Week 5

Starr

It’s Ani-Mei’s turn in Silver Bend at last. Welcome back everyone! Okay I’m done teasing you Ani-Mei, your simself is doing a 10 ten kid challenge. Which I’m super excited about because I think this will be the first challenge I’ll complete. It’s a short challenge but it counts. I

had to change the rules a little. Ani-Mei isn’t going to have a CAS husband and she’s actually going to have 12 kids. I’m naming the

kids after the zodiac signs.

“So a ten kid challenge. But really a twelve kid challenge.” Ani-Mei mused. Pony had

gotten her a message via pigeon on the ship. But how does a homing pigeon know where to find a boat. “I was hoping for a DITFT.”

At least Pony made sure she had kitties. The darker one was a girl she named Magic and

the lighter male was Galaxy.

Ani-Mei figured out she was on Keika’soriginal beach lot because she was further

away from everyone else. Her house wasn’t much to look at either.

In BACC tradition she called up the real estate office and opened up her first

business. Cat Café would be a pet store/cat play place. So she could take Magic and

Galaxy to work with her.

The lot she purchased was behind Gabie’shouse and right next to Thai’s Colour Café. “Well I guess our Café is a little different.”

Ani-Mei told Galaxy.“Mirt.” he chirped.

She had a few things in her inventory from shopping earlier in the rotation. Pony’s and

Thai’s kids were good salesmen.

With the extra money she was able to flesh out the café a little.

Silver Bend citizens could now buy pets. Hatbox (blue) and Suzie (yellow) got to show

off for all their worth.

“They won’t take the place of my Magic girl.” Ani-Mei scooped up her kitty.

Magic purred like a car engine in her ear.

Customers soon arrived. Ani-Mei set down Magic and got to work.

“Picking up some thing for Charrie’s cats?” Ani-mei asked Anna Pokémon.

“Yeah, we forgot to unload their litterboxes and food dishes off Steve’s ship.”

“I wonder what that pirate is going to do with cat stuff.”“I don’t even think he’ll know what they’re for.” Anna

laughed.

“Pony you don’t have any cats.” Ani-Mei chided.“Yeah, but food dishes work for dogs too.” Pony grinned, “And

I wanted to check on you. How’s the spouse hunt?”“Be patient, I’ve barely set up shop.”

“Sorry not sorry, I’m super excited for this challenge.” Pony grinned again, “Do you have those food dishes in green?”

Pony left and Ani-Mei went back to work. The spouse hunt wasn’t actually going well, she hadn’t seen anyone that caught her eye.

But Lilly Do gave her business rank 1.

She used the money perk cash wisely. Closing in the walls and adding a small

amount of stock.

Amin Sims gave rank 2 and Gabie Sugar brought it up to rank 3 soon after.

“You don’t have any cats either Gabie.”“I’m thinking about getting the kids one.”

Gabie smiled, “They’re a little less maintenance than dogs.”

“That’s the truth.” Ani-Mei agreed.

Ani-Mei closed up shop and headed home. She was able to enclose her house and get

necessary supplies for the kitchen and bathroom.

She spent the afternoon calling Jihoon Hsu. He had only been in Cat Café briefly but she liked what she saw. He gave her a giant TV

over the phone.“That will help tremendously.” Ani-Mei told

her cats. Then she sold it.

She was finally able to invite Jihoon over.“Ani-Mei you look lovely!” Jihoon exclaimed.

“Thanks Jihoon.”

She didn’t know what came over her, but somehow her and Jihoon ended up in bed. She hadn’t even asked him on a date yet!

By the end of the night, he did move in with her.

They were too tired to do anything else at that point. Ani-Mei had to count her first day

in Silver Bend as successful.

The next morning Ani-Mei got down on one knee.

“Jihoon I know we just met, but will you be my starr?”

“Oh yes yes!” Jihoon gushed.

They wed right there in the living room.

A/N: I actually had a wedding party with all the simselves invited. But my computer

rebooted and I hadn’t saved. I didn’t feel like setting it all up again.

Ani-Mei’s first baby was soon on the way.

They went up to the café. Jihoon worked the register while Ani-Mei worked sales.

“Ivy you need a nice scratching post.” She tolthe teen.

“But I don’t have a cat.” Ivy protested.“All the cool kids have them.”

“Alright I’ll take two.”

Business was booming Ani-Mei could hardly keep up with restocking the shelves.

Back home she laid down for a nap. She could already tell this pregnancy wasn’t going

to be easy.

Jihoon tried to make dinner, but he accidentally turned on the back burner

instead of the front one. Flames broke out.“Oh gosh oh gosh!” He started to panic, but

pulled out the fire extinguisher.

His mac and cheese was ruined. But he was safe and his pregnant wife was safe. So a

little burned mac and cheese was nothing to worry about.

Jihoon had some cat toys in his inventory. He put them on the floor for Magic and Galaxy. Magic was instant attracted to the scent of

catnip.

She also liked the smell of pop tarts.“Magic get down!” Jihoon scolded.

Galaxy was a picture of feline innocence on the other counter.

There wasn’t much to do if Ani-Mei was sleeping. So Jihoon spent a little money on a

pottery wheel.

Once Ani-Mei was awake it was back to business. The reporter gave Cat Café the best

of the best award.

Ani-Mei hung it proudly on the wall.

Clarence was more than happy to buy toys for cats he didn’t have. He gave Cat Café

rank 4.

Back home Ani-Mei’s belly popped.“Please be twins.” Ani-Mei begged, the fewer

pregnancies the better.

She snuggled up next to Jihoon. Despite her logical simself side, it was nice to be starting

another family.

Pregnancy was hard. Ani-Mei bounced between sleeping and chowing down on pop

tarts.

Simfasts helped ease the hunger pains too.

Jihoon couldn’t help feel bad about Ani-Mei not feeling good. He left her sleeping on the couch and headed up to Silver Bend Shops.

He bought some clothes and a little present for Ani-Mei.

Back home he cut his hair. He threw in a little gel and spiked it up. New clothes and haircut and he felt like a whole new person.

He made spaghetti after earning a new cooking skill point so Ani-Mei would have

something warm to eat when she woke up.

Ani-Mei woke up later and made her own spaghetti not knowing Jihoon’s was in the

fridge.

Despite the toll of the pregnancy Ani-Mei insisted they work the shop. The first customer was of course the reporter.

“You know this scratching post is so you!” Ani-Mei dazzled her.

“Really you think so?” The reporter asked excitedly, “I’ll take ten!”

“Business is going well.” Jihoon remarked.“Way better than I expected.” Ani-Mei

agreed.

Once home Ani-Mei crashed on the couch. Jihoon dug around the yard for treasure. They were making good money, but he

wanted to make sure they had enough to finished the house on Reno day.

A few short hours later Ani-Mei went into labor.

Aquari was born. She was named after the Aquaris constellation. Aquari was like her mother in everyway. Brown hair and big

blue eyes.

They made a makeshift nursery in the dining room.

Aquari all settled, Ani-Mei approached Jihoon.“Ready to get started on number 2?” she

asked.“You sure? Pregnancy is really hard on you.”“I have to have twelve kids, we really can’t

afford gaps in ages.”“As you wish.”

“I see you’re want panel.” Ani-Mei said, “Are you sure you’re a knowledge sim with that

have a baby want.”“Shh, I’m supposed to take care of you.”

“Daddy will take care of Aquari too.” Jihoon told his daughter.

It was Saturday morning at last. Ani-Mei brought Aquari out to enjoy the sunshine so

Jihoon could work on the house.

The layout of the house was already well worked out. It need windows, wallpapers and floors. The outside could use a bit of

landscaping too.

“Jihoon, I think you went a little overboard.” Ani-Mei smiled.

“I know, but I wanted you have the prettiest house in Silver Bend.” Jihoon said sheepishly.

The downstairs was complete. Ani-Mei loved the big nursery. Jihoon had to expand it to

fit everything.

He ran out of funds for the upstairs. But the layout was finished at least.

“Did you ever expect this after we got married?” Ani-Mei asked him.“No I didn’t. Do you like it?”

“I adore it.” Ani-Mei smiled, “I have the prettiest house in Silver Bend.”

They spent the after noon in the living room together, even Aquari wasn’t left in the nursery. Ani-Mei napped, her second

pregnancy as exhausting as the first. Jihoonworked on his pottery.

He kept an eye on his little muse. She seemed to enjoy her chair. Jihoon chuckled

as she slowly fell asleep too.

Ani-Mei’s baby made itself known in the middle of the night.

“Twins, remember twins.” She told her stomach, “No quads though.”

Sunday morning Ani-Mei called up Pony and Ambi for a visit.

“There’s my girl Magic!” Ani-Mei was careful to give her cats special attention. She didn’t

want them to feel replaced by babies.

The doorbell rang. Ani-Mei greeted her guests.

“Ambi it’s so good to see you at last.” Ani-Mei grinned.

“Me too Ani-Mei.” Ambi smiled back.“Come inside Ambi, it’s cold and I want to

see this amazing house!” Pony urged

“This house is beautiful, it’s feels just like a beach house should.” Pony said happily, “I

may kick you guys out and move in.”“You wouldn’t dare.” Ani-Mei scolded. “Jihoon

built this for me.”“There’s actually a surprise upstairs.” Jihoon

mentioned.

The surprise was a poker table.“Are you guys using your simself powers?”

Ambi asked.Pony and Ani-Mei traded glances, “Would we

do that?” Pony asked innocently.“Yes you would if it meant you would win.”

Ambi retorted.

Pony and Ambi stayed late enough for Aquari’s birthday.

She had her mother’s coloring but she favored Jihoon in her face. She was a bit of a

neatnik and active. Sweet if a little shy.

Magic was excellent at weedling cuddles from Jihoon.

Jihoon went to bed late. He laid down next to his wonderful wife. He was looking

forward to spending life with her.

Rotation: Week 5Households: 7 of 7Playable Sims: 44# Of Total Residents(PS + Gravestones): 44

Community Lots: 13Business Districts: 1Universities: 1Downtown: No

SM: 15

Population: 660

CAS Available: 16

University Funds: $4,753(+$0)(10% taken of available funds taken daily)# of Fires: 2# of Burglaries: 2 # of Electrocutions: 2# of Graves: 0

Businesses:Diem Digs – Pony Diem – 6Ambian Sounds – Ambi Diem - 7College Club – Jonah Diem – 8Silver Bend Shops – Delilah Diem - 5Colouriffic – Thai Colours – 10iRobot – Amanda Colours – 5Dreamweaver – Thai Colours – 2Colour Café – Thai Colours - 3Goddess Spa – Keika Clitheroe – 0Sugar Sugar –Gabie Sugar – 3The Flower Garden – Clarence Phillippine – 8Star Gazing Park – Neil Cameron - 3 Cat Café – Ani-Mei Starr - 4

Careers:Slacker: 1 of 2(Thai Colours)Business: unlocked!Architecture: 0 of 1 Music: unlocked!Criminal: 1 of 1Education: 0 of 1Law Enforcement: 0 of 1Pet Service: unlocked

Service calls unlocked.

Update number 9!Only one more to go and that

SimNaWriMo gold medal is mine!

Ani-Mei’s house is obviously my favorite in all of Silver Bend. I went a little crazy with the landscaping, but I love the way it turned out. You’ll be

seeing a lot more of palm trees around the neighborhood.

The Pokemon’s are next, but their update will be posted on their own

thread.