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[orphyd]

hi nia c: when you get this, list 3 facts about your favorite sim and send it to the last 3 people in your notifications! Let's get to know each other's sims! 🤍

ANDI 💘 I forgot about this I'm so sorry lmao but I'll do it now!

Doing the boy in question (obviously)

He's the middle child but doesn't think it's very obvious (it is his older brother and younger sister have pretty bombastic/strong personalities and he'll often lurk around conversations in corners of rooms, not a guy of many words.

He has horrible hay fever, every spring he contemplates walking into the sea and never coming back

Circe is his first long term girlfriend since high school, he had a boyfriend and a couple of very short college flings but it's not like he's Mr. Overl-Social

[auroragoth]

The beauty of Granite Falls

Autumn is setting in. Mornings are cold and foggy, it's raining most of the time and days are getting darker by the minute. Still you decide to battle this gloomy atmosphere and start planning a week-end away from home to escape the buzzing city. THIS is where I come into action! Hi everyone, Malik here with the latest recommendations for fun adventures around the globe. Today, I'm taking you with me to Granite Falls for a late autumn outing.

Granite Falls is known for its wild landscape, its verdant flora and its calming and rejuvenating atmosphere. It is one of the preferred destinations for mushroom hunters in early autumn, but there are many other things to do around here later in the season.

We are starting out little trip around by stopping at Grandpa' Joe's, the diner all locals swear by. A little recluse and away from more touristic spots, this is were you'll find Granite Falls' most authentic food and drinks. The diner's run by Joe and his wife Lila, who founded the restaurant before they were even grandparents! You won't be seeing Joe around much, but Lila will greet you with open arms and a mama bear attitude. She's also the one in charge of all the cooking, and you absolutely have to try her speciality, the camper's stew, made with fresh seasonal vegetables and game hunted by grandpa Joe himself! The locals here can be a bit gruff, but they'll make you their own after just a couple drinks and a game of darts (remember to drink with moderation!).

As I stopped for a hearty breakfast and engaged a jovial conversations, one of the locals recommended me his own cabin that he rents out for travellers. Located not too far from the town center, it is a small, cosy place close to all the good hiking trails. It has a small fireplace and rustic appliances in the kitchen, and can fit up to two adults in the bedroom adjacent. It is the perfect lodging for a couple looking for an adventure but not yet ready for the great outdoors.

Now, you all know me, I like a good challenge, so I obviously declined, and asked for a more... adventurous option. That's when they told me of a small campsite lost in the forest, about nine miles away from here. Only the true nature enthusiasts dared set up camp there, so I HAD to go and check it out. After a few more jokes and having refused numerous attempts at making me drink the local pine liquor (it was still morning after all!), I set out to find this mysterious campsite. What I found on the way was absolutely breathtaking. 

Vivid autumnal colours were coming to life around me as I walked through the dense forest: the yellow of birches, the red of maple trees, the orange of barberry shrubs, all splashing against the deep green of the pines. The sounds of bird calls above me was ever present, signalling the preparations for departure of the migratory types. The ground was soft with dead leaves and I could spot mushrooms, both edible and toxic, all around me. Immersed in this magical atmosphere, I soon reached my destination, and what I saw there got my adventurer's senses tingling: a small camping ground, nestled between fallen tree, was standing before me with just the simplest of amenities in view. A couple people seemed to have set camp here already, but no one was in sight.

The place proved to be the perfect hide-out and allowed me to enjoy far more of the nature around than what I could have had I stayed closer to the town center. I even managed to find a morel mushroom spot and had some for dinner that same night! (Remember, when in doubt, take your wild mushrooms to your pharmacist, they'll be able to identify them for you.)

After having spent the rest of my day walking around and enjoying the trails up and down the ravines, I prepared myself for a fresh evening in my tent, but not before taking the time to admire the incredible night sky from a clearing close-by. The area being devoid of light pollution allowed the stars to shine bright in the night and offer an extraordinary sight that seemed to have come right out of a fairy tale. With images of the glittery sky filling my head, I quickly fell asleep, enjoying a great night sleep in the fresh and quiet autumn air.

The peace was broken in the early hours of the morning by an incredibly loud noise: a stag, hidden in the forest, belling to his heart's content. I couldn't find him due to the heavy morning fog surrounding the camp, but those hoarse cries will forever stay with me. Now fully awake, I started preparing for my second and last day here in Granite Falls.

I decided to take a longer trail back to town to see a little more of the place before leaving. The one I chose was more difficult than the path I took on my way up, and I would advise on walking this one only if you have experience hiking in forest and mountain areas.

The path quickly rose up until it reach a plateau above a precipice, giving a clear view of the valley under with its wild nature seemingly never ending. After a couple hours and as the path slowly came to a soft slope, I spotted a little track on the side. Intrigued, I followed and after about ten minutes of going farther into the forest, I stumbled upon a little lake, hidden from the main trails around here. I learned later that this place was mostly used by the locals, with parents and children having set it up to enjoy the fresh water in the summer months. Right now though, the only ones enjoying the place were herons and wild ducks, taking a little dip before leaving on their journey south.

After taking a quick lunch break near the water, I set out again for the last leg of my descent. The way after the lake was the most difficult, with terrain feeling more like stairs rather than a smooth slope, and I was pretty sweaty when I finally reached town again.

It was time for me to go and leave Granite Falls, but not without stopping by Grandpa Joe's for a piece of home-made pie, a great reward after all that walking! I bid farewell to the locals and left, tired of my day but with memories I will not forget.

If you ever need more information to prepare you travel to Granite Falls, you can get in contact with the local rangers' office (all contact info can be found on their website: ganitefalls-rangers.sim.gov). You can also pay them a visit when you arrive in town, they will give you advice on what trails are best for your abilities and give you other recommendations for your stay there.

Have a nice one, and see you next time!

Malik Hafeez, adventurer extraordinaire, quickly rose to fame on simcial media for his travel logs and breathtaking photographs. In addition to his simfluenceur life, he now works as a journalist with SimTalk monthly in the hopes of sharing his love for travelling with a wider range of sims.

Granite Getaway by @lilacmarble​ (on the gallery)

Life is Strange 2 Wood by @alerionjkeee​

Hidden Lake by @nocturne-vi​

Monello Grounds by @pxltown​

Malik Hafeez by @auroragoth​

All pictures by @auroragoth​

Thank you Erin, Victoria, Andi and Victoria for your participation 🖤

[weindenburg]

🫶🏼 self-love time! talk about which ones of YOUR creations (edits, artworks, fanfics) you like the most then send to other sim-blogs to do the same 💗

I've deleted most of my posts on here bcs they were rly ugly so there's not a lot to be proud of ashjskfs

1&2. I really like this french quarter build that I never finished the interior of because I'm usually very in my comfort zone when I build, so this was very much a challenge for me and I surprisingly liked how it turned out!

3&4. I'm very proud of the cc (1,2) I've put out so far and rly appreciate the love ppl have given them ;-; 🫶🏼 they're really far from perfect bcs I'm very new to it but I learned a lot through the process and cc making is just overall vvv fun for me so yea!

[itsmariejanel]

me to u 👩‍❤️‍💋‍👩💗 mwa!

right back at you 👩‍❤️‍💋‍👩💗

[folkbreeze]

📌Pinned comment:

folkbreeze: dUDE ARE U OK? simself: yeah lol i'm never going for a run again tho

[astystole]

👁‍🗨 might i suggest you don’t fuck with my sis ; @nsves‘ close up! posepack ft. liz & mitch.

[simvilae]

Two days later Liam died of laughter 🥲 I'm still in shock lol

[elfbarsims]

Alistair Foss, Amerie's teenage son, has been excelling in school as predicted. Not only has he found his favorite subject, he has also found his favorite girl. Katarina is a townie, but one very close to Ali's heart. Although Copperdale High might not be his favorite place, he's definitely going to make the most out of it while he's able.

The Love Letter V. 2 save file by @prxnce is absolutely gorgeous and i've been having so much fun putting my own characters in that world. Definitely recommend!

[sammyshuno]

Seeing that Tyrian was struggling, Lobo took him on a father-son summer vacation to Moonwood Mill. They hung out with Torsten and Nara, and Tyrian met their daughter, Calliope. 👀

[grimm-haven]

After Holden and Dorothea's dinner date, it was time to celebrate Holden's adult birthday. He barely spent time with his family due to his work, so he wanted an intimate party - with only his daughters and wife to celebrate the day of his birth.

They took a bunch of pictures that day, unaware that this would be one of the few moments they would spend together as a happy, complete family.

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[cottageivyplays]

ruby's birthday post from the evening <3

[orphyd]

warm hues, green & brown, indoor plants, and soft glowy bloom always make me think of the orphyd brand™️

Andiiiiii i'm crying this is kinda what i want my own house to look like funnily enough but I lost all my houseplants to my last move (RIP gang) but THANK YOU <3

[thebramblewood]

The old Helena can’t come to the phone right now. Why? Oh, because she’s dead.

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Thanks to @pxltown for the Social Bunny template I used as a base! HQ under the cut because I had to scrunch the dimensions a bit for the screenshot.

Julia: What am I supposed to tell Mom and Dad?

Helena: Whatever you want. I’m sure you’ll think of something.

Julia: You can’t just run off without telling them goodbye  — or telling me where you’re going!

Julia: [between sobs] Am I ever going to see you again? Will you at least call me? [sniffling] I’ll miss you, Helena. If either of them dies, I’ll never forgive you. But I’ll always love you.

Helena: I love you, too. And I’d do anything to take it all back. But I can’t, so I have no choice but to go.

[itsmariejanel]

22 for ur spotify wrapped pls marier! 😚

andi 🥰💗 we're holding hands rn

[pralinesims]

My 23 faves of 2023 in no particular order A.K.A. MY FAVORITE (MOSTLY) AARON EDITS IN DIFFERENT FLAVORS

Tagged by @madeofcc and @agena87, thank you so much! I'm tagging @eljeebee @adelarsims @itsmariejanel @pxltown @mattodore @madebycoffee @non-sims @castawavy @potential-fate @squea @sikoi @gleamer and everyone else who is in mood to do this, please feel free to say I have tagged you ♡

Under the cut follows some unnecessary personal commentary about the edits in case you're interested.

Really like this bc of the pose, also the drawn on freckles make him look extra cute.

Feel like he looks really mean there.

Him sulking in a hotel and almost setting it ablaze is everything to me.

He literally looks insane. Absolutely love it.

The cowboy look suits him so good? The toothpick in his mouth is like a cherry on top of icecream.

Obviously intoxicated Aaron is a look which is near impossible to me to explain how much I adore it? Love how fucked up he looks there.

This was sooo fun to do, I love when I'm able to show off his influencer lifestyle and make it seem a bit lively.

The wolfcut, the long lashes, the slutty top?? OOF

I'M JUST NOW REALIZING HOW GOOD HE LOOKS IN PINK

The sequin jumpsuit?? Do I need to say more

It's really visible there how heavily tattooed he is.

Love how sickly he looks on this pic.

My favourite little hoe. Always extra obsessed with him whenever he wears a beret.

THAT'S MY WIFE RIGHT THERE, seriouslyyy love her pretty face so much.

THIS IS MY OTHER WIFE. My problematic obsessive witch.

Love love love how the vampire look barely alters from his regular one.

Such a whore 😪

Vale in his full goth get-up... oh my god...

Best friends posing for instagram selfies, what's not to love.

I ADORE THE LAUNDROMAT AESTHETIC ANYWAYS, but with these 2 buddies especially, they look sooo freaking cute there imo?

Them posing with matching halloween costumes and sipping blood, ahem, juice...

MY SLAVCORE EDIT. Honestly love that I managed to pull that specific vibe off so well.

Ignore these idiots, whatever they're doing is absolutely legal.

[fizzytoo]

jack will never live this down 😞

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