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Category Archives: Writing

That Moment You Look At Someone Like They Are The World

June 12, 2016by rachelannc 3 Comments

You ever get that strange, giddy feeling of being around someone who just made you feel good? You have no idea why. You two aren’t particularly talking about much. You’ve only had a few shared moments with […]

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Reflection, Writing

The Power of Women and “Shine Theory”

March 8, 2016by rachelannc Leave a comment

A lot of people may wonder why I have so many female influences in my life. From Nancy Wilson to Stevie Nicks, Meg & Dia Frampton to Mandy Moore, to Olivia Wilde, […]

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Articles, Celebrities, Reflection, Response, Writing

What I’ve Learned at a Coffee Shop

December 6, 2015by rachelannc 1 Comment

“We’re all in this together!” my coworker yelled as the line grew longer and the espresso bar was wild with drinks. “Like ‘High School Musical’?!” I replied. She laughed. “I […]

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Reflection, Writing

Why I Feel So Strongly About Music

November 3, 2015by rachelannc 3 Comments

“You’re going to bar the 7th fret and make an E-minor chord,” he showed me. “Then take your little finger off.” I cupped my guitar and forcefully pressed my first […]

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Art, Music, Reflection, Writing

Why My Postgrad Blues Were Good For Me

October 27, 2015by rachelannc 8 Comments

I’ve gone through more mental, physical and emotional changes just in the past month than I have in my entire 22 years of life. And goodness has it been one heck of […]

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Music, Reflection, Writing

5 things I have learned about postgrad

October 1, 2015by rachelannc 10 Comments

What day of the week is it again? It seems I’ve been asking myself that question a lot lately. When you live a life of no routine and no set […]

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Reflection, Writing

Why Postgrad Has Taught Me To “Return to Love”

September 4, 2015by rachelannc 15 Comments

About a year ago, a friend of mine told me, “Out of all the people I know, I feel like you’re the most ready for postgrad.” I smiled and shrugged. At the […]

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Reflection, Writing

AUG 2015: My Next (Postgrad) Move + “The Moon Song”

August 24, 2015by rachelannc 4 Comments

Earlier this past week, I fell into a mini crisis where I didn’t know what to do with my postgrad plans. I hurt my head on making the decision to […]

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Covers, Reflection, Vlog, Writing

Finding My Way Back Home

August 2, 2015by rachelannc Leave a comment

My oh my, have these past couple of weeks been a whirlwind. And I thought I owe you all an update. I’ve gone through a lot of changes as of […]

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Reflection, Writing

This Is Going To Sound So Cliché

July 2, 2015by rachelannc Leave a comment

…but I’ve always done what was “right” and “good” in my life. When friends come up to me, they often praise and compliment me for who I am and what I’ve done–as […]

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Reflection, Writing

What is the one song that has saved your soul?

June 26, 2015by rachelannc 5 Comments

The one question I hate to be asked the most is: “What is your favorite song?” One reason is that I have a million favorite songs. (Who doesn’t?!) When people have asked […]

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Music, Reflection, Writing

I Graduated

June 26, 2015by rachelannc 5 Comments

I graduated more than a week ago and, if you can judge from my lack of blog posts as of late, you can bet I’ve been busy “living it up” and making these last […]

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Reflection, Writing

Lost Stars

June 12, 2015by rachelannc 1 Comment

I think the reason some people want to be with me is because they notice how I’m a little lost. They see me chasing dreams and being happy. They see […]

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Music, Reflection, Writing

I Hope to Never Lose My Excitement

June 1, 2015by rachelannc 3 Comments

The older you get, the more you know. The more you know, the smarter you are about the world and your place in it. It’s easy to become dissuaded about […]

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Reflection, Writing

Waking Up in Vegas

May 27, 2015by rachelannc 2 Comments

Ah, Vegas. The city of sins and clubs; of debauchery and gambling your life away; of mysticism, allure and escape; the city that never sleeps. I’ve always believed in trying everything […]

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Reflection, Vlog, Writing

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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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