I'm mostly writing this to share a music video with you in case you haven't had the pleasure of seeing it yet. Sincerity is Scary has become a Monday morning ritual. Breakfast, coffee, cuddles with the kiddos, quiet reflections, the to-do list and then BAM! A brief date with YouTube. Trumpets and a kickass lazy beat. … Continue reading joy scouting: the unexpected blessing of losing my driver’s license (again)
So...here's a fun story I've been itching to share for, oh, I don't know...maybe nine months? Sounds about right. You and I have waited long enough so I'll jump right in. Earlier this year Steve and I were 98% certain we'd be calling Australia our permanent home by the end of 2018. We figured we'd … Continue reading A Toast to Nauseating Plot Twists
A few months ago, I had the pleasure of writing a reflection for Simplify Magazine. The opportunity cropped up after a casual email exchange with the publication's co-founder, Joshua Becker. Before long, he and I were waxing the relationship between clutter, convenience, and satisfaction, or perhaps the lack thereof. We agreed that clutter isn't purely a … Continue reading befriending inconvenience 2.0
Welcome back! Say hello to chapter six in the long and ever-winding story of our unexpected pregnancy. If you absolutely can't wait to get the latest details as they go live, follow the adventure on my Instagram page. I'm capturing it as time permits and then cataloging it here. If you're just joining us now, you may enjoy starting … Continue reading one more watts: chapter six
This is the chapter where it all hits the fan, ugly crying included. This is also where I ask you to please share this with anyone who might benefit from following our story. I had almost no one to relate to once this surprising pregnancy became our reality. The emotional solitude held me hostage; I longed … Continue reading one more watts: chapter five
Here's where things begin picking up. EVERYTHING IS NOT OKAY Published on Feb 10, 2017 When I left you last, Steve was heading out the door to his interview in NYC and I was panicking over the prospect of a mysterious unplanned pregnancy. "If nothing happens before you get back from New York, I swear … Continue reading one more watts: chapter four
The plot thickens significantly in this chapter but believe me, the best is yet to hit Instagram. Here's the third collection of posts dedicated to the madness behind our unexpected pregnancy. OOPS! I DID IT AGAIN. Published Jan 22, 2017 Apologies for the extended intermission. Where were we? Ah, yes. The blood clinic, my glow, … Continue reading one more watts: chapter three
Behold the second collection of Instagram posts in the #onemoreWatts narrative. (You can check out chapter one here.) A RELUCTANT CONFESSION (1/3) Published January 16, 2017 In the last long-winded #onemoreWatts post I mentioned taking casual headshots and a building new website. You deserve an explanation. This is where I open my imaginary little brown paper … Continue reading one more watts: chapter two
As promised, here is chapter one of the story behind our unexpected plot twist: Baby Watts 3.0. The tale has been unfolding officially on Instagram since Christmas but the adventure began in October. I've included the first few post in the #onemoreWatts series below. THE ANNOUNCEMENT Published Dec 31, 2016 The first and last time I … Continue reading one more watts: chapter one
My sweet friends. You are not forgotten. It is late and I must publish this now so forgive the errors you are bound to discover. I'm writing this for two reasons. One, it is a way to share general information about Team Watts' state of affairs so that we are not repeating ourselves at each and … Continue reading running in love: an update
ELISSA JOY WATTS 