Feeling hungry and tired, I drag myself inside and prepare a quick meal of fish tacos. I’m halfway through my first term, and I’m not sure how I will make it through three more. But right now, it’s time to turn my attention to my son, who I feel I’ve…
My Sims Love Affair
I don’t talk about the colors much anymore, partially because life seems to move so quickly that my moods are blurred. I rarely get a moment to reflect. I get up in the morning and instantly start the process of getting myself and Kai ready. Today is challenging because I…
No Test Needed Back at the cabin…Jalisa makes her way to the bathroom to be sick. Merlin stands there, concerned and helpless. He’d help hold her hair back, but it’s already pinned up. Merin: You okay, babe? Jalisa: Ugh… nausea. Jalisa stands up and flushes the toilet. Merlin: I’ll clean…
Mountain Adventure The newlyweds head to the Yukimatsu neighborhood looking for a little snowy adventure. Jalisa: We have to take a selfie first! Merlin is anxious to try out the slopes, but he stops and smiles for a quick photo. Merlin: *looking at the bunny slopes* Are you ready for…
I pull out a photo that I’d been holding on to for a while and hang it on Kai’s bedroom wall. Prosperity: That’s your father. His name is Craig Conway, and I met him in Sulani, where you were born. Kai studies the photo carefully. Kai: We have the same…
It’s the first day of school for my sweet baby. I can still remember the colors of my first day of school and how confused my mother was when I tried to explain it. Kai doesn’t seem to see things the way I did, and I’m relieved. He won’t have…
Bamboo Forest Jalisa and Merlin are ready to explore Mt. Komorebi, so they set out for the Senbamichi neighborhood to check out one of the town’s hikes. They decide to try out the Bamboo forest hike first. Jalisa: This place is so amazing! Merlin: I’m glad you’re enjoying it. Jalisa:…
Once the local elementary school ends for the day, more children arrive at the daycare center. Kai plays Voidcritters with a boy named Lincoln, while a little girl named Yvette takes her turn taking care of the class pet. Outside, a kid named Vern plays with Kai’s new friend Liliana.…
Peri goes straight to class after dropping Kai off at daycare. Miss Charlie and a little girl are standing out front, ready to greet him on his first day. Miss Charlie: Kai! We’re so glad to see you! Meet Liliana. It’s her first day today, too. Miss Charlie directs them…
And the Two Shall Become One It’s a gorgeous sunny day in Mt. Komorebi, but Merlin’s eyes aren’t on the skies. They are on his beautiful bride Jalisa as she steps out of their cottage and crosses the bridge on her way to stand by his side. This is the…