Now Iām really curious as to how her boyfriend will adapt to her aesthetic if they move in together. Or will she compromise?
hehehe I knew it wouldnāt be a challenge to guess. ;-)Ā
This room actually is in the house Iām building for Aurora and Nathan. Sheās currently living in it while I decorate though. I originally had the base game floral wallpaper (the cream and dark pink one) in there before I made my rainbow wallpaper and decided she should have it instead.Ā Story-wise, itās her house, and eventually heāll live there, too. Ā Nathan would probably just shrug and go āwhateverā in regard to the bedroom decor. He knows what Aurora is like, and she wouldnāt be happy if she didnāt get to princess-ify at least one room in the house. Better that itās the bedroom, so none of his friends ever have to see it when they come over. Aurora would compromise when it comes to decorating elsewhere in the house, if she got to keep her flowery pink bedroom. Ā
Aubrey secretly loves this room also.Ā He could never do this at home. Zach would never stand for it. XD
Looks like Autumn is arriving at her fatherās house. Kinda in a bad mood. :/ Anwylā¦ this is all your fault. lol
Oh, I wouldnāt blame it all on poor Anwyl!Ā Autumn comes with plenty of baggage unrelated to Anwylās bachelor challenge, and she has just spent the week with crazy lovebirds Dave and Stardust, too. ;-)Ā I think itād take a special brand of patience to put up with Dave for any length of time, and Autumn isnāt particularly well known for her forbearance lol.
Oh boy. Seems like there is some family counceling that needs to happen. I hope Aubrey is going to be okay after all this. He seems to be in the middle of everybodyās dislike for everyone else. (Not that Zach dislikes Autumn, but heās not thrilled.)
This is the point at which a lot of stuff that was previously kept quiet by everyone is about to come out.Ā Generally, Aurora is a genuinely nice person and sheās the sort who can put up with a lot before she snaps (sheās a lot like Aubrey in that way), but even she has her limits.Ā Autumn got away with a lot because Aurora just put up with it for as long as she could.Ā I think the biggest effect this situation will have on Aubrey is that Aurora wonāt want to come around if her sister is there, and that will be hard for him to cope with.Ā Even though he loves all his kids equally, Aurora really is his favourite and definitely the one heās closest with.Ā Ā As for Zach, he loves Autumn as much as he loves all the other kids, but they donāt get along particularly well (they never did!) so the new household dynamics should be interesting.
@krazyangelkat81
lmao... he's not paid enough to deal with that.
No kidding!Ā Can you imagine being at work, minding your own business, and the Grim Reaper casually drops in for coffee, and everybodyās like, āHey, donāt worry about it. Heās a great guy when heās not claiming souls!ā
@nuclearxwaffles
LOL I love the "come hither" look.
thanks!Ā hehe me too!Ā Itās so blatant, which is what makes it so funny to me.
@stsciurussimblr
Gosh, I wish I had a sim goddess in my life!
Oh, me too!Ā Wouldnāt it be great if someone could mysteriously redecorate or renovate and have the whole thing done while you were out for the day?
@krazyangelkat81
lmao, they are too cute to be pirates.
lol!Ā Probably they are. ;-)Ā Maybe theyāll just conquer everybody with adorableness and hugs will be their ultimate weapon. ;-)
@sometimes-i-sim
His costume matches the new nautical theme of the room! Have fun at your show and visiting your family. Here's hoping that you have a dentist that is good to you!
Yeah, it does!Ā I actually didnāt think of that when I was dressing them up as pirates for Halloween lol.Ā
Iām sure the show will be loads of fun!Ā All the annual shows I attend are usually a good time. Thereās a lot of work involved in getting ready for one, but itās totally worth it.Ā haha I should post a picture of the ārealā Aubrey in his period Naval uniform. =)
As for my dentist, she is a lovely woman.Ā I always joke with her that itās her profession I donāt like and that itās absolutely not personal.Ā
@sometimes-i-sim
Uh-oh! Poor naive Autumn. She doesn't seem to be thinking very clearly at the moment.
She may also be a little bit desperate at this point.
@sometimes-i-sim
Whatever sound is made when one laughs and inadvertently spits out the drink in their mouth. That's the sound I made at the last line. lol
LOL!Ā Iām glad I made you laugh (although spilling your drink wasnāt part of the plan).Ā I originally intended Dave to have a story of his own, but I kind of lost my enthusiasm for it before I really got started on it.Ā I love the character, though, and I really wanted to do something with him. I decided to make him Stardustās friend with benefits lol.Ā Stardustās previous boyfriend was called Michael, and I figured itād be too confusing to have more than one character of the same name in the story, so I decided she should get together with somebody else instead, and Dave was the obvious choiceĀ Stardustās Michael didnāt get a whole lot of attention anyway, so it was fairly easy.Ā Dave is an oddball lol.Ā Unlike Stardust and Sawyerās girlfriend, Olivia, he was actually born on Sixam, so heās not nearly as integrated as some of the other aliens in Willow Creek.Ā He thinks he knows a lot about Earth, but he really doesnāt.Ā Heās kind of derpy XD
@sometimes-i-sim
:( But, but Zach! Good thing she called Aubrey first!
She knows her parents well enough to know that she wouldnāt get anywhere if she talked to Zach herself.Ā Aubrey is easier to manipulate and heās also better at convincing Zach to agree to things.Ā Zach usually doesnāt let his emotions get in the way of his reason and judgement, except where Aubrey is concerned.Ā Autumn knows Zach is wrapped completely around Aubreyās little finger.Ā XD
@sometimes-i-sim
Here's hoping things go smoothly!
There wonāt be too much drama, but Iām definitely not promising 100% smooth sailing...
@sometimes-i-sim
"We'll all get along splendidly." Somehow I doubt that. :/
I think Aubrey would like it to be that way, and the hopeful optimist in him wishes for that.Ā With the way Autumn and Zach get along, though, I donāt think āgetting along splendidlyā is the way Iād describe the situation.
These are some replies regarding my post in response to āBored Anonā yesterday.Ā Iām hoping to get around to replying to all the comments on story posts and other stuff after work tonight.Ā Thanks, everyone, for being patient!
I received a few anons yesterday other than the one from āBored Anonā, but I deleted them.Ā They werenāt particularly nice, although they really had nothing to do with me as far as I could tell.Ā Somebody asked me my opinion on the āred nose/face trendā for instance, whatever that may be.
Anyway, a few replies for my lovely people are under the cut!
Ā Special note to @seri-plays - I appreciate your reblog! You make excellent points, which I totally agree with.Ā I didnāt reproduce your entire reblog here, but I wanted to thank you for it.
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@princessdejamars
right on....love the story because its just so refreshing....and they are so cute together......
ThankĀ you so much!Ā Iām happy you find it refreshing and Iām glad you like it!
@sometimes-i-sim
"I'm never going to apologize for Frisky Old Men." Good! There's no need! It's refreshing to see a story with elders. In this day and age old age is frowned upon, but I say life can be/should be enjoyed till the final moment. Cheers to you!
Thanks very much! I just feel like there are so many stories that can be told from so many viewpoints, and I wanted to explore something different for a change.Ā
I love seniors in real life. They have so much to teach us and are so full of surprises.Ā When I worked at the museum, before law school, everyone on the board of directors was a senior, and even one of my co-workers was an older gentleman.Ā My co-worker used to give me loads of free advice, most of it quite good advice too. A few of the guys on the board of directors were veterans (two soldiers and a Mountie) and they used to love to come in and just sit there and tell me stories.Ā I loved it. Ā One dear old fellow once told me, āI like coming here to see you because youāre really interested in my life.āĀ I later found out that he hadnāt seen one of his daughters for about 3 years.
Ā Iāve also done quite a bit of volunteering with seniors, and Iāve found a lot of kindred spirits that way; people like Julia who loved dolls and knitting, just like me.Ā Julia knitted me a pompom scarf.Ā She has since passed on, but I always think of her when I put that scarf on.Ā The hardest thing about befriending seniors is knowing the friendships will be short, but I think that makes them all the more precious.Ā
Ahahaha...sorry, that was a bit of a ramble!Ā Anyway, the point was that I really wanted to have a story in which elders and their everyday lives are the focal point. I guess I just wanted to show even though their bodies might be old, their hearts and minds are still the same as a younger personās, and that they still want to live full, satisfying and interesting lives.Ā
@108sims
I adore your story and love Aubrey and Zach ā¤ļø
Thanks very much!Ā Ā Ā Iām super happy about all the love and attention theyāve received, and I really appreciate it.
@kat88833
I love u girl and the boys ;) keep shining you beautiful babes
Thank you so much!Ā I appreciate it! ā„
@lifeasasim
You're always so on point with these things. I'm with you! <3
Thanks! I appreciate it!
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@kat88833
seriously? Like seriously? If you don't like her story then get out cause its perfect the way it is. It isn't meant to be full of drama and action and all that shit. Its love and joy and two people being perfect for one another. Like holy cow.
If thereās one think Iāve learned in 40 years of living, itās that some people are never satisfied with anything and can always find a reason to complain.Ā Honestly, Iām just shaking my head at āBored Anonā.Ā Iām more baffled and a bit frustrated rather than upset.Ā Anyway, I appreciate your comments and Iām super glad you like the story.Ā Thanks very much!Ā Ā Ā
@simmindipityunplugged
The hate just doesn't stop... Geez! :-/
Compared to the things Iāve received in my inbox in the past, this hardly qualifies as āhateā, but I do know what you mean.Ā Itās like people have nothing better to do than randomly harass people for fun.Ā I havenāt had too many problems in the simblr community, so Iāve mostly left anonymous asks enabled. For the most part, the simblr community is an exceptionally friendly and pleasant bunch of folks (at least in my experience). In another online community, I had to disable my ask box entirely on my main blog because of the actual hate mail I was receiving from both anonymous and non-anonymous users.Ā It got so bad that I deleted all my posts on Tumblr relating to that community and left it altogether in April of this past year.Ā
@sometimes-i-sim
*smh*
I know right? me too.
@stsciurussimblr
I love your story because of the twists and turns in your imagination. Sad that some people can't see the beauty in that!
Thank you!Ā This means a lot to me.Ā Iām so pleased you like what Iām doing here.Ā Yeah...some people have difficulty seeing the beauty in anything, I think.Ā Personally, I find everyoneās creativity beautiful, and I think all stories are worth telling.Ā Whether Iām personally interested in them isnāt the point; my interest doesnāt determine their worth and validity.Ā I guess people likeĀ āBored Anonā donāt get that.
That really sucks and has to be super frustrating. I would want to cry/give up at that point.
I have no idea if itās because of the number of people living there, the ridiculous amount of collectibles in there, a combination of both or something else, but that household has been problematic for sometime.
Oh, I forgot to mention, she no longer owns her frog store anymore either.
Something else that is annoying is every house I got into I am finding that probably 75% of the clutter in the house has been moved to the family inventory.
Assorted Replies - Frisky Old Men, adventures in recolouring, and Canadian Thanksgiving
Hey everyone!Ā So, this weekend is Thanksgiving in Canada.Ā Happy Thanksgiving to all my fellow Canadians!Ā One of the things Iām thankful for is a three-day weekend. ;-)Ā Iām also thankful for all my lovely followers, no matter where in the world youāre from.Ā I hope youāre all having a great weekend.
I just have to say Iām really pleased with the response I got for the recoloured Repair Guy and maid outfits.Ā The Repair Guy one seems to have been an especially big hit.Ā Iām going to try to do the Repair Lady outfit this weekend, and maybe the pizza delivery person shirts.Ā
I also feel like building again, so story updates may be a bit sporadic until I exorcise the building gremlin lol.Ā Is there any particular size or type of house people are wanting?Ā Iāve been trying to build a replica of my own house, and Iām in love with the inside, but the outside looks weird. Not sure if Iām going to share that one or not.Ā
Anyway, enough rambling.Ā Replies are under the cut!
@sometimes-i-sim
Trying to think up of a catcy hash tag for team Michael & Autumn. lol I'm hoping the sims actually click. Then she can CELEBRATE not winning Anwyl over because Michael seems totally better!
hahaha...Iām so bad at thinking up those portmanteaux for couples...probably mostly because I find them silly 90% of the time (Bennifer or Brangelina, anyone?) =P But I know some people really love them so if anybody wants to try coming up with one, go for it! A catch phrase rather than a portmanteau might be a lot of fun, though. =)
I havenāt actually played Michael and Autumn together yet, so weāll see how they get along.Ā I have a couple of ideas in mind, depending on the outcome of how well they interact with each other.in-game.Ā And we havenāt seen the last of the potential lucky guys yet, either.Ā Michael may be the current favourite, but heās not the only man whoās going to make an appearance in Autumnās life. (wait till you see Elliot and Autumn together!)
Personally, I think Anwyl would be a great catch!Ā A genuinely nice, successful older man, and a ginger.Ā haha Iād find it hard to argue with that.Ā If Sapphire didnāt already have a fabulous man, maybe I wouldāve sent her to Anwylās Bachelor Challenge XDDD
@sometimes-i-sim
Oh oh oh! Autumn!!!!!
Yup. ;-)
@sometimes-i-sim
Now I'm grinning like a school girl!
*laughing gleefully*
@sometimes-i-sim
Ha ha... my kind of man!
Mine too! haha...a guy who smiles like that as he takes out the trash is kind of a fantasy character lol.Ā
@krazyangelkat81
aww poor Aubrey - Zach needs to get his tools out. lol
Actually, in-game Zach did fix it!Ā He has fairly high handiness skill and is pretty good at stuff like that.Ā For story reasons, though, someone else is going to āfixā it. ;-)
@zetsusims
Two of my absolute favorite Sims. ā”
Thank you!Ā Iām happy you like them! ā„
@krazyangelkat81
aww this made for a really nice screenshot.
awww thanks! =)Ā I had to use this one.Ā He just looked so happy about the little birds eating their seeds and not attacking him lol.
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@sometimes-i-sim
Interesting! Kinda reminds me of those heat signatures. Or elevation markings on maps. He should definitely become the talk of the town!
I thought of elevation markings on maps, too, and also camouflage. Lizard Man (he desperately needs a name!) can hide in the bushes and not be seen. ;-)Ā Ā Honestly, I was trying to make my own skin recolour, but it is TOO DAMN HARD and I have given up for the moment until I have a better grasp on what Iām doing.Ā At least Lizard Manās ācustom skinā didnāt break my game, which is actually the main reason Iām keeping it.Ā That, and I think it looks weirdly cool.Ā
@varsas
I like them! I will definitely use them on Arthur, I'm sure, since I have been enjoying dressing him up for Halloween lately :)
Yay! Thanks!Ā Iām glad you like them and can already see a use for them.Ā I hope youāll share a pic of Arthur using them. =)
@lifeasasim
Wow it looks good!
@lifeasasim
The yellow eyes reminds me of Sauron from Lord of the rings xD
Thanks!Ā Iām glad you like them!Ā lol I hadnāt even thought of Sauron, but thatās a great comparison (and a great compliment, thanks!)Ā I always think of Sauronās eyes as more of a cats-eye pupil, though. Hmm... might have to try to make those next.
@lifeasasim
I'll take the 3rd guy! Tqvm xP
haha...I actually meant the Repair Guy outfits, not the boys lol.Ā If you really want David, though, I can upload him to the Gallery. Just let me know. Iām sure his family wonāt mind if he exists in alternate universes.Ā I mean, more David canāt be a bad thing, right? ;-)
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@sometimes-i-sim
Happy Thanksgiving! I don't know if ya'll pig out like we American's do, but I hope your food is abundant and delicious!
Thanks!Ā Some people do make a big deal of the food for Thanksgiving here, but itās not as much of a tradition as it seems to be south of teh border.Ā Christmas is our big āfood holidayā here lol.Ā Nevertheless, there will be tasty food for Thanksgiving. Iām not able to go home to my parents for the long weekend this year, but thatās totally fine as Iāll be seeing all my family in less than two weeks anyway. My dad and I are exhibitors at a doll show, and itās in the city where my brother lives, so weāre staying at his place. =)
@zetsusims
Yeah, I have some like that, haha. It's frustrating.
Yeahhh.... I just look at them liking all my reblogs and ask myself why they donāt just follow the people Iām reblogging from instead.Ā I would much rather have a smaller number of followers and know that theyāre following me for my content too, than to have some enormous number of followers who only like reblogs. Super grateful for all my active followers, though. =)
Assorted Replies - Frisky Old Men, the sexy maid & recolours
So, it seems to have been a busy day for the Anons.Ā I came onto Tumblr to discover 4 new messages in my inbox, which is quite possibly the most messages Iāve ever had in my inbox at once.Ā
It was a mixed bag, to be sure.Ā Seems like Michael has a fan club already (and is probably going to be known as āSexy Maid Michaelā forever now lol).Ā You guys have no idea how happy it makes me to know that Aubrey and Zach also have fans.Ā I wasnāt sure about doing a story with two elders as the main characters, but many of you really seem to have gotten behind this, and I just want to say how much I appreciate your love and encouragement!
To the āLenny Faceā Anon - That was supposed to be a joke, right?
Anyway, on to the replies! See under the cut.
@stsciurussimblr
I love how you've created individuals with unique personalities. I feel like I'm coming to know Aubrey and Zach! Wonderful work!
Ahh thank you so much!Ā I must be doing my job right if you feel like they are distinct people that you can get to know, and that makes me very happy indeed. =)Ā I appreciate the praise for them. It means a lot.
@sometimes-i-sim
Ha ha! That look!
I know right?Ā He just looks so annoyed and so unimpressed with everything.Ā Itās like heās daring me to judge him for having that second glass of wine and debating whether to have another one.Ā I had to share that pic. I was too amused by it not to.
@sometimes-i-simĀ
Oh yay yay yay! Theyāre awesome! Thank you!
Youāre welcome!Ā Let me know how they work out in your game. =)
@sometimes-i-sim
I like Michael! You did a great job on them and I snagged 'em. Ā Thank you!
Thank YOU!Ā Iām happy you like Michael.Ā He seems to have a lot of admirers ;-)Ā Also Iām pleased you like the uniforms. Maids (and nurses) everywhere in the Sims 4 universe now have some colour choices. =)
@krazyangelkat81
The line is a dot to this repair guy! Oh my!
lol... he autonomously started flirting with both of them the minute he entered the place!Ā It was actually kind of funny because he seemed more interested in having conversations with Aubrey and Zach than actually fixing their fridge (although he did fix the fridge). Then he helped himself to a bolw of cereal and wouldnāt leave for a while.Ā If the Sims were real life, this guy would be every homeownerās worse nightmare.
Oh my! That guy is lucky Zach restrained himself. *smh*
This whole scene just sort of happened without much intervention from me.Ā First, this muscle-bound repair guy shows up and immediately starts flirting with Aubrey for no apparent reason.Ā Aubrey had an āembarrassedā moodlet from an āawkward conversationā with him.Ā Then he started to flirt with Zach (also an āawkward conversationā for Zach). Then the guy helped himself to some cereal! I wish Iād gotten a picture of him eating the cereal.Ā Zach autonomously started to āYell Atā him while they were at the table (the cereal mysteriously vanished lol).Ā I almost always play with free will on, and sometimes I just sit back for a few minutes and watch my sims without directing any of their actions, just to see whatāll happen.
@sometimes-i-sim
No worries on the sad response to the cake rather than the funny... gotta stay true to what they were doing. I was touched by Audrey's thoughtfulness. :)
Aww...Iām glad you liked it. =)Ā Ā In-game, I think Aubrey was really upset that there were some dirty dishes nearby lol.Ā He has the Neat trait and is always uncomfortable when thereās a cup or a plate left somewhere.Ā His reactions made for great storytelling, though.Ā Zach, meanwhile, was just like,āYes, cake!!! =DāĀ Ā He loves cake, and he has the Slob trait so he doesnāt care about dirty dishes lying around. XD
