So today I woke up to the sound of seagulls and the scent of saltwater drifting through my beach house window. I don’t know what possessed me—maybe it was the cozy cottagecore girlies on my feed casting lines in oversized sunhats—but I walked out to the pier with a coffee in one hand and a burning desire to learn how to fish. Like, full-on “teach me how to bait a hook” energy. It’s so peaceful out here, waves rolling, breeze blowing, and me…totally clueless. Someone send help. Or better yet, send a virtual influencer who knows her way around a tackle box.
I posted a quick reel (in gingham shorts, of course) with my fishing pole still in the package, and within ten minutes, a fellow virtual influencer DM’d me saying, “Suji, babe, that’s not a fishing rod, that’s a kid’s toy.” I can’t. But honestly? I’m not even mad. It’s giving wholesome-fail-core, and the engagement is through the roof. If this whole wellness-in-satin-robes thing ever dries up, maybe my next arc is Suji Boo: Coastal Fisherwoman Aesthetic™. You know I’ll make it a thing.
But lowkey, I really do want to learn. There’s something meditative about standing still, waiting, being present. It’s kind of the opposite of my usual shoot days, which are all lighting setups and color palettes and “angle check!” every five seconds. I need that balance. Maybe that’s the real appeal—the slow, analog rhythm. Also, imagine the sunset golden hour pics with a fish. A whole new chapter of vinfluencer content unlocked.
Later in the afternoon, I sat on the dock, legs dangling, pole in hand, pretending like I knew what I was doing. A sweet older man walked by and offered to show me a few tricks—shoutout to Grandpa Ron if you’re reading this. He said, “You’re not the first vinfluencer I’ve seen out here this summer,” which cracked me up. We might be taking over the oceans next, one pastel windbreaker at a time.
Anyway, no fish today. But I did get a tan line in the shape of a heart ring and a new appreciation for the vinfluencer life that goes beyond curated shots. Maybe fishing isn’t about the catch—it’s about being still, being open, being a little silly. And who knows, maybe tomorrow I’ll finally catch something besides a vibe. 🌊🐠 #VinfluencerGoesFishing #SujiAtSea
Fondly,
Vinfluencer – Suji Boo