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Tag Archives: Relationships

I’m Cruisin’

February 20, 2024by rachelannc 5 Comments

Life used to always be this big endless hustle-and-grind for a feeling of safety, sanity and belonging in a life I endlessly searched for myself in. Maybe that search isn’t […]

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Reflection, Vlog, Writing

A Day in Joshua Tree and the Perseid Meteor Shower

October 9, 2023by rachelannc 3 Comments

It’s mid-August and the heat of summer. My love has spent the first half of the year in hardcore study mode and just passed the first half of his exams. […]

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Reflection, Travel, Vlog, Writing

Happy Love Day: The Truth is I Never Thought I’d Be in a Relationship

February 14, 2023by rachelannc Leave a comment

The truth is I never thought I’d be in a relationship. Hell, it’s so true when they say love hits you when you least expect it. I’ve never been one […]

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Reflection, Writing

In Love, I Can Bloom

August 4, 2022by rachelannc Leave a comment

One of the biggest and most sacred things I’ve found for myself this year, is love. Not for myself, my family, friends, career, life, or purpose, but in and with […]

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Reflection, Writing

‘Purple Hearts’ is a Movie about Love and Fear and It Got Me

August 4, 2022by rachelannc 1 Comment

Just like the rest of the world, Purple Hearts got me. And these are the moments that especially hit me hard in the heartstrings. A good love story makes us […]

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Articles, Movies, Music, Response

“You’re Good For Me”

June 14, 2022by rachelannc 1 Comment

This past month has felt like a dream — a dream so grounded in reality, I’ve truly been floating. “I’ve learned that life’s a current and you just gotta catch […]

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Reflection, Writing

Why ‘The Bachelorette’ Michelle Young is the Bachelorette we all needed

November 10, 2021by rachelannc Leave a comment

For those of you who may or may not know, I am the biggest Bachelor Nation junkie. And while you may be quick to judge, I have been a fan […]

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Articles, Response, TV

Young, Reckless and Loving It

July 1, 2018by rachelannc 14 Comments

It’s crazy to think that just one year ago, I was packing my bags and life into my car to drive down to Southern California all by myself to start […]

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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

“Crossing Point” Review: Wong Fu short tests love and commitment with Dia Frampton and Travis Atreo

April 3, 2017by rachelannc 4 Comments

“Did you watch Dia’s new video?” my brother asked me. “Not yet. Why?” “It’s pretty emotional,” he warned. “Am I gonna cry?” “I felt it.” A few minutes into the […]

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Articles, Movies, Response

“In The Morning” (An Original Song Demo)

February 18, 2017by rachelannc 1 Comment

It can be hard for me to fully appreciate the present moment when things like my career, dreams, music and relationships come to mind. But there are few things in life […]

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Music, Vlog

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

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

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

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

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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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