I grew up in Minneapolis. I'm currently in Chicago and I have been last few years, working as an anesthesiologist. My parents are in Sacramento area and my younger brother is in Phoenix. I consider myself somewhat religious. My religion is a big part of who I am and a big part of the lens through which I see the world.  That being said,  I'm also far from perfect in my practice. For me, the biggest thing is that I try, and that's honestly probably the most I could expect of anyone else. I also realize that an individual's relationship with religion is a complex, and I think it's important to be not overly judgmental or rigid. 

Before this pandemic, typical things I would do with my time include jogging, practicing guitar and playing music with others, travelling, going to mosque events, skiing, hiking, and making plans with friends and family. I do consider myself somewhat active and adventurous, I've gone on a few hiking trips overseas and have solo traveled internationally a few times as well.  I do prioritize keeping in touch with the people in my life.  As my immediate family and old friends can attest, I can be at times talkative and capable of hour long phone calls.

Getting married is a priority to me, and I'm realizing that finding the right person is not so easy.  I'm pretty open minded, and Beyond Chai seemed like a very different approach worth trying. 

The main things I would be looking for include somewhat who is also moderately religious but at the same time someone who isn't overly judgmental and who is also a critical independent thinker.  I"m looking for someone who is family oriented, someone who's company I enjoy, and someone who is serious about marriage and who recognizes the importance of investing time and energy into a relationship,  I'm also looking for someone who is emotionally mature, willing to compromise, and resilient even when things aren't going well.  I hope to also be able to offer someone those same things. 

I'm realizing this about me section comes off super serious. I"m sorry lol. I'm actually a total dork you just have to get to know me a bit.