#joy of life challenge

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CW: Mentions of murder, drug trafficking, and death; alcohol; drinking.

*This is a long post! 24 screenshots with dialogue. I apologize, really! But it should tie up this long arc.

Sitting across from Antonio was his grandfather, former drug lord of Los Venenosos. The cartel had formed nearly thirty years ago, the result of a merger between criminal organizations led by Antonio's paternal and maternal grandfathers. Alfonso Alto's group operated out of Colombia, while Miguel Romero's was based in Mexico. Together, they could achieve their goal of controlling territory across Latin America. The alliance was solidified when their children, Alicia Alto and Fernando Romero, tied the knot.

But for greed-filled minds, nothing is ever enough. Alfonso set his sights on expanding into Europe, and his homeland of Italy was the perfect place to start. With the help of his brothers, Nick and Bert Alto, they combined their influence and utilized their vast network of corrupt officers, state officials, and politicians. They could smuggle drugs, weapons, and cash with more ease. The money laundering front helped immensely too.

Their wallets grew larger, especially Alfonso's. One by one, Miguel, Fernando, Bert, and Nick passed away, leaving Alfonso Alto as the sole leader. So, his granddaughter, Juliana, was shaped into his successor. However, he sensed the need for someone well-versed in the law, so he had Antonio study to become a lawyer. The two kids resided in Del Sol Valley with Alicia for anonymity and safety.

Everything was going according to plan... until a brat who couldn't mind her own business posted a video.

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Transcript

[Alfonso tapped his fingers on the table.]

ALFONSO: I heard about your little side quest. When were you going to tell me?

ANTONIO: That’s what I came here for. I wanted to come clean.

ALFONSO: Talk.

[Antonio spoke slowly. You always had to approach Alfonso Alto in a calm matter.]

ANTONIO: I can’t do this anymore. I tried to do the impossible by balancing the different parts of my life and failed miserably.

[He paused, but there was more he had to say.]

ANTONIO: ...I’ve gotten closer to Dulce. I want to pursue a relationship with her.

ALFONSO: I love it.

ANTONIO: You do?

[Alfonso slammed his hand down.]

ALFONSO: I couldn’t be prouder! You decided to help the Alegría girl, so you can get closer to her. You can infiltrate the Alegría and Medina families from within, then gain everyone’s trust and bring it all down.

[Antonio shot his hand up in an attempt to interject.]

ANTONIO: Ac-

ALFONSO: I thought you were becoming more like your father.

[Antonio froze. Why was he bringing him up?]

ALFONSO: I’m glad that’s not the case. Look where he’s at now. Six feet under. You wouldn’t want to face the same fate, right?

ANTONIO: Of course not.

[Antonio gave a small smile.]

ANTONIO: I know I have to do things differently.

ALFONSO: I knew you had it in you. You were such a weak, emotional child. Juliana is older and more resilient, but you’re the man here, Antonio. You’re my heir. This legacy is rightfully yours, not your sister’s. You want to take it back, I see.

Well, I suppose I can wait in this place longer. You don’t have to focus on the retrial as much – that’s what’s troubling you, right? There are only so many hours in the day, I understand.

I used to be powerful. Look what I’ve been reduced to... but with your help, I’ll be free again. Teodor is probably so smug, thinking he got the last laugh.

ANTONIO: I should get back to work...

ALFONSO: You’re a smart kid. Run along now, I’ll be expecting updates.

ANTONIO: There won’t be frequent updates. I have upcoming commitments I must tend to.

ALFONSO: Fine. As long as you’re getting stuff done. Like fabricating an image of a noble young lawyer! Haha! And using the Alegría girl’s so-called fame to gain a good reputation? Brilliant.

ANTONIO: Damn it all. What the hell am I doing?

[Antonio suspected that his father was ordered to be killed by Alfonso, but he lacked proof and feared he’d be next if he disobeyed. If only he put his foot down.. but no. Once Alfonso Alto was on a high, you shouldn’t bring him back down. That only enrages him.]

[Antonio poured himself some whiskey while he pondered more. Alfonso wouldn’t actually get rid of him, would he? No. That’s absurd. Well. He’s not exactly a sane person. Antonio closed his eyes, sighing. He wished he had familial support.]

[START FLASHBACK]

ALICIA: We KNOW the chances for a retrial are slim, but you will find a way. You didn’t finish school early and pass the bar at a young age for nothing.

ANTONIO: His current arrangement more than suffices. He claims to be suffocating in the prison, but he runs the place. That’s not normal. We mustn’t let government corruption get that far.

JULIANA: Toño, the entire world is corrupt! We’re just playing the game and guess what? Our turn is almost up. There are no second chances for people like us.

ALICIA: Your sister is right. Stop being selfish.

JULIANA: Keep doing what you’re doing. Don’t forget to build connections with judges, legal clerks, district attorneys – whoever. Shake hands, smile. Make yourself useful and plant seeds for future favors. Do it for us.

[END FLASHBACK]

[Antonio looked out the window, admiring the lights from thousands of houses miles away.]

ANTONIO: Out of all the lives out there, why’d I have to be born into this one?

[He leaned back, swirling the drink in the glass.]

Hm. Dulce’s condo should be over there.

[Maybe Dulce viewed her name as ironic because of her dislike for sweets, but he believed the name suited her.]

She does anything for her loved ones and there is never a dull moment with her. The way her eyes light up when she talks to you makes you feel like you’re one in a million when you’re merely ordinary. Dulce makes your life.. sweeter.

[He shook his head. When did he become so corny?]

I’ve made up my mind. I choose the people who matter to me the most, and that’s not my family. My friends, my coworkers... and Dulce. It’s them.

I should still stay out of her life, though. She’s better off without me. I already foolishly dragged her into this. I have to fix it.

I need to find a way to blackmail Alfonso – discover information so undeniably concrete that he’d never set foot outside again.

[naeplays]

I've been playing Joy of Life and here's some of my favorite desserts my sim has been baking up! 🍰

Blueberry Cheesecake | Strawberry Shortcake

Blueberry Lemon Cake | Lemon Cheesecake

Lemon Angel Food Cake | White Chocolate Raspberry Tart

Pumpkin Spice Cake | Black Forest Gateau

Thank you to the cc creators! @littlbowbub @oni28 @ tianasims

Happy virtual baking! :)

[haisimlishy]

The Joy of Life Challenge | Sims 3 Version.

I hope everyone is well 🤍 In August I started the joy of life challenge by @simelune it was the first challenge in ts4 where I actually enjoyed the storylines, and actually progressed with it. A few weeks ago I finally fixed the sims 3 and have been playing it none stop, but was looking for a fun challenge to play - then decided to rewrite and adjust JOL for the sims 3!

*A huge huge thank you to simelune for writing this amazing challenge, and allowing me to rewrite and post the sims 3 version. All credits of course go to them - they wrote the entire challenge I just simply adjusted and reworked it slightly to fit the sims 3.*

There are currently 17 generations written by me, but I'm still working on adding the rest from the original challenge, I'm just having so much fun playing with the first gen of it!

Finally, if you do decide to play this challenge, I'd LOVE to see your gameplay, so please please tag me!!! 🤍

I hope I have done the original justice, and I hope you enjoy playing. Happy simming 🤍

Click here for the rules!

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I think they like this little life

[rollygamesyt]

Joy Of Life Simmies!!

Made these two on stream today for the challenge hope you like them!

There download links are under the photos <3

Coral Jasper

[coastalcowplant]

Introducing little Rigatoni 🍝🤍

Madeleine was feeling alone in the house, so she adopted this beagle baby 🥹

Rigatoni Conley

puppy

traits: loyal, vocal, playful

I need someone to look at me the way Rigatoni looks at Madeleine

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[laneyssimss]

moved back in with mom and dad 📦

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[narcissumnarcissi]

some slow and steady interior design at Ophelia Villa (heavily ft. @harrie-cc and @felixandresims cc)

[fruitysimsy]

I'm tryin somethin newwww

I haven't had my pc (only my laptop) since September, and likely won't until February, so I finally bit the bullet and downloaded Sims and some mods and cc (cries in that took forever). Unfortunately, I don't have my SBL save so that is still on hiatus, but I wanted to do something and start posting again.

So, here's Lilac (aka Lily) Fulton, the baker extraordinaire, generation one of the Joy of Life challenge. next

[honeybeasims]

can finally post my sims on here again! so here is my heir to the joy of life challenge Charlott Montgomery:)

[simstoryu]

she wasn’t drinking…i promise

[matchalovertrait]

Spice Girls - Say You'll Be There *With changed lyrics.

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After Day 1 of Alegría v Caruso, a video call with secret agents, a costume-test montage, and Operation Fox, Dulce is exhausted! She took a long shower while the events of the past two days marinated in her brain. Although there was something she couldn't shake off.

Antonio doesn’t have “the time or energy for love right now,” huh?

Well, what a terrible time for Dulce to realize she’s developing romantic feelings towards him.

But you know what? It’s okay. She thinks she should stay single for a while anyway. Her previous relationships ended terribly. It seems like she either gets too attached or not attached enough.

And maybe these feelings for Antonio aren’t real.

Dating Caruso has taught Dulce that she enjoys the thrill of the chase. They were rivals during the first semester of culinary school. The tension made him attractive. Then, when they became a couple, the focus shifted to her odd desire of becoming a "celebrity power couple" with someone. That was the goal.

What if she only likes Antonio because lawyers can’t be with their clients? If she had to be honest, the idea of sneaking around sounds enticing.... don't judge! However, what if she realizes she doesn't like him once the trial is over?

Dating Alex has made her wonder if she likes… gloomy people with black hair? Yeah, they’re basically the same person if you think about it. Reserved, edgy people. That’s kiiiiind of weird if she’s looking for Alex in Antonio.

Sounds like a lot of issues. Whatever is happening right now, Dulce wants to put a stop to it. She can’t date anyone in this current mental state of hers. Plus, she just broke up with Caruso, like, two months ago? I don't know, who keeps track of that stuff?

She plans to take some time for herself, rebuild her business, and go to therapy. Those are the things she has to prioritize.

Still, she knows for sure she likes Antonio in a platonic way, at least. He's not as much of a square as she initially thought. He’s sweet.. smart.. and pretty funny if you get to know him. She genuinely wants the best for him and hopes he continues to prosper.

Dulce hopes they can cross paths every now and then once the trial is over. She'll continue to do her own thing and be there for him if he ever needs it.

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Family Beach Day Pt 1 Evelyn and Clifforded that a day at the beach was in order seeing as Cliff is Burnt out from work and Evelyn is trying to mange pregnancy, having and infant as well as opening a bakery.

[mothrillz]

tomax is taking a few personal days (from his nonexistent job) after getting an upsetting text that i refuse to re-edit these shots to include :)

[coastalcowplant]

Making a house a home 🤍🪻

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