I've lived most of my life in New York (my parents and I moved here when I was 4 years old), and am a city girl at heart.  I love living life, having fun, and am an overall optimistic person.  I am family oriented and try to make religion a priority in all aspects of my life.  I enjoy working out, cooking, and spending time with those close to me.  I am honest and caring and appreciate these qualities in those who are closest to me.  I love to travel and experience different cultures.

I got my MA in education from NYU and taught from some time in schools across the US.  I recently graduated with a second masters in clinical mental health counseling and am now working as a therapist.  I absolutely love what I do and hoping to not only further my knowledge, but to use it to further raise awareness in the Muslim community around issues of mental health.

I've had the opportunity to take a number of classes and do some Islamic studies courses - religion plays a central role in my life.  I look at religious development as a lifelong journey and hope to continue learning and growing as a Muslim alongside my spouse, inshallah. 

I have a hard time describing myself, so I asked a few close friends how they would describe me.  The answers I got were: confident, strong, sincere, genuine, reliable, loyal, generous and focused.  When I care about someone I will do just about anything to make that person happy - almost  to a fault.  

I'd like to add that I am divorced.  I was previously married (no children) but it did not work out.  I believe that everything happens with the will of Allah for a good reason and am confident that Allah will provide me with a healthy relationship that will be good for both people. 