Tuesday, July 14, 2009

Chapter 2.3

Lyla sings:
"I'm gon' do it, gon' do it
Gon' do it, do it, do it
You can do it put your back into it
I can do it put your *butt* into it"
Oh my! Well, at least she censored that *bad* word. She sang more of the song but I had to censor it all out. The language was much too bad! Lyla's favorite past time really is playing in the sprinkler though. Brent loves it too. Nobody else in the house has even noticed it which leads me to believe a love of the outdoors must be linked to autonomously playing in the sprinkler.
Speaking of Brent, he's been a busy guy lately. When he's not at school, doing his homework or romancing Ebony, he's out and about doing something. It looks like he's making friends at the community pool right now. They are trying to see who can hold their breath the longest. Tehe! That seems so childish to me.
Most of his free time is spent with Ebony. Sometimes that means he can only snuggle on the couch with her since Ebony's parent don't want her out on a school night. Brent doesn't mind though. Ebony's parent are pretty cool and let them do what they want as long as her bedroom door stays open and their homework is done.
It looks like Ginger could have a potential future boyfriend on her hands. He's certainly cute enough. After school one day she went home with Ferby. They hung out for a long time, getting to know each other better. It turns out Ferby loves the outdoors, is a workaholic, has a green thumb and is neat.
It was getting late and Ginger was starving so she looked in his fridge for something to snack on. Ferby's dad saw her take some food out and told her she was being rude! Ginger didn't feel very welcome after that so she left as soon as she finished her snack.
Fiona: "Augh! You're just like mom. Neither of you know what the word polite means."
Fawn: "How was that rude?"
Fiona: "You just told me that my favorite tv show is stupid. How is that not mean?"
Fawn: "All tv shows are your favorite. Maybe you should try going out for once and meeting new people and actually living some of the experiences you see on tv."
Fiona: "You're doing it again!"
Fawn: "What? Being mean?"
Fiona: "Yeah!"
Fawn: "Whatever! You're a geek!"
Uh-oh! Brent was out past curfew. You'd think after hearing how Lyla reacted to Fawn being escorted home by the police, Brent would have been more careful. I guess he lost himself in Ebony's aura. Lucky for him Lyla was asleep when he got home and Dexter was in a pretty good mood so he got off easy.
Lyla is now an elder but still as disgusting as ever. There was green fumes coming from that plate. Yuck!
That doesn't stop her from rocking it out. She must be pretty good if her teenage daughters, who apparently don't get along, are hooting and hollering. Lyla still has two more levels in the symphony music career to climb before achieving her LTW. That should totally be doable.
Lyla: "How can you still find me attractive? My hair is grey, wrinkles are starting to show and my breasts are sagging!"
Dexter: "You'll always be beautiful to me."
Lyla: "Only because you love me."
Dexter: "Not true at all. You are an absolutely amazing woman."
Lyla: "Uh-huh, Mr. Schmoozer..."
Well, so much for having a good portrait of Lyla as an adult. Fawn's five painting skills clearly weren't enough to make something memorable. I suppose it would work but I'll have her try again anyways. I'm sure she can do better.
"It looks like someone's been slacking."
Lyla: "I'm getting old. I don't have as much energy as I used to."
"No more playing in the sprinkler?"
Lyla: "Ha! I'll never be too old for that."
"Okay, good. Just checking."
Whoa! This is their first kiss. How is this the first time? I feel like they've been together forever. It probably seems so long because I've had them paired up (at least in my head) since they were kids.
Brent: "So, um...we've known each other for a long time now. Is there, um, any chance you would like to go, um, steady with me?
Ebony: "I thought you'd never ask."
Brent: "Really?"
Ebony: "Why else would I always hang around with you?
Brent: "Good point. So, it's official then. You're my girlfriend and I'm your boyfriend."
Ebony: "Shall we seal it with a kiss?"
Lyla sings:
"Now now now now now
After you back it up, then stop
Then wha-wha-what, drop drop it like it's hot
Now after you back it up, then stop
Now, wha-wha-wha-what drop it like it's hot
Now drop it like it's hot, drop drop it like it's hot
C-M-B make you drop it like it's hot
Drop it like it's hot, drop drop it like it's hot
Drop it like it's hot, drop drop it like it's hot
Ha"

There is something so wrong about this. I know Lyla's into music but I would have thought it'd be the classical stuff or at least something not as rough since she's aspiring to be a hit movie composer and not a rock star. Everyone's got their quirks though!
Being the genius that she is Fiona's really taken an interest in handiness. She seems completely intrigued with all the parts it takes for various mechanical items to work. She really wants to upgrade five items in the house.
Brent's decided he's tired of being a loser and wants to win at something five times. Console video games weren't really working for him so hopefully, he'll have better luck with computer chess.
Fawn sings:
"Smack that, all on the floor
Smack that, give me some more
Smack that, 'til you get sore
Smack that, oh ooh"

Not her too. She's not even using the sprinkler!
"Is that #12?"
Dexter: "Yep, only one more to go for my lifetime want."
"That's awesome. Think you can make it before you become an elder."
Dexter: "I may be able to pull it off. I have a couple days to go."
Brent: "This is delicious, dad."
Fawn: "Mom should so not be allowed to cook!"
Dexter: "Don't let her hear you say that."
Fawn: "She doesn't scare me. I'll just fight right back."
Dexter: "I suppose you would. You definitely got her spirit."
Brent: "Yeah, if that's what you want to call it."
Fawn: "Don't you ever get tired of watching tv?"
Fiona: "No, are you nuts!?! There's so many different types of shows to watch. I could never get bored."
Fawn: "Do you want to die a spinster!?! Maybe it's time you go out and meet some sims."
Fiona: "I know plenty of sims at school."
Fawn: "Maybe you should hang out with them once in awhile then."
Fiona: "I do, during lunch."
Fawn: "You know what I mean. Stop being such a couch potato!"
Fiona: "I don't see you having many friends..."
Fawn: "I prefer it that way."
Brent singing:
"Let me see you take it low
Girl go and take it low
We can even do it slow
We can even do it slow
Take it where you want to go
Take it where you want to go
Just take that *butt* to the floor
work something move something
Shake ya tail feather, girl go and take it low"

Alright, it's officially contagious! Lyla must stop with this madness at once! No more booty songs! If I hear another one it'll be too soon...
I miss the TS2 telescope, where sims actually had a chance of getting abducted. That was always so much fun, even if it was nearly impossible!
Fawn's an adult now. Guess what she's doing. She's talking to herself because she's insane! I couldn't have picked a more appropriate trait for her. I always knew there was something not right with her.
It looks like Fiona may have taken Fawn's advice.

Fiona: "So, what do you like to do for fun?"
Zebulon: "I like throwing parties, having deep conversations and watching tv."
Fiona: "I like having meaningful conversations and watching tv too!"
Zebulon: "Really? What's your favorite tv show?"
Fiona: "Oh, I have lots. I like Lost, 24, Dexter, Entourage, Eli Stone (but they sadly took that off the air), House Hunters, Iron Chef and lots more."
Zebulon: "All those shows are great! I like them too."
"Is that what I think it is?"
Dexter: "Yep. It's my 13th perfect fish!"
"Woohoo! Cong..."
Dexter: "Um, I'm a one woman man and only woohoo with my wife."
"Er, that's not what I meant, but whatever. I'm very happy for you. Congratulations!"
Uh-oh! It looks like Fiona was out past curfew and Dexter has become an elder.
Dexter: "Where were you young lady? And why do you smell so bad!?!"
Fiona: "I met a boy, dad. We have so much in common, it's unbelievable!"
Dexter: "What? You were out with a boy this late! Young lady, that is simply not okay."
Fiona: "But dad..."
Dexter: "No buts, next time you're out past curfew you'll be grounded."
Fiona: "Hmph!"
Yep, she's certifiable. No normal sim would ever work out in their formal wear.
Ginger: "Grandpa, dad's going to be mad that you ate his cookie. Those are his favorite, ya know."
Eddie: "I don't give a flying flip. I'm hungry and this is my house."
Ginger: "Grandpa, you're a ghost. You can't be hungry and I believe once grandma past away mom and dad got the deed to this house."
Eddie: "Well, aren't you a smarty pants."
I didn't know the batter for waffles looked like mashed meat. And since when do you need a food processor for waffles?
Fawn: "Have we met before?"
Rahsaan: "Um, yeah. We had a class together."
Fawn: "I knew I recognized you. So, what are you doing here?"
Rahsaan: "Visiting my grandma's grave. Today was her birthday. How about you?"
Fawn: "I don't know...I thought it might be fun to walk around."
Rahsaan: "Fun?"
Fawn: "Yeah, don't ask. I'm kind of crazy."
Rahsaan: "That doesn't seem entirely crazy to me. There's lots of sims who have a morbid curiousity for the dead."
Fawn: "You know, you're not so bad. You're the first sim who hasn't laughed at me when I told them I came to the cemetary for fun."
Rahsaan: "I'd like to think I have an open mind."
Fawn: "Hey, weren't you really good in art?"
Rahsaan: "Yep."
Fawn: "Oh, and the art teacher would get so upset when they saw the mess you made until they saw your masterpiece and then all was forgiven."
Rahsaan: "I may be an artistic genius but cleanliness is not my thing."
Fawn: "This may sound weird, but would you like to check out the masoleum with me? I've wanted to for so long but am afraid to go by myself."
At first it didn't seem Rahsaan was going to go but in the end he agreed and mumbled something about broadening his horizons. Fawn was glad she finally had a chance to explore the masoleum but was even more excited about her new friend.
Fawn wasn't the only one getting closer to another sim. It's been several months since Ferby and Ginger started hanging out and up until this point they had only been friends. After this, I'm sure things will be a bit different though.
With his lifetime want acheived Dexter can relax and watch all the cooking shows he wants. Lyla's very close to hers as well so she can focus on other things that make her happy like painting. I have a feeling these two will enjoy their later years in life very much.
Brent: "Hey, sis. How you doing?"
Fawn: "Shut up, loser!"
Brent: "What did you just call me?"
Fawn: "A loser!"
Brent: "Well, at least I'm not insane! You work out and sleep in your formal wear, now that's just plain nuts!"
Fawn: "I'd much rather be insane then a loser!"
Brent: "Not me!"

This family is just so good to each other, huh?
Hmm, that looks descent. Dexter's face is kind of large and the painting is a bit dark but it's not bad. I hope Fawn paints a better one of Lyla. She has six painting skills now so that should help.
Brent: "I can't believe you're a young adult already."
Ebony: "Me neither. I feel so old."
Brent: "Don't. I'll be a young adult in a few hours too so we'll be back on the same level again."
Ebony: "I can't wait!"
Yep, it looks like Ferby and Ginger are no longer just friends. By the way, I can't stand his name. I know it's not spelled the same but it reminds me of that furry, gremlin-like toy that was so popular way back when.
Oh, I think I forgot to mention that Brent's having a birthday party. He's the first Roland to have an official party so it's quite a celebration. The whole family invited their friends. Jackie, Trevor's girlfriend (still, why don't they get married already), even showed up. It's really funny to see kids/teens who visit always doing their homework. They're at a friends house, shouldn't they be able to play?
I seriously don't understand why sims always get their parents hairstyle when they become teens or young adults especially if their previous hairstyle could easily be past on. Fiona and Ginger didn't get their mom's hair though so maybe it's only the first same gender child that gets it.
Speaking of sims getting their parents hairstyles, Trevor eventually made it to the party as well. He was probably off working on his plan to destroy the neighborhood. Ha! Like that will ever happen.
The Rolands sure are a bunch of criminals! Three of the six Roland adults so far have all worked out of this building. Fawn's lifetime want is to become a master thief. I figured her athleticism would come in handy with this career.
It looks like things are going better then expected between Fawn and Rahsaan. He doesn't realize just how crazy she is yet. I wonder what will happen when he does. He is seriously the only friend Fawn has had outside of the family. She truly is a loner in every sense of the word.
Yay! I know you can't really tell by this picture but Lyla has made it to Hit Movie Composer, achieving her lifetime want. She instantly rolled the wish to retire so I let her. She gets a $300 pension per day. I wonder if she could hold a part time job somewhere and still get her pension. She may have some nannying to do in her future instead though.
Alright, so I bet you've all been wondering who won the heir poll, huh. It was a very close race, but Brent is the lucky heir this generation. He had 44% of the vote with Fiona close behind him with 36% of the vote. Thank you to all those who voted.

Back to the subject at hand. It looks like Brent is proposing to Ebony and she looks super excited. Will she say yes though? Jackie looked excited too when Trevor proposed, but she declined.
C'mon. Did you really think for even a moment she wouldn't say yes. They were destined for each other from the very first time they met.

Tune in next time to see the twins become adults and Brent and Trevor get married, among other things I'm sure.

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