<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[The A Note]]></title><description><![CDATA[The A Note]]></description><link>https://annieraquelj.wixsite.com/the-a-note/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 18:35:36 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://annieraquelj.wixsite.com/the-a-note/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Leviticus 18:22 (Part 1)]]></title><description><![CDATA["Admittedly, I’ve been putting off writing this post for a long time."]]></description><link>https://annieraquelj.wixsite.com/the-a-note/post/leviticus-18-23-part-1</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a8243350d24f7afd0f3f1bd</guid><category><![CDATA[Politics and Society]]></category><category><![CDATA[Thinking Deeper...]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 23:19:45 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_2913591ae2264cabbbb7be154bd0fbdc~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>A Juarez</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pop Star vs. Artist: A study of KATSEYE's identity "problem"]]></title><description><![CDATA["Rather than focusing on creating artistic products, they are focused on the capitalist attributes of fame. "]]></description><link>https://annieraquelj.wixsite.com/the-a-note/post/pop-star-vs-artist-a-study-of-katseye-s-identity-problem</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a1a45a5b2b59ee8f7522a38</guid><category><![CDATA[Thinking Deeper...]]></category><category><![CDATA[TV and Media]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 30 May 2026 02:10:28 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f78f9b_d5fab955343e41389e5a71816bf56ab0~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>A Juarez</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Race I Don't Remember Entering ]]></title><description><![CDATA["I set myself on a path toward winning a competition I don't even remember signing up for."]]></description><link>https://annieraquelj.wixsite.com/the-a-note/post/the-race-i-don-t-remember-entering</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69e030a31847596b2f56062f</guid><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 00:58:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/97a99189263b42a4a93a80d7d7e97ea9.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>A Juarez</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Pressure of Being Special]]></title><description><![CDATA[As time continues, I realize that even though many people seem to be fascinated with this idea of being “special” or standing out in some fashion, we don't often realize the amount of pressure associated with the label, especially when it’s framed as something divine. ]]></description><link>https://annieraquelj.wixsite.com/the-a-note/post/the-pressure-of-being-special</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69b9cc18fde2f1f6ed29249f</guid><category><![CDATA[Thinking Deeper...]]></category><category><![CDATA[Blog]]></category><category><![CDATA[Politics and Society]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 21:52:49 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e9fa121ac0b14acfb72ad2ab76f64a0c.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>A Juarez</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[I'm 22 and still listen to...]]></title><description><![CDATA["As I look back on life, I realize I've spent a great portion of it hiding this very specific interest from most people."]]></description><link>https://annieraquelj.wixsite.com/the-a-note/post/i-m-22-and-still-listen-to</link><guid isPermaLink="false">699fcd011e425c151a8f0d13</guid><category><![CDATA[Blog]]></category><category><![CDATA[Thinking Deeper...]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 05:02:25 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f78f9b_01cdb027509d45b29858d63fa19b683e~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>A Juarez</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why “The Life of a Showgirl” proves Taylor Swift is playing it too safe: A musical analysis]]></title><description><![CDATA[Originally Posted on The Georgetonian on October 17, 2025 Taylor Swift’s “The Life of a Showgirl” was supposed to mark a triumphant new chapter for her music — a bold, self-assured reinvention after years of retrospection. Instead, the album lands as one of her most musically conservative projects to date. For all its polish and grandeur, it feels less like evolution and more like replication — an artist retreating into the comfort of her past formulas. The production, led by longtime...]]></description><link>https://annieraquelj.wixsite.com/the-a-note/post/why-the-life-of-a-showgirl-proves-taylor-swift-is-playing-it-too-safe-a-musical-analysis</link><guid isPermaLink="false">697bb2636d68c9036aa44bf7</guid><category><![CDATA[Album Reviews]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2026 01:44:07 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f78f9b_28c948177846423db49465434eedded0~mv2.webp/v1/fit/w_1000,h_576,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>A Juarez</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Album Analysis: Stick Season by Noah Kahan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Originally posted on The Georgetonian  on September 12, 2025. Noah Kahan’s “Stick Season” is an album that captures the ache of small-town living, the weight of nostalgia and the complicated pull between leaving home and longing for it. Released in 2022, the album marked a turning point in Kahan’s career. Known previously for his more polished pop-folk sound, Kahan embraced stripped-down, rustic instrumentation and deeply personal songwriting on “Stick Season,” drawing heavily on the textures...]]></description><link>https://annieraquelj.wixsite.com/the-a-note/post/album-analysis-stick-season-by-noah-kahan</link><guid isPermaLink="false">697bb2636d68c9036aa44bf6</guid><category><![CDATA[Album Reviews]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2026 01:40:30 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>A Juarez</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Santos Bravos and the global reinvention of Latin music]]></title><description><![CDATA[Originally posted on The Georgetonian  on October 31, 2025 When HYBE, the South Korean entertainment powerhouse behind BTS, announced the debut of Santos Bravos , a new Latin American boy group, global music fans took notice. The group’s arrival marks a bold step in the company’s ongoing strategy to expand its “global idol” model beyond Asia and into new cultural frontiers. Their debut concert in Mexico City drew thousands of fans in person and tens of thousands online, signaling that the...]]></description><link>https://annieraquelj.wixsite.com/the-a-note/post/santos-bravos-and-the-global-reinvention-of-latin-music</link><guid isPermaLink="false">697bb2636d68c9036aa44bf5</guid><category><![CDATA[TV and Media]]></category><category><![CDATA[Thinking Deeper...]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2026 01:37:24 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f78f9b_74ffdca6c6964c13ac2aaa97476909f7~mv2.webp/v1/fit/w_1000,h_576,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>A Juarez</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why we should question “The Life of a Showgirl” and the woman behind it]]></title><description><![CDATA[Originally posted on The Georgetonian on October 17, 2025 Taylor Swift once stood as the pop embodiment of modern feminism — the woman who turned heartbreak into agency and made vulnerability a form of power. However, her newest album, “The Life of a Showgirl,” feels like a betrayal of that promise. Beneath the sequins and staged empowerment lies a collection of songs that are male-centric, emotionally shallow, and, at moments, racially tone-deaf. Nearly every track revolves around men....]]></description><link>https://annieraquelj.wixsite.com/the-a-note/post/why-we-should-question-the-life-of-a-showgirl-and-the-woman-behind-it</link><guid isPermaLink="false">697bb2636d68c9036aa44bf4</guid><category><![CDATA[Thinking Deeper...]]></category><category><![CDATA[TV and Media]]></category><category><![CDATA[Politics and Society]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2026 01:28:53 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f78f9b_e1a0f278e7c940aab7e2e901575a47dd~mv2.webp/v1/fit/w_1000,h_576,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>A Juarez</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fangirls vs. fans: Deconstructing the double standard in fandom]]></title><description><![CDATA[Originally Posted on The Georgetonian  on September 26th, 2025 The word “fangirl” has become an insult. It suggests immaturity, irrationality, and hysteria; it conjures the image of screaming teenage girls clutching posters of their favorite pop star. In contrast, when men display similar passion as sports “fans,” they’re seen as loyal, dedicated, and even culturally celebrated. This double standard says more about society’s bias than it does about fan behavior. Women who devote themselves to...]]></description><link>https://annieraquelj.wixsite.com/the-a-note/post/fangirls-vs-fans-deconstructing-the-double-standard-in-fandom</link><guid isPermaLink="false">697bb2636d68c9036aa44bf3</guid><category><![CDATA[Thinking Deeper...]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2026 01:23:18 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f78f9b_7c00687d769f49f9bbf7c0483c67f8c8~mv2.webp/v1/fit/w_1000,h_543,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>A Juarez</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>