"And think not that you can guide the course of love. For love, if it finds you worthy, shall guide your course."
I believe that character is the real foundation of all worthwhile success.
I try not to become a man of success, but rather a man of value. Character cannot be developed by laziness, it is only through experience of trial and suffering that the soul be strengthened, vision cleared, ambition inspired, and success achieved.
I used to be a pro tennis player, now I am a Professor and Director at a university, as well as a President and CEO of a nonprofit 501 3 (c) corporation. I'm a departmental chair at a university. President of a nonprofit corporation for Forced Migration and Health. PhD Candidate: Global Health.
I'm an incurable romantic, or shall I say, HOPEFUL romantic! ;)
I speak English, Spanish, Urdu/Hindi, and can read and write Arabic. I also took 5 years of French.
Parents are retired chemists and my mother was a professor of biochemistry.
I'm simple. Big heart. I don't drink or smoke. I'm a Hopeless Romantic. Selective. Pious. Outgoing. Grew up in California, went to graduate school in New York, and recently moved to Chicago.
It's difficult to meet people these days, so I am giving this a try after many years. Most of the women I met in California were very superficial and materialistic, and not family oriented. Other experiences included meeting girls who were after money and/or a green card. Thus, I am single still-- looking for my princess to spoil. As long as she appreciates me, and doesn't take things for granted, it will inspire me to give my all to her.
"Out beyond ideas of wrong-doing and right-doing, there is a field. I'll meet you there. When the soul lies down in that grass, the world is too full to talk about. Ideas, language, even the phrase each other does not make any sense." -Rumi
I am a romantic, so I like sweet, romantic, and affectionate girls. Simplicity - but a sense of fashion, intelligent, selfless, good heart, and sense of humor don't hurt. :)
Let's keep it simple the first time we meet, but that doesn't mean it can't be creative and fun.
