March didn’t feel like a reset in the way people often describe it.
There was no dramatic overhaul, no overnight shift — just a quiet, consistent refining.
Less adding. More noticing.
Less chasing. More choosing.
If anything, this month wasn’t about becoming something new — it was about seeing what was already there, more clearly.
The Shift to a Pescatarian Rhythm
As mentioned, this season I decided to go on a fast for lent which has not been an easy challenge and I will albeit admit that I am not feeling lighter or better — me personally. I find that in this kind of situation especially being a foodie, you lean towards a lot of carbs. But with that said, I have been still enjoying my dine outs.
- Truth Lounge in Astoria — quite an impressive raw bar, thoroughly impressed with the oysters and love the truffle fried rice.
- Novita in Garden City — polished, familiar, easy to return to. I have tried so much off the menu that I didn’t have too much FOMO but a real new stand out was the fried artichokes.
- Meli in Garden City — a new kid on the block in Long Island but I did also visit their spot in Forrest Hills before the official move to Long Island. The food is solid, the ambiance is nice, and the DJ nights make it a full package.
Am I looking forward to reintroducing meat into my diet — most definitely but there were some standout meals of the month.
Drinking, Edited
Along with the detoxing meat, another intentional change this season was dropping liquor and beer— which, in theory, sounds simple. In reality, it subtly reshapes how you move through spaces.
You realize quickly how much of a menu — especially in New York — is built around cocktails. And not just any cocktails, but beautifully constructed, tempting ones.
Places like Truth and Meli don’t make it easy to opt out — nor should they. The craft is part of the experience. So wine for me and occasionally, something worth breaking the pattern for — like the Bubbles and Pumps at Meli, a champagne and caviar pairing that felt less like a drink and more like a moment. It was indulgent in a way that still aligned.
Beauty, Revisited — Not Replaced
Instead of constantly looking for what’s next, I approached beauty differently this month.
I experimented, yes — new products, new textures — but within a framework. Not for the sake of novelty, but to understand where things actually fit.
I found myself returning to older posts — first impressions, past favorites — and seeing them differently now. Some products held up. Others didn’t.
There’s something grounding about that process — building a wardrobe of beauty the same way you would fashion. Not everything new earns its place.
And not everything old needs to be replaced.
Smaller Habits, Bigger Impact
The most meaningful changes weren’t the visible ones.
They were quiet, almost private:
- Opening the Bible app every day throughout Lent
- Starting French again on Duolingo
- Letting mornings feel slower, less reactive
- Playing with new makeup and creating new routines.
Nothing about it was dramatic. But it added a different rhythm to the day — something steadier, less tied to output.
Not everything needs to be shared to be valuable.
Stepping Back From the City
I didn’t go into Manhattan once this month and that, in itself, felt like a shift.
Partially circumstantial, partially instinctive — but also reflective of a broader feeling. The city, lately, hasn’t felt like something to chase. And I haven’t felt the need to force it.
There’s a version of New York that rewards constant presence — being everywhere, seeing everything.
But there’s another version that reveals itself when you step back slightly.
I’m not disconnected from it. Just not consumed by it right now.
I have had some local Long Island dinner outings as mentioned above. I got to see the new Peaky Blinders which left me speechless to say the least. Otherwise I kept to early nights and a more relaxed pace.
Again, similarly to not having meat — am I excited to get back to it? Of course. But the time off has been a welcome change to hone in and focus on things a little more localized.
Looking Ahead, Without Rushing It
If March was about editing, April feels like re-entry.
Not in a way that abandons what this month created — but one that builds on it.
Getting back outside. Back into the city. Back into movement, with more clarity around what actually matters.
Not everything needs to come with me.
But the right things will.
Closing Thought
This month didn’t change everything.But it changed enough. Along with the dietary changes, alcohol detox and slower pace I also got to get into new habits, playing with new makeup, and just not the constant city rush.
It was a far from perfect reset and there is plenty more soul searching and slow moments to be had. But as I mentioned its meant to be a step back to spring forward.
