One Month One World One Year Challenge 2022

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This is actually the second version of Cale's new shack. The first one looked too, pristine and new. So I tried again to make it look more grungy, as if Cale built it himself from whatever he could scrounge up. However, some things are new that I imagine he would've had to buy.

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Not much going on inside yet, he doesn't even have a stove. I do that with all my new Sims though until they gain enough cooking skill to be trusted not to burn down the house! Hard to tell from this angle, but that light is just a bare bulb, and a citronella candle for light in the bathroom. No décor either, except for his autographed photo of Veera.

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Normally I would be thrilled a vampire wanted to snack on my Sims, it happens so rarely these days. But sorry Cordelia, not today.
"Hissssss! Ha! You think locking the door will stop me? Think again Watcher!"

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Tsk, got him right through the wall! He just got up and stood there though until she walked away. No snack for you!

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Mesmerized fishing, never tried that before. I figured it would be a bust, but go figure, he actually did quite well.

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Cale made himself a fruit salad for his first ever time 'cooking.' Had intended for him to make a garden salad, he has tomatoes, but I forgot with the simple living lot trait, they need lettuce too. I always thought of tomatoes as a vegetable, but the game thinks they are fruit. I'm glad, otherwise he couldn't have made anything to eat.

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Well poo! Essa's not living up to her good luck charm reputation today. He actually did better after she zipped away. I don't remember who commented this to me, but whoever said he's better at fishing while alone, it seems you're right!

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With the profits from his garden harvest and his fishing haul, Cale was able to extend his shack by one tile in the living area. Room enough for another counter. Also upgraded his bed and best of all, he bought a laptop! First thing he did was buy some climbing gear. Well, HE wanted to troll teh forums. Sorry Dude, not gonna happen.

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(You want ME to climb THAT?)

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(Why should I? What's in it for me?)
A sense of accomplishment, pride in completing a perceived insurmountable task, plus, it's something different to do, fun and good for fitness.
(Okay, sold me with the fitness. I'll try it.)

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Look at that smile! I think he likes it!
(Yeah, it's kinda cool.)

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(Whoa! That's a long way down man!)
Tsk, you're not supposed to look down Cale! Focus on where you're going, not on where you've been.

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(Good enough? Or should I climb all the way up there?)
That's good, now climb back down and do it again.
(How do I do that if I don't look down?)
That's the way you're going now though, get it?
(Yeah, got it.)

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"Ahhhhh!"
You okay Dude?
(Yeah, just knocked the wind out of me. I'm good.)
Alright, do it again and then again. Practice makes perfect!
(You sound like my Mom...)
I kind of am. The only one you have now anyway.
(......)

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Cale continued climbing up and down continuously until well after dark. He was getting hungry though, so I sent him on a one-time climb to finally step on top of the hill he'd had only a glimpse of all day.

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Great job Cale! You caught on pretty quickly. I think you're a natural at this.
(Yeah? Thanks. I wouldn't mind doing it again sometime.)
Cool! How do you feel about snowboarding or skiing?
(Don't know, never did either one. Hinting you want me to try those too?)
I am.
(Sweet! Not tonight though right? I'm hungry.)
No, not tonight Cale, climb down. We'll get you something to eat and then go home.

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Be careful Dude.
(I will. Trust me, I can do this!)

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*Ooof!* (Or not.)

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Before Cale went back to his shack to grab a bite to eat and get some much needed rest, he insisted on trying his luck at the Simmi machine again.
(I insisted? Don't you mean you made--)
Just see what you get Cale.

Wahooo! Glad I had him try, he got a Medieval Grim and then right after that a Golden Medieval Grim! How high do these things go? I've never had any of my Sims get that Golden Medieval Grim before. Congrats Cale!
(Guess I should listen to you more often huh?)
Yes! Yes you should. :)