The Chase Haley Project

10/16/2026

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10/16/2026

This week has been a doozy.
No matter quickly I tried to move through tasks, it felt like I was in slow motion.
No matter how productive I was, I was still behind.
No matter how kind and positive I was, I continued to take blow after blow.
This morning, on Chase Life Friday, I woke up feeling defeated.
I tried to put a smile on my face and walked out the door hoping to find my groove, but it just wasn’t there.
I went to my favorite Tim Horton’s on Main before heading into work, because making coffee at home this morning felt like too much effort.
As I was stopped at the light in front of EH3, I saw the office I worked in, the bays were open, and I saw my favorite shade of red on the medic and the engine.
My former work family was busy, starting their day, and today is Friday clean up. I felt the hurt of not being with them on the daily anymore.
The light changed and I pulled into Tim Hortons.
There was no one else in the drive thru.
I ordered, pulled up to the window, paid, and was handed my large triple, triple.
As I was waiting to pull off their lot, I took a sip, and it was perfect.
Once again, I find myself getting the red light in front of EH3.
Looking at what was my second home at one point, I reminded myself that I am still very much welcomed anytime and that we are still family. I love them and they love me.
Another sip of coffee and I could feel the shift in my mood.
On my drive to work, I debated on what type of Chase Life Friday post to make and it became clear that my morning may be like other people’s morning. Maybe sharing my experience might resonate with someone.
As I pull into work, dreading the selfie that I’m about to take, I get a text from one of my favorites in my fire family. A picture of him wearing the same sweatshirt on as I am today and simply a message saying he loves me.
It was that simple for me to reset my view on how the week had gone and dreading the day ahead of me. Not all mornings can be easily redirected, but today was for me and I sure as hell needed it.
There is something good in every day, and if you allow yourself to look for it, you will find it.
Never stop Chasing Life. 💚

10/15/2026

10/14/2026

When someone finds the courage to tell you they’re struggling, the last thing they need is to be told to suck it up or toughen up.

You don’t have to understand someone’s pain to acknowledge it.

LISTEN. BE FREAKING KIND. SHOW SOME COMPASSION.

Because sometimes, the way we respond determines whether someone feels safe enough to reach out again. 💚

10/09/2026

Happy Chase L;fe Friday! 💚
Sunshine and 76 degrees in October?! We'll take it!
Days like this might be few and far between for the rest of the year. But then again, this is Ohio. We could be wearing flip-flops at Thanksgiving. 😂
So today, let's keep it simple.
Get outside and soak up some sunshine.
Drink some water.
Spend a little time with another human being.
Laugh about something ridiculous.
Check in on someone, just because.
You don't need a special occasion or a big plan to make today a good day.
A little sunshine, a little connection, and a little kindness can go a long way.
Get out there and CHASE LIFE!

10/07/2026

This is what works best for me. 💚