Thursday, June 28, 2007

Round 14: The Bratford Family

Last week in the Barthalet household, Rochelle became a teen and found love with the neighbor Wes, Posie also found love tho was not as settled as her sister and ended up getting busted while sneaking out, Rochelle got teen TOC, Posie moved to uni, and Scarlet and Monica worked together on Scarlet's IW of earning 100,000 simoleans.

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This week the Bratford residence was rather quiet. Teenager Rochelle was preparing for uni by skilling and studying. But she had not forgotten her high school sweetheart Wes. He had left for uni, but Rochelle could not get him out of her head.
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So she invited him over to talk. Nervous that he had found new love at college, Rochelle was assured after spending only a few moments with him. Wes was waiting for her.
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*****

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Scarlet was busy trying to reach her LTW of earning 100,000 simoleans. She decided that the best way to make money was to write novels and sell paintings. Though she had worked all her life in the sports track, she was rather creative and could make good money that way.
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In addition to helping her wife earn simoleans, Monica spent time with her daughter as much as possible before she left for college.

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*****

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At the end of the week Rochelle packed up and headed off to uni.
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Acomplishments this round: Scarlet continued working towards her LTW, Rochelle leaves for uni.

Ongoing Point Total: 119

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Wednesday, June 27, 2007

Round 14: The Jayapalan Family

Last week in the Jayapalan household, Daryl passed away, Gared and Genevieve became children, Marriah retired, Elise had twins Isadora and Anastacia who grew to toddlers.

This week, the family needed a home that could accomidate their rapid growth so they decided to completely rebuild.

For a complete tour of the newly renovated Jayapalan home click here.

Settling into their new home, Rob and Elise felt the pull to expand their family even more. The halls that were once crowded and noisy now echoed a bit more....even with four kids running around. Deciding to seize the moment, Rob and Elise call to adopt their fifth child.

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They adopted a toddler daughter named Jamie. She was sweet and energetic...the perfect fit for the family she was now a member of.

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Grandma Marriah was still around to help care for her grandchildren, and her help was invaluable to Rob and Elise. They were able to work while Marriah stayed home to look after the little ones.

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With a such a full house, a birthday was never far away...there was a slew of them this week...

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Happy Birthday Isadora!

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Happy Birthday Anastacia!

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Genevive Jayapalan
Popularity - LTW - Reach TOC in Journalism career
Sagittarius - 2 sloppy, 3 shy, 2 lazy, 10 playful, 10 nice

Happy Birthday Genevive!

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Gared Jayapalan
Pleasure - LTW - 50 fist dates
Capricorn - 10 neat, 3 shy, 2 lazy, 10 playful, 10 nice
Happy Birthday Gared!

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Happy Birthday Jamie!

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Unfortunately, in such a busy household, the passing of dear sweet founder Marriah was nearly missed. She is gone, but will not be forgotten by her family.

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With her mother now gone, then spending time with her close friend Ruby, Elise had another void that she longed to fill. She and Rob had discussed adopting just one more child.

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The fact that Ruby was expecting made Elise long for another child even more. So she discussed it with Rob and they agreed to adopt just one more child.

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This time, the family opted to adopt a child named Sharla. She wasn't the son that Rob had in mind, but that didn't matter, she was full of spunk...another perfect fit for the Jayapalan clan.

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At the end of the week it was time to see their teenagers off to college. See you two at uni!


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Rob reached TOC in the athletic career and at the same time got his LTW.
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Accomplishments this round: the family adopts two children Jamie and Sharla, Gared and Genevie are teens and leave for uni, Isadora, Anastacia, and Jamie are children, Marriah passes away, Rob reaches his TOC/LTW.

Ongoing Point Total: 119

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Wednesday, June 6, 2007

Round 14: Miles and Ruby Cipriani

Last week at Miles and Ruby Cipriani's house, Miles and Ruby were married and welcomed their first child together, a son named Christiaan who later became a toddler, Miles became an elder, and Thomas and Laurana headed off to uni.

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Sensing that something was worrying his wife, Miles tried cheering Ruby up. He knew that she had been thinking alot about how much time they had left together, and he couldn't blame her. He had been thinking alot about the same thing. The last thing he wants to do is leave his family. To get her mind off of things, he told her to head out to her favorite shop Cold Issue Clothing, and that he would stay with Christiaan. With a wink he told her to pick up something special, and that she would need it for the opening of the new club in town on Friday night.

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Shopping always helped get her mind off of things. She couldn't believe that Miles wanted to go to the club opening. She knew it was not something that interested him. Between running his businesses and working as a General, Miles was usually (and understandably) too tired to go out much. But she was sure he would love the outfit she had chosen for their special night out.
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Ruby wanted nothing more than to make this a special occasion for her husband. Little did she know that he had already decided to make it special for her as well. Without telling his wife, Miles had purchased club Calypso. He had been spending what little time he had to get everything in order for the grand opening, and he could hardly wait to tell her.

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But first they had a birthday celebration. It was time for Christiaan to become a child.
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Happy Birthday Christiaan!

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Unable to keep it to himself, Miles reviels the news to Ruby that he had purchased club Calypso for her.

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In shock and disbelief, Ruby didnt know what to say. Miles had always been a great man who did everything for her, but this time he had fullfilled a dream that she had never thought possible. She wouldn't inherit any of the other businesses, as they would rightfully go to his oldest daughter Gwen, but Calypso was hers.

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Miles had spent time talking with Gwen about the other businesses, and as soon as she graduated from Academe Le Bloom, she would assume ownership of all four.
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Ruby and Gwen had never gotten along, and though it was something that Ruby could understand having moved in not long after Gwen's mother's death, it was not something she questioned. All she had ever wanted was Miles, not the things that he owned, or even his money...all of it was a bonus to the love she and Miles shared.
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As the days passed, Miles became weaker and more tired. His age and all of his hard work was catching up with him. There were even times that Ruby had to step in and help out at the shops.
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Luckily Miles had hired great staff for all of the businesses, and Ruby even had the pleasure of promoting her friend Shaunna to manager of the Toy Shop. (Rank 9)
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The business that was the most sentimental to Miles, his father Nolan's art gallery, ran like a well oiled machine. (Rank 10)

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As the opening of Calypso drew nearer, Ruby worried that Miles would be too tired to join her. Thinking that it would help, she ordered a jug of a special juice, touted as "Elixir of Life", the juice promised to add days to ones life. Hoping to prove to Miles that it was their ticket to a longer life together, Ruby drank a big glass herself.
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She felt great. Life surged through her and she felt better than she had in a long while. Immediately she wanted have another glass, but she reminded herself that she had gotten it for Miles. Stepping aside she hoped that he would get the same great, refreshing feeling.

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But when Miles drank it, it had a negative effect. In fact, it may have taken days off of his life. Instantly he wanted the foul substance out of his house. As she watched him suffer, Ruby was hurt, confused, and ever so worried for her husband. All she could thinkg was that the Elixir had felt amazing...she helped herself to one more quick glass before she dumped the rest into the sink.

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The big night had arrived, and as she had suspected, Miles was too ill to go. Opting to stay home and relax over a night of drinking and dancing, Miles said goodbye to his wife. Ruby reluctantly left her husband and headed for the club.

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Nervous and excited, Ruby arrived at the club and everything was in full swing. She couldn't believe that it was all hers. Miles had set it up to run like his other businesses, like a well oiled machine. She had a full staff of fabulous employees and had nothing to worry about adside from having a great time.

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She was missing Miles and drinking a bit too much. After a long night of partying with friends, Ruby found herself being carried to her car by her close friend Milo Terrano. Thanking him, she handed him the keys to her car and he took her home. The night had been a success, everything had gone perfectly...or so she thought.
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Not long after the opening, Ruby started to feel ill. She wondered if the Elixir was to blame, but soon she was showing signs of pregnancy.
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Elated, the possibility of another child had energized Miles. Even Christiaan was excited at the idea of a brother or a sister. Instead of worrying about the future, they started welcoming it again.
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Accomplishments this round: Miles purchases Calypso night club for Ruby, Christiaan is a child, Ruby is pregnant.

Ongoing Point Total: 116