Hello. My name is Taren and I'm currently in Monte Vista. Yes, I know - I don't look like a Sim from here, but that's because.... I'm not. Truth is, I'm from a place a long way from here but I'm not going to tell you where, in-case they find me.
You see, I discovered a journal in the attic of a recently deceased relative and what I saw... shook me to my very core. Call me a coward, but I read it once and threw it back in the trunk where I found it and started to run. I figured if I came far enough away...
So that, dear diary, is why I find myself here in Monte Vista. I reckon I can finally settle in and build my own - perfectly normal and safe - family legacy without silly old wive's tales whispering in my head.. *shudders*
Well I suppose I should include photos of the little place I managed to build myself.. It's not much, but everyone starts somewhere!
You see, I discovered a journal in the attic of a recently deceased relative and what I saw... shook me to my very core. Call me a coward, but I read it once and threw it back in the trunk where I found it and started to run. I figured if I came far enough away...
So that, dear diary, is why I find myself here in Monte Vista. I reckon I can finally settle in and build my own - perfectly normal and safe - family legacy without silly old wive's tales whispering in my head.. *shudders*
Well I suppose I should include photos of the little place I managed to build myself.. It's not much, but everyone starts somewhere!
I'm rather proud of what I've managed to put together - granted it ate a lot out of my savings but I still have enough try and get the career I want. You see, I've always felt an affinity with horses and I would love to have my own horse to become a jockey. I just need to be able to find the steed for me... or well any steed really (so long as I can afford it!). I only have about 1000 left in my savings since I also decided to splurge on a tablet - I need some form of entertainment.
Well, now isn't this a slight disappointment... there aren't any pets at the shelter for some reason.. maybe this town doesn't have as much of a stray problem as others? I was slightly more miffed when there were no neighbourhood pets up for adoption... maybe this place is devoid of pets? But I could have sworn I drove past an Equestrian Centre on my way here... |
I guess the residents of this town don't get up early since the Equestrian Centre was closed. I decided to venture across the street to the Gym. I quite like working the stress away since I can sometimes be quite Hot-Headed. This place certainly doesn't look like any other Gym I've seen before, but I DID see a pool out the back which gives me hope... It's probably just their style. |
If it weren't for the lack of books, I'd have sworn this was a library.... There was a dance floor upstairs and a few tvs and stereos but nothing that looked like it would work up a REAL sweat... What kind of town have I chosen to build my legacy in? Well, there's no use getting my knickers in a twist - I can't afford to relocate now, anyway. I can always buy this place one day and educate the townsfolk on PROPER exercise. For now, I'm just going to go home and see if I can find some cheap equipment online on my tablet.
I decide to walk home from the Gym instead of taking a taxi (they cost so much these days and this is really a gorgeous town) I'm quite pleased to see that the Equestrian Centre is pretty much slap-bang in between the Gym and the Pub - and all of them within a short drive/hour walk from my lot! I'm a good hour (or two) drive from the town centre of Monte Vista, however. Quiet countryside suits me just fine. |
I noticed that the local paper had been delivered in my absence so I decided to settle down and have a read of the headlines. I decided to seat myself on the edge of the bathtub since the prospect of sitting on the commode is just entirely improper to me. It was actually relatively comfortable perched there and I enjoyed reading an article on a Russian Singing Sensation. |
I was interrupted from my peaceful reading by the crunch of approaching footsteps behind me. I was shocked to see a stranger strutting along towards my house dressed like a Llama! This is so not right... and then... a CLAW burst through the very ground in front of me! NOPE. NOPE. NOOOOPE. I am getting well away from this bundle of messed-up weird... maybe if I hide behind a tree it'll all miraculously disappear...
It is so maddening when complete strangers think it's perfectly okay to turn up out of the blue looking like the headline act of a freak show - what if I was some frail old lady?? Completely inappropriate! Whatever happened to manners these days!? Llama Lady has at least "jogged on" as it were.. Though the claw is still there.. It hasn't moved again but I better not go near it incase it's dangerous... You can't be too careful... |
I decided to change into my formal wear since just because I'm living with little in the way of means at the moment, does not mean I can't dress like the gentleman that I am. I decided that since none of the other articles were very interesting (who really cares whether an air-headed acrobat has just given birth to triplets? I mean, really?) it would be best for Simanity for this rag to be recycled. |
I discovered that my tablet has a game called the Social Game. It's rather well made as the music is catchy and the game is very addictive - I almost couldn't stop myself from playing it but I suppose I shouldn't waste my entire day playing a mindless game - if I had wanted to melt my brain I wouldn't have recycled that paper!
| I sent a picture of the claw to the council to see if they'd move it for me but was disappointed that they said it wasn't their jurisdiction... I mean why does it have to be my problem!? I laughed at the absurdity of it all before having a little sob.. Why me!? At least it hasn't seemed to move since it popped up.. that at the very least, is something. Maybe I'll go to the pub for a stiff drink and to meet the locals... |
Good grief, this is not what I expected to see in a so-called Pub Tavern.. This town must clearly be full of couch potatoes - fluffy couches everywhere! It seems utterly insane to have the gym and the pub looking like a Gran's living room... I'm further disgruntled by the bizarre pricing - how in llama's name is it cheaper to buy four glasses of juice than it is one? Dear blimey... |
I noticed this local on her way into the pub who swooned as soon as she saw me. I decided she could be very easily befriended and figured it couldn't hurt to go and introduce myself. Although that duck face she's pulling is rather unflattering, I'd better not mention it to her... It's not the kind of thing a gentleman should bring up in conversation - but that's not to say he can't write it in his diary!
| I decided to give her a very proper introduction. I told her my name was Taren Velasco and I'd just moved to town. All of it the truth, of course. Although I certainly wasn't going to be giving this total stranger much of my backstory! She seemed quite friendly and told me she lived up in the town centre - she drove quite far to go to this pub and apparently its the best in town in terms of atmosphere.. |
I decided to ask her about the Equestrian Centre (and whether they sell horses) and she told me that it was just because a town festival was being set up so everything should be back open and working tomorrow. At least that's good news! I'm astonished to hear that all this is because of a festival.. it really must be quite something. I shall have to go and see that tomorrow too, I think! |
Then this "lady" started getting far too touchy-feely for my liking... What is with this town? I might retreat back inside the pub and see what other locals are about... I sincerely hope not all of this town is as nutty as it's appearing...
This other charming lady is at the pub! Her name is Florence Taylor and I get a fluttery feeling in my stomach just from looking at her. Hopefully she isn't as weird as the other girl that was in here... Well, it's not as if I have anything to lose by just introducing myself to her. Just like with the other one, I'm not exactly giving her my life history... Just saying hello.. Properly of course. |
I necked the rest of my four drinks (can't have any wasted, now - it cost good simoleons!) and despite feeling slightly juiced already, gave her a very proper introduction. I was delighted to discover that she was also proper! It's great when you find you have traits in common with others! I immediately had to compliment her on her propriety - I can't quite believe how well we're hitting it off. | |
We were getting along so well, I just had to ask if she happened to be courting anyone at the moment. I was very happy (and a little surprised) to discover she was single! I decided I would ask her if she would like to have a small dinner date to one of the restaurants with me.. but I had to do it properly, of course! I decided to give her some roses in my favourite colour and of course, I reassured her that there were no strings attached to my offer - she's a beautiful girl, it's a beautiful town, it's a beautiful night. I bought her a few drinks and we chatted about her job in accounting but apparently she dreams of being a writer or a journalist.
By the time I suggested we go for dinner, we were already Super Juiced but I'd never before met anyone with whom I could talk so freely.. It was great! Although I couldn't help my thoughts straying to what I'd read in that journal... I sincerely hope I came far enough away! Even though I think that I could talk to Florence about it, I'm still not sure... I don't want to lose my first normal companion! |
We arrived at a coffee house that Florence had recommended since I'm so new here. It was absolutely brilliant! There was a mixup on the order so we got a free meal - we didn't even have to pay for the bottle of nectar we drank in the restaurant garden afterwards! I don't exactly remember us ordering it... but then I certainly remember drinking it! It had a heavenly lemony aroma... | |
| It had been such a wonderful evening I decided we were close enough to warrant a hug. The evening... seemed so wonderful in that moment. It might have been the buzz from the juice and nectar, or a full stomach for the first time in ages.. but this woman is definitely a friend for life at the very least. I decided to further show my appreciation of the evening by presenting her with some red roses. |
I was all set to walk [name] home, but she told me she'd already booked a taxi. I decided to wait with her until it arrived then hugged her goodbye. I gave her my number before she got in, so hopefully I hear from her again soon! I'm so happy I could dance and sing all the way home! I won't do that however, since it's dark and the coward in me feels almost like the trees have eyes.. |
Unfortunately I had decided to start my little streak at precisely the time this police officer was on her way home. She came over to lecture me about young kids and possible trauma - Lady, this is my private lot!? Surely I can do whatever I want to on my own land!? Yes it was slightly inappropriate (and had I been sober I would not be indulging in such behaviours) but I was on my way to bed when she interfered! | |
So this is me and that was my day! Now, dear diary, I am exhausted and need to sleep off the effects of this juice - I have to figure out how to make money whilst I work towards becoming a Jockey as you can't be a jockey without a horse!