Thomas Williams's Life Blog

Olivia's 30th Birthday Party − 1 November, 2008
Posted by thomasswilliams 8 months ago 151 views
For her 30th birthday, Olivia had a country-themed "shindig" at our house. Everyone came dressed for the theme and danced to country and western music. Olivia asked for money towards a kitchen mixer for her birthday present, which she went out and bought a couple of days later in racing...  read more
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People:  Olivia Williams
Heath's First Time Swimming − 4 June, 2007
Posted by thomasswilliams about 1 year ago − 2 comments 267 views
Heath had his first swim at "pool school" on Monday night, June 4th, 2007.He'd been very patient, watching his older brother and sister for months until Olivia and I were finally ready to start him in the water. I went in with him and he loved it. Luckily we were able to get classes at ...  read more
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People:  Heath Williams
Maya Marijke is born − 1 January, 2004
Posted by thomasswilliams over 2 years ago − 3 comments 586 views
Maya Marijke was born on New Year's Day (January 1st), 2004 at 7:28PM. She arrived fit and healthy, weighing 4.4 kilos (9lb 14oz) and measuring 56.5cm (just over 22 inches). Her nanna, Marijke Giliam (Olivia's mum), was there during the delivery at Frankston Hospital to watch her namesa...  read more
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People:  Maya Marijke Williams , Olivia Williams , Marijke Giliam
Thomas Samuel Williams V is born − 7 September, 2001
Posted by thomasswilliams over 2 years ago 258 views
Our eldest son, Thomas Samuel Williams V ("Thomas Junior" or TJ) was born on Friday, September 7th 2001, at 3:45 in the afternoon. He weighed an enormous 11lb 8oz (5.220kg) and was 56cm (22 inches) long. He was a big baby but was strong - he could lift his head from the start - and fed well. T...  read more
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People:  Olivia Williams , TJ , Thomas Williams
Graduation − 27 March, 2001
Posted by thomasswilliams over 2 years ago 256 views
After 4 years of hard work, I graduated with a Bachelor of Education and Bachelor of Computing (double degree) from Monash University. The ceremony was at Robert Blackwood Hall at Monash Clayton, Victoria. On the day, Olivia kept up the excitement level for me while I tried to play it cool, ev...  read more
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People:  Travis Campbell , Diane Williams , Tim Williams , Olivia Williams , Yvonne Landon
Thomas & Olivia get baptised − 10 December, 2000
Posted by thomasswilliams over 2 years ago 305 views
My wife Olivia and I got baptised at Safety Beach on Sunday, December 11th, 2000. We belonged to Peninsula Baptist church in Mt. Eliza, and were baptised together in the ocean by Ted McMillan. For me, baptism was one of those things I read up on and had problems with. I didn't see the Bible as...  read more
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People:  Ted McMillan , Olivia Williams , Thomas Williams
University Stories: Koori IQ Test − 1 September, 1999
Posted by thomasswilliams about 1 year ago − 4 comments 388 views
I really enjoyed courses that covered psychology while studying for my Education degree at Monash University. I clearly remember one psychology class in late 3rd year where our teachers discussed the use and appropriateness of IQ tests, and provided an example by making us take the "Koori ...  read more
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My First Full-Time Job − 1 May, 1993
Posted by thomasswilliams about 1 year ago − 3 comments 412 views
Immediately after I quit university in April 1993, I started full-time with McEwans hardware. This was an upgrade from working casually at the Cranbourne store where I'd been since I was 14. After a couple of months, I started a management training course. My new life had begun - decent earnings,...  read more
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Quitting Uni − 1 April, 1993
Posted by thomasswilliams about 1 year ago 270 views
My last year in Maranatha Christian School (my high school) was 1991. I really didn't have any idea of what I might do after that year, but I found myself doing Primary Education the next year at Monash University, Frankston. At the end of Year 12 I had applied for 7 graphic design cou...  read more
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The Biggest Concert Ever − 1 February, 1993
Posted by thomasswilliams about 1 year ago 669 views
The biggest concert I ever went to was to see Guns 'N' Roses in February 1993. They were supported by Rose Tattoo - who reformed especially for the event - and headbangers Skid Row to play at Calder Park outside Melbourne (which is normally a race track). Me and a couple of mates hired a limous...  read more
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