Ronnie Ortiz-Magro makes a surprise appearance on the Jersey Shore

Ronnie Ortiz Magro don’t regret getting away from the shore.

Almost two years after his departure Jersey Shore: Family Vacation To focus on his mental health, the 37-year-old made a surprise appearance on the MTV series to update fans on what he’s up to now.

“I feel like I need a change of scenery and just a change of pace in my life,” Ronnie shared on the March 23 episode. “I decided to move from Los Angeles to Miami and open a new business. It’s a sneaker store called SneakerClinic.”

But he does not move alone.

In his confessional interview, Ronnie revealed he now has full custody of his 4-year-old Ariana with ex Jen Harley.

“It’s a lot of hard work, but she keeps me in balance,” he explained. “She calms my world down. I didn’t have the perfect situation with her mom, but she turned out perfect. She’s so sweet and so polite.”