How does one write their own bio without coming off like some self absorbed, full of yourself a-hole? Jesus. I’ve been sitting here typing and then highlighting and erasing. “I am so awesome”.

So about me, who is Ivonne?

Born in Mexico, raised in the States, back to Mexico, back to the States. I come from a long line of eccentric relatives with ancestry of the Mexican-Spanish-French-Italian-Turkish kind. What does this mean? That I could be cray cray and for all I know, maybe I am, but rest assured the things that come out of my mouth and head are sassy, witty, to the point and I do not believe in serving anyone a steaming slice of poop pie.

To be honest, I never believed that my life would be where it is. I never was the kind of girl that dreamed of prince charming, picket fences, the kids and the golden retriever. But here I am, 35, married, a kid and the not-so-typical housewife. Balancing the roles of woman, wife and mother can be hard! Especially in this day and age when parents personalities are being swallowed alive by their kids as soon as they pop out. (Note to you dear readers: If you’re one of those parents, you won’t like me very much)

I have been blogging since 2001 on my livejournal account and since then have managed to establish a decent amount of readers, pick up a husband thanks to some odd friendings and some very good friends along the way.

I blog like I speak and live… blunt, honest and attached to attractive visuals. No facades. If this blog has any purpose other than it being a place for shameless self promotion…

• it’s to let you in
• to see that it’s ok to be a person before you are a wife and mom
• that parenting can be ah-mazing and a bitch and half. I have no problem sharing both sides of that coin
• that creativity isn’t as hard as you think it is
• that it’s ok to believe in love and the good in people while still believing the glass is half empty

Amongst other things….

I am an artist at heart, I draw, paint, I make things, I take pictures, I cook. If it requires my head, heart and hands? I am on it.

I love hooded gear, knee high socks, chai tea lattes and blustery weather. Why I live in San Diego is beyond me. We hope to fix that sometime in the near future.

I love my family and do my best to make sure they know it. They are not taken for granted. Ever.

The rest, well, you can figure out if you follow my lead. I am not that hard to read.

beans, ink and grease.

-I.

All photos and art in this blog are of my own doing unless specified otherwise. If you wish to use or reproduce any of its contents just let me know. I can be reached @ beansandink@gmail.com.

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