covid recovery (also BOOK NEWS!) 

I’ve seen a couple of comments from people who were unhappy with my smiley thumbnail and video title “I got covid”. I can appreciate why that might seem insensitive and so I’ve changed the title. But I want you to know it’s something I did consider and found difficult to gauge. I’m quite happy and smiley in this video so choosing a thumbnail where I look sad or unwell felt more emotionally manipulative. I avoided titles like COVID DELAYED MY AUDIOBOOK (which is true) and went with the most basic description of what I’m talking about in the video which is that, unfortunately, I did get covid. In the video I explain how shit it was and give advice from my experience that could help others prevent the spread. So I feel like I treat the subject matter with the reverence it deserves. I also think it’s important that anyone who might be triggered by the topic know I’m going to be talking about it before clicking on the video. Anyway, point is, I was actively trying to be sensitive and still managed to upset some people but I hope the new title is less bothersome x

Hazel's long rambly vlogs should have a name because I'm liking this series

“Once Upon a Time There Was a Girl Named Hazel” would have been a top notch video title. Also, the gallery wall remains looking fabulous; the room as a whole had come together brilliantly. I’m so glad you’re reading the audiobook. The videos of you reading the first chapter were what got me through my first sleepless, anxiety ridden, horrible months of the pandemic.

hazel: the queen of side tracking

new favourite ever quote: "& I'm not being coy, I genuinely don't know what the fuck I'm doing!!" THIS energy 😂

I spontaneously put two thumbs up when you said "Stay Cool" and I don't know if that counts as immediately failing at being cool or correctly following orders.

these videos are just so comforting, thank you Hazel for feeling able to share your life with us in this way

Any day that has Hazel Hayes in it is already a magical day. Let's go!

Your room is adorable!!!

Personally I've found buying second hand from depop the most sustainable way to shop. There's a lot if barely worn it never worn stuff on their as well. Many big brands are greenwashing, using more sustainable materials but the mass production, fast fashion model will never be sustainable. There are small, sustainable brands who make clothes to order but often they're more expensive (which is down to paying workers fairly and having safe working conditions) and don't go above a size 14 so don't fit me.

I really think the official list of symptoms needs to be expanded/updated from cough, fever and loss of taste/smell... I got Covid a few weeks back and I didn't have any of those symptoms. Like your experience, my symptoms were like hayfever at the start, my most major symptoms being horrible congestion and massive sinus pain, I only found out I was positive because I took a lat flow before I was intending on going out! Anyway, massive congrats on the audiobook and US launch!

I felt so much empathy-pain for that festival situation. Those kind of FOMO moments are the absolute worst because there's just nothing you can do.

I'm so sorry to hear about Latitude, that really sucks, especially given what the last 18 months has done to everyone's mental health. I hope the retreat is great for you and stay cool too :)

this video got me out of a full hyperventilating, crying panic attack. thank you hazel for helping me escape anxiety and shitty parents ❤️

I was sick (with what I assume was a bad cold) when you got your pos test back and convinced myself that I got covid and got tested, came back negative but still not convinced I was so so sick

these videos of hazel just talking and sharing parts of her life are so so comforting, any time i’m feeling particularly anxious i put one on and almost instantly feel a sense of calm.

The room is gorgeous, I love listening to your voice & I’m not surprised others do as well. So sorry about the shitty things, definitely a few bumps in the road. Having an incredibly fabulous time at your Spanish writing retreat & hopefully finding all the inspiration you need will make up for it, along with the excitement of the release of the US edition. 🤍

I so feel this video. I went to work for 2 days as a carer without realising I was positive. That was pre pcr tests but I'm so glad you are sharing this message!! X

So excited for the audiobook, definitely getting it!

oh hazel my heart breaks for you about latitude! such a shame after all the disappointments of the past few years. but i'm glad that everything has worked out okay in the end

Your long rambly vlogs are so comforting

glad you're okay! going straight to pre-ordering your book rn!!

Such a WONDERFUL news and it's so lovely to see you again ❤️ the audiobook I dreamed about is of course already preordered 💪🏻 take care ❤️

you are one of the coolest people i ever followed on youtube! you are so awesome to listen to!! good luck with all your projects and be blessed

already pre-ordered the audiobook :) I'm so excited for it! have a lovely writing retreat

i just finished reading out of love and i absolutely loved it and now i get to read it again!?🥰🥰

Hazel's voice is so soothing that I fell asleep in the middle of the day and woke up at 6 PM with no idea where I was 😅

Which edition will the audiobook be? The US version or the original?

Ahhh my lateral flow was neg too! So glad I went for a pcr xx

I had fever/diarrhoea for the first few days and was convinced it was a bad stomach bug bc my lateral flow tests kept coming out negative, wasn’t until i started mild coughing on the fourth day that I realised I needed to get a PCR test :(

ohf uck, a new video! Thank you!

wait you only have to quarantine for 10 days in the uk? in australia people have to quarantine for 14 days

will it come out again with the new chapters in countries where it is already out ???? i bought it already in australia so wondering whether i should buy it again for the new chapters ??? btw i loved it so much i got into a new relationship the month the book came out and have now read it again post breakup (yeah i had a whole year long relationship start and end during covid it was fucking awful but also wonderful you know ???) and Out Of Love helped me so much i found so much to laugh at and cry at and feel seen throughout the book, all this to say i am more than willing to buy another copy for the extra new chapters, just wondering whether it will be rereleased here or not

I've got covid literally right now and your experience has been mine exactly! I felt so, so awful at the thought that I'd been into work with it for the days prior without knowing. Sorry it's screwed with your plans -- I had to cancel a gig I was due to play because I was sick and it was horrid. Here's to uninterrupted good times!

Where is your mirror from?!

Hi Hazel, new friend on your wonderful channel. These videos are so comforting, thank you friend for sharing your life and social experiences with us in this way. Greetings and Like 783

They say that bad things come in 3’s sometimes. Covid. Audiobook postponed. Not been able to go to Latitude (Such a good festival as well!) I’m really sorry you’ve been through all that. Life is so challenging sometimes! Sounds like things are back on the up for you though! Enjoy Spain! The rain is sideways where I am 🤣

i got a mild case of covid and i thought it was just my period 😅 i literally just had a headache and felt tired. that was the extent of my symptoms

i need to sleep but i’ve fell into a ‘hazel chats for ages’ (which is my favourite thing to watch) hole and have now binged so many videos but i can’t stop. it’s good and bad. mixed feelings

Are vaccines not available to everyone in England?

Listening to Hazel have a chat at us w realtalk? 👍🏻👍🏻 watching videos of people packing/tidying? 👍🏻👍🏻 more info on Out of Love & good news? 👍🏻👍🏻 This video is ideal for sad brain time watching 💖💖

WAIT DOES A US RELEASE MEAN YOU HAVE A CHANCE FOR NYT BESTSELLERS LIST???

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"H&M, with a HUH" thank u hazel from another Irish person

i got covid too YAAAY covid twins

I have that moon chain

Really worrying about the delta variant here in Florida, frustrating to know us fully vaccinated who did our part to distance and stay home all those months basically did it for nothing because most of our state it feels like is anti-vax. Trying to stay positive and enjoy the little things more but I feel like I have cabin fever at the same time.

Oh my god haven’t watched the video yet but did you and dodie get covid at the same time? Okay evidently yes

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A) good to see you B) get yourself some packing cubes 😅

I genuinely believe those lateral flow tests are not worth the plastic they're made out of. I know so many people who were inadvertently walking around (probably spreading COVID) because their test had come back negative before they left the house. The Guardian were reporting that they were only correct around 50% of the time. False negatives are so dangerous for communities as they give people a false sense of security. I'm sorry this happened to you!

how are you not dying everytime you get hurt by tom in Confession 3?

Completely unrelated to the video but I got a Mormon advert before it...

This should've been called "something to do with my audiobook and.. covid??'

Not a movie, so my next guess is....book club pick? Maybe belonging to a famous blonde lady? Can't wait to find out ;)

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I’m having a hard time finding her onlyfans, does anyone have a link?

Why the happy face about having covid… bad taste honestly