#jenna benson

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I can’t believe how fast it all went by! My final grades weren’t quite perfect, but I’m satisfied with them - they’ll get me a good job with a good salary, and that’s what matters. 

I invited Mama and all my siblings to graduation...but it’s such a long way, I didn’t expect any of them to come. But they did come. And they didn’t wear their usual hippie crap - they looked nice and presentable. I guess mama lifted the household ban on non-hemp fabrics, at least temporarily. God, I’ve never seen Mama or Thistle so dolled up. And Jupiter came too, all the way from Sulani! I still can’t believe it. I’m so glad they were here. And mama said how proud she was - I didn’t expect to hear it. 

I introduced Bella to her as my friend...I wonder if mama can tell that there’s more going on? If she can, she didn’t mention it.

(note: I used the ‘shorter university degrees’ mod to keep this secondary education from dragging on and on. I could write a 5000 word paper on all the ways that Sims 4: Discover University could be improved)

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When we came back from Mt. Komorebi, Bel and I moved into a nice little apartment in San Myshuno instead of returning to Britechester. Mama grew up in San Myshuno but she never liked it much, hippie that she is, so I was surprised to find that it’s actually really nice. 

We got ‘married’ right there in our own apartment, with Jenna as our witness and sole guest. I wore a lovely little dress that I can reuse without it being obvious that it’s a wedding dress, and Bel wore a suit, of course.

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After graduation, Jenna, Bella and I hopped on the first flight we could to Mt. Komorebi. It’s not a very big city but the slopes are unmatched. Ever since Jenna suggested we visit, at the start of uni, I’ve been reading up on winter sports so that I’m not a total novice. Seems like I was the only one! Bella and Jen stuck to the bunny slope, but I tried my hand at the beginner slope and had a blast. 

After a long day and a few minor spills we made our way to the onsen to soak away the aches and try some hotpot. I know I’m going to sleep like a baby tonight.

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I’ve been so busy with schoolwork that it was a relief to have a few days off for Christmas. I thought about going home, but...what with the winter weather, I’d be surprised if I got there and back in time for classes next week. Oh well. I don’t think much has changed since I left. I’m sure mom and her friends are still living their hippie dream, oblivious to time marching on in the real world...and Thistle and Sparrow are still caught up in it too, because they don’t know any better.

I got a post card from Sulani - Jupiter didn’t go back home for Christmas either. Though I wouldn’t exactly say he’s joined the real world. He and his very pregnant wife and their daughter, Misty, are scraping by on his salary as a part-time lifeguard and fisherman. To each their own, I guess, but his lack of ambition baffles me. 

I also got a card from my Auntie Jesminder in San Myshuno. Uncle Bennie’s health is getting worse these days but they had a merry Christmas all the same. Their son James graduated recently, and the three of them joined Uncle Cosme, Uncle Mark and my cousin Martin to celebrate. Martin lost both his parents, Uncle Tony and Auntie Callia, this past year, but apparently he still brought his Christmas spirit. I’m not surprised - from what I’ve heard, he’s doing alright for himself in business.

Maybe I should have gone home, weather aside. I do miss some things about the commune...and I miss mama, despite my best efforts.

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I wasn’t sure about Jenna at first - but we’ve barely known each other a day, and we’re already best friends. I’ve never met someone who grew up anywhere but Granite Falls! And she’s traveled too, to Shang Simla and Champs Les Sims and all over the world. She’s going to go to Mt.Komorebi soon - and she said I could come along! But we were pretty drunk when she said that, so I’m not sure if it’s a solid offer.

I may have over-indulged a bit on our first night out together...class is going to be hell.

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Goodbye to the commune - hello to my new life. I left Granite Falls on a bus headed East and didn’t stop till I reached Britechester. It’s so far removed from our little hideaway in the woods that they might as well be on different planets. The campus is about as old as they come and the buildings smell like it. 

When I got to my room I found that I wasn’t the first one there - my roommate Jenna had already made herself comfortable. She looks nice enough...I hope we get along.