A Week With a Little Spring Weather.

My Weekly R.E.P.O.R.T. — Life Lately from 3/9/26 to 3/13/26| What I’ve been reading, eating, watching, and learning to love lately.

Reading.

On Monday, the first beautiful spring day we had this week, I finished So Old, So Young by Grant Ginder while sitting at the pier. Upon closing the book, I felt my stomach drop. I was in shock from the entirety of the story and wasn’t prepared for it to end. I wanted more chapters, more of Mia and her bizarre but extremely interesting thoughts. I craved more. Nevertheless, the story ended, and I took a moment to breathe, enjoying the sun glistening on my face.

I decided I didn’t want to wait to start another book, so I began The Life Impossible by Matt Haig, a gift from my mom a few months back for Christmas. It had been on my list for a while, and I was eager to check it out. I wasn’t prepared for how I would feel just reading the first page. I immediately felt a profound tug to this story; I needed to know what would come next and couldn’t stop flipping the pages. I read 59 pages in one sitting (yeah, that’s good for me, haha).

I’m now about 30% through the book, and I feel the eeriness creeping in with every page. Grace Winters is an amazing character to follow, and I’m excited to see how her narrative unfolds on the island of Ibiza in Spain.

Eating.

My food highlight for the week was enjoying my Cava bowl in a park in Soho. It was Monday, the first sunny and glorious day of the week, with temperatures reaching almost 70 degrees. I was desperate to get outside and bask in the sunlight that my pale skin so desperately needed. I grabbed Cava from their Spring Street location and headed to the park. I had an hour for lunch from work, which I spent fully in the sun, and it was marvelous. I read, ate, listened to music, and people-watched—all good vibes.

Playing.

I binge-watched Heated Rivalry and finally finished it. Okay, yes, don’t yell at me–I know I’m late to the game, but I’ve been extremely obsessed with Bridgerton and didn’t have time to watch both and read at the same time. There were way too many characters for my brain to handle, haha. So yes, I finally finished Heated Rivalry and feel the need to rewatch it again very soon.

Obsessing.

My obsession for the week was the lovely weather we experienced in New York. It was finally nice outside—sunny, warm, with a touch of a cool breeze. Everyone was outdoors, walking, running, playing, or whatever. We needed this; I needed this. It felt so good not to wear my puffer jacket even for just 2 days, to bask in the sun, and to stroll along the West Side Highway in sunglasses, leggings, and a cropped tee. It felt so good and so necessary. Check out my new article about the lovely spring days we experienced in NYC!

Recommending.

I’ve found that when I’m in the mood to read a lot, I tend to start a new book on the same day that I finish one. If I wait too long, I know for a fact I won’t get back to reading and will put it off even more. If you’re like me, I suggest starting a new book shortly after finishing the previous one, if that works for you, of course. It helps me feel productive as I work towards my 2026 reading challenge and push myself to read more.

Treating.

I treated myself to a manicure this week. I went to my nail tech and got a cute short French pink set. I needed to pamper myself and really enjoyed getting my nails done. It felt like a small reset in the middle of a busy week. There’s something about sitting down, slowing down for an hour, and walking out with fresh nails that makes everything feel a little more put together. I was genuinely so happy doing it, and it reminded me that sometimes the smallest acts of self-care can shift your mood in the best way.

That’s the week. Thanks for reading along. 🌷