A Curious Life

Misty Washburn.

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Misty Washburn has just started her dream of opening her own bakery. A strange dream for someone who has a degree in Computer Science. Then again it makes perfect sense when you realize she wanted to open a steampunk theme bakery with robots milling about. Misty is very hardworking to the point the sometimes she loses herself in whatever project she is in. Many times she has suffered from it and is still trying to find a good balance between her own workaholic personality and her family.

Traits: Creative, Genius, and Foodie

Completed Aspirations:
Fabuously Wealthy
Master Chef
Academic

Current Aspiration: Master Chef (complete and she's not sure what aspiration she wants to go after next, if any)

Rewards + More:
Marketable
Storm Chaser
Higher Education
Fresh Chef
Seldom Sleepy
Shrewd
Entrepreneurial
Quick Learner
Essence of Flavor

Married to Ivan Washburn (Gibbs)
Daughter Ellery Washburn
Family: Wrench and Mesh Washburn

Ivan WashBurn (Gibbs - Maiden Name)

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Ivan has just reached the top of his career in the writing field and at the same time reached the position of Global Superstar. Ivan started off as pizza delivery guy and never went to university (besides to deliver pizzas). This has always bothered him and despite being a bit of a longer, he craved the recognition fame would bring him. So it's with immense satisfaction that he reached the top even if he preferred the lack of paparazzi and fan mobbings when he's out and about. He loves his work as a screenplay writer, but more importantly, he loves spending time with his wife and child. Though years ago he would have never considered himself a family man.

Traits: Child of the Ocean, Loner, Snob

Completed Aspirations:
Bestselling Author

Current Aspiration:
Soulmate

Rewards+More:
Poetic
Creative Visionary
Marketable
Storm Chaser
Alluring

Quirks:
Refined Palate

Married to Misty Washburn
Daughter Ellery Washburn
Family: Wrench and Mesh Washburn

Ellery WashBurn

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Ellery just entered her childhood years. She feels a bit like the normal one in a family of high achievers and unique personalities. She's not sure if that is a good thing or not. Currently, she's hoping to make some new friends and find out what she likes. She is a very obedient child and has been since her toddler years, though she has been trying small bits of rebellion. Her recent being a picky eater...though she still ended up eating the food anyway. Small steps.

Traits:
Music Lover

Toddler Trait:
Clingy

Completed Aspirations:
Artistic Prodigy

Current Aspiration:
Rambunctious Scamp

Rewards+More:
Top-Notch Toddler
Storm Chaser

Character Values: (pending)


Mother: Misty Washburn
Father: Ivan Washburn
Family: Wrench and Mesh Washburn

Wrench WashBurn

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Wrench was created by Misty Washburn and since his arrival has been treated as part of the family. He is very close to Misty, Ivan, and Ellery but has always wanted something more. This led him to really delve into developing his culinary skills so he could help Misty in her endeavor to open up her steampunk bakery. Things were going great until he got an unexpected present through alien abduction. His daughter, Mesh. Being a parent is hard, but it was also something he has always craved. What does this mean for his life, he isn't sure yet, but he's just happy to have his daughter and know that the rest of the Washburn family has already accepted her as one of their own.

Traits: Family-Oriented, Good, Geek

Completed Aspirations:
N/A

Current Aspiration:
Master Chef
Big Happy Family

Rewards+More:
Entrepreneurial
Essence of Flavor
Quick Learner


Creator: Misty Washburn
Daughter: Mesh Washburn
Family: Ivan and Ellery Washburn

Mesh WashBurn

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Mesh is an extremely friendly, outgoing and loving child. She can be pretty defiant but is quick to follow it up with a hug which melts everyone's heart. This does mean her father, Wrench, tends to spoil her a bit. Only rarely disciplining her. Born from a robot father abducted by aliens, Mesh is sure to have a unique life in store for her.

Toddler Trait:
Inquisitive

Father: Wrench Washburn
Family: Ellery, Ivan, Misty Washburn

Intro

(A little summary of starting events, since I originally had no intention of following this family there aren't pictures of their beginning days, but going forward I'll take pictures of events as I update. )

University Years

Misty went to Foxbury Universty after getting accepted into their distinguished Computer Science program. Having a good amount of money from selling her home and living on campus. She didn't fall into the woes of being a poor University student. Determined to be the best student she could be and more, Misty dove into her program and signed up for the Bots Savants.

After her first term, Misty realized she couldn't manage the workload, but she pushed forward. Giving up most social events and working hard to earn her degree. The few relationships she made began to fade away but she was determined. Eventually, she ended up losing most of her friends and the beginning love interests she had faded away. The final straw was when she forgot all about Harvestfest until it was over and she broke down and found herself crying in the commons bathroom stall.

A New Love

While crying in the bathroom stall, she was heard by a passing pizza delivery guy. The man coaxed her out of the stall and comforted her. After she calmed down, the man introduced himself as Ivan Gibbs and told her to reach out to him any time she needed to talk. She quickly agreed. Afterwards, the two met up when they could. There were a lot of invites Misty turned down due to her studies, but Ivan was always understanding.

Eventually, in between terms, Ivan invited Misty to his house which led to flirting and their first woohoo. They didn't start dating right away, but after a few more dates, they eventually decided to make it official. Dating and school were still hectic, but Misty found herself happy though exhausted. She decided she wanted to one day open her own steampunk theme bakery and maybe even get a second degree in the culinary arts.

On romance day, Misty made it a point to go on a date with Ivan and there he not only gave her a lovely gift, but also wrote a beautiful card with it. At the moment, Misty knew she wanted to be with Ivan. So in the middle of her last term at school she surprised Ivan with a proposal. Ivan was shocked, but accepted.

In the end, Misty graduated with top scores and a new life ahead of her.

Moving In (Secrets)

After graduating from university, Misty felt the weight of her future. Though originally she planned to get a second degree, she realized that she wasn't ready to go through the intensity of school especially with marriage on the horizon. So Instead she decided to get into the workforce. She bought a piece of land in Newcrest and immediately became overwhelmed at the prospect of building her house.

She called Ivan over and after some discussion, the pair decided to move in together and combine their money to buy a home. They two went window shopping and Misty fell in love with the Himeka Home. She was set on owning the home, though it was outside their budget. Ivan was conflicted, but Misty assured him that she had a high paying job offer in the computer science field and they could take out a loan then pay it back.

He agreed and they bought their new home.

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Soon after they moved in, Misty discovered her fiance had a secret. Back while they had been dating, Ivan had been a serial romancer and had been seeing another woman. Misty was devastated. Ivan assured Misty that was part of the past and he was fully committed to her now, but Misty was unsure if she could trust him.

Since the couple had just bought a house together, Misty was reluctant to break things off. Ivan was set on proving his commitment to Misty after coming clean. The pair decided to delay getting married and see how things go between them. Misty threw herself into her demanding but highly profitable job at Obscure Laboratories while Ivan quit his job as a pizza delivery man and when into the art critic line.

Himeka House - Misty and Ivan's home
(Downloaded from the gallery. Home created by WonderCarlotta8 )

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1st Floor

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2nd Floor

There are some minor changes, but it's almost exactly like it appears in the gallery. The Newcrest area has a modern style and this house fit right in.

Roomie
Though Misty was making good money through her job, Ivan was just starting out and the house debt hung over their head. The pair decided to get a new roomie. After numerous interviews, they found the perfect guy. He was a bit squeamish about things, but was nice. Things hit off well between the trio and they became good friends.

Ivan and Misty were still figuring things out between them while juggling their career and their roomie was a great listener. He occasionally had his girlfriend over, but that was never a problem. And he often cleaned up without them asking. Things were looking great.

Getting Fired
At least they were until Ivan was told to write a review of a restaurant by his boss that was only positive. Ivan was torn. He liked being honest with his reviews and to be paid to write a good review didn't sit well with him. Risking it all, Ivan stuck by his morals and wrote the review, embedding it with a secret code with his honest feelings.

At first it went on without a hitch, but then people began discovering the code and a buzz started. Ivan never expected the popularity the code would have and so it was no surprise it got back to his boss and he was fired. Coming home to tell Misty about what happened was no small feat, especially since he knew his fiance was struggling with burn out at her job and was looking to pay back the loan before going after her bakery dream.

To his relief, Misty was supportive, believing he did the right thing by sticking to his morals. The two discussed him using his newfound fame to find another critic job, but in the end Ivan decided to try a writing job.

As he started his new job, they got some more bad news. Their roommate decided to move on temporarily due to a family emergency, leaving them short once again on money.

Getting Famous

Ivan start as his new job was lackluster, but eventually, he began publishing small books, focusing on short stories and poems. As he did, he noticed he got more and more attention. At first, he didn't particularly care, but with the fame he started getting more money and stability. Fame definitely had its perks. Things really started taking off when he decided to do his first screenplay. Despite that, his success didn't stop him from trying to fix his relationship with Misty.

He took her out and listened to her problems at work and tried to be a supportive fiance. Misty began opening up to him again and soon he was sure that maybe marriage was getting closer. There was still a strain, the woman he had seen back when Misty was in university kept calling, but he declined her calls, but he knew it irked Misty whenever she called.

Roomie Returns

Their old roommate returned from his family emergency and they trio began hanging out once more. But their friend had changed while he had been gone. It came as a shock to Misty when one day as she was working from home their roomie began to blow kisses at her and serenaded her.

She told him she wasn't interested without even a second of hesitation. Still, he persisted, stating he had always had feelings for her but kept them hidden. It wasn't until the death in his family that made him realize he had to grasp the moment. Again she refused. Pointing out they were both in relationships.

After that, he grew angry. Ivan returned home and the subject was dropped, but the roommate was angry for the rest of the day, being mean to her. Eventually, she pulled him aside and told him to stop. She valued their friendship and knew he had gone through a hard time recently, but she was committed to Ivan. Finally, he dropped it, but their pair was uncomfortable with each other for a while.

Misty thought about telling Ivan but worried about damaging the two's friendship, so she kept it to herself, promising to bring it up again if it happened again. Besides she had to sort out her own feelings. Ivan and her had been rocky but things were smoothing out and he had shown he was completely devoted to her. She figured it was probably time to let go of the past and look forward to the future.

With that in her thoughts, Misty began working on her newest robot, Servo.