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Tag Archives: Optimism

I Don’t Chase, I Attract

October 5, 2020by rachelannc 2 Comments

How did you come to such a place of ease and love in your life? I’ve been having a lot of conversations about pursuing passions, desires and creative pursuits. It […]

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Reflection

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

Summer Road Trip Songs To Add To Your Playlist Now

May 31, 2016by rachelannc 1 Comment

Summertime in the Bay Area is one of the best moments of the year. You can roll your windows down, drive lazily through the streets until sunset or chill out […]

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Articles, Music

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

A happy-go-lucky girl

June 9, 2014by rachelannc 2 Comments

I caught myself earlier this week saying to myself, “I need to find something to do. I need to keep myself busy.” Image Source: YouQueen, “Activate Your Passion with a Hobby” […]

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Reflection, Writing

A Weekend of Positivity and Love

February 18, 2014by rachelannc Leave a comment

Because the “selfie” is an expression of the emerging self-confidence. To find the Simple Joys on Valentine’s Day, To remember myself as a Leader in my Culture, To embrace the […]

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Reflection

Quote: Sometimes, I feel…

January 16, 2014by rachelannc Leave a comment

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. […]

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Reflection, Writing

Growing Up: As I once dreamed of music, I am now learning to love myself

January 16, 2014by rachelannc Leave a comment

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 […]

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Music, Reflection, Writing

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

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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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