Expansions

Hapar 2000

One thing I liked about our house was the face that there were no stairs to climb. Climbing the narrow staircase with such a large belly has proven difficult and I tire easily, but what sim wouldn't when they're carrying three babies in thier belly.

To pass the time and to get ahead of things, I've been working from home, writing articles for the paper and for STAR. Oh, I forgot to mention that! I am now a correspondant for STAR International Magazine, it pays a little extra simoleans which is always appreciated in this economy. So that job, my job with the paper, and the commission I recieve from my architectural designs manages to keep us with a nice nest egg. However I might have to give something up, I've been working so hard and with the babies I will need all the time I can get.


Speaking of babies, I went into labor in the middle of the night-why can't labor happen in the morning right after breakfast, per se. Tobi rushed me to the clinic where Julio performed a Csection and soon we had our triplets: Aaron, Ping and Simora.


They are all so precious. At first I could only help a little as the surgery left me sore. But soon I was on my feet, helping Tobi with those late night feedings. Which, when you have three mouths to feed seem like an endless cycle.

Nevertheless, Tobi and I made sure to leave time to enjoy ourselves. So we attended the grand opening of Jonagold Shoppes II (which I designed) for a few hours. The shoppes are directly behind our apartment so it was a short walk. We enjoyed a breakdancing performance and did a little shopping before returning home to the triplets.

Blast from the Past

Found some old wedding photos in a box, decided to post them.

Any Day Now

Any day now the babies will arrive. We're excited, but nervous at the same time. Can we handle three tiny lives. Three times everything. Bottles, diapers, cribs, education fees, clothes, everything!

Ugh, rough

This pregnancy is so...uncomfortable. Ugh...not only physically, but financially as well. The fertility treatments were expensive, not to mention the continuous clinic visits. But good news is that we're having triplets! Yes, three babies! It will be crowded for a bit, but this is all we can afford at the moment.

New Places-Soon New Faces

We moved into our new apartment on the request of the new hood council. I love living here and designing the home was well worth it as well. Unfortunately now I have to make modifications to most of the lots since we're restricting imports. I told Tobi that we're pregnant and he was soooo excited. He spun me around the room and I promptly vomited all over him :)

I have a surprise

I'm pregnant! Finally! I got the call from the clinic, but since it's Christmas Eve, I think I'll surprise Tobi and tell him on Christmas Day! Finally pregnant! Once I start showing, we'll be able to ind out if we're having a boy or a girl! I'm so excited!

Still Trying and Waiting

Tobi and I visited the clinic to discuss our fertility options. It encouraged us that there are options for us, so needless to say we signed up. We have to take out a small loan or we're considering either selling the house and moving to a small apartment instead to say money for the procedure.

Speaking of apartments, with the new deal signed, Apple Valley Metro is now open to residents. Now the council wants me to oversee the creation of a gated community for the "upper crust" and a series of attached townhomes.

Oh, my book, "Inner Walls" is almost finished!

What's Going On?

Now that we decided to start trying for a baby, nothing seems to be happening. No pregnancy, no cravings, nothing. I suppose we'll give it a few more tries and then I'm heading to the clinic. They have a fertility treatment available and we could always try that...yes, it will be expensive, but still, we want a baby!

Craving

I woke up this morning with a craving for cheesecake and dreams of babies. Gosh, I have babies on the brain. Maybe I'm pregnant already...wouldn't that be wild! I haven't had any morning sickness, so I doubt it. But it would be nice to have a child. I guess listening to Sandy and Jadhira talk about thier children has made me want one even more. I talked to Tobi today about it on the phone and we promised to discuss it more once I return, just to make sure I am really ready.

Let the Weekend Begin!

We are finally here! Kono Resort. The first thing we did after checking into the resort and dropping off our bags was to sample the sauna. It was amazing. Jadhira had a great idea to try and have a trip every other season, just the three of us best friends. No husbands or kids. Speaking of children, I have been thinking about the possibility of trying to have a child after this trip. Tobi and I celebrated our anniversary and I think that now is a good time for a child.

Book Club: Romantic Corriders

The chosen book for the Book Club was Romantic Corriders. We sat down and discussed the pros and cons of finding true love with a stranger after you've been married to them.

Sandy annouced that her book is almost complete, we agreed to make that our next book club reading.

Girl's Weekend

I am planning a girls weekend trip to Tiki Island with my friends Sandy and Jadhira. We're going to have a lot of fun! I am looking for a nice tropical resort for us to stay in and also some hula shows. Sandy wants to take fire dancing lessons, so that will definately be on the list while Jadhira wants to learn more about the culture so we're doing some tours and visiting the Lost Ruins. I just want to visit the beach and get a tan...and do some shopping :)

New Friends

I have found a new friend, her name is Sun and she lives in Ellicot. We sound almost like the same sim, it's funny! What's not funny is the weight I've picked up. Ugh, I want my fit figure back and have been working out and eating this weird bran mixture. Hopefully I'll get my figure back soon. Tobi wants a child...I want a simillion simoleans, but we all can't be happy can we. I know that I will give in soon. I see the way neighborhood women look at him and swoon over him. He could have his pick of any other woman willing to carry his seed...it might as well be his wife.

Working

This historical project is a heavy load. Thank goodness there are so many volunteers to help out. I've gotten several old photos, some from the TS1 days. Makes me wish I knew more about my family tree, but we left Kimikura when I was a toddler. I know that my grandparents are still alive and well in Kimikura-I miss them especially since I was able to reconnect with them during our honeymoon. I think I'll convince Tobi to take a night out on the town with me.

Interview

I managed to convince Tatiana Garris-Vanderburg to do an interview with me for the Apple Valley News. We played a few rounds of cards-which I made sure not to win too much money from her. You'll have to just wait to read about the interview in the paper. She and her husband are sweet people, but I wonder why they keep returning to this small place?

Hot Husband

My husband is the talk of the hood. I hear it everywhere I go-"Tobi Sweeny is soooo cute!" or "Wow, he's hot."

Yes, my husband is hot. I admit it-I tell him so each day. Not only is he attractive, but fun. Only he would convince me to play in the leaves-in my underwear!

Honeymoon

The honeymoon was great! Tobi did a great job planning it!

First Tobi arranged for me to meet my grandparents Ming and Sing. We spent some time playing Majhong and talking about my parents. They showed me photos of me as a baby and it was a lot of fun learning more about my Kimikurian history.

We then spent time at our hotel-Kimikura Resort and did what honeymooners usually do ^_^

Tobi made sure that we saw the sights like the Temple of Lucky Blessings where we each made a wish-I don't know if it works, but Tobi found $1000 on the vacation and I found a rare map-not to mention my grandparents.

We ate local food including sushi and charisma. I performed in a karoke competition :)

We participated in an ancient ceremonial tea ceremony with my grandparents.

It was a lot of fun, we're already planning on coming back again. Maybe once we have children so they can see Kimikura, or maybe just another trip later...anniversary maybe.

Wedding Plans

Some wedding planning inspirations I found online. The inspiration board is my favorite-it combines my favorite color (red) and my asian background. There is also a nod to my urban childhood in SimCity and seeing all the glamourous sims walk about during the evening.

In reality, the wedding will be fairly simple, yet modern. Instead of the stuffy wedding cake, we're doing some yummy cakes from CupaJava. Also I found the table, chair and buffet linens and some more accessories.

But the best plans don't compare to reality, so here are some photos of the actual event!

Covering the News

I've been spending my working days doing research for the newspaper articles, working on the historical society and the large project that I'm heading up, not to mention planning the last minute details for the wedding. I wish my parents were still alive to see me get married, but they died shortly before my last simday in school. I had to attend university on my own without thier advice or support. I hope they are proud of me.

Bachelor/Bachelorette Party

Tobi and I had a joint bachelor/bachelorette party. Tobi sent out the invitations since I don't know a lot of sims here on the island yet. I met quite a few women and we all had a blast drinking and dancing and being silly. It was wonderful!


Unfortunately, the conversation drifted into politics quite a bit since the Hood President's daughter was there and another woman who was thinking about entering the election. Thank goodness I won't be entering, my position as a civic employee means that I don't have to be elected, I just need the skills. The elections are weird here-especially since the island is so small, but that's a topic for another day.