I am an adventurer, writer, creator, yogi, hiker, outdoor-enthusiast, dog mom, marketer, type-one-diabetic with a big heart, free spirit and a dead pancreas. I was born & raised a Michigander. In 2017, I headed out west and life has been an adventure ever since. I’ve lived in both Oregon and Idaho, and I now reside in Upstate NY with my boyfriend, Rich, and pup, Daisy Mae. I’ve always had a love for writing, connecting, wellness, adventure & the outdoors. Keeping active, staying connected to nature and writing have helped tremendously in managing both my mental health & physical health as a diabetic. I have envisioned this blog in my mind for decades, starting an Xanga when I was in middle school and hoping one day I could connect with the world.

Labor Day of 2023, our family suffered the unexpected loss of my big brother. This propelled me into an unexpected season of grief and subsequent healing journey. Today, I have cultivated the experience & healing needed to push me into making this blog a reality. This platform is allowing me to blend together things I love, while sharing & connecting about the human experience -both the mountain peaks & valleys in-between. Thanks for stopping by. Everything here was written, photographed or made with love by Ally Hella 💛🌻🌞🌼