Every week we feature a different person from the community shedding a little light on their life of brokeitude. Who knows, maybe you’ll learn something about the human spirit — probably not.
Wanna be a Broke-Ass of the Week? Holler at us here and we’ll send you the questionnaire.
When I asked Diana what she’d like included in her intro she said, “I wrote a book of poems called wikipedia says it will pass (read it free here), I play guitar in a band called Swells, and the last thing I bought before tackling this survey was a bag of trail mix. The nuts and chocolate kind.”
And without further ado, here is Diana as our Broke-Ass of the Week.
Name: Diana Salier
Age: 24
Occupation: Musician // Writer
What neighborhood do you live in: The Mission
Best money saving tip: Threefold: Avoid muni if you can, drink drinks in the Mission, eat mexican food or pizza if you get takeout.
What do you refuse to spend money on: I’ve never felt ok with buying expensive jeans.
Most expensive thing you’ve ever bought: In recent times — my bike. I think I dropped more on that than any guitar I’ve ever had.
How’d that feel: Like sheer luck. I had a tax refund that came through at exactly the right time.
Favorite cheap eat: Arinell pizza // Atlas cafe
Favorite dive bar: Doc’s Clock // El rio
Best deal you’ve ever gotten: When I lived in LA, free laundry and food at a place called my parents’ house.
Favorite free thing to do: Play music. Ride my bike around the city and stop to read/nap somewhere by the water.
If you woke up a millionaire, what’s the first thing you’d buy: A time machine. And some new sweaters. Fall’s coming.
Despite not having money, do you still love your life: Wouldn’t that be depressing if someone said no to this question? I don’t really equate the two…
Do you own my book: Nope, not yet
Best hangover cure: Sleep. And more sleep. You might think greasy burgers and fries, but that usually = passing out in the corner booth at some diner at 3 in the afternoon.
Are you a hipster: If I say no, then I am….if I say yes then I am. I’m wearing a striped sweater right now.
Diana, I think you are kinda hunky. I thought this even back in the day at NYU, but I never express such feelings. Plus, we were never really friends… mistake on my part. Good luck with your book and such. Keep it real
Hey girl, hey! I’m so happy you were interviewed on one of my favorite websites. Good on you. I reposted on Facebook because I would like more people that I know to know you because I dig your sh*t.