PinnedMember-onlyAbout Me — Desiree HarosAn abridged account Early childhood Born on Friday, September 21, 1979, at 6 pm, in Huntington Beach, CA, by way of C-section. The story is that my bio dad was out getting a perm when I came into the world. …About Me3 min readAbout Me3 min read
PinnedMember-onlyHow in the World Does What You Say About Yourself Make You or Break YouA lesson on creating a life of intentions — Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter. — Unknown I once made a list of all the I ams I was and all the I ams that I want to be. I wrote a two-column list in small writing. I’ve lost the list…Goals3 min readGoals3 min read
PinnedMember-onlyTable of ContentsThe things I’ve written about on Medium About Me About Me — Desiree Haros An Abridged Accountmedium.com Meet Desiree Anatomy of Her Acronymmedium.com 10 Questions and Answers As if there’s more to learn about me, someone comes up with something different. So, I’ve decided to take up the…medium.com American Asian The Nickname I Still Detest Do you like yoursmedium.com From My Childhood Lessons in retrospectmedium.comMedium Writer Tips7 min readMedium Writer Tips7 min read
4 hours agoMember-onlyShush I’m WritingMy circuitous route to becoming a freelance writer for NewsBreak On my 34th birthday, I sat in a federal court room in Washington, D.C. and listened to the judge sentence my husband of 14 years to six years in prison for wire fraud. I filed for divorce a few months…Writing3 min readWriting3 min read
1 day agoMember-onlyAchieving the Perfect Moisture in Your Homemade CakesCake hacks for the everyday baker Baking a cake from scratch can be a rewarding experience, but it’s essential to get the texture just right. One of the key factors that separates a mediocre cake from an outstanding one is its moisture content. …Cake2 min readCake2 min read
2 days agoMember-onlyEdible Cookie DoughA cookie that doesn’t require baking Craving the delightful taste of cookie dough, but want to skip the baking process? Look no further! Our edible cookie dough recipe is here to satisfy your sweet tooth and bring back those childhood memories of sneaking spoonfuls of dough from the mixing bowl…Cookie Recipe3 min readCookie Recipe3 min read
3 days agoMember-onlyNavigating the Terrain of Inner BlissA journey into sustainable happiness — Happiness is a universal aspiration that transcends cultural, geographical, and societal boundaries. It’s the one emotion that people across the world strive to experience and sustain throughout their lives. But what exactly is happiness, and how can we attain and nurture it? …Happiness3 min readHappiness3 min read
4 days agoMember-onlyElevate Your Baking Game with Cake Mix CookiesA cookie recipe If you’ve ever found yourself staring at a box of cake mix and dreaming of cookies, your culinary wishes are about to come true. Prepare to be amazed as we unlock the enchanting realm of turning cake mix into irresistible, mouthwatering cookie dough. Yes, you heard it…Cookies3 min readCookies3 min read
5 days agoMember-only10 Amazing Hard-Boiled Egg Hacks You Need to TryCracking the code — Hard-boiled eggs are a versatile and nutritious food that can be enjoyed on their own or incorporated into various dishes. However, peeling them can sometimes be a bit of a challenge. …Hardboiled Egg2 min readHardboiled Egg2 min read
6 days agoMember-onlyThe Healing Potential of Artistic ExpressionUnleashing the Power of Creative Scribbles — In honor of National Doodle Day, I thought I’d bring you an article based on the very thing. When was the last time you took a pen and doodled in the margins of a notebook? If you haven’t, take the opportunity to try it out today. Feel the joy of…Doodle3 min readDoodle3 min read