Surprise…I froze my eggs last month! You can file that under “things I never thought I’d say.” As I’ve continued to tell friends and family about it, I’ve received lots of questions—understandably so—so it only felt right to share my experience with the world. Well, at least with the readers of this blog. Whether you’re […]
Welp, it’s official: I’ve now lived more than half my life with Type 1 diabetes. Today marks 16 years since the diagnosis that changed my life in every possible way. I’ve now known what it’s like to be “sick” longer than I ever knew what it was like to be “healthy.” The truth is, remembering […]
Phew, it’s been three years since I shared any podcast recs with you. Blame it on the pandemic—once working from home became the norm, my podcast listening disappeared with my subway commute. As I’ve gotten into a consistent #HotGirlWalk routine and begun heading into my office once a week, I’ve picked the old hobby back […]
I’ve been promising (or is it threatening?) to write this blog post for months. If you’re one of my friends IRL, you’ve most likely heard me talk—ok, maybe gush—about Melissa Wood Health. It’s an online fitness-and-then-some platform by Melissa Wood Tepperberg, a wellness influencer. Sure, you might be rolling your eyes at the phrase “wellness […]
As promised, I’m back with more Emily in Paris outfit dupes! After all, not all of us have the seemingly limitless salary of a fictional marketing associate living abroad. Colorfully yours, Haley Episode 6 Trendy Trench A metallic trenchcoat, sequined polka dot sweater and patterned shorts? Only Emily could make this look très chic. Dreamy […]
Whether you hate-watch or fully embrace the kitsch like I do, chances are you’ve taken part in the phenomena that is Emily in Paris on Netflix. Back when the show premiered, I got multiple text messages saying “Hales, this show is YOU.” Granted, that feels a little backhanded considering how many people make fun of […]
At the start of this year, I set a goal to read 75 books. I’m proud to say I have not only met but exceeded that goal—I’ve clocked in at 77 books in 2022! After successfully documenting my reads on the blog for the first six months of the year, I totally fell off the […]
If you’re confused as to whether you’re on the right blog, you’re not alone. I had assumed I would make it through my entire life on this earth without stepping foot in Mississippi. Actually, I hadn’t thought about it one way or another. But, life is nothing if not unpredictable! Long story short, my boyfriend […]
The retail price of insulin increased 262% from 2007 to 2018, a 2020 investigation reports. Honestly, I could stop my post here with that unfathomable stat. But, of course, I won’t. Let’s back it up for a moment and look at some crucial facts: Out of 34 million diabetics in the US, 1.6 million of them […]
Just under the wire, here are the books I read last month—and my honest thoughts about them. Happy reading! Colorfully yours, Haley Malibu Rising by Taylor Jenkins Reid—4/5 Surf, sand, and siblings: the recipe for a very solid beach read. From the ‘80s to the present day, we learn about the famous Riva family’s secrets—and […]