To all of Rachel\u2019s faithful readers who slogged through all 23 posts about her family members, wouldn\u2019t you like to hear a little about her, too? Since she\u2019s 25, here are that many things about her.<\/p>\n
1. Rachel was born sixth in a family whose ages were spread generously out over the years, so she had plenty of older siblings to dote on her. But unlike the proverbial last child (even though her position as the last child was usurped by a surprise baby boy five and a half years into her life, she somehow was still a last kind of child) her cheerful disposition failed to take notice that last children are supposed to be spoiled rotten. Instead she was charmed by life and all the doting did to her was turn her into the biggest, smiliest giver of us all.<\/p>\n
2. Somehow she outgrew all of her sisters, and she makes tall look good.<\/p>\n
3. No, she doesn\u2019t play basketball.\u00a0But yes, she can reach that thing on the top shelf for you.<\/p>\n
4. She\u2019s proof that being taller than average shouldn\u2019t stop you from wearing heels.<\/p>\n
5. In this world of bare, stern, cold minimalism, her apartment is a perfect, cozy retreat. There you can sit surrounded by books overflowing their shelves, and cozy throws and pillows and cheerful striped pineapples on the wall, and COLOR. Her walls and clothes aren\u2019t all hopelessly grey, even though that\u2019s what\u2019s cool now. Her free spirit is her own fashion guide, and she does it well.<\/p>\n
6. Despite her maximalism, she\u2019s an organizer to the core. I\u2019ve heard that she\u2019ll come organize your closet for a reasonable fee, and not in the way that involves 1 dumpster full and an empty closet with a sad, lone light bulb shining dismally on the empty hangers. Oh wait, there wouldn\u2019t be hangers, because they\u2019d be in the dumpster, too.<\/p>\n
7. She\u2019s known to rearrange the furniture in her room at least once a month. If you plead nicely and maybe promise an affogato, she\u2019ll come to your house and throw things around in a manner that appears haphazard. Somehow, when she\u2019s done, it looks cozy and thoughtful.<\/p>\n
8. Rachel is a good friend. Despite being introvert-ish by nature, she\u2019ll gladly give up her evenings to come talk with you over some tea.<\/p>\n
9. Have I mentioned that she\u2019s a good friend? She has a way of keeping up with people who cross her path, but not in a demanding way that involves weekly emails to keep the friendship alive.<\/p>\n
10. I used to try to be the favorite aunt in the family, but gave up. Rachel always wins.<\/p>\n
11. She\u2019s the best at finding small, useful gifts for people and giving them unexpectedly. While the rest of us sit here and wonder what to give a newly five year old boy that has all the Legos he\u2019d want, she pulls out a small headlamp that makes his week. This may have something to do with why she\u2019s always the favorite aunt.<\/p>\n
12. She\u2019s determined. Never plan to train for a 5k together unless you want to be thoroughly beat.<\/p>\n
13. She has the best closet to borrow from, ever. And she\u2019ll let you freely borrow from it, too.<\/p>\n
14. Rachel is not what I\u2019d call a naturally independent, fearless person. Yet she continually does big, scary things, like moving halfway across the country to teach in a community where she knew exactly one person.<\/p>\n
15. She\u2019s empathetic, and quick to believe the best about a person, especially those that everybody else wants to look down on. When she was quite little, she had too many dolls to count, but her favorite was her Darling. It was a pathetic little beast with just a flat head and a dress sewn to her neck, but Rachel saw through all it\u2019s ugliness and loved it best of all.<\/p>\n
16. While she\u2019s empathetic, if you complain about something that\u2019s in your power to fix, or a boss you don\u2019t like because you\u2019re lazy, or rules you agreed to but still kick at, don\u2019t complain to her. She\u2019ll let you know very kindly to grow up and stop it. Trust me, I know.<\/p>\n
17. She\u2019s that friend who will tell you that your deodorant isn\u2019t working and you have poppy seeds in your teeth, rather than letting you suffer unknowingly.<\/p>\n
18. She makes a good bridesmaid. She\u2019ll play her part well, and make your whole bridal party look better than average. I know this by experience.<\/p>\n
19. If you ask her to help at an event, she\u2019ll do her part, plus stay and clean up once the party is over.<\/p>\n
20. She loves books, which in itself is a start to being a good kind of person. If you need a book to read, ask her. She\u2019ll know just what to recommend for every mood.<\/p>\n
21. She\u2019s naturally good at music, and uses her talents even though the stage life isn\u2019t her favorite. She\u2019s the person you want on your worship team.<\/p>\n
22. She\u2019s a good cook. Ask her to invite you over for butter chicken sometime.<\/p>\n
23. Sometimes though, if you\u2019re her sister, she won\u2019t feel obligated to cook for you. Instead she\u2019ll make an amazing meal out of peas and popcorn, and it\u2019ll be just perfect for the occasion.<\/p>\n
24. If you want to compliment her, please do, she\u2019s worthy of them all! Just try not to use the words \u201csweet\u201d or \u201csunbeam\u201d.<\/p>\n
25. But since I\u2019m her sister, I\u2019m allowed to say it. Rachel is a sweet sunbeam.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Rosie messaged me and asked if she could write a guest post for my blog. I happily agreed, having no clue what it was about. When she sent it to me, I may have blushed a bit before being prevailed upon to post it anyhow. So without further ado, here you go. To all of Rachel\u2019s faithful readers who slogged through all 23 posts about her family members, wouldn\u2019t you like to hear a little about her, too? Since she\u2019s…<\/p>\n