Haley Root
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Life in Spain
Being a military spouse there can be some negative connotations that come with it. Being a "dependa" is not something I ever saw myself being. I prefer to work and make my own money. I don't like not being able to contribute to the household. However, now that I am a military spouse I've come to the realization that not being a "dependa" can be harder than you think. Especially when you're stationed overseas. Most military spouses aren't not working because they don't want to work, it's because they can't work.
By Haley Root7 months ago in Serve
Autumn Rain
Chapter 1 Spooky season is approaching. The days are getting shorter, and the nights are getting darker. The fog starts to roll in and a crisp breeze can be felt. The smell of burning leaves linger in the air. If Autumn had an official smell, that should be it. Burning leaves. Not pumpkin or cinnamon but burning leaves. Thats Delaney Rayfield's favorite smell. Once that smell has hit her nose, she knows her favorite season is upon us.
By Haley Root7 months ago in Fiction
Diary of a Sad Not Pregnant Lady
Do you remember being a little girl playing with baby dolls? It was one of my favorite things to play with when I was a child. I think, even back then, I knew that my goal in life was to be a mother and to have a family. Now at the ripe age of 26 that is the only thing I can think about. I havn't fully figured out what I want in life yet. I've changed my mind so many times. But one thing that has never changed was the fact that I want to be a mother. Starting a family is supposed to be easy. Starting a family is supposed to be fun. Thats what people say, anyway. However, 1 in 6 women will struggle with infertility. I am 1 in 6.
By Haley Root7 months ago in Families
How to Make A Long-Distance Relationship Work
Long distance relationships suck. But, you can make one work if you really want it to. You will most likely hear the majority of people tell you, "it won't last" or "it'll never work." But, I promise you that if you really love one another, and are willing to put in the work, you can make it last.
By Haley Root4 years ago in Humans
2020 Spring Favorites
Spring is here! The sun is shining, it's finally getting warm, and the flowers are blooming! I know the start of this post sounds like I really enjoy spring, but the truth is, I hate it. Every time someone asks, "what's your favorite season?" almost everyone says spring. Personally, I can't seem to understand why. Yes, the flowers are beautiful, but what the flowers bring with them, I hate. The pollen is outrageous and like a lot of people, I'm allergic. I can't breathe and my eye itch so bad they end up swelling so bad I can't see anymore. Not to mention all the bugs that start coming out during this time!
By Haley Root4 years ago in Viva
Travel, Health, and Fitness
Travelling has to be one of the most exciting things I have done. There are endless possibilities; beautiful places to explore, delicious new foods to try, and incredibly fun activities to endure. However, when it comes to traveling the world as intensely as Nick and I plan to, health and fitness are more important than one may think.
By Haley Root4 years ago in Wander
World Famous Jigokudani Snow Monkey Park
Like everything else I've talked about on here, I was extremely excited to see the Snow Monkeys. But, who wouldn't be excited to see monkeys? They're definitely one of my favorite animals. And if you ever plan a trip to Japan this has to be on the top of list of things to do. Of course, it's not all about the monkeys, it's also important to know the best places to stay.
By Haley Root4 years ago in Wander
Sapporo Snow Festival
The amazing country of Japan offers many different festivals throughout the year. The Sapporo Snow Festival is one. Looking up the festival online, we read many great things. However, we weren't exactly sure what we were getting ourselves into. We knew there were snow and ice sculptures, but that about all that we knew about. We had no idea what kind of treat we were in for.
By Haley Root4 years ago in Wander
The Maxell Aqua Park Experience
The Experience The Maxell Aqua Park was high on the list of places we wanted to visit in Tokyo. We walked through the streets of Shinagawa and up a large hill to find the entrance. Like many places in Japan, we didn't have to go to anyone to get our tickets. To get tickets you have to go to a machine, kind of like a vending machine, pick how many people and insert your money. Honestly, it was a bit pricy for what it was, but still an overall good experience.
By Haley Root4 years ago in Wander
The Best Ramen in Japan
If you love ramen and you hate talking to people, then this is the restaurant for you. Ichran Ramen Shinjuku is a restaurant where you have your own little private eating area. You’re still sitting beside other people, but they have dividers in between each seat giving you your private area. Not only do you get to have your own private area, but you pretty much don’t have to speak to anyone. The most anyone says to you is “how many people?”, “please go to the sixth floor”, and “please fill this out.” This is great for those like myself and Nick who don’t really like having to talk much to strangers.
By Haley Root4 years ago in Feast
The TeamLab Borderless Experience
If you've never heard of TeamLab then you are missing out! TeamLab is a digital art museum full of beautiful pieces of art and music that form one big borderless world. The artwork moves amongst each other intermingling and never staying in one space. The pieces move throughout your time there so it's a good idea to check out a room more than once because it may be different the second time around. When you walk in you find yourself in a dark room only to be lit by the artwork. Flowers were floating all around us. The colors were absolutely beautiful.
By Haley Root4 years ago in Geeks
Is the Window Seat Worth It?
I don't know about you, but when I fly I love having a window seat. I'll do whatever I can to make sure I get that window seat. When flying out of the county I just knew I had to get that window seat. 13-hour flight? That's fine, I have a window seat, I'll be comfortable. Boy was I wrong.
By Haley Root4 years ago in Wander