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SEVEN LIONS

Published on April 11, 2018April 11, 2018 by emmofeLeave a comment

Rave days are Thursday’s…Friday’s, Saturday’s or any day really! Since every day is a great day to dance, it’s become a habit of mine to attend the multitude of shows at the local venue, The Marc.

The Marc is located in the heart of the historic downtown square of San Marcos, TX. Their calendar of events typically ranges from country, rap, and EDM. As of late, raves have become a huge hit and have been attracting the masses to all of their shows.

Due to it’s rising popularity, they have blossomed into one of the best venues in its area for hosting shows and have booked some of the biggest names in the game including, Excision, Major Lazer, Rezz, and NGHTMRE.

They continue to sell out shows within seconds and are making a name for themselves around the city and in the rave community.

Their most recent show featured Seven Lions, so likewise, my friends and I dressed up and headed down to the sold-out show for a good time and a night filled with dancing.

Seven Lions is an instrumentalist and DJ from Santa Barbra, California, who recently announced the formation of his own record label, Ophelia, in which he will be releasing all of his music. Watch the recap from his show below which features his popular single, “Strangers.”

If this made you feel like dancing, you know where to go! See all you rave babes out there for the next show at The Marc.

Follow their Twitter and Facebook to stay up to date with news, announcements, and giveaways! You never really know what they have up their sleeve.

SUN/SETS

Published on March 27, 2018March 27, 2018 by emmofeLeave a comment

As many friends of mine have come to learn, I am a major sunset enthusiast! It’s the perfect time of the day to sit back and reflect on life and the little things. It’s become a daily habit of mine to head to the top of a parking garage or a rooftop lounge to gaze at the colorful view while the sun sets over the city.

“Sunsets are proof that no matter what happens every day can end beautifully.” – Kristen Butler

To my surprise, at a recent sunset, my friends and I stumbled across a live band rehearsing and filming a video for their submission to NPR’s Tiny Desk Series. The bands’ name is Atrox Box, a jazz/hip-hop group based out of San Marcos, Texas.

My fellow friends and I joined in by dancing and clapping along with the high energy band and ended our day with the perfect jam session and sunset. It’s tiny instances like this that make life all the more worthwhile.

Watch the short story below of our time on the roof, and then check out some groovy tunes from the awesome local band, Atrox Box!

MY RUNAWAY TO PORT A

Published on November 28, 2017November 29, 2017 by emmofe2 Comments

Hey guys! It’s been a while since I’ve posted some content on my blog, but with a new year coming up, one of my resolutions is to keep up with my site more! In doing so I’ll be posting more insight into my life and creating more videos like the one posted below….

With finals and the holidays coming up, I’ve been extremely stressed out–I mean who isn’t right? So, naturally, I grabbed my ukulele, packed up my car, called my friends, and headed to the coast for a day at the beach. We spent a whole day in the sun and attempted to camp, but with high tides and heavy winds, our camping experience suffered. However, where there is a will, there’s a way! So, we dealt with the situation and slept in the car which made the adventure that much more worthwhile.

Overall it was the perfect getaway to refresh our minds and spirits before ending the year. Stay tuned for our next adventure!

illsential

Published on February 14, 2017February 21, 2017 by emmofeLeave a comment

A brand new street wear clothing company has launched in Austin, TX by the name of “illsential,” that aims to make you feel absolutely ill, and extremely important at the same time. In the video below, you’ll see the local dream team feeling just that way in their promotional video for the launch of the clothing line.

Their product has a minimalistic approach with the occasional exception of colorful illustration tees like the Night Wolf. The product is designed and distributed locally in the Austin area and targets the urban street wear demographic. If you’re feeling ill, check out some of their classic dad hat and t-shirt looks below.

Adam Davis Photography

Pete La Flame Photography

Illsential will have more sick street wear coming your way, so be sure to keep up with them on your socials (@illsential) so you don’t miss out on their next launch for the line. In the meantime, have fun shopping!

Andiamo Ristorante

Published on January 24, 2017January 24, 2017 by emmofeLeave a comment

Wednesday’s are for wine! At Andiamo Ristorante in Austin, TX, Wednesday’s also mean 20 dollar bottomless bowls of pasta and half-priced bottles of select wines. With this being said, my girlfriends and I dressed up and made our way to the promise land of bottomless pasta.

Zagat, a notable review site for restaurants, marked this Italian gem as one of the best places to find housemade pasta in Austin.

Excited to taste, my friends and I sat down and indulged in their famous housemade cheese bread and a bottle of wine. The pasta’s that we indulged in are presented below with a description of each.

Ravioli ai 4 Formaggi

pastaaa — Housemade spinach ravioli, filled with ricotta, gorgonzola, mozzarella and parmesan cheese, sauteed with tomato cream sauce.

Amatriciana

15107249_1579435812082204_1445308395561317669_n — A traditional style spaghetti sauteed with tomatoes, guanciale, and olive oil, topped with pecorino romano cheese.

Cacio e Pepe

garicc — A simple spaghetti sauteed with garlic olive oil, black pepper, parsley and parmesan cheese.

A unanimous decision from the table revealed the ravioli was the best, and I would highly recommend giving it a try. The creamy tomato sauce has a flawless balance of acidity and sweetness leaving you craving another bowl–but hey, it’s bottomless, so why not!

Andiamo Ristorante has a sleek aesthetic and is great for getting dolled up and going out with your friends, or if you’ve been meaning to take a special someone on a date, this restaurant has the perfect romantic atmosphere.

Photo Credits: Andiamo Ristorante

Aloha, Hawaii!

Published on January 15, 2017January 15, 2017 by emmofeLeave a comment

Over winter break, I made the journey from Central Texas to the beautiful isolated islands of Hawaii, located in the middle of the Pacific Ocean.

As a young girl, I resided on the island of Oahu and lived the fairytale of beach bummin’ my way through life for two years before moving. Excited to return, I waited patiently as I passed over the Pacific. The plane landed, and 15 years since my departure, I had officially made it back to the islands!

In the video below, you’ll see me standing on the edge of South Point, which is famous for being the southernmost point in the United States. Check out the video to see 30ft jumps into the Pacific, as well as footage from the rest of our wild adventures.

The video features footage from Rainbow and Akaka Falls, Waipio and Pololu Valley, Ahalanui Beach Park, the cities of Hilo and Kona, Black Sand Beach, and Papakolea Green Sand Beach–one of only four located on the entire globe.

The green sand is created by a common silicate deposit of Big Island lava called olivine, which stays deposited on this beach because it is heavier than the other, lighter components of lava. To see this special spot where the green sand effortlessly contrasts with the clean blue ocean water, we embarked on a six-mile hike round trip. To say the least, the hike was well worth it!

Being on the island and basking in its exquisite beauty made me question how one could ever leave such a place. If you can’t tell by now, I never wanted too. Hopefully, it won’t be another 15 years before I return. Till next time, Hawaii!

Interview: Meet Alex

Published on December 7, 2016May 28, 2017 by emmofeLeave a comment

It seems like a lot of people I know are doing some really cool stuff with their lives and creating something out of their passions and desires, so I decided to go out and interview a friend who is doing just that.

Meet Alex Helm, a guy pursuing life through the lens, capturing all of his exciting moments with his Nikon D2300. Helm started his own multimedia brand, Helm Visuals, as an outlet for him to promote what he is capable of.

Helm captures his day to day life by taking portraits of his alluring friends and filming his hobbies. Some typical content you may see Helm produce consists of portrait style photos, as well as video footage of wakeboarding, longboarding, traveling, and of course, partying.

Helm is hard working, and his art naturally catches the attention of others. He has an eye for the water and surrounds himself with positive “beachy” vibes, all which were influenced from the West Coast in California. In the interview, he explains his passions, influences, and style in his own words. Check it out the video and meet, Alex.

In addition, check out Helm’s, “Daydreaming,” as explained in the interview as one of his “most memorable” and most recent productions.

Provided below are some portrait style photos taken by Helm.

Follow Helm Visuals on Instagram and Twitter to keep up with his most recent captures.

The Beauty of Blogging

Published on December 3, 2016December 3, 2016 by emmofeLeave a comment

Today, I was reflecting on the beauty of blogging and how running a site about my passions and daily activities has been so rewarding. For me, blogging has been a way for me to enhance what I share on my social media about my life. I’ve reflected my thoughts on blogging through a series of questions below. Have a look if you’re considering exploring the blogging lifestyle…

Which tools are effective? Which aren’t?

In blogging, the effective tools to be successful include captivating photography, passion on the topic, and a creative writing style. If you don’t have any of these three things, it will be hard for an audience to follow.

What would you want to improve or include within the blog?

The theme. I think the layout of a website can make or break whether it is successful or not.

In what ways could the experience benefit you in the future?

I’m hoping to add more festival coverage and music-oriented content to the site. With that being said, I hope to further my career in the industry by growing as a writer and knowledgeable reviewer.

Discuss how you might implement these tools professionally in the future, in a job or an entrepreneurial endeavor.

I plan on implementing the emmofe brand into my life long career. Where it’s going is unknown, but I plan on pursuing it as a personally owned brand, enhancing my life in a way that allows me to have multiple outlets of passion for focusing on, whether it’s music, life, art or food.

What has been your most popular week, and how many views and visitors did you get that week?

October 3-9. I received 208 views and 88 visitors.

Which was your most popular post of the year? How many views did it get? Why do you think it was the most popular?

My most popular post of the year thus far was titled “Meet Toyosi,” receiving 56 views. I think it populated the most views because Toyosi and I graduated from the same high school, so many of my friends on social media wanted to read about an old friends success.

In all of the Site Stats data, was anything surprising to you?

Yes, I’m shocked by the amount of traffic I was able to draw in. I didn’t expect the audience I’ve been receiving, so I think I’ll keep pursuing it after the class with the numbers I’m seeing.

Do you have any Twitter, Facebook or other social media stats you want to share?

No, but checking insights is always fun to see what impact you have on the online social community.

Louie’s Oyster House & Beer Garden

Published on December 2, 2016December 7, 2016 by emmofeLeave a comment

Football season is here…and so is the weekend! That means I’m out and about somewhere on the city streets enjoying the day as much as possible before sunset. By nightfall, I tend to hit the bars for happy hour with my sister, Miranda.

With football season in full swing, Miranda and I made arrangement’s to watch the Cowboy’s game at a local beer garden on the square in San Marcos, TX. Personally, I don’t care much for football, but I’m always down for drinks and good company. Our place of choice for the night was an outdoor sports bar with a surf and turf ambiance called, Louie’s Oyster House & Beer Garden.

Photo: Emily Ferris

Louie’s offers over 100 beers, along with a full bar and menu. However, the restaurant is family-friendly and offers an outdoor stage for live music and a playground for the kids. If crawfish is in season, the restaurant even hosts regular crawfish boils for the community.

Photo: Emily Ferris

Seafood is very prevalent on the menu here, but there are always other options for those who don’t eat fishy friends. Me being one of those people, I stuck to ordering one of their sides to snack on. The onion rings shown above are seasoned and battered with cajun spices that pair perfectly with a Deep Eddy Vodka soda or Dos Equis.

Next time you’re on the square and need a drink or some good fried food, stop by Louie’s and see what’s poppin’!

O’Neill’s House of Fashion

Published on November 30, 2016January 15, 2017 by emmofeLeave a comment

Cool brisk air sweeping in at 65 degrees, composed with the smell of firewood and christmas trees has finally caught wind and made it’s way to San Marcos, Texas.

A new season is always exciting because I get inspired when it comes to the wardrobe. There are so many opportunities to utilize last seasons finds with new ones. In other words, it’s time to get creative and put together something you’ll look captivating in!

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Luckily, for anyone who feels underdressed or unprepared for the Winter season, O’Neill’s House of Fashion, a small boutique located on the square in San Marcos, is there to provide you with all that you may need. O’Neill’s House of Fashion is described as an upscale women’s clothing boutique, where shabby meets fashion. Essentially, it’s the perfect place to go if you need to spice up your attire.

The small boutique is filled with a variety of sweaters, jackets, leggings, winter dresses, and even a bangin’ collection of accessories. If any of you know me well enough, you’d know I’d be checking out the sunglass collection first.

If you have the time this season, or if you need a last minute holiday dress, stop by O’Neill’s and see what you can find that spices up your life. Get creative and have fun!

Follow O’Neill’s House of Fashion on Instagram and Twitter.