Getting to Know Desiree
- Who inspires you: Everyday people showing up for each other with kindness. My father for never giving up and teaching me how to work hard in life and never to compromise my integrity or character for anyone.
- Best gift ever given? Time
- Your motto: “There is no pain without purpose” “Failures and setbacks are opportunities to learn and grow.”
- Favorite sport: Not too sporty but I enjoy some football (Go Steelers!) or any sports my kids are playing.
- Favorite day of the year: Christmas…people seem to be the kindest during December and Christmas.
- I can’t start my day until… I open my eyes LOL I have a loose routine with my kids but that doesn’t even look the same every day
- Something interesting about you: I can’t whistle. hard question
- Pet Peeve: Food smacking, slow drivers
- I’ve never seen… most of the U.S.
- Nickname: Dez, Dezy, D-rae
- I really want to learn more about: Mortuary Science, Nursing, Addiction
- Something from your bucket list: Go to Yakima WA where my tribe is
- Guilty pleasure: True Crime & Forensic Files
- I wish I could… Open an animal sanctuary.
- What are you really good at: Learning and applying new skills.
- What did you used to be able to do? Sleep all night.
- Dream job: Something that makes a difference in other people’s lives
- Something you’re most proud of: My children
- Spare time activity: Painting and crafts with my kids
- What do you wish you were better at: Going to the gym.
- Who have you learned the most from? My family
- Something no one would believe about you: I’m closer to 40 years old than I am 30 years old.
- If you could change one thing in the world, what would it be: Eliminate HATE
- What are you learning right now? That talking about oneself isn’t always easy.
- What could you not live without: LOVE.