Genietics Challenge Episode 19

***Warning: This chapter is so full of cliches you might actually explode. ***

I was getting out of bed, preparing for my first day of senior year, when it hit me. 

Heh heh heh...

I've just had an epiphany  I can't reveal much, but I've finally found a way to make Harvey's life a whole lot better.

HAHAHA YES! This is too good. Goodbye writer's block!!!!11!!! Mwhahaha!

Edit: Dammit. Today's sunday. Well, the update's going to be coming in the early hours of monday morning, then. (No. Don't even go there -_- ) Once again, Happy Christmas Holidays, everybody!

Agenda

Okay, It is now winter break, finally, and I've got a lot on the agenda for getting...stuff...done. Wow, my english teachers are rolling over in their graves.

Anyway, here are all the things I am not going to get done, but say that I am because I like to pretend that I'm a productive member of society.

-Episode 19-24 screenshots.
-Episode 19-20, released.
-Install some ep's which I suspect I may be getting for Christmas.... we'll see.
-A video for NASA (it's a resume thing)
-A shopping spree for Rome
- More things that are completely irrelevant.
-I'm not dead, I swear.
-So...the world didn't end. Shame.
-There was one more thing I wanted to add to this list, but I forgot. Dammit.

Happy Holidays everyone! If you didn't see the Lemon-Limes' holiday video in the previous post, I'll be telling dirty secrets about you to your significant other until you do.

Cheers!
Ruby

P.S: I have a cold.

It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year!

This is me, apologizing in advance for the terrible quality. :) Merry Christmas, Happy holidays!

Genetics Challenge Episode 18

Oh god...yes, you guys can come to my house and hit me over the head with a brick. It's been about four weeks, I think...and I have no excuse for the past two. GAH! But, yey, I'm back. And on the plus side, even though I didn't get much footage today because of game issues, next week is thanks giving break, so I'm planning out a Big ol' thing us writers like to call 'plot'. So yea, definitely look forward to that.

Hurricane sandy was nice. I mean, It wasn't too bad in my area (They closed school for three days because of power, but mwahaha: mine came back on before anyone else's >:D)

But my god, lets do the Episode now, because who wants to read all of that ^^???

Right, so let's start off with Harvey's birthday, and a page break.

Frankenstorm

I do apologize for not updating this week...last night/yesterday, the US was hit with one of the worst storms, well, ever. I have not had reliable access to electricity, either, so, while I'm trying my best to get something up, it's going to have to wait until next week.

I hope your all safe and that your ...stuff... wasn't too badly damaged.

-Ruby :)

Genetics Episode 17

And in a pipe she files to the motherland
or sells love to another man
it's too cold outside
for angels to fly....

As you can probably tell I've been absolutely obsessed with Ed Sheeran, so don't be surprised if this story takes a turn for the romantic next generation :D

Anyway, on to whatever you want to call this crazy thing I call a challenge. :) CHAPTER 17!!

So,  Jade has been busy - loosing the baby weight, that is. She recently gained a little more than a few pounds, and, in an athletic rage, took to the treadmill for 12 hours straight. 

She did like her kids, though. As much as those things can be liked.

She even let Kane sit in the garden for a little while. And it was most definitely not because he was great at screaming his head off at the turn of every hour.

"Oh great, just my luck -- another one of you" Mint scowled. First the little screamer, and now the little whiner. What did he want this time, and where in god's name was Jade? Wasn't she supposed to be taking care of the little bugger? "I won't, under any circumstances, read you a bed time story, if that's what you're here for."

He imitated her. "I won't under any circumstances..."

"You've crossed the wrong river, buddy," Mint said in a dangerous tone of voice. She thought back to her history major and how Cesar had crossed the Rubicon, invading Rome and winning. This would not be one of those times, she vowed. She would have to do something - a stern talking to wasn't going to cut it, but what?

On the other side of the house, the shower lay abandoned... it was massage time between Jade and Tom. Naturally, just being around water made Tom feel more relaxed (given his history), but massages after a hard day swimming in the olympic sized pool at work were hard to beat. Especially if they were being given by your sweat pant clad wife whilst you were shirtless.

Soon enough, reality called, though, and Jade left to tend to her boys. They had, by now, grown into stinky toddlers, but there was nothing to be done about the smell aside from get used to it.

Speaking of smells, Jade! Have you been going a little heavy on the onions or something? Is it beans? Oh, you're pregnant.... (yep...she's preggers again, seeing as none of the children are genetically perfect...meh it's going to be a long road to the end)

Here's a baby, passed out on the floor next to a crib...

Here's the other one...being neglected as babies usually are in the Lemon-Lime household. 

In the meantime, allow me to introduce you to THE PACEMAKER - A PERFECT GARDEN FOR A PERFECT INDIVIDUAL!!! (It's Mint, by the way. I decided to give her a garden exclusively to grow and breed her perfect plants in. It's separate from her commercial garden.)

"Gah! Mommy, I fwink shomones washing us"

"I can't understand you, honey."

"But I muu go! By peeple! Dey are carrring to beh!

And I too, must go! So long, keep those feels under control, and I shall see you all in the next episode! BYYYYE

Edit: haha...yea, I forgot their names there...but I've remembered now! Dervish and Kane...I honestly can't tell which one's which, but you'll find out in subsequent chapters.

Genetics Challenge Episode 16

Hello and welcome to Episode 16, as you all know, since you've read every single episode up till now...right!??! -- anyway, as you all know, I like to write a funny blurb at the top...tell a few jokes. You know, the usual. Well today, I bring you three words: Fried Jumpers. Areprettygood. What can I say, it's late....

TO THE TIME MACHINE: EPISODE 16
(See what I did there...a wild ryhme rhyme appears)

Election 2012

"This post has gotten a little off topic. I guess it’s just because I can’t believe that this is still an issue. I can’t believe that we still see someone simply as black or white, and not just as human. I was raised by parents who taught me that everyone was equal. That your race meant very little in the scheme of things. That your race might define your culture, and that’s great, but it would never define your abilities or character. So I don’t look at that anymore. I look at candidates’ ideas, beliefs, and intent much, much more than I look at the color of their skin.

Of course, it was a huge achievement that Obama was the first African American to get elected President. I celebrated along with everyone else, because that kind of change is groundbreaking. But now, we should be able to move on. Elect Asians, women, gays. I don’t care. I just want someone to run my country and have some dignity while they do it.

So now that I’ve run around in circles, I guess all I have to say is this: get over it, America. Get over your prejudices, your preconceived notions, your stereotypes. Get over it and vote. And give each other a hug, while you’re at it.

Cappy"

-Cappy @ Writer's Block (Her wordpress blog)

That was taken from a post about the American, 2012, election for president. I completely agree with this statement and the reason I haven't said something like it is because she's written it so much better. I'm not suddenly becoming a political blog about a country you don't live in, so don't worry. :) I just have opinions...strong ones. SO keep calm and carry on; check back next week for more things sims. (Unless you're having an all day breakfast, in which case you are excused, you classy bastard, you.)

Genetics Challenge Episode 15

You thought I was assassinated and tossed off the face of the Earth? You thought wrong! Ahahahahahah!

Anyway, in all seriousness, I know it's been a while and I am sorry for that, but I'm planning on making some free time for myself so I can get some quality time with my sims for you guys :D

Episode 15, then. Shall we?

She waited for him, on the bed they once shared...waiting for him to get up. There were so many things she wanted to say, she didn't know where to start. She sighed, as Tom's deep breaths lessened, a sign that he was waking up.

"I wanted to say I'm-"

"No. I'm sorry."

And then she was in his arms and...and...everything was okay again.

"I'm sorry I overreacted. I can't even begin to put it into words...but...I realized that you really did love me and that it was I who...doubted our marriage. I doubted my love for you, and for that...I am so, so sorry."

"Shhh"And Jade kissed him.

And then some other things happened, but I won't really go into any detail about them.

Meanwhile, Harvey was out in the yard, as usual, being neglected. I swear, social services is just going to show up at their door one day and I won't even be surprised.

So Tom and Jade were back together, and that meant good things. Specifically for the genetics challenge because...

Jade had some more babies to pop out. :D

She also had some thank you cards to send for the wedding that seemed so long ago.

The next day, to get the family's spirits up, Mint decide they should all go and have a visit with Forest and his new family. They arrived to find that his house, for starters, was a lot nicer than their house...which was....interesting.

Inside, they found his wife with their new baby, Bonnie.

And because I was curious, I aged Bonnie up to see what she would look like. Not bad...She takes after her mother, thankfully. 

AAnnnd, THE CATS WERE REUNITED!!! :D 

Daisy and Chiquita had some fun times sniffing each other and just generally playing around. They must have missed each other more than I thought.

You know, maybe I was wrong about Mint, having 3 children of her own seems to have euthanized her to the offending child in her arms. That's Ahmazing!

But you know, when your over near somebody else's garden, you might as well take advantage of their money trees. I mean, the baby can't talk, so there's no one to tell on you. Ehehehehe.

Jade and her bother had a fun time catching up, as well. He asked how things were going: She skirted around the question because things had a history of not going so fine. She asked how his family was doing, and he said fine, pretending like he'd had more than 3 hours of sleep last night on account of a screaming baby. Yup, just a regular old conversation between siblings. 

Soon enough, however, they ran out of things to talk about. Thus, Jade headed for the sprinklers and Forest...

started yet another bad painting.

Oh god, I have once again neglected Harvey, so he aged up on his own with only the baby sitter as company.

At least he doesn't look like Forest. At least he doesn't look like Forest.

And I leave you with this picture of Chiquita resting on the bureau in Forest's bedroom...because she really didn't want to leave that place, even after everyone went home and the shadows across the garden turned to night.

Bittersweet News

Okay, so I have some news - really, really good for me, but kind of bad for this blog. I recently got the opportunity of a lifetime to be a graphic designer for a club at my school. Well, I'm actually building their website, doing all their graphics, designing some other things like a logo, and managing their PR. I'm the communications executive....which is kind of perfect for what I want to do. And I'm not just going to half-ass anything this time round either. This is something that really allows me to combine everything I've always wanted to do into one. And it's kind of amazing; I've been in this really good mood for the past three days.

Anyway, last night I was thinking; thinking about what I wanted to do for this job, and for the website I'm designing. And I realized that this would have to become something I devote a lot of my free time to - which is kind of nice since I love doing it. But the downside is that I won't be able to keep up this blog as much.

This does not, absolutely does not, mean that I will be discontinuing my genetics challenge! I am determined to see it through to the end. But I just wanted to thank....sims....for getting me started in Photoshop and all those other programs which really allowed me to capitalize on this fantastic opportunity when it came my way.

So, really, what I've been trying to say is thank you. Thank you for everything.

-Ruby

Genetics Challenge Episode 14

It was my grandfather's 92nd birthday today! :D And amazingly, he's not a vegetable! WoaW!

You can pretend you didn't read all that randomness...unless, of course....you're into that sort of thing....if ya know what I mean. >;D (I'm just kidding....don't get any ideas).

WELL. This chapter isn't going to write it's self. Read on!

Genetics Challenge Episode 13

After a week long hiatus...I'm back! I think Episodes are going to be weekly, now, because I really don't have a lot of time on my hands. I mean, it's not like I'm a time travler...or anything..... but ANYWAY, on to the chapter.... :D

Tom slept alone that night. Not that he wanted the company of his wife anyway...he had some things to work out for himself.

Genetics Challenge Episode 12

I know it's been a little while...but I've been busy...taking naps. :D Getting up at 5 am is pretty rough on you. Anyway, I've finally gotten around to writing a new chapter, so here you go. :D

Genetics Challenge Episode 11

Well the eve of the first day of school is here...and from what I can tell from her syllabus, my english teacher sounds like a real jackass. I'm not even gonna apologize for that. Anyway, there's some really sad music from a commercial playing on my TV downstairs right now...so this might not be the happiest thing you've ever read.

Let us begin. 

So, where were we? Oh yea, Mint was pregnant...and spending some time with her dear brother by the looks of it.

Genetics Challenge Episode 10

Well guys, this is it; the big one o. And with it comes some intense drama, and a plot twist that you probably didn't see coming...because I don't really have any plot in the first place... but that's not important anymore because I can add it in whenever I want! HA! Take that you...writer...people.... (ahmygad, I need some better insults.) (After writing this episode, I realized that I was getting a little bit ahead of myself...the plot is coming later >;D)

ONWARDS:

New Things

ahbleeerrrrrrgggggg: I  got a new backpack. It is purple. That is all.

Edit: I've now got screenshots done for the next seven chapters...so if you're wondering what I was doing and why I was not getting on the next chapter asap: that is why. And let me tell you, many a dramatic moments are coming. Soon. Real soon. >;D

Genetics Challenge Episode 9

Big things are happening in the Lemon-Lime household.... and you'll just have to read the episode to find out >;D (I love these page break things) *Corrected a typo 9/3/12

Genetics Challenge Episode 8

BLERRRBBB Welcome to Episode 8 :D I've been playing the challenge a lot lately, because I'm saving up for future episodes....because I'm going back to school and I want to be able to throw together a chapter in a small amount of time. But why am I telling you guys all this?!?! These are trade secrets, goddamnit! On to the Episode. (I know I skipped one somewhere in there, so this is technically episode 9...shhhh)

That Idiot Next Door

I know approx.. none of you live in the USA (that's right you little shits, I know who you are O.O) but I'd like to talk about the republican national convention for a little while, so please excuse my ranting.

First of all, the republicans are like that lovable idiot next door, who always answers the question: What do you want to be when you grow up, with: I want to be the president of the united states; the greatest fucking country in the world. Would you take someone like that seriously? Well, how about he gets to congress...he's in the minority, right, he couldn't possibly get anything done, not to mention the fact that his ideas and policies are counter-productive.

Well that same lovable idiot shows up with a gun and threatens to shoot some innocent citizens the next day, and the next thing you know he's just the idiot next door who might actually change things. For the worse. So he gets a following....and you're scared. Because you have this irrational guy who thinks he knows what he's doing, but actually has no fucking clue.

They aren't interested in helping the every person. They're interested in helping themselves...and maybe a select few friends. When you run for an office in the united states, you shouldn't do it for any other reason than to help people. You are they're leader, and it's about time the republicans act like it. You know the reason people either love them, or really, really hate them? It's because half the people are uneducated about important issues in this country, and the rest of their supporters are educated enough to know where their  best interests are. (Well, just a little dose of reality here, you aren't in office to protect your interests, you're there to protect the american people's.) Oh, and the rest of the country knows enough about the difference between right and wrong to make a good decision come election day.

The governor of New Jersey may be good at making speeches, but he really was one to talk. If you listen carefully, you'll notice that most of the things he said were all fluff, and not supported by actual facts...let alone records from his own party. The thing is, you can talk about destiny all you like, but if you don't give specifics on how to get there, you're going to end up sounding like a bad self help book. The RNC has been filled with generics that neither define party standings nor present any actual plans. I'd like to here something that couldn't be applied to any situation imaginable, please.

On the surface it may be easy to get into that mindset; that way of thinking, but dig a little deeper and you will see a house of cards, waiting to be topled by simply the use of reason and logic. No, it didn't work the last time around, and no, you didn't build that.