A Moment of Ease

Greetings friends,

I have found myself with a moment of rest, absolutely nothing to do and it feels quite nice. It is interesting that I have just had a super busy weekend and tomorrow is my birthday, and yet for the next hour I have nothing I have to do. Its amazing!! So I decided I would share with you!

Returned from Paris yesterday. What a fabulous city, I knew I liked it, but each time I go it just gets better and better. I guess when its not raining, and you aren't almost missing trains its easier to like a city, but still. Plus I had good company, Mom joined me on her way back from Ghana. She had amazing, and intense experiences there, but those are hers to share which I am sure she would do if you asked! We spent the weekend, I arrived late Thursday night, walking, shopping, museum hopping and just talking. It was just what the doctor ordered, but then when is family not what you need? Spending time with Mom, talking to my brother, and getting hilarious emails from my extended, and not even related, family are some of the brightest times of my days. Not that exploring isn't amazing in and of itself, but it is nice to know that when these experiences come to a close, I have something just as special that never will. I can't thank everyone who supports me and loves me enough for all the help and advice you are all so willing to give.

Anyway, back to more friviolous things, I don't know if you are supposed to get mushy on blogs, I'm still new to this whole thing. But seriously, thank you to those of you who know exactly what I am talking about, you all know who you are, or I hope that I have made it clear at some point to you.

But really, THE SHOPPING!! I have to admit we went a bit crazy, but gosh it is so fun to shop with your Mom, especially when your birthday is less than three days away :) I was finally able to find a jumpsuit that I LOVE, and I can't wait to wear it!! I'm hoping I will have something to wear it to soon..... The museums were obviously insane, we went to two new museums (new to me, not to Paris) the Musee Rodin, who is one of my most favorite artists ever, BURGHERS OF CALAIS ANYONE?, and the Atelier Brancusi. Both were so much fun, and so different not only in their offerings, but also in their setup. Each beautifully curated, and lovely to visit, everyone should put them on the list for your next Paris trip :)

Well I have attached pictures of the Melamed-Johnson adventures in Paris, and I hope that you will enjoy them!

Please continue writing me with updates and fun comments, or even raunchy jokes ;P @ melamed.johnson@gmail.com

Best!
Lydia

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Second Album:
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