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Tag Archives: Growth

I Adjusted Month Two

September 10, 2017by rachelannc 24 Comments

Friends, I am happy to say that I’ve been feeling pretty well. I survived another month, started it off with a weekend home in the Bay Area and returned back […]

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Reflection, Vlog

I Survived One Month

August 7, 2017by rachelannc 26 Comments

July, you were a beast. I’ve driven 3000 miles from Orange County, South Bay, Irvine, Los Angeles and back. I’ve stayed overnight at friend’s places, helped on film shoots until […]

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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

You’re A Little Late, I’m Already “Torn” (Natalie Imbruglia Cover)

March 5, 2017by rachelannc Leave a comment

Hi friends! It seems the more and more I try and push myself to be consistent with these videos, the harder I feel it is to put “quality” work out there […]

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Covers, Music, Reflection

Love Says, Timing Is Everything

February 14, 2017by rachelannc 3 Comments

Do you believe that timing is everything or working your way to make life work with timing? People have always asked me, “When will you ever give someone a chance?” That […]

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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

Ringing in 2017 with a Need for Change

January 9, 2017by rachelannc 5 Comments

When I look at the past year in hindsight, I realize that 2016 was just a year of preparation for 2017. I settled into my coffee shop job, working day-in and day-out […]

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Reflection, Writing

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

I Know This Much Is “True” (Spandau Ballet Cover)

December 5, 2016by rachelannc 1 Comment

Can you believe it’s already December? When I look back at what these past couple of months — or even year — have brought me, I’m surprised. A lot can happen […]

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Covers, Music, Reflection

NOV 2016: Vlog with a Jog, One Year Later

November 22, 2016by rachelannc 1 Comment

To think that it’s been a year since I made my last “Vlog with a Jog,” I cannot believe how fast this year has passed us by! I was just a fresh […]

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Reflection, Vlog, Writing

On the “Otherside” (Red Hot Chili Peppers Cover)

November 20, 2016by rachelannc Leave a comment

There are those rare moments you hear a riff and instantly say to yourself, “I need to learn that!” One hour later, you’re recording a video. I have to say, recording […]

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Covers, Music, Vlog

On Love and Trust

November 11, 2016by rachelannc Leave a comment

I’ve always believed that you can only love someone else when you love yourself, because if you can’t love yourself how can you expect someone else to? But I’ve also […]

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Reflection, Writing

“From Where I’m Standing,” Seven Years Later (Cover by Rachel & Giann)

October 31, 2016by rachelannc 2 Comments

One hallow’s eve seven years ago, my friend Giann and I decided we were “too cool” to trick-or-treat and spent our night in playing mellow mood music. Earlier this summer […]

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Covers, Music, Vlog

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

Open Valentine

February 17, 2016by rachelannc 2 Comments

Love, love… Damn love is in the air! And for optimistic ole me, it always should be. If it isn’t, radiate love and it will follow. (At least, that’s what I tell […]

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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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