tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3968444616198803470.post8874058965122309835..comments2024-01-23T08:34:19.906+11:00Comments on Sullivan: Silver stringCarlahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09140819019098738245noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3968444616198803470.post-51386587836528788992016-02-10T08:18:02.425+11:002016-02-10T08:18:02.425+11:00That's one of the benefits of blogging a hood ...That's one of the benefits of blogging a hood from the start, I guess. If I was prepared to actually go through my folders, I probably could have found more...but the older ones aren't tagged yet, so...no. LOL!<br /><br />No, I never had a relative as a teacher either and I suppose how I felt about it would depend on who the relative was! Would definitely not have wanted my dad as a teacher, especially not in high school. Cringe! I'll just play it by ear with Keira's future career, I think. No idea where I'm going with her yet but I'll watch to see if she gives me any clues. <br /><br />Yeah, I wish Araminta had held on for a couple more years as well. I feel like Elspeth and Josh are getting pretty close to talking marriage and she's not going to have her mum around for that now. :( Araminta and Magdalena was really the first friendship I noticed and took the time to nurture for so long in Sullivan, so I'm sad to see that end as well.<br /><br />Thanks for reading and commenting!Carlahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09140819019098738245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3968444616198803470.post-10850197206151916522016-02-07T11:45:15.308+11:002016-02-07T11:45:15.308+11:00I like the photo collection! I wish I could do som...I like the photo collection! I wish I could do something like that, but I have zilch old photos of my current elders. It was sad to see Araminta pass, and how sweet of Magdalena, I do remember when she brought her groceries after Tessa had died. <br /><br />It was nice seeing the high school, and I can feel for Kiera, I never had a relative be my teacher, but if I were, I wouldn't want it for high school! Her and Daphne are really adorable together, I like that they are such close friends. I will be curious what Kiera decides to do for a career, I think it is the hardest to pick a career when they match for so many. <br /><br />I feel so sad for Elspeth... she lost her Dad so early, and now to lose her Mom before any of her own big milestones, that is rough. I also feel sad for Magdalena, losing her friends over time. :( maisiehttp://www.retromaisie.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3968444616198803470.post-61020097046720006242016-02-05T10:26:49.879+11:002016-02-05T10:26:49.879+11:00I know, right? It's crazy to me!
Ha, yes, the...I know, right? It's crazy to me!<br /><br />Ha, yes, there's every chance this is just a passing fancy for Keira. She also matches up with some careers that Finn would find entirely sensible, like Business, Architecture and Counseling Psychology, so there's hope yet. ;) I haven't decided what way I'll go with her. I'll just have to see how her character develops.<br /><br />This was already kind of a downer of a post anyway, so no worries! Yes, Elspeth was 17 when her dad died, which is so young to lose a parent. :( Even 29 is young, really. But you're right - she's lucky that Ione and Finn are both very family-oriented, so she's not going to be left to twist in the wind over who is going to be there for her when she has her own big moments to celebrate. They both will be. :)<br /><br />Thanks for reading and commenting!Carlahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09140819019098738245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3968444616198803470.post-60819220197088719652016-02-04T14:49:15.087+11:002016-02-04T14:49:15.087+11:00Like everyone else, I just cannot even believe tha...Like everyone else, I just cannot even believe that Finn and Victoria are in their 40s now!!! :o<br /><br />Finn, don't worry, every 12 year-old wants to be a rock star, lol! I wonder if Keira will change her mind to favor something else by the time she grows up? <br /><br />RIP Araminta. :(<br /><br />That is super sad for Elspeth. She's just about the exact same age I was when both of mine were gone. If I'm doing the math right, 17 for her dad (?) and 29 for her mom—only mine were in reverse, 15 for my mom and 29 for my dad—so I totally feel her. Sorry to be a downer on your blog, lol! But true, it's really not old enough. But having older siblings should be a comfort to her. I have no doubt that they'll both be there for all of Elspeth's big moments. Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04990333808465359314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3968444616198803470.post-43504580057915722312016-02-04T08:49:26.454+11:002016-02-04T08:49:26.454+11:00Yeah, Finn wouldn't care. He's too practic...Yeah, Finn wouldn't care. He's too practical and he knows he can only control his own reactions to things, so as long as Julia gets on with it, Finn will just let it go.<br /><br />I don't think Finn or Victoria would dream of asking Magdalena not to bring anything over. It's a bit much but they can recognise the good deed for what it is. It's a way for Magdalena to process her own grief as well.<br /><br />Thanks for reading and commenting!Carlahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09140819019098738245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3968444616198803470.post-20460153878621100352016-02-03T04:12:58.158+11:002016-02-03T04:12:58.158+11:00Finn is hilarious. "It's okay if you hate...Finn is hilarious. "It's okay if you hate me as long as you do your job."<br /><br />But sad that Araminta died. :( I feel especially sad for Magdalena for some reason. I think it's good that they let her bring food over; she probably feels the need for little rituals like that as she gets older and more and more of the people she's close to die.The Sojournerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04559244806125834569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3968444616198803470.post-88799647587345819652016-02-02T17:23:58.661+11:002016-02-02T17:23:58.661+11:00Heh, it's funny that you and Shannon both ment...Heh, it's funny that you and Shannon both mentioned Maisie's update - I haven't got around to reading it yet, so I've got a little preview. ;) <br /><br />I feel like my death posts are my weakest sometimes, so thanks for the compliment. :)<br /><br />Thanks for reading and commenting!Carlahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09140819019098738245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3968444616198803470.post-11477018146149138552016-02-02T17:21:53.966+11:002016-02-02T17:21:53.966+11:00Glad you enjoyed it. I never like killing off my s...Glad you enjoyed it. I never like killing off my sims, even the old ones like Araminta!<br /><br />No, 42 (or 48!) isn't old. It's still older than I think of Victoria and Finn being though and older than they think of themselves as being. It's a weird thing for them. Having started their family so early, I think they might feel too young for a lot of things happening in their lives for quite a while to come. :)<br /><br />Thanks for reading and commenting!Carlahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09140819019098738245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3968444616198803470.post-19460108468546616162016-02-02T12:54:48.538+11:002016-02-02T12:54:48.538+11:00Oh no, so sad that she died. I too like the photo ...Oh no, so sad that she died. I too like the photo collection as well, either way you do such a good job with the deaths in your hood. It is funny that you and Maisie both have teens wanting to start bands this week, lol!Apple Valleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15211791410107503046noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3968444616198803470.post-85776802389365028952016-01-31T19:27:15.982+11:002016-01-31T19:27:15.982+11:00Sad to see someone go who meant so much to their f...Sad to see someone go who meant so much to their family and friends, but you made it look and feel very realistic.<br />Also the bits about the students, and how different primary school kids are to teens at high school.<br /><br />And as for the "old" - 42 definitely isn't old :-) I'm nearly 48 and don't feel (or look) it :-DLibrarianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05704656564078750607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3968444616198803470.post-8142734739779788922016-01-31T17:02:45.132+11:002016-01-31T17:02:45.132+11:00Glad you liked the photo memorial! It was a lot ea...Glad you liked the photo memorial! It was a lot easier to put together than an obituary!<br /><br />Araminta did all right on the grandchildren front, especially with Evan and Ione giving the Duggars a run for their money! This is one of my favourite family groups.<br /><br />Ha, no, I'm pretty possessive with my sims so it wouldn't happen but it's fun to think about! I'm going to see if any of my other teens might be into music enough to start a band with Keira. I've always wanted to have a band but have never had enough sims of roughly the same age interested in music!<br /><br />I know, when I was writing the little bit at the top, I was thinking "42? Is that right? It can't be!" LOL.<br /><br />Thanks for reading and commenting!Carlahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09140819019098738245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3968444616198803470.post-88289420864195873212016-01-31T09:40:40.817+11:002016-01-31T09:40:40.817+11:00I liked the photo collection a lot, and there'...I liked the photo collection a lot, and there's no need for an obituary, with such a nice memorial in pictures. <br /><br />I was so excited to see this post, too, because they are one of my favorite families, until I realized it seemed like Araminta was going to die. But at least she was surrounded by family and she leaves such an amazing legacy. 8 grands! <br /><br />As for Keira, maybe she could be in a band with Monroe and Ella. I realize that probably isn't going to happen, but it was just cool that both your updates this week had teens exploring their musical talent.<br /><br />I'm with Finn and Victoria, I don't feel like they are old yet either!ShannonSimsFanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04927796423854363819noreply@blogger.com