I first met Desiree in a weekend that began with Salsa dancing, with a stop at the Metropolitan Museum of art and ended at the W hotel. I think it was a fit of spring fever that brought her to New York City that winter. She is a fiercly loyal friend, a great companion for adventure and beautiful heroine to add to anyones life. She is a woman of extraordinary capacity and growth. Since meeting Desiree my life has been the better for it. I am proud to count her among my friends.