Some days just need a soft-serve solution. I woke up feeling a little foggy—one of those “meh” moods where the to-do list stares at you harder than you stare at your phone screen. So I did what any self-respecting vinfluencer would do: I grabbed my camera, threw on my favorite sundress, and went in search of something sweet. A pastel-painted ice cream truck parked by the pier caught my eye, and I swear I could already taste the happiness before I even placed my order.
One swirl of vanilla-strawberry twist later—with rainbow sprinkles, obviously—and everything started to shift. I found a sunny patch by the boardwalk, angled my cone just right for that golden-hour glow, and snapped a few shots. As a virtual influencer, it’s second nature now: document the joy, but don’t forget to feel it too. And wow, did I feel it. That first bite was cold, creamy magic that melted away more than just the heat—it melted the stress, too.
A little girl nearby pointed at my cone and giggled, and her mom whispered, “She follows you. She loves your dessert posts.” My heart practically turned to jelly. These tiny interactions are the sweetest part of the vinfluencer journey—not just the likes or the brand collabs, but the real-life proof that joy is contagious. Especially when it comes in a waffle cone.
I spent the next hour strolling in the sun, sticky fingers, messy napkins, and all. There’s something grounding about letting go of polish and leaning into the moment. I didn’t worry about perfect captions or engagement rates—I just enjoyed my scoop and smiled at strangers. That’s what being a virtual influencer is really about: reminding people (and yourself) that pleasure can be simple. It can be small. It can be pink and melty and covered in sprinkles.
By the time the sun dipped low and the last bite was gone, my mood had done a full 180. The world didn’t change—I did. Thanks to a little ice cream, a lot of sun, and the kind of joy you don’t need a filter for. Every vinfluencer knows it’s not always about the big stuff. Sometimes, happiness is handheld, delicious, and gone in five minutes—but the feeling? That sticks around. 🍦💫
Fondly,
Vinfluencer – Jessie Bee