about ME

Hello.

My name is Jess Watson.

I am a graphic designer, I am a writer, a business owner, a traveler, and a volunteer. I like to take scenic photos with my iPhone in my home city of Baltimore, and also when I travel.  This website is a home for my writing.

I’m a woman of color, sometimes lost in a sea of shades, constantly refining my identity, searching for where I fit in, and sometimes coming up short. I get lost to find myself.

In 2013 I road-tripped around the country, living like a local a month at a time in a different city. That year changed my life, allowing me to cross paths with people from all walks of life, and share in some mesmerizing experiences.

My travel memoir (in progress) details stories from that year, and the self I found on the open road. Trying to write a book is one of the most challenging projects I’ve taken on to date. It feels like a one in a million shot, and it comes with a lot of rejection. But I’m committed, so this is me, chasing pavements and chasing a dream.