13bhakti

My Story

I was born in Iran and my family moved to Ann Arbor, MI when I was 2 years old. I finished high school there and moved to the Bay Area to go to Cal. I'm not sure I fully appreciated it when I was younger, but I now feel very fortunate to have had the influence of another culture and having such a close knit family while growing up. I stayed in the Bay Area and most of my family is now also in the Bay Area.

I currently work in business development for an internet company. I enjoy going to concerts, theater, opera, ballet, etc. I also really enjoying traveling, trying new restaurants, cooking, and taking classes (cooking, music, or anything else that might spark my interest). One of the classes that I've found most useful that I've been attending for over 5 years is a class in practical philosophy which is really about finding tools to be mindful, present, happy and content when there is so much in our lives that can be distracting and pull us in many directions.