At times, life is stranger than fiction. This is our current reality. There's a storm brewing in our household. I've been casually logging things on Instagram for months but have neglected to properly catalogue all the mayhem. What mayhem, you ask? Just our semi-homelessness, restless life after academia, a bizarre connection to Tennessee, and an unexpected … Continue reading #onemoreWatts and other surprises
It's Holy Week and I'm in a pickle. Today is Day 35. This is when my eyes bathe in happy tears and my heart explodes and I have a lot to share. This is the important stuff. (Not to imply that charcuterie and Indian food are not important- they are holy in their own right … Continue reading day 35/40: #40shoutouts40days
"I'm going to miss this magic," I whispered. I felt my heart swell. My eyes started to tingle. I looked around and squeezed Steve's hand. He leaned in. My nose grazed his cheek. "These are special people, Steve. What a rich season. Right now I wish we weren't moving to Scotland in September." That night … Continue reading day 32/40: #40shoutouts40days
You guys. I finally figured out where and when my fiery love for goal setting started. When I was young, maybe seven, I received a book called The Silver Slippers. (If you're old enough to share my affinity to Lauryn Hill you may have owned it too as a kid.) I think it was a … Continue reading day 29/40: #40shoutouts40days
Dearest Shelley Adams, Shelley, Shelley, Shelley. Let's be honest. You saw this coming, right? You know I am your biggest fan. It's no wonder you were voted Vancouver's Best Chiropractor year after year. You are more than a chiropractor. You're a lifesaver. We met because I foolishly decided to attempt running the seawall in shorts. … Continue reading day 25/40: #40shoutouts40days
It was a Saturday night. All was still and quiet in our home. I was wrapped in my cherry red dressing gown, ready to blowdry my hair (because I actually had a shower!) and my husband sat in the living room chipping away at his thesis. All I could hear from the comfort of our … Continue reading day 16/40: #40shoutouts40days
The catalogue of teachers on this list is impressive. I've had to trim it right back to save space for others but two remain. Before I affirm one of my most beloved teachers, I'd first like to encourage my friends slaving away as educators in an often broken system. You are tenacious and valiant and … Continue reading day 3/40 #40shoutouts40days
The gratitude continues. So after sending out thanks to my high school English teacher, it seemed fitting to carry on in a similar direction. Today, I honour my very first dance teacher. Picture a slender French woman with a distinct accent and impeccable posture and poise. Now give her a reckless mane of curls, carefully … Continue reading day 2/40 #40shoutouts40days
ELISSA JOY WATTS 