#loving working in san sequoia though

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part two to the simmons' home early WIP, this time feat. the street and the farmer's market that's (TOOL-modded to hell and back) next door

[dumplinsiims]

STORYLINE TOWNIES

We're back with more townies to add to your save files or to play with! Each with their own little backstories 🤍

Kellie Brigham, 24, grew up on her family's ranch in Chestnut Ridge, where she developed a deep love for horses and the outdoors. Now the proud owner of the ranch, she competes in horse racing with her beloved horse, Sadie, by her side. Known for her fearless riding and close bond with Sadie, Kellie thrives on the thrill of competition. When not racing, she enjoys the peace of ranch life, spending her days caring for her animals and exploring the wide, open fields she calls home.

Alicia Seay, 36, is a dedicated veterinarian at a tiger sanctuary in Tomarang, where she grew up surrounded by wildlife and the natural beauty of the area. Her outdoorsy lifestyle keeps her connected to nature, and when she's not caring for tigers, she loves exploring the vibrant night markets, indulging in street food, and spending time at the beach. Whether it's working with majestic animals or enjoying the rich culture of her hometown, Alicia’s life is a perfect blend of passion and adventure.

Alfonso Hildago, 28, is a native of Ciudad Enamorada, a city known for its vibrant romance and lively culture. As a Paragon Partner and career romance practitioner/consultant, he’s dedicated to helping people navigate the complexities of love and relationships. Alfonso’s energetic lifestyle matches the pulse of his city—he's always on the move, hosting workshops, meeting clients, and exploring the city's romantic hotspots. Whether he’s at a bustling café or a quiet park, Alfonso thrives on the excitement of helping others find their perfect match.

Elijah Hardy, 26, is a driven start-up tech entrepreneur living in the bustling city of San Myshuno. With a passion for technology and fitness, Elijah balances his techie lifestyle with his aspiration to become a bodybuilder. He spends his days innovating in the tech world, while hitting the gym in his free time to stay in peak physical condition. Living in a city full of opportunities, Elijah thrives on the fast-paced environment, always pushing himself to succeed in both his career and personal fitness goals.

Paige Potter, 22, is a talented fashion stylist known for her eye-catching designs and keen sense of style. As a dedicated dresser, she thrives on helping others express themselves through fashion, embracing her people person lifestyle to connect with clients. Living in the charming town of Windenburg, Paige’s love for vintage home decor and classic cars adds a unique flair to her personal style. When she's not styling others, she enjoys hunting for antique treasures and attending local car shows, blending her passion for the past with her modern fashion career.

Julianna Harmon, 38, is a successful spa owner and yoga instructor living in San Sequoia, though her roots trace back to the tranquil town of Tomarang. With a passion for wellness, Julianna embraces a health food nut lifestyle, promoting holistic health and mindfulness to her clients. Her spa is a peaceful haven, where she guides others in yoga practice and shares her love for nutritious living. Though she's settled into the vibrant energy of San Sequoia, Julianna carries the calm of her Tomarang upbringing with her, balancing city life with her wellness-focused career.

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[pixelnrd]

Heather wasn't ready to leave Sulani any time soon. She was enjoying whiling her days away in the ocean and her nights away working and partying.

But when she next visited the internet cafe in town she found a new email from her brother.

Hey Sis

I know you aren't coming back anytime soon, but I have some big news... Kelly and I are getting married at the end of the month!

I know it's happing pretty fast but we're dead serious about this. And also, look don't tell Mom or Dad, but Kelly is pregnant. Bit of an oops but it'll be okay! So yeah gotta get this wedding done before anyone finds out.

I'd really like you to be here and come to the wedding. It would mean the world to us both. You know you're my favourite family member! And Mom and Dad are paying for a big reception so it should be fun (looks like I've finally done something they can brag about to their friends hey?)

Dusty

Heather was annoyed with her brother - how could he be so irresponsible and careless to get someone pregnant? But she realised she was mostly annoyed that she needed to return home. She wasn't ready just yet, but her duty to be there with her brother to watch him marry the person he loved weighed on her. Especially as she knew she had caused the end of his last serious relationship.

And so Heather returned home to San Sequoia. The place hadn't changed since she had left, but the mark of time passing could be seen on her beloved mother, who seemed much greyer and frailer as she wrapped her daughter in a big hug. It felt good to be home, in her parents arms again.

Dustin hugged Heather as soon as she walked in the door. He was so glad she had come home. It had been so long, and yet she was still his little sister. He introduced her to Kelly - who had known Heather in high school, though never really spoken to her or given her the time of day - and Heather was gracious and friendly.

Heather went upstairs to her childhood bedroom - unchanged since she had left for college so many years ago - and realised she was finally home. It was time to put down her pack and do something with her life.

[storiesbyjes2g]

3.170 One more thing

I probably should have waited to have the next conversation, but I figured since we were getting everything in the open, we may as well discuss finding a new house. Besides, she said she missed talking, right? Autumn in San Sequoia is beautiful. It's refreshingly cool in the mornings, and evenings, and warm during the day. I suggested we take Desi and hang out in our side yard for a bit. A little while ago, I packed up the yoga mats I had out there and set up a nice outdoor chill spot. It's clear I'm not gonna achieve my yoga dreams, if you can even call them that. We weren't using the space, so I turned it into something we will definitely use. Since Desiree will be walking soon, I'll have to get her some toys and things out here. But for now, she can take a nap under the sun in the fresh air while Sophia and I talk business.

It was a little cool, so Sophia lit a fire to keep the baby warm. I let us enjoy the weather and silence for a few moments before bringing up Alessia's conversation.

"So, ummm, after the memorial, Less told me she wants to move."

"Oh! That's great. So she's gonna live in your dad's house then?"

"No."

"Oh. So you're gonna help her find a place?"

"Yes, but not exactly what you're thinking."

She gave me that "Watcher, here we go," face, and I knew I had to sweeten this deal even before I presented it.

"Dub and Maia live in a duplex. They live on one side and rent out the other. I think a situation like that will be ideal for us. Less will be right next door if something happens. We'll share a backyard so the kids can grow up and play together. It's perfect for us. And if Less ever wants to move out, we can rent it to another family and have another stream of income. It's a win win for all of us."

"Wait," she said. "You want us to move? We just got here!"

"True, but things change. It's no big deal. We'll still be in San Sequoia. Just another neighborhood."

"But I love it here," she said. "We spent so much time and money making it our own. Luca, you proposed to me here! I gave birth here! This is my home!"

Sometimes I forget Sophia lived in one place for a long time. Plus, she's a lot more sentimental than I am. This house is the sixth home I've lived in. Moving is no big thing to me, even though this particular home is special to me too. I dreamed about living here; I longed for it. But life hasn't turned out how we thought it would, so my priorities are different now. While I could accomplish my goals perfectly from here, I'd be more at ease somewhere else.

"I understand. We've had lots of great memories here. And I know you're concerned about me being too involved in Less' life, but I think the best way to minimize my time away from home is to have her as close as possible. I promised Mama I'd look after her, Sophia."

She let out a looooong sigh and sat in silence for a bit. I wanted to know what went on in her head, but I knew I needed to let her work it out within herself first, so I waited until she was ready to continue.

"What about this house? What will happen to it?"

I honestly wasn't too keen on selling it. I worked really hard to get it, and I didn't want anyone else to enjoy the fruit of my labor.

"We'll keep it," I said, hoping we'll be able to afford to buy a new house without selling this one. "Less won't need us so close forever. This duplex situation is just temporary, so we can come back here when it's over. Maybe we'll rent it out while we're gone."

Sophia winced at that idea.

"Or it can just sit here until we come back," I said.

She nodded and sighed.

"I don't want to move," she said. "I don't think it's necessary. But everything you said makes sense. I do want Desi to be close to her cousins. The thought of her having easy access to them sounds nice. And I know how much you love your sister."

"Thank you. I'm sorry we have to leave here, but I really do think this will be good for all of us."

[jonquilyst]

Summer 🌞

I completed the Adopt Summer Challenge by @powersocial! I played throughout her entire childhood from infancy to the point when she aged up to a YA. She was raised by mothers Kiara Gupta and Emily Tran (seen here) in San Sequoia. She was their only child, so she didn't grow up with any siblings.

This is how she turned out!

Traits: Animal Enthusiast, Goofball, Adventurous

Aspiration: Friend of the Animals

Bonus Traits: Top Notch Infant, Happy Toddler, Good Manners, Responsible, Mediator

Summer is a very happy-go-lucky girl who loves being silly and having fun. She's very gregarious and energetic. Jokes and pranks are her absolute favorite, and she totally knows how to liven up the atmosphere. On top of that, Summer is an animal enthusiast and loves any and all creatures (especially her childhood best friend Cooper, who she's holding). She's aspiring to become a veterinarian so she can help and interact with all sorts of animals.

Infancy

Summer (of course) had the sunny trait and developed the Frequently Sneezes, Snuggly Sleeper, and the Picky Eater infant quirks. Being a snuggly sleeper kept her poor parents up at night because she would ONLY sleep soundly if they were actively holding her (which was hard when they themselves were tired!). Summer would only fall asleep in the crib if she was especially tired. Otherwise she hardly ever fell asleep on her own, even with soothing.

Her parents prioritized tummy time and play, and she was just shy of beginning to crawl by the time she aged-up.

Summer was also a picky eater, not liking baby food too much, but her moms cracked the code when they discovered Summer LOVED pumpkin puree and oatmeal cereal. It was because of those two foods that they were able to wean her!

Toddlerhood

Summer ended up getting the Angelic trait, which was a HUGE relief after a somewhat challenging infancy. Summer was super easy-going and was never defiant and was never angry. Not even a single temper tantrum came out of toddler Summer. I swear it was a miracle for Kiara and Emily.

Her toddler quirks were Early Riser, Little Singer, and Picky Eater (yes, again). Summer began adapting to a schedule from an early age and always awoke when her parents did! She also loved entertaining her parents with her cute little singing, though her picky eater quirk continued and struggled to eat at times, but her parents found that she would take yogurt just fine and wouldn't get the sad "yucky" moodlet, so once again Kiara and Emily cracked the code!

Kiara and Emily prioritized skill-building with Summer and got all 5 skills (including potty) to at least level 3 (she managed to reach level 4 with Movement and Thinking!)

Childhood

Summer developed her love for animals when she became a child, earning the animal enthusiast as her first trait. With Summer now being more independent, Kiara and Emily quickly grew bored with their extra time and decided to adopt a puppy: Cooper! Not only was this to satisfy Summer's yearn for animals, but also to keep Kiara and Emily busy without caring for a whole different child (infancy and toddlerhood were a lot of work for them!)

Summer also developed her love for jokes and pranks during childhood. She was a mischief master and always made time to prank her parents 🤭 Summer also befriended Nanami Ito during this time!

But of course, her picky eater quirk had to continue because she ended up getting picky eater as her childhood phase! She regressed from eating full meals and resorted to quick meals for a little while, but thankfully this phase ended shortly before she aged up.

Teen Years

Summer developed the goofball trait here. Despite being a teen Summer grew up to being a very responsible and rule-abiding girl. She always went to bed on time, always did her homework, and always made time for silliness and fun. The teenager years are never perfect though, and her teen childhood phase was Mean Streak. During this time Summer got extra angry and became harsh with her pranks to the point that it irritated her parents. Thankfully though this phase was pretty short-lived and didn't autonomously act mean to others very often.

Her friendship with Nanami Ito continued through her teen years and she gained another friend: Sofia Bjergsen.

Young Adulthood

Finally, Summer developed the adventurous trait for her final trait. Now, she wants to discover all sorts of fun experiences! In the end, she had sufficient character values to receive the Responsible, Mediator, and Good Manners traits, which fulfilled Kiara's aspiration to be a Super Parent. Summer also graduated with honors!

Overall Summer lived a very happy childhood (her parents were VERY dedicated to her which is also partially why they chose not to have more children; they wanted to focus all their attention on her and her development). She became a happy person as a result!

Thank you @powersocial for allowing us to raise Summer 💖 It was so much fun!!

[bumblebeessims]

Sebastian Herrington for Mad About Dodo

Known as: Seb, Bas, 'Hey, you over there!' Traits: Cheerful, Bro, Loves Outdoors Aspiration: Friend of the World Age: Young Adult Sexuality: Gay Pronouns: He/Him

Seb is from a rather well off family, but he's more interested in working in his (or any) garden than adding to the family coffers. He just wants a beautiful world for people to be happy in. That does mean that he was raised on galas and theatre visits and the like though. He was always a hit at charity functions and parties as a child, since he was well behaved and easily happy. It was when he learned to sneak away to poke around the park or started playing in the plant pots that issues began to rise. His parents (Alexander and Isabella) and older sister (Madeleine) will be horrified when they found out that he has signed up for a show. Seb thinks it would be worth it though, if it turns out that Dodo is the one for him.

Raised mostly in San My, he was actually born in San Sequoia and moved back there once he was old enough. He loves his family, as overbearing as they can sometimes be, but he missed having more greenery than a balcony allowed.

If you ask him about his scar, he will come up with wild stories about how it happened. The real story is a lot less wild and includes falling off his bike as a teenager - if he lets you know that, then you know he likes you. His first relationship was his high school 'best friend', Seb was a lot more invested in the relationship than Jason though. Seb was subsequently crushed when he returned to school after his accident and saw who he thought was his boyfriend flirting it up with someone else.

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[berrysims-lp]

A full guide to Cassiel Reardon for @changingplumbob's challenge.

Cassiel, or Cass for short, is a Socially Awkward, Foodie, Ambitious woman who aspires to have her very own five-star restaurant and become a Master Chef.

She loves the colours Black, Green, Purple, and Yellow the most and hopes to make these her future restaurant's official palette. For the decor, she's hoping to go with a mix between Boho, Farmhouse, or even Garden style. Although they will still need to look like employees, she's hoping to implement a more Boho, Hipster, or Outdoorsy fashion style for the uniforms.

Cass enjoys many things, among them are Baking, Cooking, Gardening, Wellness, Knitting, and surprisingly, so is DJ Mixing. You will just never catch her doing anything related to Fishing, Gemology, or Video Gaming. I mean, who spends hours on something so non-productive? Not Cassie. No, Cassie likes Cerebral and Hard-Working Sims with High Energy to make all their dreams come true. She may sound all practical, but she does love the odd Emotional Decision-Makers, Optimistic, Romance Enthusiasts, and Family-Motivated Sims. Basically, as long as they are not Ambitionless, Homebody Rascals, she will be decently okay.

This wannabe chef loves getting to know people through Deep Thoughts, Discussing Hobbies and just loves Compliments - especially on her food. She will never deny some Flirtation or Physical Intimacy with people she likes, and much less will she refuse good Gossip, classic Pranks, or timeless Stories. She will probably hit you with a pan if you try to make Small Talk or worse... try any kind of Potty Humour.

And as we all know, music is what brings us together, and Cassiel is no different. After all, she loves creating some beats herself. She's not very picky and her taste ranges from Classical, Focus, Jazz, and Cottagecore Music all the way to Latin Pop, Retro, Carnival, and, of course, Electronica Music. Just please, whatever you do, do not play Soul or Singer-Songwriter Music. Cass believes there are too many of those around.

I have talked to Cass and she says she'd love me to be All-In in this challenge as she believes I know her the best. Since I'm her Watcher or something like that. She just wants to remind everyone her Watcher is in a -1 Timezone and therefore, is sometimes sleeping when everyone else is awake.

This dark green-eyed girl is a cis female, lesbian who uses She/Her pronouns. She is 100% disgusted by men (and girl, aren't we all) and is lucky enough to only be attracted to women because if sexuality was a choice, there would probably be no straight female out there.

Her parents, though, don't agree. They believe she is going through a 15-year-long rebellious phase only to spite them and that one day she will find a good man, settle down, and become the best stay-at-home mum. So she did what any badass woman would have done, she packed her bags and left their San Sequoia house to move to Newcrest, where she hopes to own a restaurant and start the biggest chain there is! Cassie is already committed to her dream, so when it comes to love, she tends to hyper-focus on one person at a time, but she is open to challenging herself with different boundaries and widening her horizon if her heart tells her to. As long as it's a woman who shares some of her beliefs, Cassiel is acceptive of advances.

And that, my friends, was Cassiel Reardon's introduction. I hope you all like her as much as I do (and it's not because I'm her Watcher, ok?). And with luck, she will find true love(s) in this little adventure of hers. 🦋

[simmerdowndee]

GROVE-ING TOGETHER SEASON PREMIERE : HOME FOR DINNER

Did you guys miss me? It’s been some time since we last spoke. So much has happened in the last year, all good things though!

I gave birth to our girls! Let me tell you, having a natural birth with twins is not for the weak and I will never do it again. I was in labor for almost 18 hours. I am so happy to have Theo because he was amazing the entire time.

It’s been a year since this however. The girls are now 1 and are developing their personalities. Cai is a yapper. She loves to babble. She’s the calmer twin. Cadence is the reckless, but reserved one. She tends to stick to her dad’s side, but loves to roughhouse and get into things. We are so grateful for them.

What’s going on with work? Glad you asked! I am now a stay-at-home mom. I was only going to stay home the first year, but I really enjoy being home with them. I won't lie, I am still adjusting to not working at the firm anymore, but I am happy with my decision. I get to see them all day and don’t have to worry about missing milestones.

As for Theo, he is no longer the CTO of OptiSim. He has actually started his own tech company! This is very new for us, but he’s so excited to have his own (tech) baby. With this new career path, we also left Windenburg. We are now located in San Sequoia! Our families are happy about this the most, seeing they are now only a 2–3-hour plane ride or 5–7-hour road trip away! My parents have spent so much time with the girls, Theo’s as well.

Although I am very supportive of this new endeavor, I am seeing that starting your own tech company is time consuming, and I am noticing Theo is working late hours and isn’t home often during dinner time. I don’t want to make a big deal out of it – seeing our past. I just don’t want him to miss out on time and moments with the girls… but that’s a conversation for another day!

Cheers to a new journey!

[igotsnothing]

Aaaaaa I need to see Eero and Ryu AGAIN! 🙈😭

Please introduce them to us, can we also get some facts about them?🧎🏻‍♂️❤️

Hi, friend of mystery! I've been working on putting Eero and Ryu's story together for a while now- it's written and I've started taking snapshots. I'm determined to only post it once it's all done- and then I am going to tackle each of my stories in the same manner because I am tired of being such a scatterbrained creator.

I am so GRATEFUL that you are interested in them because that's what it's all about: sharing a story! So, thank you for asking! It made my day! ❤️

Ok- here's some info:

Transcript below the cut, if the text is too hard to read (or click image).

Eero Kaskinen

Age: 30

Background: From San Sequoia.

Job Description: Top-tier cybersecurity expert, specializing in encryption cracking and digital forensics. This is his first covert mission assisting the Komorebi Metropolitan Police, marking a significant step in his career.

Personality: Sees patterns where most people see chaos. Intense, but laid-back and friendly. Observant, analytical, and a bit stubborn.

Relationships: Affectionate and romantic. When he falls in love, he falls hard. His job has made it difficult to maintain a relationship.

Likes: Animals, kitschy anything, traveling, 80s alternative music, anime, coffee.

Extra: Says he is an insomniac, but he just drinks too much coffee and stays up too late.

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Ryu Watanabe

Age: 38

Background: Born in Senbamachi. Lives in Komorebi-to.

Job Description: Chief Inspector, Komorebi Metropolitan Police Department.

Personality: Methodical, precise, known for his sense of duty. Carries himself with calm authority, appearing stoic, but possesses great empathy and a strong moral compass. Though he’s careful to keep his personal life private, he feels deeply and is sentimental.

Relationships: Comes across as emotionally guarded, but is thoughtful, passionate, and lovingly protective as a partner. Hasn’t had time to pursue a relationship in a long time.

Likes: Cooking, tea, game shows, taking train rides, the mountains, visiting onsens, exploring Komorebi-to.

Extra: Likes going for drinks with his boss, Superintendent Yoshida, and his subordinate, Inspector Ito. Smokes only when very stressed.

[babyyarlert]

Sera Lewis

Full name: Seraphim Lewis (she/her)

African American

• Cis woman, lesbian

• Age: 29 (June 24)

• Signs: Cancer𖤓, Leo☾, Libra↑

• Personality: big heart, optimistic, flirty, confident in herself, fear of vulnerability though she’s a huge romantic, stubborn, can often be a bit of a control freak, caring, good listener

• Height: 5’8 or 173cm

• Eyes: dark brown

• Hair: black

Occupation

• Member and backing vocals in alt rock band ‘your mom’s old sedan’. She primarily plays bass.

• Founder of an online LGBTQ+ support organization for youth called ‘The Rainbow Network’. It’s based in San Sequoia.

Family/Background

• Sera has lived her whole life in San Sequoia. She’s a city girl through and through.

• Growing up in a foster care group home for girls, Sera never met her parents. Despite this, she remained a kind hearted ray of sunshine.

• Without a proper parental figure, Sera found solace in an elderly Latina woman named Angela, with whom she worked at a Mexican restaurant. Although Angela was too old to legally adopt, she took care of Sera as if she were her own daughter.

• Being a gay black teenage girl in the foster care system was incredibly challenging. Sera faced many hardships and lacked resources and support for children like her.

• By the time she aged out of the system at 18, Sera had already begun drafting ideas for The Rainbow Network (TRN) with a few close friends. Angela supported her through her first year of college, where Sera majored in political science, before sadly passing away.

• After graduating, Sera founded The Rainbow Network and has since dedicated herself to building it into a thriving support organization for LGBTQ+ youth. Over the years, she has worked hard to provide the resources and community that she and so many foster kids lacked during their upbringing.

Friends

• She’s been friends with Dami since their teenage years. Dami was one of the close friends that inspired her to start TRN.

Relationship

• Single

• She’s had her fair share of exes. But none of them ever really stick around long enough. Except for one… 👀

Hobbies

• Like Dami, Sera lives for music. She’s a passionate songwriter and musician.

• She loves cooking. And especially loves cooking for other people.

• Gaming

Random facts

• Her left leg is very slightly longer than her right.

• She’s allergic to shellfish

• She’s not the best at sports but she can never turn down a good challenge

Notes:

• 👀 = important plot points that will be or is addressed more in depth in the book

[lonvely]

♡⊹˚₊ andre hathaway ₊˚⊹♡ for @simsinfinitylt 's adam patton: looking for love!

andre grew up in san sequoia & has always been very outgoing. as a teen, spent his mornings riding his bicycle to school with his sister, his evening playing soccer with his friends at the park, & his nights watching his favorite tv show, bob's pancakes, with his family. the best nights were the ones when his parents ordered pizza with canadian bacon, or when his sister surprised him with chocolate milk. his value for his relationships has made him very loyal to those close to him. his parents have struggled a lot in life to give him & his sister what they have, so he's always an overachiever trying to be the best at everything he does. maybe sometimes that makes him a little difficult to get along with, or to understand, specially as a college student who would rather skip a keg party than skip a study group.

right now, andre is pursuing a culinary degree with honors at britechester. though he would love to work at any restaurant, he does like to daydream about opening a restaurant.

love-wise, he has had a few flings here & there, specially in high school he was a bit of a flirt. things have changed a bit since he entered college & fully focusing on it. he's very much open to the possibilities life can bring, whether it be a new friend or his forever.

[taanoir]

Nicole flew to Henford for a visit with Blake. They were both happy to see each other.

They spent time catching up on life. They found that their interests had diverged. Nicole still loved music, dancing, going out to clubs and had followed her dreams into the tech industry.

After Blake moved to Henford he made friends with a group of locals that were into football. He still loved music but he spent most of his free time working out or playing pick up matches with his friends. He would hang out with his friends but usually at someone's house, he wasn't really a club person. Too much noise, too many people.

They spent most of their time at the house. Blake's Mom, Poppy, was happy to see Nicole as well. She asked about Nicole's sister's and her Uncle's. Nicole gave them the run down on Tiffany's budding writing career and Jennifer's robotics competitions.

Her Uncle's were both doing well. Uncle Milo was still painting but he had picked up a job teaching art for the City, she thought he was looking for something to do with his time. He taught classes through the Community Center, his favorites classes were for the Gilbert County Memory Care Facility.

Uncle Gene was still running his business, they had transitioned over the years and were now focusing on hosting websites and providing storage space for businesses. More companies are wanting business websites, so they pay to have the site hosted remotely. It's a steady business and gives him and his team more time to develop new things.

Nicole also met Poppy's husband Alfred, he was very friendly and funny. Poppy had left her job in accounting in San Sequoia and become a homemaker in Henford. Alfred had a good position with the Bank of Henford, which was partly responsible for how they met. Blake worked at a local gym as a trainer but Alfred had gotten Blake's brother Josh an entry level job with the Bank. Josh had gotten his degree in finance but Blake didn't think college was for him. Blake still though Josh was a jerk, some things don't change.

They had always enjoyed playing chess together in San Sequoia, Blake was out of practice but they played a few games the night before Nicole headed back .

They both promised to keep in touch but the visit answered the question that had hung over them both, "did I miss the one?". They found they were still friends but nothing more, the trip gave them both the ending they needed.

[fantasyroyalfamily]

The Sims 4 Aladdin Story (After Genie was Released, and all was saved)

(Left to Right : Sultan Amano Kalechi, Prince Zafarius Kalechi (9 months old, and Princess Jasmine Kalechi, 15 years old.)

Princess Jasmine was named Sultana of Marivutu (Oasis Spring Sims 4 world) and Draka Desert (Stranger Ville Sims 4 world) until her brother Zafarius assumed the throne at 18. Currently, Sultan Amano governs both countries.

Princess Jasmine and Aladdin have postponed their wedding to explore the world. However, the Council of Mari Draka, which includes council members from Marivutu and Draka Desert, are against their union. Even though Sultan Amano ruled in favor of the couple, the council members fear his power and possible backlash.

Anaba Kalechi and her beloved Elon got married a year after the incident that turned her into a genie. They were blessed with two beautiful children a son named Lin (male) and a daughter named Angelique Ocra Elmmoon. What the royal family doesn't know is that Elon is actually the brother of the Queen of fairies, Queen Elna, from Enkanto Karri (Sims 4 World: New Crest).

The couple had a happy marriage and decided to settle down in Marivutu. They arranged a marriage between their daughter Angelique, and Prince Zafarius, which would make them the possible rulers of the Monarch.

Lord Adom fell in love and married his beloved wife. The couple had a daughter, whom they named Arabella. Unfortunately, they both passed away due to an illness, leaving their child behind. The royal family took in Arabella and arranged for her to marry Prince Zafarius as well. In the Kingdom of Marivutu and Draka Desert, more than one spouse is allowed. It's worth noting that the Kingdom practices polygamous monarchy, but Sultan Amoano chose not to follow that tradition since he only had eyes for one wife.

Five years later, Jasmine and Aladdin got married and nine months later, she gave birth to twin girls, Princess Layla and Princess Aaliyah. However, the council of MariDraka didn't approve of Jasmine marrying a commoner and not having children of pure royal blood. The council presented two options to Jasmine. First, she would have to separate from Aladdin or Second, she could stay with Aladdin, but she would have to marry a prince from a neighboring kingdom. If she didn't make a decision, she would have to give up custody of her brother, Zafarius. Jasmine's parents passed away after she gave birth due to an illness, so at the age of 20, Jasmine became Sultana Regent until her brother is of age. At the time, Zafarius was only five years old. Sultana Jasmine chose option 2.

She made the difficult decision to marry Prince Hassan Leonard from the Kingdom of Maeria (San Sequoia Sims 4 World) and gave birth to a son, Prince Amir Leonard Kalechi, but Aladdin was not aware of the arrangement and was upset. He decided to take the girls to his mother and told Sultana Jasmine that he would no longer be a part of her world. Meanwhile, Aladdin's mother, Haima, remarried and had a son, Jaron, but her husband passed away.

Princess Jasmine had to make difficult decisions. Despite the loss of her husband, she prioritized the welfare of her people and saved her brother from the clutches of the councilman.

After 15 years, Aladdin and his wife worked on their marriage, and it greatly improved after he confessed to his affair and they both forgave each other. Now she is 9 month pregnant with their 3rd child together. He currently has another daughter Lady Sakima who her mother is Lady Zafa, Sultana Jasmine distant cousin.

However, a great war broke out for control in Draka Desert. As a result, the following events were far from predictable.

Warriors that Died from the war of Draka Dessert and Marivutu war.

Aladdin and his mother, Halima, were grieving for their beloved Jaron. However, they knew they had to be strong for the sake of their children and for Jasmine's pregnancy. Sultana Jasmine had no choice but to put an end to the war and abandon Draka Desert, which was soon taken over by an unknown enemy.

Zafa, Zafar, and Mario's grandmother, Countess Jewel Salmon, passed away. Since Zafar and Mario also passed away, the title of Countess has been passed to Lady Zafa.

There was rumors suggest that Reed Kalechi, the son of Adodore and Hana, might have taken over as the ruler of Draka Desert."

King Xavion Leonard, father of Hassan, ruling over the Maeria Kingdom, is deeply upset over the loss of his children and many of his concubines in the war. Mysteriously, all of his concubines have been killed. To add to his grief, his mother, Queen Mother Rihanni Leonard, has passed away due to the sorrow of losing some of her grandchildren. In contrast, High Concubine Roxana seems to be happy about the Queen Mother's demise.

High Concubine Roxana left the Kingdom to be with her son, Hassan, and grand son, Amir.

However there is a mystery within all three Kingdom. Let see what is to come.

To be continue..

Aladdin story:

Part 1: https://www.tumblr.com/fantasyroyalfamily/745223465609674752/part-1-of-the-sims-4-aladdin-story?source=share

Part 2: https://www.tumblr.com/fantasyroyalfamily/745223816734818304/part-2-of-the-sims-4-aladdin-story?source=share

Part 3: https://www.tumblr.com/fantasyroyalfamily/745224082054922240/part-3-the-sims-4-aladdin-story?source=share

Part 4: https://www.tumblr.com/fantasyroyalfamily/745224469385248768/part-4-the-sims-4-aladdin-story-to-be?source=share

[queeniecook]

June 12

Since the other night – Denise and Jillian Ambrose had kept quite on their plans for Garrett from him. Jillian had called Dakota and Joey, asking if they could come to San Sequoia for an intervention for her Dad. Unfortunately Dakota is set to be deployed to Hidden Springs today which Jillian understands. Thankfully Joey is able to come to provide guidance.

Andrew has been told what is going on and decided he wanted to go spend time at a friend’s house instead. Jillian thinks it would be good for Andrew to be there during the intervention but he’s almost eighteen and capable for making his own choices.

The mother and daughter duo, along with Joey, wait for Garrett to return home from work. The moment Garrett walks in the door, he knows something is up because of everyone’s faces and the fact that Dakota’s brother is in the house, a fuzzy memory hits him of seeing Joey in a bar .

Denise is joined on the couch by her husband, she feels nervous and sick to her stomach. She doesn’t want to do this but knows she has to.

“Denny?” Garrett asks softly. He has a good idea what this is all about. After his daughter had to literally support him so he could get into his own house and he yelled at her, he’s starting to see he has a problem. 

Denise finally looks over at her husband “I love you very much. We’ve been together since our senior year of high school and I can’t picture my life without you.” she begins, glancing over at Jillian, who is seated in the chair across from them. Joey is pretending not to listen while looking at a tree frog that the family has. “That’s why I can’t let this go on any longer. Honey, you need help. Coming home drunk….climbing in bed with our teenage son, mistaking him for me…yelling at our kids when they haven’t misbehaved…it’s not you.”

Garrett, despite his love for his family feels a bit attacked though he isn’t being attacked. He hears Joey step closer. “The thing with Andrew with an accident, it was dark and I wasn’t used to that house yet. I didn’t do anything inappropriate to him.” He defends himself.

“He knows that and I know you didn’t do anything either.” Denise assures him, Joey warned her if Garrett feels attacked he may refuse help. 

Garrett relaxes slightly “I do feel bad for yelling at you, Jillian. I’m sorry.” He says to his daughter, looking over at her. Jillian slightly nods but remains quiet. This is Denise’s time to speak. 

“I’ve arranged for you to stay at a rehab center in Granite Falls for a month, longer if needed.” Denise starts.

“I can’t do that, what about my job?” Garrett asks her. How will the bills get paid? They aren’t rich people and himself and Jillian are the only ones bringing in any money currently. 

“I spoke with your boss, your spot is safe until you return.” Denise tells her husband, the money situation is a worry for her as well. 

“We still can’t pay our monthly bills on what Jillian earns at the bookstore.” Garrett counters. He doesn’t want to go away and go through rehab but he is legitimately worried about leaving his family to fend for themselves.

“I know and that’s why I’m going back to work.” She knows Garrett won’t care for the idea. Denise hasn’t worked since she was pregnant with Jillian. 

“But I promised you that you would get to be a stay-at-home Mom once our first child was born…” Garrett objects brokenly, the weight of his actions starting to weigh down on him.

Denise moves off the couch and kneels before her husband of twenty plus years, cradling his face in her hand. “Honey, I’m fine with it. I got my undergraduate degree in business and hardly used it. It’ll be kind of nice to put it to use, to be honest.” She tells him, brushing a tear away from his cheek. “The most important thing is that you get the help you need and come back to us.”

Garrett stares at his wife, feeling some of his resistance slip away. He knows he needs to do something about his drinking. Not only for his family but for himself. His behavior lately is not who he is as a person. He doesn’t like who he sees when he looks in the mirror anymore which makes him want to drink even more.

Garrett stands and hugs his wife tightly as she places a kiss on his forehead. “I’m going to make a few more calls while you talk with our daughter.” She whispers before releasing him.

“Jilly Bean….I’m so sorry…” Garrett tells her, she seems more closed off to him than his wife. “I shouldn’t have yelled at you the other night, you were just trying to help me.”

Jillian nods, trying not to cry. “Are you going to rehab?” She asks softly. 

“Yes. I’m going. I need to, for all our sakes.” Garrett tells her sincerely. He wants to hug his daughter but she seems like she wouldn’t have it at the moment. 

“I do love you, Dad. It’s just…hard. For more than one reason…” Jillian trails off as Garrett slowly steps closer to her. Joey stepped outside with Denise after he felt Garrett wasn’t going to flee or blow up on someone. 

“I love you too.” Garrett assures her, which makes Jillian burst into tears.

Even though she may push him away, Garrett places his hand on his first borns’ back and starts rubbing it like he did when she was little and would have nightmares about witches and warlocks.

“Dad…I think I might be pregnant.” Jillian admits through sobs. She hadn’t planned to tell him, worried it might be too much for him right now but she felt she needs to tell someone. 

Garrett almost falls over once he realizes what Jillian just told him, but he remains steady and keeps rubbing her back. This news has motivated him even more. He may have a possible grandchild on the way and he’s not going to stand in the way of himself being around for it.

[storiesbyjes2g]

3.72 The ambassador

On our way to the Arboretum, I highlighted a few noteworthy features of the neighborhood, including a shameless plug for my yoga classes at the Celebration Center. Clear skies and warm sun made it the perfect day for this tour. Though, there was never a wrong time to visit San Sequoia. Every day was perfect.

"This is Gilbert Gardens," I said, vaguely gesturing around us. "It's my favorite place in San Sequoia because it has so much to do for all ages."

"I can't get over this weather. Is it always this nice?"

"Amazing, right? That's one of the best parts about San Sequoia."

The warm rays beamed down on us while a cool breeze whisked back and forth, ensuring we remained comfortable. Dub glanced around, shaking his head in disbelief at the gorgeous weather.

"Henford is usually covered in snow right about now," he said with a hint of snark.

I chuckled at a memory that popped into my head.

"I've seen snow exactly twice in my life. It doesn't snow much in Willow Creek. That's where I've spent the most time."

"I think snow is overrated," Dub huffed, waving dismissively again.

"You might be right. I mean, it's super cold...you can't see if it's too thick...and you have to clean it up!"

He slapped my arm.

"See? I knew we were in sync."

"Playing in it looks fun, though."

"That's overrated too! I don't like my hands being cold. There's no fun in that!"

He was hilarious and I know he wasn't trying to be, but the fake outrage amused me.

"I might have to agree with you there," I said.

We got halfway around the lake before I realized I hadn't shown him much. I made a terrible tour guide, but I think we both enjoyed the company more; I know I did.

"I teach at that spa over there sometimes," I said.

"What do you teach?"

"Yoga. I also lead guided meditations."

"So, yoga videos and classes? You must really love it."

"I do."

His eyes squinted a bit, like he was processing my words or something. I hadn't said anything too deep. Was he one of those yogi haters?

"A good friend of mine just told me she's into it too," he said. "She says it's for therapeutic reasons."

"Good for her. I think everyone should be into yoga."

"Why do you say that?"

"It's great therapy. I think everyone should learn healthier ways to deal with stress. Sims turn to so many self-destructive ways of dealing with their problems, only to make it worse. Having a healthy body leads to a healthy mind."

"I'm sure Maia would agree. She made me promise to try it with her."

"I hope you do."

I hadn't heard of many men who had platonic relationships with women. Even I had some sort of physical attraction and a bit of lust for my female friends. What was his relationship with this friend?

"So...Maia, huh?"

"Yeah, she's my friend I mentioned."

"I see... Well, I'm glad you'll try it. I think you'll find it helps a lot.

He didn't catch it that time, but I wouldn't let him miss it the next time, and there would be a next time. I was sure of it.

"Over there, you have the splash park. Mostly kids hang out there. We can swim in this lake."

"It's huge!"

"Tell me about it. My dad and I jogged around it once. I think I nearly killed him. There's all kinds of trails around here, but this is my favorite."

As we approached the trailhead, Dub looked around in awe, exactly like I did the first time I visited. The garden was what made it exceptionally beautiful. The way they expertly arranged the flowers and creatively teased the topiaries, it truly was a work of art.

"Woooow. I never would have seen all this back here."

"They call it the Arboretum. You ready to go?"

"Always."

We stretched, and I recommended we take it easy and pace ourselves, but Mr. Funny Man had other ideas. Good thing I was also athletic. I accepted the challenge, but of course, I had to flex on him a few times.

I asked about his family. The fact that he was the oldest of three boys amazed me. With no brotherly figure or close friends in my life, I found it difficult to imagine the dynamics of such a relationship. Would I enjoy little brothers? Would they annoy me? Maybe both because little sisters could be fun and annoying. Dub and his brothers grew up on a farm, and he hated it. Memories of the sights and smells of cleaning out chicken coops and milking cows disgusted him all over again. I would never laugh at anyone's pain, but he was so easily grossed out. I almost wanted to try it to see if it was really that bad.

Naturally, he returned the same questions, and I told him about our family dynamics and how my sister and I bounced between Willow Creek and Evergreen Harbor our entire childhood. I kept it casual and didn't say anything emotional, but he remained silent. Maybe he was contemplating my situation just like I was considering farm life with a bunch of brothers.

We took a few breaks, and he guzzled his water as if he were on fire. I shook my head, secretly laughing at him for dashing off like it was a race. Eventually we arrived back at our starting point, winded but feeling like a million simoleons.

"That was a good run," he said. "Maybe the longest I've done so far."

"Yeah, before I ran around the lake it was my longest too."

"And it was very scenic, like you said."

"You should see it in the summer! It's amazing."

I could tell by how golden the sky was, and the emptiness in my stomach, dinnertime was near. I had another idea I hoped he'd be keen on.

"I'm usually having dinner about now. If you have more time, you wanna go to the best restaurant in San Sequoia?"

"Yeah! Uhh, actually, let me check with Maia first."

See? I knew he'd bring her up again. This dude was in love and didn't even know it, and it was so fun to watch. Even the way he said her name had hearts all over it.

"Of course. I wouldn't want to get you in trouble or anything," I said in a cheeky way.

"Whatever, man!"

He may have sounded offended, but I did not forget that grin. One way or another, I'd get their story out of him. Ugh...I was unquestionably my mother's child.

Wade Banks by @mysimsloveaffair

[kusin-tisdag]

(Kim-)Lewis-Ruano

Eric Lewis (69) - Tala Ruano (32) - Olivia Kim-Lewis (39) - Alice Spencer-Kim (64) - Aidan Lewis-Ruano (10) - Arianna Lewis-Ruano (7)

A close-nit family of creatives -what isn't there to love? Well, money still needs to be made, and will the children really fall into the steps of their mothers?

Eric Lewis

Having recently retired from his career in medicine, Eric is now spending as much time as he can with his family. His mother passed a few years ago, and not long after so did Alice's father. Both Eric and Lice have always understood the importance of family, and are happy that Olivia chose to stay with them, and raise her family with her parents in the same house.

Alice Spencer-Kim

It looked for a while as if Alice would have to get a regular job, but luckily her paintings managed to get some publicity and suddenly she was actually making money selling her paintings! Added with Eric's pay as a Doctor, the family eventually go quite wealthy. Now, Alice is enjoying time with her family, especially since most of them are just as creative as she is!

Olivia Kim-Lewis

Olivia doesn't paint, like her mother or wife - instead she writes. Though she met Tala through their shared loved of art, as Olivia was visiting a gallery with her mum - and ran into Tala while admiring her paintings.

It didn't take them long to become an item, even though Tala had just turned 20. Pretty soon, Tala moved in with Olivia in Willow Creek, they wed and their two children where born.

Now, Olivia has just published her first book and is currently working on the sequel!

Tala Ruano

Tala had never really liked life in San Sequoia. It was... not too small, but too close? She had so much family there, and every one knew everybody and talked about everyone and... it just didn't work for her. She did become the creative kid her parents wanted for her, but it meant that she also found and fell in love with another "talented kid" and decided to live in her town instead.

Now, she still paints and with the help of her mother-in-law gets the attraction and fame to help boost her sales. When not painting, she tends to the family's little garden.

Aidan Lewis-Ruano

As creative as his parents are, it's not so strange that Aidan too would love to draw and create. Yet he is feeling an unease... what if he isn't good enough?

Arianna Lewis-Ruano

Arianna's creativity has seem to take another form. She isn't one for drawing stick figures, no - Arianna has inherited her grandfather's old chemistry set and is as curious as he used to be in creating tinctures and looking at things under a microscope.