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Tag Archives: Dreams

On Finding Joy and that Inner Child

August 28, 2021by rachelannc 1 Comment

I read something today from a band I grew up with about finding the joy in your creativity again — that inner child, the music you grew up with, and […]

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Reflection, Writing

“Dreams” (Fleetwood Mac Cover) (One Woman Band Instrumental)

July 6, 2020by rachelannc 1 Comment

This song has always been one of my favorite go-to’s and I’m happy to have finally recorded a bit of a one woman band full band instrumental (because I’m the […]

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Covers, Music, Vlog

I’m Stuck, Babe

March 10, 2019by rachelannc 7 Comments

What heavy emotions, heavy mess, and heavy headaches I’ve had this past February. Transitions are hard. Adulting is weird. Moving from place to place is stressful. This past month caused […]

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Reflection, Vlog

Breaking Down to Break Through

September 13, 2018by rachelannc 18 Comments

I had a conversation with a friend the other night. I had been feeling a little lost and questioning everything I was doing. “What am I doing this all for?” […]

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Reflection, Writing

You Give Me That, Wicked Love

May 1, 2018by rachelannc 16 Comments

April, you’ve been gentle to me. One of the things I love about doing these monthly vlogs is that it forces me to take a moment to reflect on where […]

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Reflection, Vlog

New Year, One Week Home

January 9, 2018by rachelannc 1 Comment

The holidays can be an extremely magical yet emotionally taxing time. It goes by quickly and reminds us of all we love and lack — and for that I am […]

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Reflection, Vlog

Coming to Peace with 2017

December 30, 2017by rachelannc 1 Comment

2017, you were a beast. You were a roller coaster of emotions; a constant change of minds, situations and fleeting events; new faces in familiar places; new homes, towns, unspoken […]

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Reflection, Writing

Third Month’s the Charm

October 4, 2017by rachelannc 27 Comments

If there’s one word I can use to describe how this past month has been for me, it has been “charming.” Now that the initial excitement of my move has […]

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Reflection, Vlog

Road to 24: Confessions from the Head and the Heart

April 24, 2017by rachelannc 6 Comments

To be completely honest with you, I almost feel like I’ve forgotten how to blog. A part of me has become so guarded — so cautious and careful, second-guessing my […]

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Reflection, Writing

I’m Not Drunk, I Wanna Go Home “Officer” (Kate Earl Cover)

January 25, 2017by rachelannc Leave a comment

“Forty below driving on deathly icy roads,” the song opens up. “Backseat is full of clothes” and I’m driving down the I-5 without a care in the world — just the open road […]

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Covers, Music, Reflection, Vlog

Why Ryan Gosling’s tribute to Eva Mendes and her unpaid work stole everyone’s heart for “La La Land”

January 9, 2017by rachelannc Leave a comment

Now the world understands why I’ve always had the biggest crush on Ryan Gosling. Upon winning best actor in a comedy or musical at Sunday night’s Golden Globe awards, it […]

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Articles, Celebrities, Media, Movies, Response

“City Of Stars,” Are You Shining Just For Me? (“La La Land” Cover)

January 6, 2017by rachelannc 2 Comments

Well, it’s been a long time coming… Happy 2017 friends, lovers, followers and fellow dreamers! The new year is a great time for cleanse and renewal; for washing away the old and getting […]

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Covers, Movies, Music, Vlog

“La La Land” Review: A Tale of Two Modern Dreamers

December 30, 2016by rachelannc 1 Comment

“Here’s to the fools who dream,” the tagline reads for La La Land. And for dreamers is true. You know those movies you feel were made just about you? That’s the feeling […]

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Articles, Movies, Music, Response

On Love and Opening Up

December 29, 2016by rachelannc 1 Comment

I’ve never been one to let myself simply feel happy or content with the things in my life. I’m always searching, hoping and dreaming for something more… Maybe something “better” […]

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Reflection, Writing

When I “Drive” Myself, My Light Is Found (Incubus Cover)

October 27, 2016by rachelannc Leave a comment

I was only fourteen when I learned “Drive” by Incubus. “What song should I use for prayer?” I asked my older brother as I scoured my then iTunes library for a […]

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Covers, Music, Vlog

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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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