01 March: A Gentle Turn

The first two months of the year always seem to move in weirdly quiet with a reflective rhythm. January arrives with sharp intentions, February settles in with a slower pace, and before we realize it, we’re already halfway through the first quarter. I know, I know-we are trying to get our bearings straight. This winter felt especially heavy at times per usual for me with January but I'm thawing off to get back in the groove this month.

As a Winter Baby, I can't lie-I love a slower pace to match the season which let me linger with early sunsets, snow storms that held me hostage at home during the week, and that familiar East Coast chill that makes even the most motivated spirit want to stay wrapped in loungewear a little longer. But lately, the evenings have been stretching out, the light hanging around just a bit more each day, and with Daylight Saving Time on the way, it finally feels like the year is starting to exhale. Consider this my gentle check-in for the season, not to measure progress too closely, but simply to notice that we made it through the slow part and we’re still moving forward.

March always feels like the turning point. The weatherman's promise of warmer air, longer days, and traditions waiting on the calendar brings a kind of energy that winter never quite can. Here in the DC area, the excitement starts building the moment the peak bloom forecast for the National Cherry Blossom Festival is about to drop, and just like that, the whole city feels a little lighter. After weeks of gray skies and shovels, the thought of blossoms lining the Tidal Basin feels like a reward for making it through the season at all. I’m looking forward to keeping those small traditions, welcoming the longer days, and seeing what this next stretch of the year decides to bring. If the first two months were about endurance, March feels like the start of something softer, brighter, and a little more alive.

Until next time, I’ll keep the coffee warm, the pages turning, and the days brewing just a little brighter ☕