Though Bella Bradshaw graduated last year, it hasn't been exactly unusual to see her finding her way back onto campus. What what is unusual about this is that she wants to see Keri. Keri's older cousins hardly ever give her the time of day, unless they want something. And Keri is sick of the way Bella thinks she's the center of the entire universe!
Monday, December 29, 2008
LCU, packing up, moving on
LCU, spring semester, 2080
It's early one spring morning when Keri's sister calls, and this phone call is a warning. Mariah says, "Bella's coming over to see you. Just so you know."
Though Bella Bradshaw graduated last year, it hasn't been exactly unusual to see her finding her way back onto campus. What what is unusual about this is that she wants to see Keri. Keri's older cousins hardly ever give her the time of day, unless they want something. And Keri is sick of the way Bella thinks she's the center of the entire universe!
Though Bella Bradshaw graduated last year, it hasn't been exactly unusual to see her finding her way back onto campus. What what is unusual about this is that she wants to see Keri. Keri's older cousins hardly ever give her the time of day, unless they want something. And Keri is sick of the way Bella thinks she's the center of the entire universe!
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Friday, December 26, 2008
playdates
April 2080 - Jackson and Nessa Phoenix are 30, Patrick Nova is 28, Lara is 26, Raine is 18 months.
(Spring Break 2072 - This bunch was a fun group of college kids, back in their day! Probably as much fun as the Bradshaw cousins are at LCU now. The girl in pink is Patrick's high school sweetheart - oh how he broke her heart when he met Lara! Carly and Joseph are still around the neighborhood. They actually started dating during this spring break trip. Carly works for Aurora Miguel at Jolie, Jolie, and Joseph used to DJ at Maxwell Shaw's club, and Stephanie (Nova) Day had a crush on him for a minute.)Jackson Phoenix was always closer to his cousin Patrick than he was to his own twin brother Hayden. Even though they shared a womb, they looked nothing alike, and shared almost nothing in common. Jackson and Hayden led completely different lives, Jackson excelling in school and going to college, and Hayden getting himself into just about every kind of trouble imaginable. Maybe there has always been a little bit of resentment on Jackson's part, for Hayden being the one always getting their parents attention... even now that they're thirty years old. So how ironic that Jackson would be the one to pull Hayden out of the swimming pool?
(Spring Break 2072 - This bunch was a fun group of college kids, back in their day! Probably as much fun as the Bradshaw cousins are at LCU now. The girl in pink is Patrick's high school sweetheart - oh how he broke her heart when he met Lara! Carly and Joseph are still around the neighborhood. They actually started dating during this spring break trip. Carly works for Aurora Miguel at Jolie, Jolie, and Joseph used to DJ at Maxwell Shaw's club, and Stephanie (Nova) Day had a crush on him for a minute.)Jackson Phoenix was always closer to his cousin Patrick than he was to his own twin brother Hayden. Even though they shared a womb, they looked nothing alike, and shared almost nothing in common. Jackson and Hayden led completely different lives, Jackson excelling in school and going to college, and Hayden getting himself into just about every kind of trouble imaginable. Maybe there has always been a little bit of resentment on Jackson's part, for Hayden being the one always getting their parents attention... even now that they're thirty years old. So how ironic that Jackson would be the one to pull Hayden out of the swimming pool?
Wednesday, December 24, 2008
save the world, save a wedding
It's April now, and finally warm enough that Leila and Felicity can play outside while Matthew finishes planting the spring crop. Felicity is eighteen months old now, and just perfecting those baby steps.
stretching skeletons = continual aging :)
Stretching skeletons has been around since the base game, so this is not really a new concept here - but just something I'm finally getting around to trying. And I can't believe I never tried this before now, because it's really fun! :)

You might notice in my next update (will post tomorrow, maybe) that Matthew is taller than Leila. I'm basing the default adult Sim height at 5'9", and have set Matthew to a value of 1.02 (5'10") and Leila to 0.98 (5' 7 1/2"). I'm testing this out with just a few Sims for now, and if it works out for me, I could implement varied heights throughout the whole neighborhood.
Monday, December 22, 2008
tax day, 2080
*** Disclaimer: This post will very likely reveal what an absolute math nerd/control freak I am. I was an accounting major for two years in college, so be prepared, lol! ***
Tax Day, an Easier Way:
I've tried the whole Sim-economy thing before, where you charge your Sims taxes, and set up a town budget for everything. I always gave up because it took so long to load each household, and get the money to the right person. It was hardly fun, and fun is the point of playing a game, you know? ;)
Maybe everyone else has already figured this out, but why not use teleportation??? :)
First, over a few play sessions before tax day, I made note of each household's net worth, from the neighborhood view. This is pretty quickly done, and the net worth includes property value and the cash bank balance. (I'm doing property tax, but if you're doing income taxes, you can skip this step.)
You will need: Monique's computer, Mind control mirror, Inge teleporter, (mortgage/loan shrubs optional). All links are in the sidebar.
First I set up Madison with a little home office to operate from. All of the household funds in the Governor's estate are public funds and will be used for community projects - Madison and Bryson have to keep all of their personal money in bank accounts for the entire period they live in the Governor's estate.
Once her office is set up, tax day begins!
Tax Day, an Easier Way:
I've tried the whole Sim-economy thing before, where you charge your Sims taxes, and set up a town budget for everything. I always gave up because it took so long to load each household, and get the money to the right person. It was hardly fun, and fun is the point of playing a game, you know? ;)
Maybe everyone else has already figured this out, but why not use teleportation??? :)
First, over a few play sessions before tax day, I made note of each household's net worth, from the neighborhood view. This is pretty quickly done, and the net worth includes property value and the cash bank balance. (I'm doing property tax, but if you're doing income taxes, you can skip this step.)
First I set up Madison with a little home office to operate from. All of the household funds in the Governor's estate are public funds and will be used for community projects - Madison and Bryson have to keep all of their personal money in bank accounts for the entire period they live in the Governor's estate.
Once her office is set up, tax day begins!
Sunday, December 21, 2008
how it's done
March 2080 - Maxwell Shaw is 33, Valerie is 38, Angelo is 9, Devon is 3. (Nina Shaw-Gothier and Benjamin Gothier are 63.)
Angelo knows his dad owns a nightclub, but he has a feeling that isn't all there is to it. Angelo says, "That's funny, Dad, you're not really a bank robber."
"Sure, kid," Maxwell says. Angelo is too young to know what his father really does for a living anyway. Best to joke about it now, while he's young, so that it's less of a blow by the time he's older. Heck, he might even figure it all out on his own, if he's a smart kid. And Angelo is working on figuring things out.
Angelo knows his dad owns a nightclub, but he has a feeling that isn't all there is to it. Angelo says, "That's funny, Dad, you're not really a bank robber."
"Sure, kid," Maxwell says. Angelo is too young to know what his father really does for a living anyway. Best to joke about it now, while he's young, so that it's less of a blow by the time he's older. Heck, he might even figure it all out on his own, if he's a smart kid. And Angelo is working on figuring things out.
Thursday, December 18, 2008
LCU, spring break 2080
2080, LCU, spring break
Stephanie comes home from spending a weekend with her family, and she is so excited, she can't even contain herself! "The cabin is mine! It's really mine! We should totally go see it!"
Keri agrees, not that Stephanie had given her any real choice, and they inform the guys of their plan. They order their tickets, and pack up some bags, and Justin and Jeremiah say they have a few things to tie up before they go.
Stephanie comes home from spending a weekend with her family, and she is so excited, she can't even contain herself! "The cabin is mine! It's really mine! We should totally go see it!"
Keri agrees, not that Stephanie had given her any real choice, and they inform the guys of their plan. They order their tickets, and pack up some bags, and Justin and Jeremiah say they have a few things to tie up before they go.
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Monday, December 15, 2008
aftershocks, like ripples in water
February 2080 - Jeremy Nova is 64, Alice is 58, Stephanie is 20. Talin Collins is 65, Abigail is 64.
content warnings: suicide attempt, death mention, grief, depression.
content warnings: suicide attempt, death mention, grief, depression.
A quick synopsis of the Nova family tree, if you need it ;)
- Jeremy Nova, (married/deceased Trista) married to Alice
- (by T.) Patrick Nova, married to Lara
- Raine
- (by T.) Riley (Nova) Hathe, married to Chad
- Liza
- Shaun
- (by J.) Stephanie Nova
- Abigail (Nova) Collins, married to Talin
- Sophie (Nova) Phoenix, married to Micah
- Jackson Phoenix, married to Nessa
- Hayden Phoenix, (married/deceased Rhianna)
- Summer
- Ryanne
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Thursday, December 11, 2008
boundaries
January 2080 - Andy and Claire Bradshaw are 53. (Jason Larson is 29, Amelia Bradshaw is 24.)
After a very interesting introduction, everybody got dressed and Amelia's parents were able to meet Jason Larson properly. A nice young man, working in social work at the moment, but still hopes to pursue a career in journalism. At almost thirty, we'd say the odds of a career switch now are not really in his favor. But a fine catch, if Claire might say so - almost as hot as Bryson Riley, whom she spent the evening fawning over.
After a very interesting introduction, everybody got dressed and Amelia's parents were able to meet Jason Larson properly. A nice young man, working in social work at the moment, but still hopes to pursue a career in journalism. At almost thirty, we'd say the odds of a career switch now are not really in his favor. But a fine catch, if Claire might say so - almost as hot as Bryson Riley, whom she spent the evening fawning over.
Wednesday, December 10, 2008
happy new year, 2080!
If Andy and Claire Bradshaw think they have time to sneak in a quickie before their new year's eve party guests arrive...
...they would be wrong.
...they would be wrong.
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Tuesday, December 9, 2008
many good years
December 2079 - Orlando Centowski is 64, Audrey is 63.
Their children have always been artistically-inclined, but as far as they know, neither of them ever took an interest in the visual or sculpting arts - Charlotte was always into cooking, and Luke was always into music and dance. It's kind of old-fashioned to think that your children will want to carry on the family business anyway. Maybe they'll find an independent buyer instead.
Orlando is trying to read the reviewer's mind. She looks pleased, but they never hear anything concrete from her. And somebody needs to remind the Nathan and Allegra Lind, and Jackson and Nessa Phoenix to come pick up their wedding portraits!!! They ordered those portraits ages ago!
Monday, December 8, 2008
LCU, everybody needs a soul buddy
LCU, fall semester, 2079
*** Sorry, again SO LONG! LCU proves to be anything but boring, even if Bella Bradshaw has grown up. ***
Mariah and James have been dating for two years now, and though they adore each other, they're still experiencing technical difficulties. The huge problem in their relationship is that his chosen line of work is not any kind of work her family could approve of - and there's no budging on either side. "It's not valid work," she says. "I can't tell my parents you do that. What am I supposed to tell them?"
*** Sorry, again SO LONG! LCU proves to be anything but boring, even if Bella Bradshaw has grown up. ***
Friday, December 5, 2008
Summer's place
November 2079 - Sophie Phoenix is 58, Micah is 57, Hayden and Rhianna are 30, Summer is 15, Ryanne is 9. (Tyler and Beau Jackson are 16)
* note: box of tissues warning! *
Summer Phoenix and Tyler Jackson have been having very important conversations lately, but nothing has happened just yet. And nothing will happen at Tyler's house, any time soon, since Tyler's dad is some big socialite now, he works nights and is home all day, every day...
* note: box of tissues warning! *
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Thursday, December 4, 2008
Lake County Hall
October 2079, Bryson and Madison Riley are 57.
***Just a little bit of an update here. I wanted to show you the new County Hall, and Madison's plans for her term as mayor.***
***Just a little bit of an update here. I wanted to show you the new County Hall, and Madison's plans for her term as mayor.***
The Mayoral Home, in downtown Lake City. (downloaded, can't remember where from?) Madison Riley, and her husband Bryson will live in Lake City, conveniently right across the street from the County Hall, and is also conveniently (and coincidentally) next door to the Riley Estates Building.
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Tuesday, December 2, 2008
happy birthday to you...
October 2079, welcome to Lakeside Heights: Julia and Elaina!
Jodie Larson arrives at the Lind household, and there's some time to spare since Allegra's labor is taking longer than expected. So Allegra makes some small talk to pass the time.
"Nice weather for having a baby," Allegra says. "You know, cloudy, you don't want to hurt the baby's eyes..."
Jodie Larson arrives at the Lind household, and there's some time to spare since Allegra's labor is taking longer than expected. So Allegra makes some small talk to pass the time.
"Nice weather for having a baby," Allegra says. "You know, cloudy, you don't want to hurt the baby's eyes..."
Monday, December 1, 2008
the science fair
October starts out rough for the Monif family. Among the many things Hailey is not very good at, cooking is not her specialty either. Berjes and Hazel are just about worthless as they stand by and freak out rather than phone for help. Berjes frets for his dear wife, as she puts out the fire - what a man! LOL!
Saturday, November 29, 2008
the birds and the bees
The Rules of Attraction, and How Babies are Made
I've been meaning to post this discussion of the ACR mod (Autonomous Casual Romance) for a little while now. It's a very large mod, and able to be personalized to suit individual tastes, and here is how I play it in my game. The numbers given are the ones I've modified from the default settings for my own game, and unless specified, you can assume I've left them at default. Check the ACR BCON Docs for more info.
I've been meaning to post this discussion of the ACR mod (Autonomous Casual Romance) for a little while now. It's a very large mod, and able to be personalized to suit individual tastes, and here is how I play it in my game. The numbers given are the ones I've modified from the default settings for my own game, and unless specified, you can assume I've left them at default. Check the ACR BCON Docs for more info.
Wednesday, November 26, 2008
learning by crash and burn
Melissa Fortney is twelve now. She's a quiet girl, doesn't make a fuss, doesn't get into trouble. She likes to go hiking, and they live just down the hill from the cemetery, which besides being a little creepy, is a nice quiet place to hike to sometimes. Melissa has always been an outdoorsy kind of girl.
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
the lofts, big fat chances
August 2079 - Paul Gallagher is 29, Cameron Gibson is 28, Charlotte Centowski is 25, Amelia Bradshaw is 24, Bella Bradshaw and Jeremiah Day are 23.
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Saturday, November 8, 2008
in college again
Meadow and Brady Lind met in college, 35 years ago at Sim State University, long before Lake City University was ever founded. But they're moving back to college again this month, going back to school in their elder years. With Meadow's new appointment to President of the Lake County Board of Education, they'll have to live on campus.
Wednesday, November 5, 2008
Lake County Elections, 2079!
Governor of State: Madison Riley by a landslide 72%!
President of the Lake County Board of Education: Meadow Lind by an impressive 63%!
Head of Health Services, Lake City Memorial Hospital: Berjes Monif (unopposed)
Chief Financial Officer, Lake County Treasury: Brady Lind by an also impressive 62%!
Captain of Police, Lake County Police Department: Micah Phoenix (unopposed)
Lake County Court Justice: Claire Bradshaw by an overwhelming 69%!
Lake County Head of Defense: Cabe Deppiesse (unopposed)
All positions will become effective immediately, and will be held for a term of four years. All seats will be up for re-election in 2083.
The winners would like to thank everyone who participated in the voting process. Yay for democracy! :)
And in real life, Yay for Obama!
President of the Lake County Board of Education: Meadow Lind by an impressive 63%!
Head of Health Services, Lake City Memorial Hospital: Berjes Monif (unopposed)
Chief Financial Officer, Lake County Treasury: Brady Lind by an also impressive 62%!
Captain of Police, Lake County Police Department: Micah Phoenix (unopposed)
Lake County Court Justice: Claire Bradshaw by an overwhelming 69%!
Lake County Head of Defense: Cabe Deppiesse (unopposed)
***
All positions will become effective immediately, and will be held for a term of four years. All seats will be up for re-election in 2083.
The winners would like to thank everyone who participated in the voting process. Yay for democracy! :)
And in real life, Yay for Obama!
Monday, November 3, 2008
the business of winning an election
June 2079 - Bryson and Madison Riley are 57, Keri is 18.
It's been a rough couple of years for Bryson and Madison Riley, but after some time, Bryson has finally made things up to his wife. However, he has not quite made up so well with his daughter.
It's been a rough couple of years for Bryson and Madison Riley, but after some time, Bryson has finally made things up to his wife. However, he has not quite made up so well with his daughter.
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
LCU, the end of an era
LCU, spring semester, 2079
At the start of spring semester, the most pressing matter for Bella and Mariah is to win a dance competition. James was there to root for Mariah.
(Joel and Aurora Harris were there, on their first date night since baby Zachary was born, watching at first, but then they got bored and decide to flirt with each other instead.)
Friday, October 24, 2008
the sweetest boy in the universe
April 2079 - Orion Deppiesse is 45, Violet is 44, Dallas is 14, Delphie and Dakota are 8.
April for the Deppiesse family starts with a bamboo tree fire, and apparently Sheba is the only one who noticed.
April for the Deppiesse family starts with a bamboo tree fire, and apparently Sheba is the only one who noticed.
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
Lind family rules?
March 2079 - Joel Harris is 37, Aurora is 33, and welcome baby Zachary!
Joel has been taking these last few months before the baby comes to learn physiology, and to be quite honest, he is baffled by it. Meanwhile, Aurora reads book reviews for her brother's debut legal thriller, which honestly aren't that great. Though, the critics are still praising her debut short story collection that came out a couple years ago. She thinks maybe she'll consider starting work on her next book once the baby is born.
Joel has been taking these last few months before the baby comes to learn physiology, and to be quite honest, he is baffled by it. Meanwhile, Aurora reads book reviews for her brother's debut legal thriller, which honestly aren't that great. Though, the critics are still praising her debut short story collection that came out a couple years ago. She thinks maybe she'll consider starting work on her next book once the baby is born.
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
how to have a quarterlife crisis
February 2079 - Chad and Riley Hathe are 27, Liza is 10, Shaun is 1.
Some people just aren't naturally happy cheery people, and Riley Hathe would be one of those. But believe it or not, Riley and Chad Hathe were once happy carefree teenagers. You might think they were centuries old, but they're only twenty-seven. Riley has always been very family-oriented, and when her family is unhappy, that means she is unhappy.
Some people just aren't naturally happy cheery people, and Riley Hathe would be one of those. But believe it or not, Riley and Chad Hathe were once happy carefree teenagers. You might think they were centuries old, but they're only twenty-seven. Riley has always been very family-oriented, and when her family is unhappy, that means she is unhappy.
Sunday, October 19, 2008
Lake County Elections, 2079!
Election November 2079!
First of all, let me explain what I'm doing here. Lakeside Heights is holding elections for various offices, and you guys get to vote! :) Below are your candidates, the office they're running for and what the job entails, and their stats on skills and experience, so you can decide who you think would be best for the job.
Three positions are running unopposed this election, because there were no other Sims qualified to run. I won't bother putting up a poll for those. The polls for the contended positions will be listed in the sidebar, and you will have until I post the November 2079 update to cast your votes. With about 13 updates before then, I would estimate that to be around the first week of November in human time.
This is just for fun, really. Only three of the positions have any major duties, which are mayor (ownership of city hall), school board president (ownership of Lake City University and local schools), and chief of staff (ownership of Lake City Memorial Hospital). The other positions will receive offices in city hall, and their positions may appear in storylines.
Candidates may keep whatever in-game job they already have, and not all jobs will correlate to the in-game job. Like a city planner or military general might also make a good mayor, for example. And either head of SCIA or military general might make a good head of military. I suppose if we have an in-game mayor who is not Mayor, we'll just pretend she is mayor of her own suburb and not the whole of Lake County.
Keep in mind that I'm just making this up as I go along ;)
First of all, let me explain what I'm doing here. Lakeside Heights is holding elections for various offices, and you guys get to vote! :) Below are your candidates, the office they're running for and what the job entails, and their stats on skills and experience, so you can decide who you think would be best for the job.
Three positions are running unopposed this election, because there were no other Sims qualified to run. I won't bother putting up a poll for those. The polls for the contended positions will be listed in the sidebar, and you will have until I post the November 2079 update to cast your votes. With about 13 updates before then, I would estimate that to be around the first week of November in human time.
This is just for fun, really. Only three of the positions have any major duties, which are mayor (ownership of city hall), school board president (ownership of Lake City University and local schools), and chief of staff (ownership of Lake City Memorial Hospital). The other positions will receive offices in city hall, and their positions may appear in storylines.
Candidates may keep whatever in-game job they already have, and not all jobs will correlate to the in-game job. Like a city planner or military general might also make a good mayor, for example. And either head of SCIA or military general might make a good head of military. I suppose if we have an in-game mayor who is not Mayor, we'll just pretend she is mayor of her own suburb and not the whole of Lake County.
Keep in mind that I'm just making this up as I go along ;)
Saturday, October 18, 2008
snow romance
The twins are fifteen this year, freshmen in high school, and both very proud to have finally grown hair on their faces. Of course, they're still up to their usual rowdy shenanigans.
Wednesday, October 15, 2008
happy new year, 2079!
Adam and Heather Thompson host this year's New Year's Eve party. It's aiming to be a bit of a stuffy party, since Adam and Heather are kind of stuffy people. Or well, it was going to be stuffy, until Aurora Miguel brought the keg.
baby dust, part 2
There must have been some baby dust dropped on Brant Street this month, because Heather and Adam Thompson just found out they are expecting too. Adam is more excited about the idea than Heather is. She absolutely wants children. Really, she does. But she's only 25 and rising very quickly in the research science world. Adam hopes she'll warm up to the idea eventually.
Monday, October 13, 2008
baby dust, part 1
December 2078 - Nathan Lind is 28, Allegra is 25, Bianca is 1.
It's just that time of year again where everyone is getting sick. Both Nathan and Allegra are feeling run down with colds. They take some time out to rest while Bianca takes a nap. Allegra has an interview this week for a job as an architect's apprentice. She thought she might want to take a little work, part time, just to get out of the house. She does want another baby, or two, but Nathan isn't sure yet.
The rest does them both good, and they're feeling better rather quickly.
Friday, October 10, 2008
LCU, love, all around
Bella and Mariah are living in Academy Hall this year. In her sophomore year now, Mariah declares her major in philosophy. Not because she's known to be a big thinker, but because... well, because her guidance counselor told her to.
Thursday, October 9, 2008
seaside woods retirement village
November 2078 - Tad and Tosha Harris are 69.
First, some old pictures :)
On the left are Tad's parents, Becca (Brant) Harris and Troy Harris. Becca was one of my neighborhood's founding Sims.
On the right is Tad and Tosha in high school. How about those haircuts? LOL! :)
First, some old pictures :)
On the left are Tad's parents, Becca (Brant) Harris and Troy Harris. Becca was one of my neighborhood's founding Sims.
On the right is Tad and Tosha in high school. How about those haircuts? LOL! :)
Wednesday, October 8, 2008
roaches never die
October 2078 - Blake Miller is 33, Clarice is 32, Elliot is 1.
Elliot is just a couple months past his first birthday now, and still doesn't have much hair to speak of, but is positively an adorable little boy. Those ears come from his mother, which you wouldn't know because she does a pretty good job covering hers up. But Elliot is sweet and friendly, and considering both his parents are goof-balls, we don't know how he ended up so serious.
Elliot is just a couple months past his first birthday now, and still doesn't have much hair to speak of, but is positively an adorable little boy. Those ears come from his mother, which you wouldn't know because she does a pretty good job covering hers up. But Elliot is sweet and friendly, and considering both his parents are goof-balls, we don't know how he ended up so serious.
Saturday, October 4, 2008
north park street townhomes, apartment life makeover!
These are the North Park Street Townhomes (aka, bachelor's row) in Lake City. Not called bachelor's row because there are no women allowed here, but just because a coincidental streak of young single men, cast-off ex-boyfriends, and forever bachelors. Patrick Nova lived here once, as did Roland Ellis, and Nathan Lind. Current residents are Jason Larson, and Alon Hutchins, who did in fact ask that big-foreheaded girlfriend of his to move in with him. There are four three-story, two-bedroom/two and a half bath attached homes.
Wednesday, October 1, 2008
the undeniable coolness that is Lucy Harris
September 2078 - Toby and April Harris are 40, Lucy is 12, Sarah is 10, Samuel is 7, pet dog is Pepper.
Lucy did get that cell phone she wanted for her birthday, and thus the path to coolness begins! Now she can talk all she wants without tying up her family's phone lines.
Lucy did get that cell phone she wanted for her birthday, and thus the path to coolness begins! Now she can talk all she wants without tying up her family's phone lines.
Monday, September 29, 2008
the lofts, apartment life makeover!
I am in the process of updating all of my multi-family lots to real apartments. So while I take a little break from my normal story-playing, I thought I'd share with you my apartment remodeling adventures :)
First up are the Rondal Lofts. Charlotte and Amelia will be roommates, and Cameron will have his own place.
Charlotte finds out that they have to cough up one whole week's worth of rent at a time. She says, "What? That's like a seven-year lease? Are you serious?" It's crazy, but he's serious, Charlotte, just sign the papers already!
First up are the Rondal Lofts. Charlotte and Amelia will be roommates, and Cameron will have his own place.
Charlotte finds out that they have to cough up one whole week's worth of rent at a time. She says, "What? That's like a seven-year lease? Are you serious?" It's crazy, but he's serious, Charlotte, just sign the papers already!
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Friday, September 26, 2008
2078, we don't need no education!
Lucy Harris is starting sixth grade at Lakeside Heights Junior High School. She is looking forward to making all kinds of new friends, and is dying to get a cell phone for her birthday. She takes an interest in fashion, in an unconventional sense. Don't let those dog-collar bracelets scare you though, she's sweet as pie.
Thursday, September 25, 2008
the lofts, farewell marisa!
August 2078 - Cameron Gibson is 27, Marisa Wilson and Charlotte Centowski are 24, Amelia Bradshaw is 23.
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Wednesday, September 24, 2008
happy birthday to you...
August 2078, welcome to Lakeside Heights: Raine and Felicity!
Patrick composes an ode to baby Nova, hoping to encourage her to come on out into the world. At the insistence of his father, Patrick did finally find a more respectable shirt to wear.
Patrick composes an ode to baby Nova, hoping to encourage her to come on out into the world. At the insistence of his father, Patrick did finally find a more respectable shirt to wear.
Monday, September 22, 2008
Sunday, September 21, 2008
Mr. and Mrs. Deppiesse, and the seven-year itch
July 2078 - Ashlee Deppiesse is 38, Cabe is 36, Natalia is 7.
Natalia is off school for the summer, and with both her parents working, this means she spends her days at her mom's restaurant. Which honestly isn't the worst place to be.
Natalia is off school for the summer, and with both her parents working, this means she spends her days at her mom's restaurant. Which honestly isn't the worst place to be.
Friday, September 19, 2008
fertile gardens
Wednesday, September 17, 2008
may, in bloom
May 2078 - Jeremy Nova is 62, Alice is 56, Patrick is 26, Lara is 24, Stephanie is 18. Keri Riley is 17. Tyler Jackson is 14.
Patrick Nova squeezes in a few last shows for some extra money, because his wife, Lara, is expecting in August.
Tuesday, September 16, 2008
LCU, everything she touches
LCU, spring semester, 2078
Jason called Bella to say he was coming over. He was dropping off some stuff, making it official that things were over between them. Not only had she flat out rejected his proposal last spring, but she never even called him back. He was so sure things were over, in fact, that he came from the gym and was still wearing his workout gear.
But I guess they weren't quite finished after all? Because there were no declarations of over-ness, and he didn't actually drop off anything.
Jason called Bella to say he was coming over. He was dropping off some stuff, making it official that things were over between them. Not only had she flat out rejected his proposal last spring, but she never even called him back. He was so sure things were over, in fact, that he came from the gym and was still wearing his workout gear.
But I guess they weren't quite finished after all? Because there were no declarations of over-ness, and he didn't actually drop off anything.
Labels:
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micah
Sunday, September 14, 2008
I don't want a job either
April 2078, Sheldon and Alana Fortney are 45, Melissa is 9.
Melissa says, "Mom, I don't think I want a job when I grow up."
Alana says, "I don't blame you, Kiddo." Her mother thinks she's joking, but she isn't. Not really.
Melissa says, "Mom, I don't think I want a job when I grow up."
Alana says, "I don't blame you, Kiddo." Her mother thinks she's joking, but she isn't. Not really.
Friday, September 12, 2008
LCU, spring break 2078
2078, LCU, spring break
Okay, go pee if you need to, grab yourself a snack - this one is LONG! I tried to cut it down, but it was just too funny :)
Amelia is so Zen she even has her own flock of butterflies swarming around her. She thought she was dealing with things in a healthy and responsible and normal manner - because, she figures, what are you supposed to do when your boyfriend of six years cheats on you for the second time, and finally leaves you for somebody else? Some not-that-pretty, devious, man-stealing snake who honestly has quite a large forehead!!! And what, you mean five hours of yoga isn't normal???
Okay, go pee if you need to, grab yourself a snack - this one is LONG! I tried to cut it down, but it was just too funny :)
Amelia is so Zen she even has her own flock of butterflies swarming around her. She thought she was dealing with things in a healthy and responsible and normal manner - because, she figures, what are you supposed to do when your boyfriend of six years cheats on you for the second time, and finally leaves you for somebody else? Some not-that-pretty, devious, man-stealing snake who honestly has quite a large forehead!!! And what, you mean five hours of yoga isn't normal???
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james,
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mariah,
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Thursday, September 11, 2008
ice skates and pajama parties
February 2078, Berjes and Hailey Monif are 32, Hazel is 7.
Hazel Monif is in the second grade this year, and her friend Natalia Deppiesse is also in her class.
Hazel Monif is in the second grade this year, and her friend Natalia Deppiesse is also in her class.
Tuesday, September 9, 2008
old friends and a little bit of nostalgia
January 2078, Micah Phoenix is 55, Sophie is 56. Talin Collins is 63, Abigail is 62.
Sophie and Micah have been together since high school - and what a little rebel Micah was back then! They're going on thirty years together soon.
Sophie and Micah have been together since high school - and what a little rebel Micah was back then! They're going on thirty years together soon.
Saturday, September 6, 2008
happy new year, 2078!
Lakeside Heights is welcoming another new year. Micah and Sophie Phoenix host this year's New Year's Eve party.
Friday, September 5, 2008
grandma Nina in the clubbing business
December 2077, Benjamin Gothier and Nina Shaw-Gothier are 61. (Maxwell Shaw is 31)
"Mom, can I borrow $12,000?" Maxwell says.
Nina wonders if he thinks she can't see that mischievous look on his face!
"Mom, can I borrow $12,000?" Maxwell says.
Nina wonders if he thinks she can't see that mischievous look on his face!
Wednesday, September 3, 2008
the very sleepy McCullough family
November 2077, Phoenix McCullough is 38, Brooke is 36, Fiona is 9, Robert is 6, and Connor is four months old.
The month started out rough, and it's looking to stay that way. Baby Connor is four months old now, and still in that stage where he's keeping everyone in the house up at night.
The month started out rough, and it's looking to stay that way. Baby Connor is four months old now, and still in that stage where he's keeping everyone in the house up at night.
Tuesday, September 2, 2008
LCU, at the end of things
LCU, fall semester, 2077
Go ahead and grab yourself a cup of coffee or something... this one is LONG! :)
Amelia moved in with Alon and Piper after coming home from Takemizu Academy last semester. It was just something they all assumed she and Alon would do, but now she's beginning to question whether that was a good idea or not.
Amelia's flight got in really late and he was tired. Sure, he was happy to see her, but just tired. Really tired. And he had work in the morning. She tried to show him some bow thing she learned and he just didn't get it.
Go ahead and grab yourself a cup of coffee or something... this one is LONG! :)
Amelia moved in with Alon and Piper after coming home from Takemizu Academy last semester. It was just something they all assumed she and Alon would do, but now she's beginning to question whether that was a good idea or not.
Amelia's flight got in really late and he was tired. Sure, he was happy to see her, but just tired. Really tired. And he had work in the morning. She tried to show him some bow thing she learned and he just didn't get it.
Labels:
amelia,
bella,
broken shards of color,
centowski,
charlotte,
domestic bliss,
from myself,
gameplay notes,
james,
jeremiah,
LCU,
mariah
Saturday, August 30, 2008
the Watts family farm
Matthew Watts inherited his family's farm when his parents died in a tragic boating accident on Twikki Island when he was only nineteen years old. It wasn't long after that he met Leila, who was still in high school at the time, and their quick marriage caused quite the controversy in her family.
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