#senseofhome

[foxsimthings]

Luke Graves for @wastelandwhisperer ‘s Sense of Home (HIGHLY BELATED HUEHUHEUHE I’M TRASH)

Young adult | Heterosexual Bouncer | Boxer | Single Dad Hot-headed | Active | Glutton

ft. his daughter Kyra Seven | Social Butterfly | Vegetarian (Grandma Rose can also be included if you like just lmk~)

(mention of drug and alcohol use and abuse, violence and general shittiness)

Luke Graves was always the fuckup of the family. Born with an identical twin sister who could do no wrong in their parents’ eyes, it was hard not to fall into the role he seemed born to play. She was the favourite, and Lucas very much just wasn’t. To watch them love her like an outsider in his own family was more than a boy could take some days.

Lacy excelled in school and had plenty of friends, Lucas fought so much he was expelled from two high schools and one middle school. Lacy graduated with honours, Lucas was lucky they let him walk across the stage. All their lives the two were polar opposites, as far from one another as they could be. And as Lacy’s life seemed to get more and more rosy, Luke’s seemed to worsen steadily. 

Both he and her mother were eighteen when Kyra was born. Too young, far too young, but when the time came to put her up for adoption her mother couldn’t do it. Luke, Perpetual Fuck-Up, balked at the thought of having a vulnerable creature rely on him and promptly bolted. 

A few years were spent engaging in general scumbaggery; he fought, drank, worked the bars, slept around, partied like his life depended on it. Some of those deep dark nights, his life truly did depend on it. 

It wouldn’t be quite right to say boxing saved his life, but it did give him an outlet that didn’t involve tossing drunks out of the club or getting into bareknuckle brawls out back over something stupid - women, usually. It felt good to fight, freeing. Every hit given like a blow to all the hands that ever held him back, every hit taken a smack for the choices he made himself, all the gutters he had only himself to blame for winding up in. 

It’s been two years that he’s been clean, a year that he’s been sober-ish. His grandmother Rose on his mom’s side was his only cheerleader all his life, and when he got out of rehab for the last time she invited him to come live with her in Henford on Bagley - a risky maneuver, but it meant he’d be out of the city and someplace a little quieter.

That, and having a clean, stable home meant Kyra could visit him, having come back into his life around the same time that he got clean. 

Luke would never try to say he’s perfect, or anything close to it. Maybe he always will be the Graves fuck-up, maybe that’s all he was ever meant to be. But he’s trying to be better for his daughter, he’s trying to make sure that his grandmother - the only person to believe in him - didn’t go before she saw him make something of himself.

All he can do now is try, and hope that it’s enough.

Personality - Luke:

Luke is a hothead by nature, a sore loser if there ever was one. He’s spent so long giving in to the demoralizing, denigrating pressure put on him, he keeps expectations low and tends to let people think what they want of him. He tends to keep to himself -- most of the gossipers in Henford know his name, of course, know that he’s Rose’s boxer grandson, that he’s trouble from the city. Far be it from Luke to tell them otherwise, only to disappoint them.

Turning his life around is easier said than done. He’s still bouncing in the nearest city out, which means long commutes, and the bulk of his free time beyond is spent either training or with Kyra, of whom he has joint custody with his ex. His current dream is to go to Mt. Komorebi for a shot at a boxing championship, and the combination of a real goal and the presence of his grandmother and his daughter in his life has been crucial to keeping him on track and focused. 

At the end of the day, Luke isn’t a bad man. He’s a sad man, a lonely man, fighting the truth he’d been told all his life that he wasn’t good enough. He’s deeply flawed and always will be, but there is hope there, if one can find it under the bruises.

Personality - Kyra:

At seven, Kyra is an inquisitive young girl and a nature enthusiast. She has a passion for all things nature, from bugs and bees to plants and the environment. Clever beyond her years - she always has been - she spends the majority of her time at Luke’s place outside, hanging with various animals, pressing leaves in her Nature Journal or helping Nana Rosie can the vegetables from her garden.

Her relationship with Luke is a surprisingly good one. Her mother never spoke ill of him, and he never spoke poorly of her. He was so young when Kyra was born, when she started to get older it was like they were both just kids - so the pair always had fun together, giggling and joking. While not always a good dad, Luke never failed to be a good friend.

Kyra visits as often as she can. Henford is so much nicer than the city, so she heads over with her satchel full of books, ready to chide Luke about recycling cans and see if she can’t get a few strands of horse hair to put in her Nature Journal.

Including a couple more pics of the man bc I love him, please enjoy

[simsinfinitylt]

Indira and Raj Kumari 💙

Hi! This is my submission for @wastelandwhisperer

Indira and Raj were supposed to be best friends for life, they are twins after all! And don't get them wrong, they love each other, that's why they still live together after so many years, but they also drive each other nuts. When Indira is working on her paintings and needs absolute silence to focus, in comes Raj and starts playing music at top volume. When Indira is taking care of the garden and making sure all the plants are watered, in comes Raj with a massive cow that steps all over her flowers (she thinks he does it on porpuse) They are always in constant competition of who can annoy the other the most, pulling pranks on each other 24/7. But even with all that, they will always look after each other.

Indira works as a painter, and she loves gardening in her free time. She is Self-assured, Creative and a Green Fiend. Raj doesn't have an everyday, but he works on the farm every day and sells all the products from the animals. He is Ambitious, an Animal Enthusiast and a Music Lover.

CC used:

Indira: Hair by @enriques4 , Hairline by @rheallsim , Dress by @clumsyalienn , Sandals and Heels by @jius-sims , Earrings and Necklace by @ilkup , Skinblend by @zombietrait , Eyeliner and Eyeshadow by @crypticsim

Raj: Hair by @simstrouble

Thank you for your creations!

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[skyerlaw]

Genesis Davenport.

So many ways to describe Genesis. She's a firecracker with a temper to boot. There are so many ways to describe her, and not only just one way suits her. She can be quiet and reserved, but with the few she dos trust...well in time... you might just know exactly how much of a firecracker she is.

Genesis lives on her on, in a small farmland that her parents had before they off and retired to Sulani. Quipping about it being sunny and working on their tans. Genesis still isn't sure how to feel about them leaving so suddenly. She remained behind to watch over the land and start her career as a cook/chef in town.

Growing up, Gen helped her mother in the kitchen during dinner time. One of her fondest memories is when she was around seven years old, and her mother taught her how to make lasagna. Ever since then, she's dreamed of owning her own restaurant one day.

Genesis is a bit to herself, and it takes a while for her to open up to others. She's introverted and likes spending time by herself. Perhaps it was the way others treated her growing up, that she hasn't fully healed from. Once someone has gotten past her walls, she's passionate, loyal and can be quite the charmer. It's just the wall that she has surrounding her that makes it tough on anyone looking to befriend her. @wastelandwhisperer

[orientaltribe]

Posted @withregram • @nolie_bell Zeitumstellung: Mir fehlt meine Stunde 🥴 #byeweekend #2022 #yeniyıl #wohnesszimmer #myhome #happyplace #scandinaviandesign #benimevim #wohnen #wohnideen #apartmenttherapy #plants #interior #wandbild #howwelive #plantlover #schönerwohnen #mynordicroom #wohnraumliebe #senseofhome #sofa #vitra #momentsofslowliving #scandinavianhome #teppich #scandinavianliving #interiør #interior_and_living #oturmaodası #interior4inspo https://www.instagram.com/p/CbpDD4xPx4J/?utm_medium=tumblr

[bethkerschen]

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This is my “Portland: East Meets West” piece custom printed onto this gorgeous matte canvas to make a durable, 10 foot wide finished piece for a collector in Southern California. They lived in Portland and Salem Oregon all their lives then they recently moved to California to be with their daughter, son-in-law, and grandchildren, but wanted to take a piece of Portland, their home, with them. It was an honor to make this happen. . ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #senseofhome #preservingmemories #memories #memoriesofhome #senseofplace #prideofplace #portland #portlandoregon #oregon #canvasprint #bringhomewithyou #essenceofplace #bethkerschen (at Portland, Oregon) https://www.instagram.com/p/CAODCQCBxKQ/?igshid=1p75jxcfawpef

[dutchuncle]

Illustration by Ping Zhu for Sense Of Home mag⁣ ⁣ #illustration #editorialillustration #senseofhome #blackcat https://www.instagram.com/p/Bw_8dU2jpsY/

[thinking-of-fireflies]

For these words he won't come around here. And his eyes won't see. And you know he won't come around here. He needs it to be. It's like something evil is taking a hold, nothing deep here. It’s like we're losing our sense of home. Just disappear. 💛#senseofhome #apalachia #mountainlife

[amartey-universe-blog]

Sense of Home After Gentrification

          Each individual has his or her own sense of home, meaning each individual has a meaningful connection to someone or something. Home to me means a place to connect with my siblings and mother. Arguably this is the case for most people. Though peoples’ sense of home varies, some establish their sense of home with family, some with friends, some with institutions, some with organizations, some with social amenities, and the list goes on.

       However, in a continually gentrifying area such as the Bay Area, one may wonder how people establish a sense of home in such a changing area. Gentrification generally refers to the rapid development of a community that redefines the standards and cost of living at the particular place. A study by a team of researchers from the University of California Berkeley, shows that “In 2013, more than 53 percent of low-income households[in the Bay Area] lived in neighborhoods at risk of or already experiencing displacement and gentrification pressures, comprising 48 percent of the Bay Area’s census tracts” (“Berkeley News,” 2015). Gentrification in the Bay Area is becoming rampant- the following online data map can show areas at risk of gentrification. Gentrification fundamentally changes peoples’ sense of culture, that is the norms, and activities that defines and gives meaning to those residents and in extreme cases it displaces people who cannot financially or culturally afford and relate to those changes.

       I was extremely shocked to see so many homeless people in Berkeley when I moved to the University of California Berkeley for my undergraduate studies. The first thing that comes to mind when I see these people is “How is their sense of home? How has their sense of home been affected?” I wonder if they are able to establish a sense of home while living on the streets, and if so, how are their senses of home different from mine?

     I will use this opportunity to take to t people who are displaced, listen to their stories without prejudice and then analyze my findings from different perspectives including mine. Throughout this blog posts, the term “displaced people” refers to anyone displaced from their sense of home and or their original settlements and home refers to anything or person that an individual has a meaningful connection to.

[gwdihw]

Weekly obsession - @harrisonstormmusic His voice is so gorgeous. I found sense of home randomly on Soundcloud and quickly became addicted to it. The words really speak to me and I identify with it. Cheesy, I know 😂 Now I'm getting into more and more... I'm in love! #harrisonstorm #senseofhome #thewordsyousay #soundcloud #singersongwriter #guitar #acoustic #weeklyobsession #loveit

[wastelandwhisperer]

𝕊𝕖𝕟𝕤𝕖 𝕠𝕗 ℍ𝕠𝕞𝕖

Meet the romanceable NPCS! 

I have been so excited to introduce everyone to all of the amazing characters people submitted. 

Genesis: @skyerlaw

Dahlia: @rebelangelsims

Indira and Raj: @simsinfinitylt

Dr Charlie Collins: @indigoelfinspirit

Cole: @lre333

Tamara: @wanderingwisteriaa

Dr Mackenzie Swan, Stuart, and Parker: @wonderellawhisper

Demarcus and Sara: @simsbuildfanatic 

Luke by @foxsimthings

Oleander by @lre333

ヽ(✿ﾟ▽ﾟ)ノ

[mfeobaby]

http://archiveofourown.org/works/1060026

SENSE OF HOME

THE BEST 3B TEENWOLF FICTION EVER

by SINY on AO3

[wastelandwhisperer]

Ahh thank you so much she’s going to be a wonderful addition to HOB 🥰 so excited to have someone in the food biz

Genesis Davenport.

So many ways to describe Genesis. She's a firecracker with a temper to boot. There are so many ways to describe her, and not only just one way suits her. She can be quiet and reserved, but with the few she dos trust...well in time... you might just know exactly how much of a firecracker she is.

Genesis lives on her on, in a small farmland that her parents had before they off and retired to Sulani. Quipping about it being sunny and working on their tans. Genesis still isn't sure how to feel about them leaving so suddenly. She remained behind to watch over the land and start her career as a cook/chef in town.

Growing up, Gen helped her mother in the kitchen during dinner time. One of her fondest memories is when she was around seven years old, and her mother taught her how to make lasagna. Ever since then, she's dreamed of owning her own restaurant one day.

Genesis is a bit to herself, and it takes a while for her to open up to others. She's introverted and likes spending time by herself. Perhaps it was the way others treated her growing up, that she hasn't fully healed from. Once someone has gotten past her walls, she's passionate, loyal and can be quite the charmer. It's just the wall that she has surrounding her that makes it tough on anyone looking to befriend her. @wastelandwhisperer

[wastelandwhisperer]

ℂ𝕠𝕞𝕚𝕟𝕘 𝕤𝕠𝕠𝕟…

[wastelandwhisperer]

𝕊𝕖𝕟𝕤𝕖 𝕠𝕗 ℍ𝕠𝕞𝕖

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Jami is Emma’s long time friend while she has been living in Del Sol Valley. After a bad argument with one of her exes, Em went to a local bar to well forget it happened. Jami was working as a bartender there at the time and the two became inseparable ever since. Jami’s long-time goal has been to land a movie role in Del Sol which happened right before Em announced her plans of moving. Jami will play an important role in Em’s life still while she moves to HOB and begins her life there. Em has been working at a local company doing accountant work, but was increasingly disappointed with where she was. 

Transcript: 

Jami: I got here as fast as I could! What’s with the cryptic text you sent me?? You had me worried.

Emmalyn: I finally quit my job! I’m moving into my grandparent’s old farmhouse in Henford. 

J: You’re finally getting out of here! Let’s go get some celebratory lunch. My treat!

*LATER*

J: I’m going to miss you so much. I know I know I’ll be busy on the set but I will. I am proud of you.

E: I promise I’ll message you every day. You’re going to be amazing. I will miss you so much.

[wastelandwhisperer]

ℙ𝕣𝕖𝕤𝕤 𝕥𝕠 𝕊𝕥𝕒𝕣𝕥

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