I am a very shy person by nature and come across as being snobby or arrogant when people meet me for the first time. Once you get to know me, you'll find that I am a very laid back and easygoing individual. I have had a multicultural upbringing and as a result, I always seek out people who come from different cultures, practise different faiths, and speak different languages. I speak English and Urdu fluently and dabble in a bit of Arabic and French whenever I get the chance. 

I like to keep a few but close friends that I can count on. I prefer quiet and low key gatherings as opposed to noisy crowds. I always like to see the good in everyone. I am fiercely loyal. 

What makes me happy? In no particular order: goofy jokes, laughing my ass off, grilled cheese sandwiches, watching Gilmore Girls reruns, winning a free coffee from Rrrrroll Up The Rim (Timmies), hanging out with loved ones, being loved, Tiramisu - preferably if it comes with second and third helpings...heck, gimme the whole dish, helping out those who are down on their luck, Google Maps (my sense of direction is horrible - I recently walked into the wrong house and broke their front doorknob in the process), watching my savings grow, painting the walls of my room the color purple, a good old aloo wala paratha with masala chai, impromptu road trips, a clean home, and of course reading. Just finished reading The Forty Rules of Love by Elif Shafak. Not your typical cheesy romance novel. Also, read UnFu*k Yourself by Gary Bishop. Mind = Blown.

I am a work in progress and believe that everyone needs to be constantly evolving so that we are presenting the best version of ourselves. I am working on improving my communication skills especially when I am upset or angry (which is not very often).  Instead of withdrawing and avoiding confrontations, I am choosing to face my fears head-on. I also have a tendency to take on too much at a time - so I am learning how to prioritize better, say No, and ask for help when I need it without bruising my ego. 

So that was a quick sneak peek at what I'm like. Feel free to get in touch if you'd like to get to know me better!