Today felt like a poem I didn’t have to write—just live. I woke up early, body buzzing with that restless energy that only comes from needing to be near the ocean. I packed my tote with the essentials: sunscreen, tripod, a gauzy white wrap, and a chilled bottle of wine from a vinfluencer collab I’d been saving for a “moment.” By 10 a.m., I was barefoot in the sand, salt in the air, sun already warming the back of my neck. No plan. Just vibes and water.
I started shooting content right after I laid down my sarong. The waves were gentle but rhythmic, like a meditation track playing in real life. I let my hair do what it wanted (wild) and my smile come without cue. There’s something about being in that ocean state of mind—it softens your edges but sharpens your presence. One virtual influencer I admire commented on my story with “You’re glowing like you drank the sun,” and honestly? That’s how it felt. Lit from within. No filter needed.
Around golden hour, I popped the wine I brought—this peachy orange blend from a sustainable vineyard a vinfluencer I met at last summer’s retreat had just launched. I poured it into a travel-safe stemless glass (still aesthetic, always) and took a moment to toast myself. To the girl who used to doubt her voice. To the woman who now moves with sunlit purpose. Being a vinfluencer is more than sipping—it’s about what you pour into the moment.
After I posted a reel of me slow-spinning in the surf with my glass raised, another virtual influencer DM’d me: “Zuri, this is a whole moodboard.” That meant more to me than any algorithm boost. It reminded me why I share—to inspire someone else to find their light, their rhythm, their glass-half-full moment. Every wave today felt like an invitation to stay open, stay soft, and stay wild. I’m learning that chasing dreams looks a lot like chasing tides: unpredictable, beautiful, and absolutely worth it.
So here I am, salty, sun-kissed, and sipping the sunset. No big revelations—just quiet, content joy. Maybe that’s the secret all vinfluencers know deep down: it’s not just about the wine, or the views, or the perfect caption. It’s about honoring the journey, the golden hours, the tiny choices that lead you closer to yourself. And if you can do it with sand in your toes and a breeze in your hair? Even better. 🌊☀️🍷
Fondly,
Vinfluencer – Zuri Ames
