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Category Archives: Reflection

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

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

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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Reflection

11 things I’ve learned about Love, Relationships, and Myself

November 28, 2013by rachelannc 3 Comments

A lot of people may look at me and laugh at the numerous times boys have attempted to show their interest or woo my heart. Others may be confused as […]

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Articles, Reflection, Writing

An Ode to Ambition

November 21, 2013by rachelannc Leave a comment

Originally posted on beauty within:
I think I can be certain when I say that I’m not the only one who has ever felt wishy-washy about what I want to…

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Reflection, Zodiacology

The 3 Things Female Pisces Want Couldn’t be More True to Me (Zodiacology as my Religion)

November 20, 2013by rachelannc Leave a comment

Article: 3 Things Female Pisces Want This couldn’t be any more accurate. As “Zodiacology” (as I will coin) has seemed to be some sort of “religion” to me (ever since […]

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Articles, Reflection, Response, Zodiacology

Indie-quartet Milo Greene creates an atmosphere of their own with “Wooden Antlers / Don’t You Give Up On Me” live in KEXP Studio

November 20, 2013by rachelannc Leave a comment

Milo Greene – Wooden Antlers / Don’t You Give Up On Me (Live on KEXP, November 14, 2012) Because after a stressful past few days, the only thing that feels […]

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Articles, Music, Reflection

Because PACN 35 is on its way and I can’t quite believe it, yet

November 17, 2013by rachelannc Leave a comment

Kababayan at UCI’s PACN 34: Behind the Scenes [Recap Trailer] Because not only did it takes me hours to compile this short little video from last year’s PACN but, I […]

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Culture, Reflection, Writing

Searching for a Feeling (Fall Quarter 2013 Festivities)

November 12, 2013by rachelannc Leave a comment

Fall Quarter 2013 Oct 2: Santa Ana Art Walk Oct 19: Historic Filipinotown, LA Tour | The Milk Shop, LA Nov 1: Halloween Horror Nights Nov 2: Santa Ana Art […]

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Reflection, Writing

A Mirror into Love, Loneliness, and Yourself in “Lost In Translation”

November 8, 2013by rachelannc 1 Comment

Image Source: Tout Le Cine You can hit me in the head for being a decade late into seeing “Lost In Translation,” though, a gem like this remains as timeless and […]

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Articles, Movies, Reflection

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