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Why I fell in love with “Her” as the love-story that reprograms romance: The best movie of 2013

January 1, 2014by rachelannc 5 Comments

In a world where smartphones are quickly taking over dinnertime conversations and people are more focused on checking e-mails, voicemails and texts rather than conversing with the person across from […]

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Articles, Media, Movies, Reflection, Response

Kina Grannis & Zee Avi bring us their “Winter Song” to You

December 30, 2013by rachelannc Leave a comment

Kina Grannis & Zee Avi – Winter Song (Ingrid Michaelson & Sara Bareilles Cover) Because this song brings back so many high school memories, and they brought this song back […]

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Articles, Covers, Music

It’s Strange how Home, Memories and Old Friends can Comprise the Place You Feel Most like You: A Reflection

December 30, 2013by rachelannc Leave a comment

It’s strange: how the briskness of the air still hits your face in that same old familiar way; how it fills your heart with a particular warmth of comfort, belonging and […]

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Articles, Reflection, Writing

‘Tangled’ is in my heart, on dreams, lights, and looking out the window

December 23, 2013by rachelannc Leave a comment

Original tumblr Post (Saturday, March 5, 2011): It’s the next step from my A Walk to Remember… Tangled in my heart. “Something brought you here, Flynn Rider. Call it what you will: fate, […]

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Movies, Reflection

Why returning Home every once in a while is important

December 23, 2013by rachelannc Leave a comment

“How has your break been?” Note: I am currently writing this on my iTouch. Original tumblr post link: rachelannc.tumblr.com/post/70937004229 I admit, every time I do change my lifestyle a bit—coming […]

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Reflection, Writing

Conning, Bribing, and Beautifying the Broken in ‘American Hustle’

December 21, 2013by rachelannc Leave a comment

Image Source: ‘American Hustle’ First Trailer, Business Insider The comb-overs, massive cleavage, disco-pants and shades boasting around in American Hustle stay true to what 1970s America was all about. The film opens […]

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Articles, Movies

RE: 12 Things Every Woman And Girl Should Know

December 19, 2013by rachelannc Leave a comment

Because The Huffington Post seems to have become my best friend in the past year. And because I’ve been becoming more open and clean with myself to others. And because […]

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Articles, Food/Health, Response

Cassadee Pope lights up ‘The Voice’ stage and is rewarded with Gold Plaque

December 19, 2013by rachelannc Leave a comment

Cassadee Pope – I Wish I Could Break Your Heart (Live on The Voice, December 10, 2013) Cass is one of the few The Voice winners who actually stuck to her title and […]

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Articles, Celebrities, Music, TV

Dia Frampton covers “Love Me Again” by John Newman in midst of recording new album

December 16, 2013by rachelannc 3 Comments

Dia Frampton – Love Me Again (John Newman Cover) Who hasn’t missed that raspiness? The breathiness? That captivating quality in her vocals? It’s been a while since we’ve heard any […]

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Articles, Celebrities, Covers, Music

Because We Want You to “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas,” Now (Judy Garland/Frank Sinatra Cover)

December 16, 2013by rachelannc Leave a comment

Rachel Ann Cauilan & Gelline Ibarrola – Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas (Judy Garland/Frank Sinatra Cover) With my very dear and talented friend Gelline… And because the quarter is […]

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Covers, Music, Vlog

Kate Earl in the streets as a “One Woman Army” (Live & Acoustic in Downtown Orlando)

December 9, 2013by rachelannc 1 Comment

Kate Earl – One Woman Army (Acoustic) (April 21, 2013, Downtown Orlando) My goodness. Why have I not seen this sooner?! Sometimes, it’s the little things that can remind you […]

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Articles, Celebrities, Music

I Have So Many Dreams

December 9, 2013by rachelannc Leave a comment

As the end of the quarter has been approaching (and yes, this third time around in college has been quite loaded and packed), taking the time to slow down and […]

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Reflection

Because it’s one thing to feel flattered, and another to feel creeped

December 7, 2013by rachelannc Leave a comment

#1 Oh. My. God. I feel like I just got approached by a predator on campus. I was walking around the vendor fair when a late 20s or something bald, […]

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Media, Reflection, Response, Writing

Music for the Holidays with Nostalgia, Love and Reflection

December 2, 2013by rachelannc Leave a comment

What am I listening to this holiday season? Image Source: Classic Holiday Playlist, Life by Luciene The holidays, to me, are all about nostalgia. The holidays get me in that […]

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Articles, Music, Reflection

There’s no season like the Fall

December 2, 2013by rachelannc 4 Comments

There’s no season like the Fall. And here’s to a grumpy Rachel who mopes leaving home. See you in 2 weeks, lovely NorCal… You are the place I remember who […]

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rachelannc

rachelannc

I am a Music lover, Guitar player, Retired Music Journalist, Dreamer, Lover of the outdoors and Old soul in a young body.

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