I almost didn’t make this post because I feel like I’ve been chronically online this month, and if you’ve been here… you’ve already seen all of this unfold in real time. But I love a good roundup moment and it’s giving scrapbook energy, it’s giving main character recap.
“May your choices reflect your hopes, not your fears.” — Nelson Mandela
This was my favorite quote of the month, and honestly, it’s the energy I’m carrying with me into April.
This quote felt very March. Lots of doing, trying, sharing, and just leaning into the things that make me feel like me.
Favorites of the Month:
Turmeric cleansing pads = underrated queen of my routine right now. My skin has been like… “oh, we’re glowing?”
Also, Costco clothes. Specifically, the cute work pants I found. I don’t know who I am anymore, but I do know I’m in my Costco clothing era and I’m thriving. Comfort? Price? Unexpected slay? Say less.
Doing:
All. the. arts. and. crafts.
Like if there’s a way to turn something into a little project, I’m doing it. It’s been very therapeutic, very “I’m just a girl with hobbies.”
Trying:
To stay consistent with my routine (keyword: trying), and to remember to call my loved ones more—because somehow the days just fly by.
Also, really working on putting myself first this year and not caring so much about how other people see me. Not everyone is going to understand or see me authentically anyway, and I’m honestly just tired of being a people-pleasing pushover. It’s a work in progress, but it feels important.
Reading:
For book club, I’m on the second book in the Fourth Wing series, which has been fun because I am obsessed with this series.
Personally, I’m rereading The Last Survivors series by Susan Beth Pfeffer before recommending it to my niece. I have a history of recommending things that are maybe… a little too intense or just not age appropriate, shes 12 so i think she can handle more. Since I don’t want the argument with her parents I’m fact-checking myself this time. Honestly, I think it’s fine—and sometimes those review sites are a little dramatic.
Watching:
Okay first of all—baseball season is BACK, which means I will absolutely be watching the games, even if I’m just watching from my couch, it counts.
Also watching the second season of The Pitt (does anyone else ship Robby and Whitaker?) and The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins, which surprised me in the best way.
I don’t actually know if this is a watch or a listen but I finally discovered a podcast I’m obsessed with: The Dish Podcast. I love Nick Grimshaw and Angela Hartnett, especially how they interact with guests, and I enjoy the recipes they share.
Listening:
“Sideways” by Zayn has been on repeat, along with “Kiss All the Time” by Harry Styles. It’s giving a little disco, a little dreamy, a little dramatic. So basically… I’m never getting out of my One Direction phase.
Overall, March felt very full—in the best, sparkly, slightly chaotic way. And if this post feels repetitive, I think that just means I’ve been actually living and sharing as I go, which is kind of the whole point.
Anyway… onto April. Let’s see who she is.
