    Favorite outdoor activities are hiking, biking, or just walking around the city.  My favorite hikes include those with stunning views of a lake or of the ocean.  I collect succulents and enjoy having plants around the house.  Hobbies include wheel thrown pottery, crafts and cooking.  I routinely use bowls and plates I've made in the kitchen.  I also wear some of the scarves I have crocheted.  Lately, I’ve been going to paint night and found I’m pretty good at it.  I like exploring the cuisines of different cultures both in restaurants and through cooking.  I enjoy going out to brunch with friends.  For exercise I like aerobic dance, tap dancing, and Pilates.  I am inquisitive and consider myself a life long learner. I am currently trying to learn Spanish.  I am a career scientist in biotech.  I have a PhD is molecular biology.  I believe science is a tool to help us understand the inner workings of Allah's creation.  The reason I love science is because I enjoy finding patterns in data, figuring out puzzles, and discovering how biological processes work.

I value comfort and stability.  I try to practice and cherish in others: loyalty, generosity, dedication, supporting ones loved ones and friends, honesty, straightforwardness, and acts of service.