Reflection

What a year huh? 2022...And a perfect time to talk and share some of my own thoughts and feelings towards reflection as we rear for the new year. In this year alone this wine snob has taken 3 different wine certification tests, traveled to Europe and partially lived in Sonoma for an internship. All in 12 months...? But I will put emphasis on getting my Certified Sommelier through CMS. Because if you know anything if you follow my journey you would know I had 40 days to prep. But truly the point of this is just to talk about how capable we are as humans and how much energy we have and focus. This year has taught me so much but most importantly is discipline. Such a necessary part of life but, as a Gen Z I feel like we struggle with the discipline because of the " I can have it now I want it now" mentality which I have really just had to shed this year. (Growing up??) The saying good things take time really didn't register to me until probably this past month. Becoming a sommelier has taught me that. It has kindled so much humbling and patience. I was not born with this taste or specific sniffer(maybe) this is something that you have to learn on your own. Entirely. Knowing producers their stories, legacies(soil types) are not something you read one time and are just this noble person. It is a passion that requires so much out of an individual and I am just so thankful. This job has saved my life. Which.. we will get into later..maybe.. But as I look back and see all this hard work of this year I am reminded now in my current state of how driven and passionate I can be. Which lately has been something I have been struggling with is seeing my full potential and worth. It is so easy to get caught up in feeling down or having something happen to you really start to take over. Sometimes a victim mindset is easier than a positive outlook or overall balance with your current situation. Reminding myself to make that necessary push for myself everyday. I think it is important right now and always to take a step back and realize we collectively are so worthy and capable. That's all for now. Cheers XXO BHWS