Raine Neal
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Just trying to make it through the days - writing is a great way to stay distracted and refreshed.
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Why Does Netflix Bite Off More Than It Can Chew?
It's pretty obvious that Netflix is at the forefront of the streaming experience. But the question is why? Sure, Netflix has a large, ever-rotating selection including both original and other content, but couldn't this be said for quite a few streaming services? Not to mention that Netflix Originals are being received with less and less of a warm welcome as time goes on. Netflix seems to be prioritizing quantity over quality, and recommendations don't seem to have any personalization at all.
By Raine Neal4 years ago in Geeks
I Miss Finding Books Myself
I remember the days when I would roam the Barnes and Noble aisles for hours, scanning book after book until the sound of the classical music over the speakers made me sick. As awful as that may sound, it was so much fun! I would go into it so open-mindedly, only swayed by cute covers or recognizable author names. A whole event was made out of tracking down my new favorites, pulling muscles in my neck in order to read every sideways title, and practically laying on the floor in order to thoroughly read the synopses to know what was worth my time.
By Raine Neal4 years ago in Lifehack
Rendezvous
As I looked up at the full moon, the wind skittered through the leaves, as if on cue. Every step I took toward the barn was a dangerous one. I dared a glance back at my old, white farmhouse (at least, it used to be white; the paint on the siding was so chipped that it was almost beige again), watching carefully for a light to flip on. If she woke up, she would almost definitely check my room, and if I weren't in there...
By Raine Neal4 years ago in Fiction
Deserted Island Disc
I recently heard of the Deserted Island Disc. This is exactly what it sounds like -- a 'disc' of eight songs that are the only eight songs you can take with you to a deserted island. As a lover of all things music, this sounded both impossible and like a super fun challenge. After a week of diliberating, listening to songs over and over to make sure my selection wasn't going to get old quickly, and even conspiring with my friend over an Applebee's 2 for $20, I finally pinned down a (tentative but pretty great) Deserted Island Disc.
By Raine Neal4 years ago in Beat
Songs That Make Me Feel Alive Again. Runner-Up in Melodic Milestone Playlist Challenge.
Music is a direct line to my soul. Follow the notes into my ears through my brain and down into the very core of me. It fuels me. It is the moving force, the tide of my ocean of emotions. It can open my eyes, soothe my soul, conjure my laughter, conjure my tears.
By Raine Neal4 years ago in Beat
The Fun of the Fae
While I have always respected and been intrigued by the magical otherworlds of Hogwarts and Wonderland, I was never truly bitten by the fantasy bug until the 'A Court' series wormed its way into my life (bug/worm pun intended). When I used to think of faeries, I would think of Tinkerbell or Cinderella's godmother or even the Fairly OddParents. But oh, no, no, no. These iconic characters are fairies, not faeries. A faerie, at least according to a quick google search, is simply something that is imaginary or mythical. In the world of the Fae (pronounced: fay), created by author Sarah J. Maas, faeries are heightened, otherworldly creatures. Some are powerful, like the High Lords and High Fae; others are not, often dictated by the derogatory term 'lesser faeries'.
By Raine Neal4 years ago in Geeks
'Til the End of Time
It had been a year since Darren had talked to her, and it had taken him that long to get over her. But when the endtimes came, he didn’t want to leave with any regrets. He regretted too much already that could not be fixed, so if this could be fixed, he had to do it. It seemed the whole world was getting their final ducks in a final row, so shouldn’t he, too? At midnight, the world would combust in a burst of…what exactly? Would it be an instantaneous explosion, fire and smoke, a chemical reaction, blinding lights holding you captive by their rare beauty as they took the world down once and for all? Whatever it was, it would be, and that would be the end.
By Raine Neal5 years ago in Fiction
The Mole: The Best TV Show That No One Remembers
As a child of divorce, there aren't many childhood memories I look back on that involve my entire family. But, don't feel too bad for me because The Mole fills the void. One memory that I can always look back on without fault is watching The Mole. The Mole, believe it or not, was a smash hit television show from the early 2000s. Anderson Cooper hosted the first two seasons, and the show brought a never-been-done-before kind of action and drama to that era of reality TV. My family and I would gather on the couch and watch the madness unfold. My dad would immediately call someone out and they would usually end up being The Mole -- I'm still not sure how he knew. But it's no small gesture to say this show is nostalgic heaven for me and that I still harbor an obsession with it.
By Raine Neal5 years ago in Geeks
