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Home Improvement: Before & After Photos of Our Apartment

So, I’ve not been online for a while because K and I took on the ridiculous task of moving our entire apartment around in time for Jay’s visit. We basically did a few weeks’ worth of work in four days. It was fun. And by fun I mean insane.

Halfway through the project it occurred to me that I should take some before and after photos so that we could feel proud at the end of it all. So the “before” photos are really more like mid-way/during photos. I admit that when I took these “before” photos I thought there was no way in hell we’d ever make it to the end of the project.

The Living Room

Before (and During):

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Written by Ingrid Díaz on July 6, 2011

Of Life & Randomness

Sombies, Dreams and a Random Photo of Me

I’ve been a bit quiet the past few days, which has prompted a few people to ask – in varying ways:

Q. Are you ALIVE?

A. The short answer is this.

Indeed, it’s possible that I’m not alive. It’s possible that I’m a zombie. But not one of those groaning, leg-dragging sort. No – a sophisticated zombie (a sombie if you will). I eat my brains with a knife and fork. I sit at a table, with a cloth napkin draped across my lap. I drink my blood out of a wine glass. (Do zombies drink blood? Or do they simply tolerate it? Really. I’m asking).

Also possible is that I’m alive. But that’s less interesting.

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Written by Ingrid Díaz on June 22, 2011

Of Life & Randomness

Goat Breast Milk Porn, Couch Shopping and Other Random Topics

I never thought this image Would be relevant to … well, anything

but I should know myself better by now …

I wanted to talk to you about couches today, because K and I were supposed to venture out into the world and buy a couch. Had this happened, my day would’ve been filled with wild tales to share–death-defying acrobatics and maybe PIRATES! –because nothing says “wild and thrilling adventure” quite like couch-shopping does.

Alas, there was no couch shopping because we both woke up, stared at each other groggily, and promptly fell back asleep. And then when we woke up again, we were both like, “Meh. Couches. Monday?”

So Monday we’ll go buy a couch. And battle the pirates. And ride the unicorns. And slay some dragons. And rescue some damsels. And dance a jig. I don’t know. I’ve never bought a couch before, but I imagine the process involves pirates and unicorns and damsels in distress. Everything should. And if it doesn’t… well, then I just imagine it does. Who needs reality when you’ve got imagination?

My point is that I don’t have any exciting tales to share. Sometimes blogging feels like when someone asks you for gum and you dig into your pocket and there’s nothing in there besides lint and maybe an old candy wrapper and a paperclip ~~and a wrinkly picture of Naya Rivera. Wait, what? How did that get in there?~~ So you just stretch out your hand and say, “Well, I don’t have gum, but here’s some pocket trash. Want that?” And so that’s what I’ve got for you today: Pocket trash.

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Written by Ingrid Díaz on June 18, 2011

Writing

The TBSOL Sex Scene (or What Happens When You Google Translate)

Got the following question:

Q. Is there sex in the final version of TBSOL??

I took this to mean, “Do Julianne and Kris have sex in the final version of TBSOL because they don’t in the first draft and it was like 1000 pages long and there was no sex. WTF, Ingrid?!” I mean, that’s what I understood by the question –I like to read between the lines.

If you’ve read version numero 2, then you know that there is a sex scene, because everyone was like, “YOU MUST WRITE A SEX SCENE.” And I was like, “OH MY GOD BUT I AM NOT GOOD AT THAT! I JUST LIKE WRITING ABOUT ROBOTS WHO EAT NACHOS!” And they were like, “LESBIANS WILL NOT BE SATISFIED WITH JUST NACHO-EATING ROBOTS!”

So I did write a sex scene or something that closely resembles one. And now I will share some of it with you. However, I decided to make it more interesting by putting it through Google Translate a few times.

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Written by Ingrid Díaz on June 16, 2011

Open Blog Monday

Open Blog Monday: “Samantha” (An Original Song)

Welcome to another Tuesday installment of Open Blog Monday – the weekly feature no one can pin down.

“Samantha” by Iris Goldfeder

Today’s OBM is brought to you by my friend Iris Goldfeder, who wrote and performed a song entitled “Samantha.” The song is based on a true story and was written in an effort to raise awareness about homelessness in the US.

If you enjoyed the song, please pass it along to friends and interested parties. For more information, visit the Bethany House of Nassau County website, where you’ll find several ways to help the cause.

Bethany House exists to strengthen and assist those women and children from Long Island who are deprived of the basic resources required for natural and healthy growth and development. Bethany House seeks to provide a homelike atmosphere where basic living needs are met and comprehensive services combine to encourage the head of the family to attain self – sufficiency for the family and restore their human dignity. (Read More…)

Mondays (or sometimes other days) are Open Blog Mondays here at my journal. A day where readers from around the globe can share whatever they want with each other. For more information, read all about OBM or just email me something you’d like to see posted.

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Written by Ingrid Díaz on June 14, 2011

Writing

What my book TBSOL is about (in drawings)

Whenever anyone asks me what my next book (The Blind Side of Love) is about, I always force K to explain it because I find that she does a much better job putting the plot into words. When I try to do it, I always end up saying something like, “Um… well, it’s about… let’s see… there’s this girl… and then she meets this other girl… but you know, other things happen… um…there’s a robot named Buttercup?”

Seeing as I’m going to have to turn in a blurb to my editor at some point, I figure I should try to organize my thoughts. I’ve decided to start by drawing it out. In stick figures. Because I can’t actually draw.

So here it goes.

THE BLIND SIDE OF LOVE

It’s about a girl named Julianne Franqui who’s a famous actress.

She’s got her career in order. Life is going okay for her. She’s convinced herself that she doesn’t need love or relationships. Although that’s mostly because she’s terrified of anyone finding out that she’s a lesbian.

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Written by Ingrid Díaz on June 13, 2011

Of Life & Randomness

Today’s Post Contains Stuff

Today is one of those “did not get enough sleep” days where I make very little sense in general conversation. I just said the following to K about five minutes ago:

Why you make me fefafa?

And then I couldn’t remember what I’d meant to say but it had something to do with the weather.

This morning wasn’t any better:

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Written by Ingrid Díaz on June 10, 2011

Creativity & Motivation

Step Into My Notebooks Or My Brain? Maybe Both (Q&A/Photos)

Q. U seem to have a lot of notebooks. What kinda stuff do u write in them? Can we see?

A. MY DEEP DARK SECRETS. Err. I’ve gone through this, haven’t I? Randomly? I feel like I have. Well, that’s okay. My notebooks are filled with wondrous things. Mostly Rayne/TBSOL/YA novel-related. And sometimes I just scribble really random things that I later look at and go “Whut?" And sometimes my random scribbles turn into blog posts. But sure, I’ll take some pictures for you, nosy person. I mean…curious and loyal reader.

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Written by Ingrid Díaz on June 9, 2011

Open Blog Monday

Open Blog Monday–Some Irish Music For You

Yes, I know it’s Wednesday. But Open Blog Monday does not want to be tied down to one weekday-label. This week, it felt more like a Wednesday than a Monday and it decided to say, “EFF YOU” to the man. In this case, I would be the man. Except I’m not a man. You see? It all makes perfect sense.

Heathers – Remember When

This week’s OBM comes from Olivia, who wants to share some Irish music with you in the form of Heathers singing “Remember When.”

Thanks, Olivia!

For more on Heathers check out their official site.

Mondays (or sometimes other days) are Open Blog Mondays here at my journal. A day where readers from around the globe can share whatever they want to with each other. For more information, read all about OBM or just email me something you’d like to see posted.

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Written by Ingrid Díaz on June 8, 2011

Lists

20 Things You May Not Know About Me (Even If You Think You Do)

I decided that my other list of 20 things was starting to get old and crusty, so I’ve decided to create another one. How exciting.

The List

1. I know this may be hard to believe (if you follow me at all), but there was a time (not that long ago) when I didn’t drink or even like coffee.

2. So, I still don’t have that driver’s license. I do, however, have a driving permit. That means that whenever I’m in the state of Florida, I’m allowed to drive a car. As long as there is a responsible adult sitting next to me. And it’s not past 10PM at night.

3. I truly believe that light brown M&Ms taste better than the others. A lot of people have tried (and failed) to convince me that this is irrational.

4. My first girlfriend once made a list called 100 Weird Things About Ingrid. When she got to 100, she kept going.

5. Back when I was 14, I wrote a song called “Birth of a Chicken.” When I was 19, my friends convinced me to record it so they could hear it/make fun of me. Yes, you may listen to it. Yes, I was slightly demented as a teenager. Yes, I know I sound twelve. No, I don’t hate chickens. Also, I’m looking for someone with singing/musical talent to record themselves singing this song so that I can stop having to link to my own crappy recording. So if you’re that bored, feel free to go nuts with it. Here are the lyrics. Do whatever you want with it. I will not sue you. Just send me a link.

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Written by Ingrid Díaz on June 7, 2011

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Home Improvement: Before & After Photos of Our Apartment

The Living Room

Sombies, Dreams and a Random Photo of Me

Goat Breast Milk Porn, Couch Shopping and Other Random Topics

I never thought this image Would be relevant to … well, anything

but I should know myself better by now …

The TBSOL Sex Scene (or What Happens When You Google Translate)

Open Blog Monday: “Samantha” (An Original Song)

“Samantha” by Iris Goldfeder

What my book TBSOL is about (in drawings)

THE BLIND SIDE OF LOVE

Today’s Post Contains Stuff

Step Into My Notebooks Or My Brain? Maybe Both (Q&A/Photos)

Open Blog Monday–Some Irish Music For You

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20 Things You May Not Know About Me (Even If You Think You Do)

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