Friday, 18 September 2026

Daniel Bell- Freshman Year

 
Daniel Bell is here at Desiderata's Académie Le Tour University at my newest dorm simply called The Student Dorm. 

He got quite a shock when he entered the boy's restroom to find a naked lady in there and while he did have a conversation with her (focusing very much on her eyes) much later I had to use move_objects to remove her from the bathroom as she wouldn't come out due to it being 'locked' to her. Weird that she got in there then eh?

Popularity Sim Daniel wishes to be a Prestidigitator like his Aunt Sharon one day, but for now he enjoyed dinner with some of his fellow dormies and then let loose on his dancing skill.

The dorm kitchen is set at the back of the lot with lovely views to, um nothing yet... green fields... lovely views of green fields. ;)

His fellow students came and joined in with dancing and chatter after they finished their meals.

While two of the girls played chess behind the little den area Daniel shared some gossip with one of the lads.

Daniel thought it wise the next morning to make friends with the dorm cook but she wasn't too impressed with his asking for something new from the menu. "Pancakes or Omelettes is all we have the budget for young man!" she exclaimed. "Geez I just wanted some Cheerios," muttered Daniel.

Breakfast drama over and later Daniel actually got Tara (dorm cook) enthralled in a conversation about politics.

He'd made friends already with almost all his dormies and before the second day ended he became the Big Man on Campus. 

Of course he had to study hard too and the den area was great for that.

He met Lisa Okuma when she strolled past. Daniel had 'scoped the room' a few times but as yet no one had met his expectations. He still hasn't found a 3 bolt attraction.

A typical cow mascot expression of 'wasn't me!'... but the sprinkler going off was a bit of a giveaway. :D

Autumn is upon the dorm and so is the rain. :)

Here's the layout- 4 bedrooms each side, separate boys/girls bathrooms and one big central area split up by the den in the middle leading into the dining/kitchen area. There are desks in each corner right at the front of the dorm even though each bedroom has a desk- you never know when you may need to influence someone to write your term paper!

With it being Autumn each day except the first Daniel hadn't needed to write a term paper. An assignment, classes and talking with his two Professors were enough to fill his college bar as he raced off to his first final exam.

Daniel made the Dean's list and got a top grade in his Literature class.

He started working on a creativity skill the next day- and quite possibly a cleaning skill after that once the cow mascot arrived!

Daniel went down to the campus coffee shop and found lots of suited students- just one of which is in his dorm.

He got a big boost of aspiration when he made his 10th best friend.

He just stopped this student from stealing his gnome by distracting her, although she came back later and took it. Daniel snuck off the lot to steal it back later though!

Afterwards he enjoyed a nice bowl of mac n cheese. He learnt that if he wants anything 'new' to eat he has to cook it himself and so started studying cooking when he had time in the hope he can soon cook something different to eat.

Later he went out to rake the leaves that had been falling.

He suddenly froze but was soon greeted by a Secret Society member who whisked him off in a limo.

He spent a pleasant evening working on a few new friendships and skills.

He just had time for some early morning yoga before his final exam.

Daniel has finished his Freshman year with a top grade and a spot on the Dean's list.

Summary- this year flew by, while Daniel did speak to his parents and brother they never got around to visiting- maybe next time!













Friday, 4 September 2026

The Bell Family- round 2

 
Back in Desiderata Valley at the Bell house- we were here not long ago for Sharon Wirth (Hannah's sister) but now it's back to the main family. Daniel is already in Uni, his younger brother Barty is working on a body skill whilst Mum Hannah cooks dinner.

Speaking of Sharon though, she finally rolled away her fear of commitment so I had her propose to her 3 bolt love Erik!

A garden wedding was set up immediately. Isaac looks smart in his grey suit but I think Daniel must have come straight from a Freshers fancy dress party judging by his choice of outfit and silly hat!

Erik took Sharon's surname and he had brought over 70K to the household so I gave him his money back which enabled he and Sharon to purchase their own Spanish style love nest toward the coastal end of the neighbourhood. We'll see them when we reach 'W' on the list". I can tell you though that Erik is a Fortune Sim with a LTW to be Chief of Staff- he's currently a Professional Party Guest.

I decided to use the Bell's new funds to give Barty a bedroom downstairs (Sharon's old room) and knock through the dining room to have one big kitchen/diner. I also upgraded the bathroom furniture.

On Tuesday after helping Barty with his homework Isaac had a skilling day. Hannah is already top of her career and Isaac hopes to join her next time he has a shift.

Hannah loves cookery and is happy in the kitchen today making a roast dinner.

Isaac wants to get Barty into private school and so the Headmaster is summoned for a visit. It went very well with a score of 127/90 and Barty was accepted.

On Wednesday Barty left for his new school.

and Hannah invited her best friend Elizabeth and her family over. Edward and Rick Contrary were invited too.

It was a full afternoon and everyone got on well and enjoyed the lunch Hannah made before they said their farewells and Hannah & Isaac left for work.

Isaac has completed his lifetime wish and will have a permanent platinum mood from now on. He's the newest World Class Ballet Dancer.

Two funny things about Barty- although he only has 2 neat points he makes his bed every morning without being asked.
Secondly he loves to chat to the paperkid, and most days keeps the school bus waiting while he does so- he often sprints the last part of the path so the bus doesn't drive off without him!

On Friday Barty brought Rafael Aspir home from school- the kids' are as close as their parents are.

Barty's dad Isaac had installed a little lake in the back yard as Barty often wished to fish.

Isaac brought a friend home from work, Roger Zhang, while Hannah was on her way to repair the computer.

uhoh

Hannah did very quickly have to run to the bathroom but she survived her electrocution!

On Saturday the family went to the Kiddie Care Castle community lot.

It gave Barty an opportunity to meet some new kids and teens and Hannah's friend Juan gave her a big screen tv.

Back at home the living room got a makeover to accommodate the new tv.

While his parents were at work Barty became a teenager- his Nanny was there to cheer him into teenhood.
Barty rolled Fortune and wishes to be a Criminal Mastermind one day.

His room got a teenage makeover.

Still Saturday and after work it was time for two more birthdays. Hannah & Isaac are becoming elders- Hannah had thrown a party of course.

She grew up well having earned her permanent platinum last time.

But then this happened... I forgot the lateness of the hour,

and the cops came and broke up the party- which gave Hannah a 'this party sucked' memory and in the end it was just her and Barty left to watch Isaac grow up.

Thankfully though Isaac also grew up well, if into a very odd looking suit. :D

Still the family aren't ones to wallow and on this summery Sunday they took themselves to a community lot downtown to buy phones, clothes and meet some new people.

Barty was quite taken with Pamela Ternynck and spent ages chatting to her.

Isaac was networked some furniture discounts in the future.

While the guys went for summery looks Hannah stuck to leisure wear, it's all she seems to know. :D

Of course the trip downtown wore out our elders so they took a little nap before it was time for work.

Barty wishes for college of course so got a teen job where he will start next time. He spent the evening at the telescope hoping to see more than stars.

Summary-
A good round for the Bell family, who are growing on me! I decided it was easier to let Sharon have her own story so the rest of the week played nicely without her. 
I'm fairly sure Isaac is spelt Issac in this game but that seems wrong to me and I just can't spell it any other way than with two 'a's. Next time I'll officially change it.

Before then though I'm sticking with the Bell family to see how Daniel's first year of Uni goes.