Quote: Sometimes, I feel…
Sometimes, I feel that my positivity is going to kill me someday. But, then I remember a time when I wasn’t so positive—when angst and cynicism crept up on me. […]
Category Archives: Reflection
Growing Up: As I once dreamed of music, I am now learning to love myself
It’s strange. For some time now, I’ve been realizing how distant my personal connection to music has been becoming. It’s not that I feel more or less strongly about music, or […]
Why I fell in love with “Her” as the love-story that reprograms romance: The best movie of 2013
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 […]
It’s Strange how Home, Memories and Old Friends can Comprise the Place You Feel Most like You: A Reflection
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 […]
‘Tangled’ is in my heart, on dreams, lights, and looking out the window
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, […]
Why returning Home every once in a while is important
“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 […]
I Have So Many Dreams
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 […]
Because it’s one thing to feel flattered, and another to feel creeped
#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, […]
Music for the Holidays with Nostalgia, Love and Reflection
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 […]
There’s no season like the Fall
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 […]
11 things I’ve learned about Love, Relationships, and Myself
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 […]
An Ode to Ambition
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…
The 3 Things Female Pisces Want Couldn’t be More True to Me (Zodiacology as my Religion)
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 […]
Indie-quartet Milo Greene creates an atmosphere of their own with “Wooden Antlers / Don’t You Give Up On Me” live in KEXP Studio
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 […]
Because PACN 35 is on its way and I can’t quite believe it, yet
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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