Why so quiet?

 

It’s been a quiet month here on the blog… I’ve been to several shows and many restaurants. Unfortunately the quality of my pictures aren’t the best, and I’d much rather upload pictures worth your view(:

 

Here are just a few shows I recently attended

 

• Kid Cudi, Big Sean, Logic
• Noah and the Whale
• Silverstein

 

Here are just a few restaurants

 

• épiceri

• The Root Cellar Cafe & Brewery

• Anchos

 

New phone or camera coming soon!

 

Thanks for visiting

 

Just a few pictures…

 

At Epicerie

 

Kid Cudi live at Cedar Park Center

 

My intimate relationship

I have such an amazing relationship, it’s healthy, fun and unpredictable. I can’t imagine my life without my significant others, my love for them is unheard of. I wish all my time could be dedicated to the ones I love…music, art and food. I have never been more happy than I am at this very moment, to be living in a city known for music, art, and food. Yes my intimate relationship with music, art, and food is what I am referring to.

I enjoy sharing with you my feelings towards the amazing trio I tend to speak of… 80% of the time, because I know most of you guys can relate. When I think of this trio I think of things like, how I could even function without them. Especially when I have extremely long days and all I want to do is listen to my favorite band, stare at art and embrace it’s beauty. Or dress up too my liking for no reason other than dining in at an ever so unique restaurant. This trio consumes our daily lives and we sometimes take it for granted. If we could appreciate this trio and use it to connect I think we could all be friends, no?

I enjoy meeting artists who share the same passion as myself, I call myself an artist… is that ok? I’m asking you guys questions because I genuinely would like to hear your answers. We are all artist’s… when people ask me, “Erica what do you do?” I say I am an artist, I am a singer, I am an actress, I work at fiat, I work at the Omni, I am a blogger, and I am a full-time friend. I am straying away from my subject, but it’s my blog, so it’s ok… right?

So…back to my love for this trio, I am 19 years young and I have been to many live shows, art shows, and restaurants. San Antonio is where I have experienced most shows. That is until I ventured off to where I live now… Austin, Texas! My father has always been a fan of live shows, and he took me to my first actual show at the age of twelve. I will never forget it because I asked him if we were allowed to stand up out of our seats. It was Green Day and I was just so ready to rock! From that day on I get more, and more excited to attend a live show and meet new musicians. Thank you musicians for being apart of my relationship.

As for food… well how can my love for food not begin with both my grandmothers tortillas, bunuelos, tamales and menudo! My mothers food as well has given me this everlasting craving for foods made with love, and purpose. These amazing ladies in my life always had a purpose when cooking. Their purpose was making sure the kids, grandkids, cousins and friends were all feed. I can tell you we all appreciated the ladies in the kitchen knowing what was to come of it. This is where I gained my appreciation for a passionate chef and their delicious meals. Thank you Chefs for being apart of my relationship.

My love for art had begun when I attended my first “First Friday” in San Antonio, Texas with my best friend. We were about fifteen years old, and so excited to be downtown alone, having ice cream and doing things we enjoyed… together. By the way it isn’t always about just the experience of something it’s mostly about the people you get to experience it with that makes that something fun and memorable. When I think about it if it wasn’t for her I would’ve never been introduced to the art scene. I fell in love with the stories that were told without actually being told. I would stare at art as if it were a naked David Beckham.. It was just beautifull. (Not that I know what David Beckham looks like naked, but I could only imagine breathe-taking.) I was able to talk with artist’s who had just began to sale their art on the walks, and I was so influenced by their words that the respect I have for an artist is untouchable. Since then not a thing could change the way I feel about artists.  Thank You Artist’s for being apart of my relationship.

And thank you to my supporters, followers, family and friends, for being apart of my intimate relationship with the trio!

OOOOOO, Erica

Maybe I should….

It’s like I believed things would all play out the way I wanted them too! Haha… joke is on me. I felt like I was finally ready to begin my food journey here in Austin, Texas only to come across the fact that I don’t have a camera. Now I know I could try my best to explain the mouth watering dishes that cross my path here in the ATX, but it simply won’t do justice! So maybe I should… invest in a new camera! Making your life and my life that much more delicious! I am excited for all things to come on the Sheknows Blog, and I can’t thank you enough for all the feedback and support. I have visited with some local artists and chef’s, and found some amazing talent; they cannot wait to be featured on the blog and I can’t wait for you to meet them! Love you all!
-Erica

Why?

I started journaling when I was fifteen, and I would attend First Friday in San Antonio, TX. Featuring local artists, musicians, and endless booths filled with vintage goods, and handmade items. Music, food, and art have always been a huge part of my life. My dad was a huge fan of live music, and my mother has always been an amazing cook. I guess you could say that’s where my love had begun.

As I grew older nothing had changed other than my outlook on these three things and how they play a huge role in everyday life. For a lot of folks music is what gets them by, food is what keeps us alive, and art gives us a chance to feel like we could be at two places at one time. I tend to find beauty in everything if you haven’t noticed. When I began blogging I wasn’t ever a “critic” and I could never be a “fault-finder.” I had these rules when I would attend a new show, venue, art show, restaurant, or meet a new artist, chef or musician. It was to understand why they did what they did, and to find something that made them different from the others. That’s why I enjoyed blogging so much! I got to listen to every artist’s “Why,” why they woke up everyday and did what they did. I’ve heard so many beautiful “whys,” and it’s why I continue to do what I do. I have seen food presentations, art pieces, and live shows that give me the chills, because I know theses artists “whys.” I love what I do!!

Here is mine… My “why,” is to somehow and someway make a difference in the world. I want to encourage others to find beauty in everything and everyone. My “why,” is to share the amazing talents of all the artists that have made an impact on me and to help them in anyway possible to reach their goals. My “why,” is my family…ts their unconditional love, and endless support is what motivates me everyday. My “why,” is to prove that we can all do what we are passionate about if we just work hard every day! My “why,” is you guys and your amazing support, and the feedback on my posts and pictures! In time I will be able to share some of these artists “whys” and in the mean time I’d love to hear yours!

Xoxo Erica

Hello

My name is Erica Camarillo, and I am nineteen years old. I am from a small town located south of San Antonio. I am a current student, and going into my second semester of college. I enjoy music; art, food, singing, acting, and spreading my full of passion energy.

This is my first post, and I dedicate it to all my friends, and family who have supported my “She Knows” project since day one. I am excited to have my blog/website up and running for the entire world to see.

I once knew exactly what I wanted in my life and for my future. Like who I wanted to be with, where I would live, what I would be when I grew up, to not knowing what I wanted at all. I realized that this feeling was most likely normal, and that it was ok, because I always had this problem of over thinking things anyways. I decided that I should do what I wanted to do right now. I then asked myself, “What will make you happy right now, right this moment?” Back before I made my first trip to the east coast I had told myself that I would take a trip every summer. That changed when I decided I wanted to pack my things and move to Austin, Texas right now. I am in the process of packing up my small room, my mother’s vintage, wooden table and moving to Austin on June 14. I’ve always loved the idea of living in the city known for its artsy ways, countless venues and delicious food. Now here I am, making it my reality.

My blog will promote diverse and cultural projects. I will provide videos, and photos for visuals of any events, restaurants, and art shows I may attend. This is my personal journey of life, and I look forward to sharing with you; feedback and destination requests are welcomed. Thank You and enjoy!