One Month One World One Year Personal Challenge (Complete!)
Have you ever admired those who start a New Year doing a one photo per day contest? I have, but I've never tried it. I had an idea pop into my head on New Years Eve for a challenge similar to those, ...
Tessa took a vacation day from school on Thursday. She and Josh spent most of the day studying their skill books. But also, Josh's brother Jon stopped by for a short visit, Tessa tended to her garden as usual, and she went for a long moonlit jog. Tessa went to bed and Josh spent the night studying a little more, and also began writing a book, a gift for Tessa. He wasn't sure when to give it to her, but he wanted her to have it before their time together was over, or maybe Winterfest, whichever came first.
Friday, Tessa also took the day off from school. Most of the morning and afternoon was spent studying again. They took a break not long before the sun would set and had a chat. During their talk, Josh asked Tessa if she'd like to put all their studying to the test. It would probably be a good idea to actually climb a rock wall together at least once before they tackled the mountain. Both had already did some climbing on their own, but Josh had never seen Tessa climb. He wanted to see how much she'd learned and decide if she was ready.
They decided to try the medium rock walls at the top of the slopes. Josh was experienced enough for the tallest slopes, but he wasn't sure if Tessa was yet. Besides, those aren't available until Sims are actually on the mountain climb excursion. I think there's some taller walls in base camp.
By the time they got there, a beautiful sunset was in full bloom. Walking toward the walls, Josh asked her if she was scared. She just smiled and gave him a tiny nod. But then when she was chalking her hands for the actual climb, she got that same look of sheer determination on her face again.
Tessa was first to start climbing, but Josh quickly passed her by. I couldn't believe how fast he was climbing, and most of the time he LEAPED upward and side to side with just his hands and rarely used his feet! o.O Physical fitness clearly plays a big role in rock climbing.
They both continued climbing up and down for a few sets with Josh climbing 3 to Tessa's 1 loop. In the last set, she actually fell half-way down while Josh was at the top! I'd never seen her fall that far before and was a little scared she'd hurt herself too much to go on the mountain the next day.
Josh looked down and saw her lying there motionless at first, but then her arms and legs began moving, back and forth, back and forth. She was making a snowangel. I'm guessing she wasn't hurt too badly if she felt good enough to do that. :D
Josh climbed down and they took the gondola to the bottom. For a bit of fun as long as they were there, they decided to take a sled down the bunny hill before going back home. It was still early, so they did a little more studying once home, before going back outside again. Both were too geeked to sleep and needed something to calm down all their excess energy from the day. Stargazing seemed just the right thing to do to relax. I happened to look at all their moodlets while they were lying there and one that Tessa had about Josh, made me smile so big! It said, "In the presence of a Legend." She's still got the 'Impressed' sentiment for him, so I'm thinking maybe that thought is part of it. :) Tessa said goodnight after awhile and Josh went back to writing. That's where I closed the game for the night.
Tomorrow for them is Saturday and the big climb up the mountain! I'm probably more nervous about it than they are! o.O :D
Sorry for such a long post again. I can't help myself. I hope y'all don't mind...
