Recently moved back to California from the Middle East; I've lived all over Asia. I was formerly an economist doing research around the world, but now I am working for a startup in the California Bay. I love writing and cooking.
Appearance
Best Feature
Eyes
Hair
Blonde
Eyes
Brown
Physique
Athletic
Height
5' 8" (173 cm)
My Lifestyle
Smoking
Non-Smoker
Drinking
Socially
Religion
Muslim
Education
Master's Degree
Occupation
Entrepreneurial / Start Up
Income
I'll tell you later
Exercise
Regularly
Politics
Middle Of The Road
Favorite Music
Middle Eastern / Persian / Arabic, Reggae, Classical, Latin, Acoustic, Dance / Electronica / House
Favorites
Turkish Food
iskendar & patlican
Favorite Artists
Antonio Gaudi
Favorite Authors
John Steinbeck; Fitzgerald; Seth Godin
Favorite Bands
Frank Sinatra?
Favorite Books
The Great Gatsby; East of Eden; Black Swan
Favorite Cities
Istanbul & Mardin
Favorite Colors
orange
Favorite Country
Turkiye
Favorite Drinks
nar suyu
Favorite Fashion Designers
Gizelle Couture
Favorite Fast Foods
sevmiyorum. :(
Favorite Magazines
The Economist
Favorite Place To Be Kissed
neck
Favorite Foods
Turkish & Lebanese
Favorite Styles Of Music
Turkish & old Arabic music
Interests
Animals
love goats
Antiques
collect a few
Art
appreciate it, especially in architecture
Barbecues
great for kebab
Board Games
fun
Business Finance
my life
Camping
love it!
Cars
whatever
Dancing
only Middle Eastern style
Pets
love them, but don't have the time
Rugs
Turkish > Persian
Running
my addiction
School
not one size fits all
Stock Market
like gambling
Video Games
not my thing
Walking
love it
Writing
my favorite past time
Personality
AdventurousnessVery Daring
AffectionatenessSomewhat Doting
TrustingnessAverage
ConfidenceSomewhat Confident
IndependenceSomewhat Independent
MoodSomewhat Chill
RomanceAverage
SociabilitySomewhat Extroverted
Thought ProcessSomewhat Analytical
ToleranceAverage
Lifestyle
DressVery Formal
EnergyVery High
Go PartySometimes
ReligionAverage
NeatnessSomewhat Neat
PunctualityOften Early
SpendingSomewhat Thrifty
Work EthicWorkaholic
Insights
When raising a family, how important is it that your kids learn to speak Turkish?
Very.
Describe the perfect evening.
Cooking with and for my friends; Going a long hike or run; writing and reading while listening to Turkish or Arabic music.
Describe your perfect weekend.
spend time with friends or stay home and cook or write
Do you believe in love at first sight?
Not first sight, but maybe first conversation. Physical attraction is nice, but there needs to be substance in a relationship.
How many kids would you like to have?
1 or 2.
What is the most important lesson that you've learned?
traveling the world; project management; economic research
What do your friends like about you most?
sense of humor; being reliable; good cooking
What do your friends tease you about the most?
how much energy I have
What gets on your nerves?
people who are not dependable
What is the most important thing in a relationship?
feeling comfortable, being able to connect
What turns you on?
ambition & intelligence
What do you hope to be doing five years from now?
My own business, or managing a business/company with my significant other or husband.