I'm a spirited lady, typically humming, dancing, laughing. I'm deeply introspective and am constantly looking to improve myself - spiritually, mentally, emotionally - and hope to find a partner who matches that pursuit. I value intellectually stimulating conversations and will find a way to inject dark humor into almost any situation. 

I love to hike and bike and spend as much time exploring the outdoors as possible. Forests and mountains make my heart sing. 

I work as a video journalist for The Associated Press, covering stories about race and ethnicity in the U.S. I'm passionate about my career and value conversations about current events and navigating our place in the U.S. and the world. I consider myself to be progressive/liberal in my political beliefs. I care a great deal about social and racial justice and would hope that my partner does, too. 

Islam has always played an important part in my life. I'm not perfect by any means, but my faith remains strong. I try to stick to the fundamentals of Islamic practice and have an appreciation for Sufi teachings and different journeys toward Allah. I consider myself to be open-minded on most fronts, but I do not want alcohol to be a part of my marriage.