If you don't mind, I'll answer your question with anther question. You mentioned that you strongly dislike occult game play. Nothing wrong with that, it's your game. But it would help us give you the best advice if you let us know what you do like.
Here is a list of themes/activities that your sim might do. Could you rank these in order of favorite to least favorite?
Raising a family with kids
Raising animals
Exploring a hobby
Succeeding in a career
Succeeding in school
Socializing/partying
Leisure experiences (beach, camping, ski vacation, massage)