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Tag Archives: Summer

In a Summer Daze

October 24, 2021by rachelannc 1 Comment

“Search your heart. Find what brings you joy, in whose company you are most serene. Be there, be fully there.” Note: This is the first of a collection of drafted […]

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Reflection, Writing

Two Years Later and Summer Beginnings

July 11, 2019by rachelannc 2 Comments

Two years and 24 blog posts later. Wow. I’ve gone through a lot in the past two years — and it seems as if those years have flown by right […]

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Reflection, Vlog

‘Booksmart’ Film Review: A Goddamn Funny and Revolutionary Female-Fronted Comedy from Olivia Wilde

May 31, 2019by rachelannc 1 Comment

In the world of high school comedies, we’ve seen it all: the athletes and jocks, bad boys, princesses, mean girls, drama kids, detention club-goers and boy meets girl-next-door. But how […]

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Articles, Movies, Response

Summer Daze

August 27, 2018by rachelannc 12 Comments

The end of summer is approaching — And I’ve learned to love better, talk better, be more mindful of how I talk about myself, talk myself up more, dream honestly, […]

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Reflection, Vlog

Why “Bad Liar” is my favorite radio single of the summer (Song Review)

August 30, 2017by rachelannc Leave a comment

Let’s be honest: Selena Gomez has probably left some of the most unassuming marks in the pop world as of late. As one of pop’s biggest stars — from Disney […]

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Articles, Music, Response

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

Olivia Wilde takes us through the Red Hot Chili Peppers’ “Dark Necessities”

June 17, 2016by rachelannc Leave a comment

As if I needed another reason to love adore admire look up to be completely inspired by Olivia Wilde, here she goes again. And this time it’s with the release of her music video […]

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Articles, Celebrities, Music

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

Kate Earl introduces EARL and “First Time” at BBC Radio 2 Live UK’s Introducing Stage

November 7, 2015by rachelannc Leave a comment

It’s rare to come across an artist who manages to bare their soul in a refreshing and honest way on stage. With all of the electronic, dance-filled synths and indie-rock […]

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Articles, Concerts, Music, Response

Why ‘Orange is the New Black’ is good television: Seasons 1 to 3 In Recap

July 6, 2015by rachelannc 3 Comments

If you’re living like any modern person, you’ve already caught up with the number-one binge-worthy Netflix series Orange Is The New Black. If you haven’t, well, it’s time to get on the […]

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Media, Response, TV

Life, Change and Switchfoot ft. Jars of Clay’s “Let That Be Enough” (Cover)

September 28, 2014by rachelannc Leave a comment

Excuse my quietude in the beginning of this video (I didn’t want to speak too loudly). But summer nights spent at home are always the sweetest. So here is my ode […]

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Covers, Music, Reflection, Vlog

“Begin Again” Trailer Review: A music film that captures heart and soul of music industry today (Keira Knightley, Adam Levine, John Carney of “Once”)

June 24, 2014by rachelannc 2 Comments

As if I couldn’t fall in love with Keira Knightley any more, she is starring in the upcoming music film Begin Again written by John Carney (Once) alongside pop musician Adam Levine who play two […]

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Articles, Movies, Music

Summer 2013 Memories and Home in a Flashback

September 23, 2013by rachelannc Leave a comment

Every now and then, I find myself falling more and more in love with my hometown. It’s almost like that old adage where “you want what you can’t have—” because […]

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Reflection, Writing

“The Way, Way Back” is a Summer Dramedy packed with Humor, Adolescence, and Heart

July 30, 2013by rachelannc Leave a comment

Image Source: Fox Searchlight Pictures It’s summer time and, whether we all may admit it or not, we all want some fun under the sun with good people. With The […]

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Articles, Movies, Response

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