In the days after Barnaby's wedding, Beatrice found herself pulled to her mother's grave more often. She was uncharacteristically saddened by the loss.
Monday, September 29, 2014
Take Me to the Moon 2.5: Barnaby's Wedding
Barnaby grieved hard for two long days. Nothing seemed to console him after his mother's death. The family was forced to postpone the wedding until Barnaby could think of life going on.
Saturday, September 27, 2014
Take Me To The Moon 2.4: Changing of the Guard
Maddi was getting older, and just didn't have the energy she used to, but her granddaughter Cassandra kept her active.
Take Me To The Moon 2.3: The Cassandra Complex
After Micah's death, Maddi once again planted a little apple tree, and started to tend it daily. The one she planted when Beatrice was a baby had died from neglect in the long years of hard work and struggle to make ends meet.
Maddi seemed to be aging quickly these days, but she had reason to be happy.
Take Me To The Moon 2.2: Beatrice's Wedding
Beatrice and Brad were having a modest but formal event at the Tesla home, overlooking Willow Creek.
They rehearsed their vows before the ceremony.
Take Me to the Moon 2.1: Emergence of the Hulk
With a substantial raise and her eldest about to become an adult, Maddi felt more together than she had in years. She decided to make a gourmet black & white cake for Barnaby's birthday.
As Barnaby thought about what he wanted to wish for, Maddi felt quite proud of her son.
Tuesday, September 23, 2014
Take Me to the Moon 1.6: Takin' Care of Business
After Beatrice's teen birthday, Barnaby set out to make some friends his own age. In the Garden District he met a guy named Harry Potter.
All the homes in this area were grand old houses situated along the creek, with willows shading the banks and little parks tucked in around the houses.
Monday, September 22, 2014
Take Me to the Moon 1.5: And So It Begins
As Barnaby's teen birthday approached, all was not happy at the usually merry Tesla home. Maddi and Micah had their first ever fight, and said things they both regretted. Maddi even tore into Micah's woohoo technique.
Although both of them tried to turn the conversation more positive at times, they ended up seething in separate rooms.
It was time for Barnaby's birthday, and despite fatigue and hectic work schedules, Maddi and Micah prepared to throw a party. The fridge broke down, fortunately AFTER the cake and the salad were made. Even breaking out his sombrero failed to lift Micah's mood.
Finally, though, the house and cake were ready.
Saturday, September 13, 2014
Take Me to the Moon 1.4: Beatrice & Barnaby
The Tesla Family, Generations 1 & 2
Micah, Maddi (Founder), Barnaby, and Beatrice (Heir)
The Tesla Family Home
Floor Plan
Take Me to the Moon 1.3: Beatrice, The Early Years
Beatrice Tesla was born into the family! Her traits and aspirations were determined by the randomizer: As a child, she is evil and has the aspiration to be an Artistic Prodigy. As a teen, she rolled the Romantic Trait, and as an adult will continue her love of art and have the aspiration to be a mixologist.
The proud dad. Of course, how evil can she truly be?
Barnaby says hello to his little sister.
He wants his dad to play chess with him or read him a book, but Micah has a deadline if he wants the next promotion.
Barnaby brings his toys out and starts playing with them at Micah's desk.
Take Me to the Moon 1.2: Barnaby's Birth
Maddi holds her first child, Barnaby Tesla.
Micah is so gentle with Barnaby!
Four Years Later
Maddi and Micah are expecting their second child.
Maddi is enjoying cutting loose a little.
Barnaby has become a very sweet, smart child. His childhood aspiration is to be a whiz kid, and his trait is outgoing.
Barnaby is excited to be an older brother.
Barnaby Tesla got his mom's cheekbones, nose, and mouth. He got his dad's eye color and hair color, but the shape around his eyes is from his mom.
Take Me to the Moon 1.1 ... The Beginning
This is the beginning! / Next Chapter
Meet Maddi Tesla. She's a cheerful goofball who loves the outdoors. Her driving purpose is to find and love her soulmate.
As soon as she has bought a toilet, a bed and a shower, Maddi heads to the park to meet said soulmate. She is confident that this person exists, and she will find, and woo them.
We Interrupt Our Regularly Scheduled Programming...
The more I heard about Sims 4, I couldn't resist.
I decided to get the Sims 4, and one thing that delights me tremendously with a new sims game, is playing a legacy. Strictly by the rules, it is a terrific way to get to know the game. Sheer gameplay.
If you've been following Simdale Valley, I won't feel badly if you don't read or comment on the legacy. Really, truly. I know you may have zero interest and that's ok.
Simdale Valley is going to be on hold for a little while. Work is way too stressful and time consuming right now, and playing a game without pressure is much more appealing and relaxing at the moment.
I'll either return to Simdale Valley in Sims 2, or there is a chance I'll migrate Simdale Valley
to Sims 4. I already created Todd Phillips and he is just right as a Sims 4 sim; I'll have to see how it goes with my more central characters, Chelsea, Madeleine, Julia, Hattie, Seiki, and the bunch.
There is an option to turn off aging in all houses you aren't playing, and it looks conducive to playing rounds.
So far, my Sims 4 sims have that je ne sais quoi that the Sims 3 sims lacked, for me. As a hardcore Sims 2 fan, so far I am very happy with this base game.
Sunday, September 7, 2014
Playing with Fire
PSU Honors Dorm
Featuring Julia Jones and Hattie Granger. Julia, Hattie, Gordon, and Seiki are sophomores. Ophelia Nigmos is a junior.
Last Update/Next Update
Julia and Hattie are planning to move out of the Honors Dorm, if they can find an apartment they can afford, before they start their junior year. The bad food, and bizarre dormies, get to you after a while. And with Julia's scholarships they think they can find somewhere to live.
Julia has been in a rut with Abram since they got together at the end of her freshman year. Their relationship was like phosphorus burning...so bright and hot for a brief shining moment. She just doesn't seem to care about spending time with him, even though she cares about him. He hadn't seen her in a while, so he dropped by the dorm during a jog, and she just about totally ignored him.
Monday, September 1, 2014
The Girl Next Door
February 605
Simdale Valley
Narrated by Chelsea Finnbar. Chelsea is 29 years old. Julien Cooke is 31, Todd Phillips is 39, Laney McElveen is 41, Moira Jones is 59, Daniel Ono is 44, and Naomi Redbird is 33.
Last Update/Next Update
Simdale Valley
Narrated by Chelsea Finnbar. Chelsea is 29 years old. Julien Cooke is 31, Todd Phillips is 39, Laney McElveen is 41, Moira Jones is 59, Daniel Ono is 44, and Naomi Redbird is 33.
Last Update/Next Update
Simdale Valley hasn't been such a lonely place since Julien and I fell in love; now if I could just earn my place as part of the community. Everyone acts so friendly; unless you try to take them up on that "Y'all come over sometime," offer. Even though I work at the Town Hall, to keep it going and answer tourist's questions, I haven't felt really included here.
Julien and I got together two years ago, Valentines' Day 603, after we met at Christmastime. He's kind and selfless, really romantic and intense at times.
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