Sofia Baldwin- Freshman Year

 

Still in Belladonna Cove but at its University town of Sim State to see how Sofia settled in for her first year of college. 

Other students were moving in to the Pinenut Plaza dormitory and Sofia was quick to greet them, here she met Tosha Seavey.

Justin Cleveland is the other playable here, he's just declared Political Science as his Major.

Coming from being an only child to a dormitory full of students (8 in total) Justin isn't finding the transition too difficult. ;)

Pleasure Sim Sofia's LTW is to have 50 1st dates, they don't have to last long or even be that great so she found Alvin Wolosenko, talked a while then asked him on a date which was good. He's her 2nd date, she had her first back at home.

Don't you just hate it when you are talking about one of your interests and it falls on deaf ears?

Sofia is befriending as many Sims as she can for her LTW, perhaps it's not such a good idea to date her fellow students though if she wants to keep peace in the dormitory.

This is Sofia's date number 3...  Oliver Ternynck

Number 4 is Greg Sims.

Everyone loves a good sing-a-long with Sofia.

All the students love to talk, whether it's hanging out, gossiping or general chatter.

Sofia loves to brag about her best friend count.

The 8 room dorm is nice and full and more often than not full of other students who've been invited in as they pass by.

The first semester flew by and both Sofia and Justin got onto the Dean's list.

They both had to settle down and learn some skills for the forthcoming term and used the Autumn boost for those skills and assignments.

Sofia's 5th date was with Kiyoshi Chun.

Most of which was spent watching the local mascots fighting. :D

Letting their hair down after the last exam Sofia and Justin went to FM downtown for some food.

Sofia met her Mum's cousin... she's always called him Uncle Carlos.

She also met a few townies and future date possibilities, she liked Vince Leelaporn the most when she scoped the room (always looking for the elusive 3 bolter... Vince was 2).

Robin Shankel is date number 6.

But then dates come to an end for the time being as it's Family day and both the Baldwin's and Cleveland's come over.

It was lovely to have a full canteen and for the families to get to know each other as well as their kids' fellow students.

Sofia just had time to find her latest love letter in the mail before running off for her final exam.

Freshman Year passed with flying colours, seemed like a remarkably quick year!

Summary-

A fun year for Sofia... for Justin of course I made sure he had his grades/skills and his turn will come around soon enough.

This time around I have decided that while the dice will still choose the Teenagers' aspirations I will choose their secondary aspiration based on their personalities.

To that end I have given Sofia a Family Sim secondary aspiration and Justin's is Romance, so his turn should be interesting! :)

Baldwin Family- Round 2

 

Here we are once again in Belladonna Cove at the Tech Terrace apartments for the Baldwin family which comprises of parents Benjamin & Isabel and their teen daughter Sofia and young son Marcus.

While the kids went to school and Benjamin to his Science job Isabel paid the rent and met a new neighbour called Glen Deppiesse.

Sofia got another A+ and Benjamin was promoted to Top Secret Researcher and left immediately for a double shift.

Sofia loves Fitness and her mum loves to join the Yoga session.

Benjamin returned as a Theorist and brought a friend home from work.

A little later Sofia decided it was time to grab some scholarships and leave for college.

She joined a fairly large dorm and her adjoining dorm mate was the only other playable (so far) Justin Cleveland. We will catch up with their Freshman Year next.

Marcus will miss his big sister but loves to play with his Womrat called Panda.

On Tuesday I realised that Benjamin's LTW is to be a Media Magnate and whilst he was sooo close to becoming a Mad Scientist when the Journalism career came up that morning he took it incase he never finds it again during his adult life.

Isabel, who wishes to become Captain Hero thought it best to be friendly to the Landlady.

She requested a repair but forgot to unlock her door so ended up trying (and failing) to fix the leaky shower herself.

Benjamin came home with news of a promotion to Fact Checker.

It's time for a party!

Marcus entered his teenage years. He rolled Fortune and wishes to earn 100K. It's nice that his sister came from college to the party and also his Uncle Carlos (or whatever relation he is!).

ooh it's a double celebration with Benjamin turning to an Elder. So glad he got that job this morning!

The party had been stopped by the cops of course so on Wednesday they all left for school/work feeling fairly refreshed.

hmm Isabel chose the fire escape....

Good choice. :)

She got a promotion to Lieutenant.

She went straight over to her neighbour's the Gavigan's, to share her news with her good friend Mary.

Meet the newest Obituary Writer.

On Thursday Isabel got another chance card.... she decided to make a point and yell really loudly!

It may not have made her popular with her team but the Chief enjoyed it and promoted Isabel, she left immediately for a double shift.

Marcus brought Andzej Harris home from school.

Benjamin got a chance card... he chose James MacGruder.

Nicely done Benjamin.

and then...

Just as Marcus said farewell to Andzej, Isabel had yet another chance card....

oops.. seems her luck ran out.

Benjamin has moved on from Obits to Horoscopes.

and young Marcus got a promotion in his new teen job as a Private Eye.

Isabel made a start on earning back some skills she lost with her fingerprint gun.

Benjamin made a best friend on Friday.

Now promoted to Sports Columnist he and co worker Calista Fuchs share some gossip about Connor Weir.

Isabel got demoted on another chance card but brought her new best friend Vivian Riley home which softened the blow.

A little later the Headmaster came, looked around, ate, talked and happily accepted Marcus into private school.

Everyone has the day off and so Saturday was a day of learning new and old skills. Isabel had wished for and was granted the Toy Bench.

A gathering took place a little later hosted by the Landlady and everyone socialised nicely.

That night Isabel threw herself a birthday party.

Here she is giving a cheeky wink to the camera.

Benjamin arrived home late Saturday and is now an Investigatory Journalist... he's flying through the ranks.

On Sunday Marcus woke up with a wish to sell his womrat, I don't recall seeing that before but I happily obliged, guess he grew out of it.

While Benjamin was at work Marcus and Isabel went to the Swift n Thrift Mini Mart where Isabel bought Groceries and Marcus learnt to Breakdance.

Wow, I seriously didn't even remember that Sims could learn to breakdance! I guess I've never played this lot before. Mostly it looked like Marcus (and his teacher) were dislocating their bodies. :D

After that they went to the Corner Shoppes to stock up on Electrical goods and clothes before going home where Isabel earned a bronze badge in toymaking,

and Benjamin completed the week with his latest promotion to Magazine Editor!

Summary-

This was a fun week, lots of chance cards! I think that was 3 in one day on Thursday. Benjamin has got lucky so far with his promotions, let's hope it lasts so he can reach the top.

 The parties were fun too as all the Baldwins are very sociable.

We'll be catching up with Sofia next. ;)