ABOUT THE WRITER

I'm Rachel, and that explains everything.

But if you insist on further explanation, I'm a blogger/editor/cosmetologist/ESL teacher/homeschool mom. Former third culture kid, current ex-pat, in love with excessively bright colors. I can't resist a flaming red dress with an extravagant train. I met my husband in college. It was your typical 24 year old super-senior meets 17 year old freshman on her first day of class and eventually comes to the logical conclusion that she'd make a good wife love story. Angel and I were just about to settle down to a work, grad school, eat, sleep, repeat suburban lifestyle when we decided to move to China instead. We loved China, and thrived there, and after a year, picked up our lives once more to move into our third home--Malaysia.

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This blog is probably about travel, expat living, quirky fashion and hairstyles, funny stories about married life, homeschooling, and other surprises. If you're looking for a blog that does not mock winter photo shoots, does not involve grown men dressed as teddy bears, and does not make you laugh, this is not it. On any given day, if you come by my blog, you might find yourself reading about the latest prank Angel pulled on me, my passionate love for the pair of wedge sneakers I bought for 75 cents, a recent Mandarin fail, or the bizarre sentence I overheard while eavesdropping at the grocery store. I have a passion for living differently. I don't believe that anyone should feel that they have to eat, wear, buy, use, watch, read, or love something that they don't want to just because it's trendy and that's what "everyone" else is doing. My life goal is to be the exception to the everyone.

I will never host a blog hop, and I will never eat green eggs and ham. However, I will always believe that the best earrings are shaped like robots and/or forks and I will be an eccentric best-selling author, and you will be able to say you knew me when I was Rachel G, not eccentric at all.

In addition to Angel and my son, recurring characters on this blog include my 6 siblings: Lizzy, Isaac, Anna, Rebekah, MaryGrace, and Sarah. And my mom and dad. We live within walking distance of my parents' place, which means that currently, these characters occur in my stories particularly often. We are a completely normal family who do stuff like go to Angkor Wat together and wear matching t-shirts because Mom forced us to.

If you really want more of this random writing, you can purchase my illustrated book of stories, The Cactus Who Craved a Hamburger. If you're tired of reading and would prefer to watch randomness, here's the Youtube channel, which heavily features Angel, Cyrus, and my little sisters. I like to think I'm the star, however.

For anything, you can contact me at randomlyrachels[at]gmail.com

Interested in Working with Me?

I do not accept guest posts on this website. I do offer high-quality product, service, and experience reviews for brands that align with my lifestyle. In the past, I've hosted reviews, sponsored posts, and giveaways for brands such as eShakti, Shabby Apple, GlassesUSA.com, and the makers of the Just Dance video game. 

I love collaborating with companies that offer amazing travel experiences. Check out my collaborations with Entopia, Sunway Lagoon, KidZania Kuala Lumpur, AquariaKLCC, and with Experience Grand Rapids.

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