  I am a practicing Muslim,  born and raised in California and am of Pakistani descent. I live in the Bay Area  in Fremont (not too far from Oakland and San Francisco). I can get along with most people but I am actually an introvert with just a few close friends. I also tend to joke around a lot but am definitely serious when need be.

I like to read, write, take pictures, drink good coffee (and explore different cafes to find good coffee!), and travel. I have been blessed to travel to a few countries and InshAllah looking forward to checking out more countries and revisiting places I have been to already like Istanbul. I have also had the privilege of going for Hajj. 

I am currently working as a project manager in Oakland in California. I am still trying to figure out what I want to do when I "grow up" though, if that makes sense. I am still searching for what it is I am meant to do with my life. I do know that I want to find someone to spend the rest of my life with and take in the highs and lows together. I want to have kids, InshAllah, so definitely interested in someone who wants a family. I also want to continue to just learn, about my faith, history, everything.

I am not *too* cultural. I'm proud of my Pakistani background but I grew up in the States so a lot of who I am is influenced by my upbringing here in the liberal Bay Area. 

I currently blog on my website at www.CaffeinatedMuslim.com. Putting that here because that site may give more insight into my personality if needed. 