I love the movies and I love wine.

I struggled so much in my twenties. Really from age 13 to 30. I had a constant buzz of energy and thoughts in my head. The station I landed on was a little self-doubting and a little negative. I wanted some validation or some clear path that I was a good person and that something good was going to happen for me.

I was single and working. I was not passionate about my job or my lack of a partner to share my life with. I was terrible at dating and sick of it. I spent a lot of time alone during this period in my life. One of my rituals was going to the movies on Sunday. Yep, I went to the movies alone almost every week. It taught me a lot.

Number one, I was not afraid to be alone.

Two, I knew what I loved when I saw a film.

I knew what spoke to me and when I connected with a film I felt connected to the world and I felt my soul awakened. I kept patient and I started to trust myself and listen to myself more. I am now 35 years old and I am so happy to no longer have the constant negative self doubt going on.

Do not get me wrong, I still toss and turn at night. I still worry, but hitting 30 was like being born for me. I felt comfortable in my skin. I felt like the age I always belonged. I forgot to think ahead though…I blinked and looked in the mirror and 5 more years had passed. Time is starting to speed up and I now need to hurry up and get stuff done. I did not envision what happened, but I started believing in my own abilities and some cool stuff started happening.

Happily, I found a life partner who also loves movies and wine. We are now teaching our daughter how to navigate the world and movies are already a big part of our teachings.

Brooke Webb, proprietor, winemaker and marketer at my family vineyard and winery in Palisade, CO. Find out more at mesaparkvineyards.com

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