, all of my decisions and thought processes revolve around it. Started learning Arabic from Bayyinah, but as with most of the recent deeni endeavors of mine, I would love to have a partner to be consistent with it. I plan to become fluent in spoken arabic as well one day in sha ALLAH. 

I am the "odd-one-out" when it comes to practicing Islam in my family, so for me it is absolutely imperative that my spouse is on the same page with regards to deen as me. I've been struggling alone for way too long now.

Other than that... let's see. I love kids, and cats. Climbing trees, yep. Arts and crafts. DIY projects. The little joys in life mean everything to me. And traveling. Would love to travel the world with my spouse insha Allah. Hajj first though. Annnnnnnd now I'm blank.

I know Myer-Briggs is kind of bogus but this describes me about 95% accurately and of course better than the dismal job I'm doing right now, so if you'd like to give it a read to know me better: https://www.16personalities.com/isfj-personality

My preference in terms of marriage right now is to get a nikah done first and 'rukhsati' as we say, or the moving-in part a bit later. Right now I'm ready for a halal relationship and hopefully take it from there in sha ALLAH. I don't like to rush into things.

*For the Pakistanis out there, some additional info to save your time and mine: 
I belong to the Gujjar caste and am absolutely fine with it. So people seeking to marry within their caste or stuff like that, this is for you to filter me out. I am looking for a person who realizes the problems of our desi society/culture and tries to stay away from them instead of falling into line. Emphasis on TRIES.
For me Islam is above culture. Always.