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Family Reunion 2011

2011-07-29T14:16:00.000-07:00

I had such a wonderful time with my family this last week. Amazing how vast and varied my family is. I appreciate every one of them! They all have such amazing talents and gifts, and I am very glad I was able to see them all! I wish I had been able to spend more time with each person individually... but then the reunion would have to be a few weeks long... Hmmm. That sounds nice.

Boring Old ME =D

2011-06-23T17:45:00.001-07:00

Apparently I am a slacker. I really have not kept up on this blog!! I suppose when you life is as boring as mine there isn’t much to write about.

Lets see… my most recent volleyball season is over, which is a bummer, but I will play again next fall. I was playing with a co-ed team, in the “competitive” Kent City league. I find it amusing that I am the only girl on my team. The Renton league requires 2 girls to be on the court at all times, they play best of 3 games, on a women’s height net. In Kent we only need one girl, we play the best of 5 games, and on a men’s height net. For those of you who don’t know; the Williams genes do not include “hops”. Its pretty fun thought to get to play so many games; it is much needed exercise for me.

I have recently gotten sucked into the Enders Game book series. I put off reading them for years (even though they are my brother’s favorite books) because I don’t usually like science fiction books. I have read all 4 of the Enders series, and am 1 book into the Ender’s Shadow series, which is a companion series. I find that I have a hard time reading singular books of late. I read them so quickly that even though the story is wrapped up and complete… I feel disappointed because there isn’t another book for me to move on to!

Any book series suggestions are welcome. If you have a goodreads account – look me up “Darcikim”.

That’s is really all of the rambling that I can do for today. I guess my blog is more of a place for me to think out loud, rather than keep people up to date on my life (since it is always the same). So it may be boring to most of you. J

Book Book Book

2010-04-21T12:05:00.000-07:00

I cant seem to get very far on my book. I don't think I have the correct work ethic - or time to actually put into my book. Perhaps I should make it a LIFE goal... since it will probably take me YEARS to actually finish.

work work work

2009-10-07T12:01:00.001-07:00

I love my job, I love the people I work with... but OH MY GOODNESS they expect SO much of their employees sometimes it feels like they are setting them up to fail. Until you are drowning... help will not come. :(

Safeco Feild- Go Mariners!

2009-08-10T16:49:00.000-07:00

View from Safeco Feild, Seattle WA.

Spider Meadow 7/2009

2009-08-10T16:46:00.000-07:00

Family Reunion

2009-08-03T12:47:00.001-07:00

Took me long enough... but here are some pics from the Williams Family Reunion- 2009.

It was SO fun to see everyone & have such an awesome time.

We stayed at a huge resort-style house (the fact that it had enough beds for everyone was astounding) close to Bear Lake in Idaho/Utah.

We went hiking, had a volleyball tournament (my dad was in charge of that one), hung out with some refugees, and had a nice testimony meeting.

It really hit me how much it means to have such a close extended family. Every 2 years that pass we meet up & it feels like no time has passed because our friendships are ever strong.

I seriously Love & appreciate ALL of my family!!! I really missed Grandpa though. I'm sure he was watching us & smiling at our goofy-ness & commodore. :)

Grandma goes to Lumicor

2009-06-08T17:17:00.000-07:00

Mom & Grandma came by my work today & took an official-like tour. Now they know where I work... I'm thinking Dad might not like that I gave Mom a tour because she left with more "home-improvement" ideas than ever before :) It would be fun to make something for Mom to enjoy in her home.

It was fun to show them what I do, and all of the cool stuff we make. The options are endless, countertops, sink bowls, desks, blinds, etc. etc. etc. I love my company & what we make; I'm never bored thats for sure. There is always some crazy customer or another wanting something weird... like a pocket door with pennies inside...

HaPpY mOtHeRs DaY

2009-05-08T15:30:00.001-07:00

Happy Mother's Day to all of those Special women out there who accepted the challenge of raising children. :) I love you all!

NORTH SHORE DAY O FUN!

2009-04-22T17:48:00.000-07:00

Rainbows Galore- There were lots of sprinkles & tons of sun @ the same time! :)
Audrea's on the lookout for a good Sailor Man...

The standard self pic.

North Shore- we found an AWESOME spot on the beach with no one around. It was very Peaceful! This is now my "Happy Place". Reading & lying on a towel in the sun. Perfection.

Sand between our toes, wind in our hair & Sun on our faces.

It just doesn't get any more perfect than this.

2009-04-22T17:42:00.000-07:00

The View from our table @ a really cool restaurant!
Waikiki... I came from the Stupid Factory. (I thought it was funny...)

Mike, our personal Sushi Chef.

Elaine (E-LAAAAME), Audrea (Audie) & some weird chick.

How to: Diamond Head

2009-04-20T16:06:00.000-07:00

FIRST YOU MUST GO UP THE STAIRS OF NO RETURN...

TAKE A FEW PICTURES TO REST THOSE WEARY LEGS...

CONTINUE THROUGH THE TUNNELS O WONDER...

AND VOILA! HONOLULU!

Tri- huh?

2009-04-09T16:43:00.000-07:00

So here is the sitch. I am not good at writing regularly. I suppose it could be because I don't have Internet at home... and when I'm at work I'm... WORKING (unlike some people I work with). So I suppose anyone who feels the need to read my blog will have to wait with bated breath for my tri-monthly blog. Sometimes I make up words.

Anywho, Hawaii was AWESOME! I will be sure to post some pictures whenever Audrea gets off her Pre-Law tooshie & gets them to me. :)

That's about all I have going on. I won't be blogging details about the trip till I post the pictures, cuz then you will have a visual feast to go along with the tales-o-fun.

On another note- I am gonna miss Angie & Allen & Hayden & Torrin. :( Stupid Utah! I'm glad Allen has found his passion & path... but I personally feel that his path should not impact my Wilcox Family time. Good luck down there guys & watch out for midget Marmots.

Fitness to the Harbor!

2009-02-23T17:21:00.000-08:00

OK, so I started trying to workout around 1/26/09 (my goal start date was WAY before that but I dont wanna get into that).

I’ve been doing cardio on the Elliptical machine at my apt’s gym & it is SO BORING. The only time I’m not literally counting down the seconds is when I luck out & have the gym to myself. It is much easier to ignore the fact that you are doing something boring when you can surf channels & watch a movie YOU want to watch (its also OK if someone is already there & watching a show that I like). Last time I got stuck with some kids in there & they had the Disney Kid-like channel on, but not the cute little kid shows; it was some super annoying “pre-teen” show. MAN those characters are annoying. Don’t get me wrong, I can’t beat a free Gym with all of the machines I like; so it’s worth it.

OK I’m done whining.
Right now I’m doing pretty well with my exercise goals (eating…not as well as I could). I am averaging 4-5 days per week with cardio, plus volleyball 2 times per week, 3 hours each. At approximately 25 minutes per cardio I’ve hit roughly 80-100 minutes of cardio per week. I havent seen any results AT ALL yet. People keep saying its cuz I’m building muscle (which is partially the cause)… but my clothes still fit exactly the same; therefore- NO RESULTS. I worked at a Gym for 2 years; people forget that I know all this stuff (even though I don’t do use it most the time, the knowledge is always rattlin around in my head with other random knowledge).

So I have reached the point where I have to actually crack down more on my eating habits. They weren’t horrible before, but there was too much snacking going on. Even the not-so-fatty stuff adds up when you snack too much. I’m kinda glad I didn’t try to do both at the same time, because I really needed to build up the habit of going to the gym; before adding another change to my life schedule. Now that going to the gym is regular, and less of a burden I can concentrate on making myself eat better. So we will see what happens.

I do feel a lot better that I am doing something about my weight issues. I know I’m not super fat or anything, but we all want to be our best selves, and when we aren't it weighs on our self esteem. So I’m working on it, and that makes me feel better even if it will take longer than I was hoping.

Do you think it’s possible to spend a week in Hawaii and never be seen in public in a swim suit? That’s the other goal.

Baggage Check THIS!

2009-02-23T17:04:00.000-08:00

I am in a complete state of confusion regarding airline baggage policies. I’m trying to figure out why it cost so much to check a stupid bag… It’s not like the space down there is being used for anything else! I don’t get it. Maybe it’s cheaper to fly lighter, whatever “Plane People” I don’t like your rules!

On another topic…the Gowens are coming to town this weekend, which always amounts to fun volleyball. I’m hoping Chris will grace us & come play, it would be fun; especially since it’s HIS birthday weekendJ. Whatever, I’m happy to get one more day to play/exercise in a fun way.

Shopping list -O- Fun

2009-01-26T16:38:00.000-08:00

So I am told that I need to update my blog (thanks Audie)... didn't realize it had been so long since I last wrote. Oy, it just seems like I never get time to sit down and write things out.

OK, TAX TIME! I filed my returns & have already decided exactly where my Money is going.
1) Plane tickets & fun $$ for Hawaii
2) Blackberry phone so I can get Outlook email on my phone (sad).
3) A Lap-top so I can work more on my book which is severely lacking. I will be soliciting help from the EBay master himself; Marcus Williams; to help me find a good deal (as I am technologically challenged).

I must say I'm SUPER excited for Hawaii, and kinda worried too. None of my summer clothes fit me; which means buy new clothes or lose 15 lbs by March 19th. The plan is the latter... We will see...

That's it. That's about all I've got going on right now.

Happy Hunting! (don't ask... cuz I dont know why)

My Father's Daughter...

2008-12-05T16:58:00.000-08:00

I am my father's daughter.

So I decided to be in the holiday spirit & put up christmas lights on my sliding glass doors. I dont have special hooks to keep them straight... so I went to it with a roll of clear packing tape. It took my over half an hour & half a roll of tape (because each light had to be exactly straight) but when it was done I felt very festive & accomplished. I turned them on and went about my business...

The next night I drove by (out of my way) just to see if the lights looked good from the road... YOU COULDN'T SEE THEM! The stupid metal frame on the doors was blocking them, so it just looked like my door had a halo around it, NOT lights. Grr!

I had taped them to the door frame thinking you could see them, the metal frame on the glass is only an inch wide. Apparently that inch made all the difference, and I was very angry with myself for not taking that into account! Anywho, it took me a few days to build up the desire to RE-DO the work, but I did last night, and they are beautiful, straight, and visible from 256th. My fix: I taped em directly to the window & the metal frame around it. What an ordeal.

Tonight... I tackle the Christmas Tree!

HOW DID YOU DIE?

2008-12-03T17:56:00.000-08:00

Did you tackle that trouble that came your way
With a resolute heart and cheerful?
Or hide your face from the light of day
With a craven soul and fearful?
Oh, a trouble's a ton, or a trouble's an ounce,
Or a trouble is what you make it,
And it isn't the fact that you're hurt that counts,
But only how did you take it?

You are beaten to earth? Well, well, what's that?
Come up with a smiling face.
It's nothing against you to fall down flat,
But to lie there -- that's disgrace.
The harder you're thrown, why the higher you bounce;
Be proud of your blackened eye!
It isn't the fact that you're licked that counts,
It's how did you fight -- and why?

And though you be done to the death, what then?
If you battled the best you could,
If you played your part in the world of men,
Why, the Critic will call it good.
Death comes with a crawl, or comes with a pounce,
And whether he's slow or spry,
It isn't the fact that you're dead that counts,
But only how did you die?

-Edmund Vance Cooke

work-aholic

2008-10-17T17:59:00.001-07:00

Dude, its 6pm on a Friday night. What am I still doing at work???

Phoebe

2008-10-17T17:54:00.001-07:00

My poor kitty is gonna hate me tomorrow. I took her to the vet today to get fixed (lets hope this one is for REAL) and to get her shots and whatnot. ANYWHO- she DID NOT like the car. She didn't scream at me too much (only when we turned corners) but she was shaking like a leaf... poor thing. :( I know its necessary, but still...

whatev, all is well that ends with a tube tied kitty.

Content to Bore

2008-10-11T21:39:00.000-07:00

Its Saturday night, and I'm at home eating & reading a book (Reading the Abhorsen trilogy again). You would think that being a single, nice, somewhat attractive, young 26 year old woman I would be out on the town or doing something with my friends. Yet I'm totally happy to sit at home and watch a show or read a book in my PJ's. Does that make me a loser? Cuz I dont think so... and I know I'm not the only one. When I'm at home alone, or with a close friend, I can just be me, and be content.

9 Years

2008-09-30T16:56:00.000-07:00

Amazing how many things can happen in 9 years. October 7th will be 9 years. It seems like a lifetime, and barely a blink at the same time. So much has been missed, and so much has been gained. Experiences both good, bad, happy & sad. So much has happened that there are too many events to count or attempt to remember.

It doesn't rhyme, but it sounds good with the music I wrote for it.

In my dreams I see your smile
I watch you run and play.
Your laugh; its contagious
I only wish that I could hear it.

I just want to tell you that I think of you,
every moment, every moment of my waking hours.
I only wish that you could feel it.

Now there you are,
You've grown so beautiful.
Your smile still lights the room.
I only wish that I could see it.

Hair Hair Everywhere

2008-09-23T15:19:00.000-07:00

Why is it SO hard to grow your hair out? I used to have crazy long hair, now I get sick of it as soon as it hits my shoulders. It never does what I want it to? :( Stupid hair. Remember the uuber long hair? Man that took FOREVER To dry and style. Maybe I'm too old for super long hair anyways...

Library

2008-09-22T15:51:00.000-07:00

Mom makes a good observation that I seem to be missing a very important location in my life... "its called a Library" ;) That made me laugh a lot.

Touche Mom & good call. I will never claim that my compulsion to BUY every book I want to read is a "sane" endeavor. LOL! Perhaps I'm working on my Private Library... My friends do get quite a lot of use out of the Library O' Darci.

PS- Steph, remind me next time you come up to bring you The Host. I keep forgetting.

HAWAII OR BUST

2008-09-22T15:20:00.000-07:00

Audrea/Andie/Audie and I are going to Hawaii in March! YAY! Thanks go completely to Dennis & Elaine for moving out there and giving us a free place to eat and sleep! I never get out for real adult people vacation. It seems like I go to weddings, funerals, and Reunions…nothing totally just for fun. Well, here it is kids! 6 months to save money & lose the excess weight I’ve gained recently. Dennis fly’s a TON so he’s gonna give us some of his miles & get us a good deal on a flight. Yippee! Sun & Surfing here we come (Its ok Andie, I will Body Board with you too if you prefer that to surfing)!

I GOT MY BABY BACK

2008-09-19T15:05:00.000-07:00

I finally got my car back from the body shop! Yay! No more ginormous Ford Taurus Gas Guzzling Automatic! It took almost 2 whole weeks cuz they had issues with some parts they orders (suuuure). Anywho I went to pick it up today & they couldn't figure out how much my deductable was, one form said $500, one said $400 and another said $100. Every time I spoke with my Allstate rep they told me $100, so the guy called Allstate to make sure we did the right amount. Here's the fun part... The claim adjuster put him on hold forever, then came back and said I didn't owe ANYTHING. I guess I qualified for Allstate Good Driver Rewards... Since it was the other guys fault I still qualify, also it was an un-insured motorist (which put the decuct. down to $100), they waived the $100 as the good driver reward.

I think the universe decided to cut me a break & be my friend for the day! :)

My Novel Aspirations

2008-09-16T16:45:00.000-07:00

I laid out a very very general plot outline for the book I want to write. I figure I love to read, and I love to write, and, per my mom, have a very vivid imagination when writing (Inside joke, tee hee). I'm still working on some sort of plot catch or twist that would make people want to read it. I don't actually plan on trying to get it published, I'm nowhere near that good at writing, but who can honestly say that they have written a BOOK. So I'm working for the next few months developing good character personalities & relationships.

I'm hoping I will get a laptop for Christmas, or something, because I would like to be able to write comfortably. Sitting at my dinner table in my uncomfortable wooden chair for any extended period of time just doesn't inspire me into action. So for now, its outlines & such. I figure if I develop my story for the next few months I should be able to actually start the writing portion this winter. That's the plan at least. It is always nice to have something worthwhile to do in your spare time. Reading is a good past time, but I read so quickly that its becoming expensive, since I buy each book in order to read it.

I may be crazy, but it makes me feel like I'm doing something interesting. Maybe I will let people read parts of it, maybe not. It all depends on how bad it stinks... I may be too embarrassed to show anyone. I may be so bad at it that I refuse to even continue, OR, I could be good at it. Who knows until you try right?!

Weird Williams Family Gathering topics & events...

2008-09-16T16:01:00.000-07:00

I have come to realize that there are many things that we do, as a family, that arent quite in the realm of normal.

Weird Williams Family Gathering topics & events.

1: Talking about books & Authors for hours on end
2: Reading trivia cards to eachother "just for fun"
3: Making up OUR OWN trivia questions about random family topics.
4: Trying to name theh capital of every state, from memory.
5: Having a "pre-pack inspection" prior to a Hiking trip.
6: Sending out a packing list prior to a Camping trip (down to the last detail).
7: An extended family news letter every month.
8: An odd obsession with "Quality Volleyball" time.
9: Somehow the topic of "Firefly" (the TV series) comes up at almost every
gathering. Then Debating the reality of the show & preference for charactors.
10: Allen's unbending refusal to watch the movie "Rudy".

... Help me out & send me more quirks & topics to add to this list. I know there is much much more!

Happy Tuesday!

9/15/08

2008-09-15T15:32:00.001-07:00

No fun! The power went out at my work today (which is normally a fun thing). Apparently they say the entire city of Tukwilla was out. Weird. Anywho, I lost all my work & then had to re-do it all. Once I was done, I started on another task & the power went out AGAIN, and I lost that task. Apparently I dont hit SAVE enough! OK, I get the message! ... SAVE is my new best friend.
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Also, somehow I hoarded in on another departments lunch... oops. I was talking to 3 people from the CC/Sales dept while we were standing outside (we evacuated when the power went out, WHY we evacuated is beyond me), when a Boss-man told us all to take an hour break & come back later to see if the power was on.

So there we stood, when we started talking about where to go for lunch, someone said "Torrero's" and off we went. Noone thought to mention to me that it was not just the 4 of us... we got to the restaurant and their WHOLE DEPT was there. I figured they just all decided to go to lunch. We ate, talked, & laughed about a horrible big-wig-guy that was fired that morning (Good times). When the check came, I was expecting my own bill. but ONE bill went to LJO. When people started thanking her it dawned on me that I looked like a total mooch. Oy. I appologized for crashing their party & asked if I could pay my portion. She turned me down cuz the company was paying... but still, I felt like a clod.

Here Goes

2008-09-11T17:14:00.000-07:00

My first ever blog. How the heck do people have time to write blogs? I guess I will find out. Normally I hate getting on the computer at home... Shoot... I sit in front of one for 8-10 hours a day at work... anymore time in front of the blazing screen & I might go cross-eyed!!!!!!

OK. Let see if I keep this up or not.