Wifey

Carmela is becoming a good wife, perhaps father was right in chosing her. We're expecting our first child anyday now and she just glows. However she is often tired and cranky from the baby, she's not having a good pregnancy. I wonder...will we have another?

Moving

We're moving...again. The hood council made all the residents on Fuji Court move out of any multi-family housing there. Then we could either purchase one of the new affordable homes or find housing elsewhere. That's a catch 22 since we can't own a home as long as our surname is the same as another home owner, so we need to rent...or change our surname. I think it's a stupid law, but since we have no control over it we are moving. Our application was accepted for a rental home on McIntosh Blvd, it's two bedrooms and two bathrooms with a shared backyard. Clark's brother is nearby...I hate moving.

Hood Council Note: Networking

I've been networking with residents of the hood, basically having espresso, chatting with them in the park or in stores. Anything to see how the pulse of the hood is going. Making sure that all concerns are being voiced and met. We have re-established the online forum for hood council meetings. It was a good place to sort out ideas and residents could submit thier concerns without fear. My goals are going along nicely, we have a nice surplus in the budget which means we can afford to be aggressive with our plans.

Engaged!!!

Finally!!! Johan proposed!!!! We're getting married. I can't wait, I'm moving into the teacher housing with him and will continue my work at the florist shop.

I now have a wedding to plan. I'm very excited, a traditional indian wedding. I think the ceremony held in the park and the reception at Somkey Jane's would be nice. A very small wedding, we don't have much money and I want to marry quickly.

I Quit!

I am tired of this marriage, tired of my job. I decided to quit it all! I told Astaire I wanted to leave him, he could care less. I don't know if we're getting a divorce, but we'll see. I'm thinking about moving into a room at the boarding house and moving on. He can keep Astute, I just want to see him occasionally. I told Tatiana I was quitting, she wished me luck and no hard feelings. So now I'm out in the world, here I come!

Hood Council Note: Mortgages

A Mortgage system has been approved. After investigating the options and noting current technology Apple Valley will use the following system for mortgages.


Residents will use the Monique Payer/Payee Bills/Book for mortgages. Mortgages will have a daily payment and must be paid within 21 simdays. Families must have a minimum of 10% downpayment for thier home.


The total amount of the mortgage will be calculated as: ( Amount of house - downpayment ) * (1 + interest rate). The daily payment is calculated as: mortgage amount/# simdays. The mortgage amount, interest rate and number of days remaining for the mortgage will be noted in each household's "bio" screen and maintained by the Financial Director.


Families are encouraged to meet with the Financial Director at the bank in order to discuss affordability based on daily salary and current debts. Interest rates are based on your financial history and ability to pay.

Family Trip to the Park

Before Rebecca left for university, we all had a trip to the park. It was nice seeing my family enjoy nature and each other. I must post a note to see how my son, Ray, is doing in Simmington Hills. Ayanna mentioned that she might be making a tour to some nearby hoods and that she would try to visit Simmington Hills. I hope she says hello to Ray and see how he's doing.