Hello, bonjour, salut, etc. !
Biography
I’m Kelsey Rose Williams—hi! I’m the Archivist of the Eames Office, a freelance historian and writer, hobbyist photographer, modern architecture preservation advocate, and French learner. Wow—that’s a mouthful! I’m American and I live in the south of France.
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What is ABSOLUMENT ?
In every language that I am even a tad bit aware of, I confidently know the word for “yes.” It is probably my most utilized word in English (my native language), and definitely my go-to when I’m speaking French. When je suis fatiguée, it’s so much easier to say either “yes” or “no” than to explain the nuances of my thoughts and feelings. In the moments when I feel another layer of enthusiasm (think: an equivalent to “oh-my-goodness, yes!!!”), I reach for “absolutely!” You’ll hear me say this word with a huge smile attached to my face.
I wanted to create a space for the varied ideas that make me internally and/or externally say “ABSOLUTELY.” And since I’m living in France now—let’s sport ABSOLUMENT instead.
Many of these writings may have a theme, and some will be a weekly hodgepodge of what’s happening during my frequent daydreaming. I’m a visual thinker, excitable, and a huge information dork, so buckle up!
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À tout a l’heure !
Kelsey Rose
