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gusu-emilu · 3 years

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Whumptober No.2

Ship: Xue Yang / Xiao Xingchen Rating: T Wordcount: 1421 Tags: Canon-Typical Violence, Choking, Whump, Angst with a Bit of Fluff, Xue Yang POV Summary: One time Xiao Xingchen healed Xue Yang, and one time he healed Chengmei.

He sinks back into the feeling of Xiao Xingchen pressed against him. Even after living with him for so long, Xue Yang still finds himself startled at the comfort the daozhang’s presence brings.

Comfort from a man who would have seen him murdered.

Seen Xue Yang murdered, that is.

The fuckers had been too cowardly to kill Xue Yang in one clean blow.

Instead, they’d left him on the ground, arms and legs bound, leashed to a tree to slowly choke. The rope binding him is thin but strong, charmed to gradually cut into the skin and to suppress spiritual power, designed to slowly kill.

But the cultivators who captured him are just from some no-name sect. The charm they cast on the rope is mediocre. Potentially breakable.

Not that Xue Yang would be able to do much with his spiritual power given how much blood he’s lost. Otherwise, even his piecemeal cultivation abilities, scraped together for survival over the years, would be strong enough to break these binds—and then rip out the spines of the cultivators who dared touch him, vertebra by vertebra.

As he squirms against his restraints, he thinks about how those bastards will turn him in to the meathead leader of the Nie Clan once he’s dead, and have a little celebration praising themselves for their righteousness.

But where’s their righteousness now, while Xue Yang chokes and bleeds out on the forest floor? Where are their clan values? Xue Yang knows they aren’t stuffy inner disciples of a major sect—just some backwoods lowlifes—but they could at least kill him cleanly and quietly with the integrity that every hypocrite clan sings about.

And if they can’t kill Xue Yang with integrity, they can at least kill him right—by getting some fun out of it.

Instead, Xue Yang’s murderers are too cowardly to look him in the eye while he dies. They’ll come back for him when he’s fully choked out.

And he might be choked out soon. The coarse rope constricts tighter around his neck each time he struggles, closing in on each breath that claws its way down to his lungs.

Tighter.

Tighter, until it squeezes out all thought.

Until Xue Yang’s entire world is one strip of rope cut into his skin and one shrinking column of air.

Primal fear smothers him like a rancid stench as the leash crushes his throat.

He knows struggling will only constrict the rope more. But he can’t fight the instinct to trash against his restraints, desperate for air.

He’s going to die here.

Tighter—

The rope loosens.

Xue Yang coughs and gasps for breath, folding forward as his stomach lurches. But he forces himself to look up immediately, to prepare to fight tooth and nail against this new threat—

“Who did this to you?” asks a man in flowing white robes, gleaming sword in hand. The man’s face is in shadow, only a few smooth contours rimmed by moonlight.

But it’s enough for Xue Yang to recognize him.

“Xiao Xingchen,” he hisses, voice hoarse, barely able to speak. Blood trickles out the corner of his mouth as he smirks.

“Who did this to you?” Xiao Xingchen repeats, firmer.

Xue Yang cocks an eyebrow. “What?” He coughs blood. “Not going to untie the rest of me? Or would you rather leave me to slither from now on?”

Xiao Xingchen doesn’t answer. Instead, he squats down next to Xue Yang and sends a stream of spiritual energy into him, healing him, a rush of cool sweetness like pilfered candy.

Xue Yang recoils, then jerks, trying to knock Xiao Xingchen away. But the stubborn daozhang only dodges and grabs him by the shoulder, holding him steady while forcing spiritual energy in through the battered skin on his back.

“Let go of me,” Xue Yang growls. “I don’t want your useless qi inside me.”

“You will die of blood loss without immediate healing.”

“Isn’t that what you want?”

“No,” Xiao Xingchen answers, sounding distressed. Sounding surprised that Xue Yang asked such a question.

“No?” Xue Yang echoes, throat still sore. “Liar!”

Xue Yang stops struggling and accepts the spiritual energy, using the strength from it to devote all his focus to forcing Xiao Xingchen to acknowledge his hypocrisy.

“You think you’re any better than the bastards who did this to me? What are you planning to do with me after you so graciously heal me?”

“Turn you in for your crimes.”

“And that’s justice?”

“It’s what must be done.”

“‘It’s what must be done,’“ Xue Yang mimics. “You know good and well they’ll murder me the moment you hand me over. Why bother helping now? Is it only right for me to be murdered if you decide when?”

“It is not my decision—”

With spiritual energy the daozhang so kindly gifted him, Xue Yang diverts his new qi from healing his wounds to create a blast of energy. The binds snap off. He slams his body into Xiao Xingchen, knocking him to the ground.

Every sinew in Xue Yang’s body protests movement as light-headedness overtakes him. His injuries could've used the spiritual energy he spent on escaping.

But he still manages to jump out of reach before Xiao Xingchen reacts. After all, physical weakness had never held him back.

People like Xiao Xingchen had held him back.

“Here’s a lesson for you, daozhang!” Xue Yang calls as he slips deeper into the darkness of the forest. “Unlike you, I can show mercy and spare your life. You can never be righteous by killing me now!”

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“Chengmei,” Xiao Xingchen croons fondly in his ear. “You can’t keep doing this.”

"Can't keep what? Being irresistible? You're the one deciding to touch me."

"I'm not—" Xiao Xingchen huffs and lifts his hand from Xue Yang's back, still so easy to fluster. "You know what I mean."

Xue Yang shakes his head, a crooked smile playing on his lips. Xiao Xingchen is treating an injury he'd gotten by falling and gouging a wound in his back while changing the roofing.

“The Coffin House needs renovations,” Xue Yang says. “Unless you manage to anger a spirit who gets revenge by a feng shui makeover of the nearest building, you’re going to have to rely on me to fix things around here.”

Xiao Xingchen chuckles and leans forward, wrapping himself around Xue Yang from behind, chin resting on his bare shoulder. With one hand he rubs soothing circles of spiritual energy into Xue Yang’s back.

Xue Yang soaks in the pleasant sensation. Absorbs the warmth from Xiao Xingchen’s body and the way the heat intertwines with the coolness of spiritual energy. Relaxes into the satisfaction of the daozhang healing him.

Then, like blood splattered on white stone, the long-buried memory of Xiao Xingchen’s hand pressed against his back rushes back into his mind. Drowns him in that unbearable moment of vulnerability that he’s tried so hard to forget—the feeling of being on the brink of death, his life in his enemy’s hands, healed by someone who only intends to kill him again.

The unbearable vulnerability still eats at Xue Yang, making him restless with the memory flaring up in his mind. Instinctively, he draws as much air into his lungs as he can, just to reassure himself that he still can.

He sinks back into the feeling of Xiao Xingchen pressed against him. Even after living with him for so long, Xue Yang still finds himself startled at the comfort the daozhang’s presence brings.

Comfort from a man who would have seen him murdered.

Seen Xue Yang murdered, that is.

The daozhang has already found Chengmei on the brink of death, and never once tried to harm him. Instead, he healed Chengmei and has asked for nothing in return but stories and companionship. And the occasional stint babysitting A-Qing or buying groceries.

Xue Yang tells himself that makes Xiao Xingchen more of a hypocrite than ever—that Chengmei gets everything for free but Xue Yang doesn’t—but somehow can’t fully convince himself.

“You can’t keep injuring yourself while working,” Xiao Xingchen says, “You even aggravated your old leg injury last time you—”

“I’m fine, daozhang. I think you’re inventing these injuries so you can steal me from my work and make me take my shirt off.”

Xiao Xingchen laughs again, a soft, comforting rumble against Xue Yang’s back, and slips an arm around Xue Yang. Xue Yang leans back, melting into the daozhang’s embrace.

Xiao Xingchen may think it’s right for Xue Yang to die for his crimes. But surely he would never think it’s right to kill Chengmei.

Chengmei can receive the daozhang’s spiritual energy with no cost, no conditions, no consequences except the attention of a stupid, gullible, beautiful man.

Chengmei will only die if Xue Yang kills him himself.

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Thanks for reading! If you enjoyed this fic, come visit me on AO3!

#mdzsnet #theuntameddaily #xuexiao #xue yang #xiao xingchen #mdzs #cql #the untamed #emilu fics #emilu creations #whumptober2021

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tatselksism · 3 years

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Mila Munch

After spending years working at Make a Dish, Mila Munch was fired due to her “poor work performance”. Mila wasn’t sure what that meant given that her cooking skill levels were far beyond that required for her job and she had always worked hard at it. Perhaps it may have more to do with Mila’s age? Or with her taking more leave to handle her teenage son, Wolfgang, who has been acting out more than usual?

Despite her unemployment, Mila looked on the bright side and took this down-time as her Me Time. For example, she got a makeover to make herself feel better. Inspired by Wolfgang’s posting of his band’s videos on SimTube, Mila also decided to keep her cooking skills in practice by posting cooking videos on SimTube. There are so many recipes that Mila never got the chance to try out when she was working in a restaurant and now finally had the chance to experiment with! Plus, this gave Mila more time to stay at home and keep an eye on her boys.

This was filmed by Lucas. Wolfgang just wants to have his dinner already.

Mila’s SimTube channel, “Munching with Mila”, quickly gained traction and Mila’s reputation as a cook grew. Soon, Mila was invited to participate in the Great SimNation Cookoff. Not only was she a fan favourite on the cooking show, she even won this competition! Winning this competition gave Mila lots of exposure and viewership/subscribership of “Munching with Mila” skyrocketed.

Under the advice of her neighbour, Siobhan Fyres (who had quit her job in the Business career and has now taken up management consultancy), Mila used her prize money from winning the Great SimNation Cookoff and her earnings from “Munching with Mila” to buy the Shrieking Llama Inn from its elderly owner, who was retiring.

Mila then turned the Shrieking Llama Inn into a gastro-pub serving modern takes on traditional Windenburgian fare. This was a big hit and Mila soon found herself running a small restaurant empire.

Lots of customers waiting patiently for their tables…

As Mila is now financially more comfortable than she had ever been, she decided to buy a new house, Windsor Cottage, to be closer to the base of operations of her restaurant empire, the Shrieking Llama Inn. Finally, Wolfgang and Lucas can each have their own bedroom (and hopefully stop fighting so much)! Plus, Mila got the nice big kitchen she always wanted, complete with its own chef’s station!

Head here for the full showcase of Windsor Cottage.

Following the success of Mila’s restaurants, offers to buy a stake in her restaurant empire or even to buy her out completely poured in. The Goths. The Landgraabs. The Villareals. The Fengs. Anyone who was rich enough to buy a stake in the restaurants wanted in on them. But Mila rejected them all. The restaurant empire was like a fourth son to Mila, and she was determined to run it herself for as long as she could. In any case, Mila intended the restaurant empire to be a family business. Gunther and Wolfgang couldn’t really be counted on in this regard. But when he is a little older, Lucas may be able to take over the running of the restaurants from Mila…

Still, Nancy Landgraab could not be so easily deterred from trying to grow her (already-enormous) fortune. Nancy has flattered and wheedled Mila to no avail. So what would Nancy try next to get her hands on the Munch restaurant empire?

#sims #the sims #sims 4 #the sims 4 #ts4 #simblr #story #premade #premades #munch #munch family #mila munch #windenburg #tatselk premades #landgraab #nancy landgraab #landgraab family

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thezodiaczone · 6 years

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June Forecast for Scorpio

Intensity is your jam, Scorpio, so why pretend otherwise? With the Sun in Gemini and your scintillating eighth house—the zodiac zone that’s governed by Scorpio—you’ll be in your element until June 21. Dive deep into researching, plotting and enjoying your obsession du jour. With mental Mercury also in Gemini until June 12, you can untangle any knotty emotional or financial issues—your own or someone else’s. Just make sure that your new unofficial role of therapist doesn’t distract you from your own duties. It will be all too easy to tumble down rabbit holes this month!

The June 13 Gemini new moon kicks off a new chapter around your closest bonds and mergers. From a joint business venture to a sexy soulmate connection, your focus will be on “power coupling” now. Between this and the corresponding Gemini full moon on November 23, a collaboration could crescendo. Enjoy the passionate meeting of the minds, hearts and/or souls, but do all the digging you need if you’re not ready to make things official. Take your time to explore the possibilities of a permanent merger and ensure that everyone’s most important needs will be satisfied. Think of the next six months as an energetic engagement period before you put a (literal or symbolic) ring on it. If the chemistry and connection are really right, your due diligence will be rewarded.

Father’s Day is June 17, and, serendipitously, the moon is in heart-centered Leo, ruler of your paternal tenth house. Spending quality time with your favorite father figure will be a no-brainer. Keep plans simple and structured instead of just going with the flow. With la luna in this upscale part of your chart, splurge this year: perhaps a brunch reservation for a chef’s tasting menu, great seats to a show or a chartered helicopter ride for an hour. (Split the cost with siblings or a few other people, and it won’t cost that much more than a nice meal.)

The second half of the month takes a different tone, as Neptune and Mars turn retrograde, bringing the total retrograde-planet count to five. Jupiter, Saturn and Pluto are already in their slowed-down cycles, and these newcomers put the world in an even more reflective state. Action could stall on an important project or goal. Rather than get frustrated, use this summer to handle unfinished business and tighten your existing plans.

Luckily, you’ll get a balancing burst of optimism once #CancerSeason begins on June 21 and the Sun makes its four-week voyage through the sign of the Crab, heating up your worldly and adventurous ninth house. Once your wanderlust kicks in, take some vacation days, exploring new curiosities through travel, workshops and learning. Got an idea for an indie side hustle? Play with a few possibilities. This is your month to branch out—you never know what your options really are until you take a risk and try. With expansive Jupiter retrograde in Scorpio until July 10, you might be ready to implement a few trial projects next month, when the red-spotted planet wakes up and gets you pumped to take a chance.

Back to this month’s retrogrades: The first U-turn is nebulous Neptune, which will backtrack through Pisces and your fifth house of love and self-expression from June 18 to November 24. A smooth-talking ex could resurface, or you might have second thoughts about a love interest. For couples, compassionate Neptune won’t be as available to help you smooth over conflict with sweet talk and denial—a blessing in disguise, perhaps.

Watch for passive-aggressive people who stir up drama then act innocent, making YOU feel like it’s your fault (the official term is “gaslighting”). Distance yourself from divas and attention seekers who drain your energy this summer—and if you find you don’t miss them, maintain that healthy space after Neptune turns direct. You don’t have to clean up their messes, Scorpio. With codependent Neptune in “sleep” mode, this is your chance to let others be accountable for their actions. Use the extra time to do any romantic repair work or to pick up a passion project that got back-burnered.

From June 26 to August 27, intensifier Mars will be retrograde—mostly in Aquarius and your fourth house of home and family. This could stall plans to move, renovate or expand your progeny—or add a layer of tension to any domestic affairs. Combative Mars could ratchet up the tension under your roof with relatives and roommates.

With stressful Mars in this brooding backslide, you could feel claustrophobic, and you’ll be extra sensitive to “stuck” energy in your home, workspace or any place where you spend significant time. Transform that cabin fever into Feng Shui fever: Give cluttered areas a Marie Kondo-style space-clearing, ditching (or packing away) possessions that don’t “spark joy.” Light a sage wand or three and follow a few practical tips from the Simple Shui blog to give your sacred spaces more oxygen!

Speaking of air, you have a powerful chance to clear it on June 28, when the year’s only Capricorn full moon illuminates your third house of communication. With maturity planet Saturn hovering close by, put on the big-Scorpio pants and have “the talk.” If need be, follow these great steps for having difficult conversations. Goal-oriented Capricorn energy helps you focus on the desired outcome, not harp on the problem. Use these mediating moonbeams to forge a win-win scenario. Exciting news could arrive at this full moon, and an idea you’ve been working on since January could come together at last!

Love & Romance

With amorous Venus in Cancer and your worldly ninth house until June 13, you’ll be adventurous and willing to try new things. Travel opportunities could crop up, and if you’ve got the time and funds, pack a bag and go! This open-minded and open-hearted cycle is great for meeting people who aren’t your usual type. Don’t be too quick to move on after “hello”; a few more sentences might reveal that there’s real chemistry there. A cross-cultural or long-distance affair could be just the thing to spice up your summer.

The first couple days of the month are especially hot. When Venus aligns with expansive Jupiter in your sensual sign on June 1, you’ll feel especially confident and eager to take a chance on romance. In a relationship? This sweet sync-up can deepen your bond and inspire you to express your true feelings. On June 2, the love planet forms another harmonious trine, this time with dreamy Neptune in Pisces and your passionate fifth house. You might step out of your guarded character and share a fantasy—all the better if you’ve got the right partner in crime to help you enact it!

But for all the feistiness and independence you’re feeling, there’s an equal and opposite pull toward the sentimental and familiar. With intense Mars in Aquarius and your foundational fourth house all month, emotions could be extra-strong—and all over the map. Before you react, take a few steps back to assess the situation more objectively.

Mars turns retrograde in June for two months, which could leave you prone to mood swings and even depression. There may be a family drama to deal with, or you might have second thoughts or regrets about opening up to someone. If you were all set to move in together and that plan stalled, take it as a sign that there are still a few things left to negotiate.

When Venus parades into Leo and your future-oriented tenth house on June 13 (until July 9), you’ll get more serious about what’s next, in both your career and your love life. Singles could meet someone at work or an industry-related event, or an enthusiastic colleague might volunteer to play matchmaker. Couples can have some serious conversations about shared goals and where you both see yourselves one, two and five years down the road.

Even as she’s cruising down the freeway, the love planet will hit a few speed bumps in the second half of the month. On June 14, she squares off with erratic Uranus, possibly putting you and your S.O. at odds in an unexpected way. A week later, on June 21, she forms a tense opposition with passionate Mars, which could tear you between head and heart. Finally, on June 25, Venus clashes with expansive Jupiter in your sign, which could leave you craving room to roam. You don’t HAVE to walk away from a solid union; just give yourself enough personal space to detach from other people’s demands so you don’t grow resentful.

Key Dates

June 14: Venus-Uranus Square Are you on the same page for the future? Someone’s instability or lack of clear direction might be making it hard to plan ahead. Your desire for excitement could be at odds with your attempts to lock in a long-term commitment. Finding the right balance of security and autonomy may take some creative compromise.

Money & Career

The divine is in the details this month, Scorpio. With the Sun in Gemini and your focused eighth house until June 21, you’ve got the stamina to tackle a project that needs your microscopic attention. From taxes to spreadsheets to investing, your long-term finances are calling. Tune in while mental Mercury is also here until June 12, and you’ll get through the most grueling parts. The June 13 Gemini new moon helps you turn over a new fiscal leaf. This lunar lift could bring a joint venture or real estate opportunity. If you can pool your talents and resources for mutual gain, why go it alone, Scorpio?

Action planet Mars is hiding out in your domestic sector until August 12. Carve out a niche where you can get productive or give your home office a makeover and cleanup. You’ll be super productive and inspired at Chateau Scorpio, so even if it’s just a zoned-off corner of the coffee table that you can claim, mark your turf! And do it before Mars turns retrograde for two months on June 26. After that, friction will rise under your roof. Freelance Scorpios: Consider joining a coworking space or even commandeering a friend’s spare room (or desk or kitchen table) if you need to get work done above the fray.

Once the Sun enters Cancer on June 21, you’ll have a month of blue-sky dreaming ahead, so carve out time for those visionary projects that are more about passion than practicality. Have you gotten consumed with an office microdrama or burnt out by long hours staring at eight-point typography? Pull yourself out of tunnel vision and shift your settings to wide-angle. The June 28 Capricorn full moon could bring a powerful pitch meeting or an opportunity that involves writing, teaching or media.

Key Dates

June 27: Sun-Saturn Opposition Someone’s gloomy comment could burst your balloon or cause you to lose faith in one of your big ideas. While it’s never a bad idea to double-check your data, there’s no reason to give up on your dream! Everyone experiences the occasional moment of self-doubt, but don’t let fear of failure stop you from trying!

Love Days: 6, 11 Money Days: 17, 26 Luck Days: 15, 23 Off Days: 8, 13, 21

#scorpio #Monthly Forecast #astrology #horoscope #zodiac #scorpio monthly

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cyberpinkgalaxy · 2 years

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~ Antonio's Birthday ~ Eternal Love 2.6 (time skip)

It's been a few days and Liana has moved to Bridgeview in Newcrest.

She took Maliyah, Antonio, Sade, and Cash with her to the new home, leaving Magnus and Major with Don.

The divorce has been hard on her. She's never experienced a betrayal by someone she loves and felt it was especially deep because Don was the first person she turned. She thought that she could trust him despite the things people used to say about him.

Of course, while she was sulking she ran into Morty and they sat in silence together. She considered turning him but doubted her own judgment and didn't want to be hurt by another friend.

Remembering that Antonio's birthday party was the next day, she trudged home and prepared to see the Feng's and Don for the first time since Harvestfest.

(L to R: Maliyah, Antonio, Major, Liana)

Maliyah and Antonio are super close, almost like twins, so of course, she's front and center when Antonio prepares to blow out his candles.

Maliyah: Hurry up and blow them out so we can go shopping!

Antonio: As if I'd even need a makeover!

As soon as he aged up Maliyah and Liana threw confetti and sung loudly and off key. Antonio could feel his vampire powers course through him.

#eternal love #icysimsxo #simlit #ELS2

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princesspeach6909 · 6 years

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So right now my blog is officially under construction…..

My header and pic will change soon also so don’t be shocked when I like something and it’s not my usual pic

I’ve been super unmotivated to play my nsb or even my Change of seasons gameplay I’ve been downloading tons of cc and just been playing casually …my seasons/300 followers gift house I hope to have up by tomorrow I’m almost done just need finishing the last bedroom and taking pics I’ve also been having fun doing townie makeovers I did the Spencer-Kim-Lewis-family because my Change of seasons gameplay Olivia is their daughter …but anyway give this post a like if you want too see there makeover planning on doing the Fengs and Penny Pizzazz next . I don’t know if I’ll be continuing my nsb but I’ll be posting my Change of seasons gameplay mixed in with posts of my casual gameplay since it’s both in the save I just want to give a shout out to @jenba for her awesome Maristella save that I have been using

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viiplayssims · 6 years

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Townie Makeover: Feng Edition

This gorgeous family has undergone such a transformation since day one of playing with City Living! They have also grown by 2 people, a dog, and a fox. If you scroll back a few posts, you’ll see the pets. Christine is a bit experimental. I don’t want to get shite because my sims have dyed hair; people dye their hair all the time. I hope everyone loves her (and the rest of the Feng household) as much as I do!

Thank you @starfallsims for the inspiration. The Goth household will be next! Stay tuned for more townie makeovers and new creations!

Find me on the Gallery: IceQueenVii

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chillyzgrrlsl · 6 years

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Life Marches Onward

What’s this, Don?

It’s the results of the extra special pregnancy test you keep doing after I woo hoo with someone new. Only, I didn’t woo hoo with anyone one. I got abducted again, right after one of the cats died.

I know.

And this is the results of the test. Pregnant, one baby girl. Haven’t had one of those in a while.

I know that, too, Don. That means you will have 14 children. How does that make you feel.

Slightly overwhelmed.

Only slightly?

*shrugs* I actually think I’m doing pretty good at time parenting thing. None of them are bad kids.

True, they are all mostly good kids. So… what else has been going on in your life?

Oh, you know.. the usual. Kids growing up, birthdays… ghost cats.

Ghost cats??

Ghost cats. I did mention last time, all Catarina’s fur babies have been dying. That’s how I would up preggers with Celeste in the first place.

And Celeste would be?

My alien daughter. She’s a cutie, too.

See? Isn’t she adorable? She looks just like Tobias sometimes.

And even Korey plays with her.

See?

Yes, I see that! I’m quite surprised, too, because Korey doesn’t get along too well with his siblings.

Just the younger, child-aged ones. Korey has the Hates Kids trait. But he gets along fine with the older ones and the younger ones.

Ahh… I see. Now, about these birthdays…

Scenes from Jase’s birthday.

Hugging my sons.

Isn’t Jase a looker, although, he needs a bit of a makeover.

Cliff and Wesley’s birthday…

Arthur had his at home, but he hangs out here a lot.

Same with Christen. She’s been telling me she’s going to cut her hair soon. I can’t wait to see the results.

I see that Tobias grew up in there, too.

He did. We missed it somehow.

That’s too bad.

Yeah, but now he has been walking around in a bear costume for days…

Bear costume?

Bear costume. I didn’t understand it much, but he spent most of his time as a child dressed as a bear.

That is really weird, Don.

Yes, it is. Catarina said it was just phase, and yeah, it was, but very strange. None of the other kids did it.

Time for Celeste’s birthday!

She grew up too cute, don’t you think?

A rare moment … Korey cloud gazing with a girl he brought home from school.. Kenya Feng.

My boys, Jase and Tobias, doing their homework

Cliff… too.. but he chose to do his by the pool.

And then… a fire broke out in the wash room!

But don’t worry… everyone is alright.

Yikes! That was a close one with that fire!

Tell me about it! We had a repair man die on the lot, now his ghost makes everything break down twice as much as it usually does.

That is not good!

No, it’s not.

So Don, how did your 3 Golden Dates go? I don’t see any pictures.

Yeah, you didn’t take any, Sim God. But we had them at the house, so I guess that’s okay. For the next generation, though, you need to send them out to some restaurants and stuff. Just sayin’.

Duly noted, Don.

Life Marches Onward was originally published on The Simming Life

#don lothario #legacy challenge. lothario legacy #sims 4 #the sims 4

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nightmare-afton-cosplay · 4 years

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No Excuses! 12 Homes With Fitness Features for Keeping All Those Resolutions

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This is the year. Not only is 2020 the dawn of a brand-new decade, it’s also the perfect time for making a new commitment to healthy habits. And it all starts at home.

We’re not talking strategic feng shui, messy meal prep, or pricey Peloton bikes. We’re talking about homes that are outfitted with their own fitness facilities that will inspire you to jump-start your lifestyle makeover.

Whether you’re looking to perfect your Pilates or yoga technique in your own customized studio, swim your way to fitness in a private pool, or just pump iron and crush cardio in an accommodating space, these 12 homes currently on the market make going to the gym as easy as stepping into your own backyard, basement, bungalow, or spare space.

And even if, like most of us, those ambitious resolutions are long forgotten by Valentine’s Day, if you buy one of these homes equipped with a fitness facility, they’ll still be there when next January rolls around.

New year, new you, new house—let’s get going.

1. 1550 N. 40th St., Unit 11, Mesa, AZ

Price: $1,299,000

Fitness features: Although this rambling ranch was just completed in 2014, construction on a brand-new, 40-foot lap pool wrapped up this month, making this property a serious swimmer’s dream. Equal parts traditional and modern, the four-bedroom, five-bathroom, 4,482-square-foot home also includes garage space for 20-plus cars, a gated driveway, an option for a separate guest wing with private entrance, and much more.

Mesa, AZ

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2. 19600 NW 55th Ave., Ridgefield, WA

Price: $2,600,000

Fitness features: It’s hard to get laps in when you live in a rainy climate, which is why it’s nice that this gorgeous 8,700-square-foot funky, mod farmhouse has an indoor lap pool and spa. The 10-acre property has several other surprises, including the wine cellar, energy-efficient geothermal and solar panels, and wraparound decks. But being able to jump into your own beautiful indoor pool for a morning workout sounds like a dreamy way to keep those goals on track.

Ridgefield, WA

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3. 1624 SE 7th Ct., Deerfield Beach, FL

Price: $1,549,000

Fitness features: Sitting by deep water frontage, this striking Key West–style house is meant for soaking up those warm tropical days in style. It features a waterfront 50-foot lap pool. Of course the five-bedroom, four-bathroom home offers plenty of areas that could be transformed into a home gym, but the luxury of swimming with a view might be enough to keep just about any resolution going through spring. The home sits just three lots from the Intracoastal Waterway and boasts lighthouse views.

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4. 1583 NW Snowbird Dr., Salem, OR

Price: $725,000

Fitness features: Picture-perfect valley views wrap around this three-bedroom, 3.5-bath home with 4,696 square feet of living space. It was custom-built in 1994 with its own indoor pool and hot tub. Dual owner’s suites, a large office, and high ceilings make this house an attractive option for almost any buyer. But the ability to escape long, rainy Oregon days with a water workout at home, anytime, makes a big splash.

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5. 27061 N. 117th Pl., Scottsdale, AZ

Price: $1,795,000

Fitness features: Like a resort in every way, this three-bedroom, 3.5-bathroom desert mountain home is situated around an oversize pool with water feature and lap lane for an authentic workout experience. The home’s interiors are muted and spacious, but it’s the expansive outdoor living areas and fire feature surrounding the pool that are meant to take center stage, thanks to large windows facing the backyard and views beyond.

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6. 70 Hale Hookipa Way, Kihei, HI

Price: $7,888,000

Fitness features: Named the Wailea Wellness Hale, this tropical hideaway certainly lives up to its name, with healthy living amenities including kitchen and herb gardens and fruit trees for farm-to-table eating, and spa facilities with massage, sauna, and steam room. You’ll also find a fully equipped fitness center with yoga and Pilates equipment, outside shower, pool, and spa. Built in 1983 with ocean views, this is a spectacular retreat focused on being kind to your body. And for the soul, there’s 10,000 square feet of living space, including a 125-bottle wine room and easy golf club and beach access.

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7. 1165 Bayou Paul Ln., Saint Gabriel, LA

Price: $759,000

Fitness features: Completed in 2018, this traditional farmhouse has it all: beamed ceilings, modern systems, four bedrooms, and four bathrooms. The 3,754 square feet of living space includes a fully equipped home gym with audio system, bedroom, and bathroom. The gym has even been insulated for sound, so during workouts you can feel free to rock out with the Bose audio and go full beast mode to get in those last few reps without bothering the rest of the family.

Saint Gabriel, LA

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8. 5105 26th Rd. N, Arlington, VA

Price: $1,895,000

Fitness features: With custom features and designer flair throughout, this six-bedroom, 5.5-bathroom, 6,105-square-foot, Craftsman-style house is subdued and yet takes bold chances in all the right places. The little girl’s bedroom chandelier and blue laundry room wall are among the whimsical touches that make the space feel fresh and modern. And the designers didn’t hold back on the home gym, either. The basement includes a gigantic living area and large fitness room with treadmill, elliptical, weights, and more, with room to spare.

Arlington, VA

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9. 2627 Meadowlark Hills Ct., Spring, TX

Price: $675,000

Fitness features: LEED-certified and sitting next to a 150-acre nature preserve, this spacious six-bedroom, 4.5-bathroom home was completed in 2015, and includes every amenity imaginable in its 5,577 square feet. In addition to the spa bath in the owner’s suite, and backyard pool and spa, this house includes a yoga-ballet studio. So while your friends schlep to the gym, you can just say om in your own home.

Spring, TX

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10. 922 26th Ave., S. Unit A, Seattle, WA

Price: $600,000

Fitness features: This award-winning Greenleaf Build home was completed in 2008. The 1,250-square-foot, two-bedroom, 1.5-bath home is located in the heart of Seattle, and yet has a one-car garage, a rare amenity in the city. High ceilings, a private deck, and reclaimed wood make this a one-of-a-kind residence. And, there’s a Zen surprise with an upstairs yoga studio, so you can practice those poses anytime in peaceful privacy.

Seattle, WA

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11. 335 Chunns Cove Rd., Asheville, NC

Price: $569,900

Fitness features: Built in 1928, this storybook cottage recently got an update across its 2,100 square feet of living space. The total square footage doesn’t include the yoga loft, with skylight and window. Other highlights of this three-bedroom, two-bath charmer include the basement, which could be used as an art studio or in-law suite, large kitchen for gathering and entertaining, hardwood floors, and tiered gardens.

Asheville, NC

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12. 1424 Pleasant Ln., Glenview, IL

Price: $1,495,000

Fitness features: This stately 6,100-square-foot home was built in 1980. Refined and elegant upstairs, it’s all fun in the basement, which includes a theater room, rec space, and a fully equipped, state-of-the-art gym. The grounds include a sport court. According to the listing, there are also two bonus rooms, which would make great yoga or art studios to add to the home’s health and wellness upgrades.

Glenview, IL

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Seven Gigantic Influences of Mold Inspection Escondido CA.

Home Improvement Is Capable Of Doing Wonders To Suit Your Needs

It is possible to give your house a fresh look by re-painting or dabbling in the ability of feng shui. Even simple things like new bedding and curtains will bring new life to some tired looking room. Start using these tips to help make your home have a fresh look.

Choose a light tile when re-doing your roof. Light colors reflect sunlight, rather than dark colors which absorb them. This reflection reduces the amount of heat that accumulates within your attic. An enormous bill might be prevented through these simple energy-saving tricks.

Ceramic tiles really can lose luster after a while. They can even look grungy. Try using a water/vinegar answer to clean it up. Mop your floors as you would with every other product. Your floors will look brand new right after the dulling residue is taken away.

It is possible to add charm to your bookcase easily with wallpaper. Pick a vibrant graphic design. Placed the wallpaper on the rear of the bookcase, so glimpses from it are visible when books are stored on the shelves. This can not merely give your old bookcase a design boost, but provide a focal point in your room.

Safety must be a high concern when increasing your house. Any project involves risk therefore, you ought to thoroughly read over instructions on any power tools you plan on using. If you need help, don’t be afraid to ask the store associates to provide some advice. There are a number of online tutorials that will help you together with your project.

Things like the downspouts, gutters and chimneys are usually forgotten around the home. Make sure you inspect these parts of your home so that you can make necessary repairs. Or even cleaned regularly, chimneys can ignite, and plugged downspouts and gutters could lead to water damage.

Creating clearly defined living areas makes it easier to offer your house. A household room will need to have the right accessories and furniture this ought to be the truth with an office. This may make certain that buyers will consider the space and how they can utilize it. A residence with properly defined spaces is a more attractive prospect, and will generally get a buyer faster.

Free up space on your own nightstand simply by using a floor lamp instead of employing a table lamp. Floor lamps stand upright and you may move them around, but table lamps just take up space. There are lots of elegant choices that you could enjoy while adding light you will need.

An outstanding investment for all those homes is soundproofing the interior walls. Doing every wall is luxurious, but not smart economically or technically. Any room which contains appliances or fixtures, like the bathroom or laundry room, must be soundproofed. The kitchen might also use some soundproofing if it’s fairly enclosed.

Some individuals prefer big jobs, but home decorating is straightforward and might really increase the way your home looks. Whether you are choosing new colors or giving any room a makeover, you can use the ideas above to accomplish any project easily.

Make use of the advice you possess read to help make your next project a breeze!.

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How Tidying Your Space Affects Mental Clarity

Five years back, expert organizer Liz Savage walked right into her latest client's one-bedroom apartment or condo in New York City and also quickly dropped in her tracks. She essentially can stagnate around the railroad-style home. Each of the three tiny areas were covered knee- to thigh-deep in stuff, from publications, magazines and newspapers to clothing, empty grain boxes, and also brand-new products still in their packaging.

Looking around, the gravity of the scenario rapidly sunk in. Savage made a light joke to alleviate a few of the apparent stress. When she looked to encounter her client with a smile, Savage discovered her quietly sobbing. The 30-year-old female knew she had a hoarding issue, but didn't know the best ways to address it. So instead she did her finest to conceal it from household (including her moms and dads), buddies as well as her sweetheart for many years. No one was allowed to get in, not also her building superintendent, which clarified why half the lights in her apartment were out.

' Considering your mess considers so greatly on you. It becomes worse and even worse gradually. The size of the mess could remain the very same, however your feelings concerning the mess may grow and bigger,' claims Savage, that spent 6 months launching her customer's count on over the phone as well as email before setting foot in the door.

' Unfavorable thoughts-such as, 'Why am I not a lot more arranged? Why am I not a much better individual? Why does everybody else have it with each other? Why cannot I fit in those pants?'-take over, maintaining you from tackling the concern,' she discusses further. That week, Savage and also her team of 4 women functioned relentlessly for 12 hrs a day to tidy and arrange this female's living quarters, while the customer stayed elsewhere and sought treatment at Savage's demand. 'I'm an external coordinator. Therapists are interior organizers. They help with tidying up the space in between the ears. I deal with all over else,' she says.

There's much even more to hoarding than just gathering a lot of stuff. 'Hoarding is usually conceptualized as an anxiety disorder comparable to obsessive compulsive disorder,' clarifies medical psycho therapist Darby Saxbe, Ph.D., an assistant professor in the Department of Psychology at College of Southern California. 'The idea is that individuals displace their anxiety onto properties,' she continues. 'Bordering themselves with stuff permits them to avoid the discomfort of should choose and toss things away.'

The results of Savage's effort were remarkable. 'When my customer went back to her brilliant almost-empty apartment or condo, she remained in overall shock. As she strolled around touching every surface area, she couldn't stop saying 'Oh my god, oh my god, thanks a lot' while sobbing. I remained in rips, as well. She was ultimately able to welcome her guy and also family over as well as allow her very in for maintenance. With her house in good enough form, she had the ability to finish her lease and also move in with her companion, that she is still with today,' states Savage, who has actually assisted more compared to 60 customers, enjoy this females, throughout her eight-year career.

Your very own mess doesn't require to get this bad to comprehend just how much the tiniest quantity of disorderliness could weigh on you. There might be a lots of various, non-serious reasons that, state, your bed room wardrobe may look like a ransacked outlet mall post-Black Friday. For numerous of us, it's a time concern. When the difference is getting your children from college on schedule versus a clean cooking area, probabilities are your infants win (as they must) each time. That does not give you permission to overlook that overruning closet, which can be taking a toll on your psychological health.

' Researches show that people discover living in a residence space that is in chaos develops a feeling of overload, obscurity, confusion, and over-stimulation in one's day-to-day life,' verifies Saxbe, who examines the tension hormone cortisol. 'If mess as well as residence jobs are stressful to you, then enhancing your environments could be corrective and also relaxing,' she says.

Whether you understand it or otherwise, your physical room contributes in how you act. As an example, doctors as well as accountants function better in low-ceiling spaces, which promotes focus, while imaginative types are more efficient in intense, naturally-lit areas with high ceilings, discusses feng shui specialist Ariel Joseph Towne, writer of the book Serene Makeover. That's just one layer to just how our surroundings affect us. The next is a bit much more complicated.

' Each and every thing in the residence brings a tale with it and each of these products are regularly murmuring to you. A collection of publications may be informing you to 'Read me, review me, read me.' Everything that's connected to a memory is an invite to the past,' Towne claims. Trips down memory lane can be enjoyable, however living in the past can additionally be stifling. 'Because most of these products look in reverse in time, they are directly connectioned to how we regard ourselves and also the story we tell ourselves as well as bring with us all over we go. I attempt to show people to be mindful of where they have been, but also to gain clarity of where they are going.'

There's an instructions relationship in between the means we believe and also the sanitation of our room, Towne proceeds. Organizing your stuff will not just save you time (you'll recognize where to find things when you need 'em), however it likewise provides you tranquility of mind. You can ultimately silent that irritating voice in the back of your head saying, 'Hey, understand exactly how you never complete points?'

' Every one of these layers influence you like gravity,' Towne claims. 'There are all these different manner ins which changing your area can influence your psychological health, your total immune heating system and also the method we really feel regarding ourselves.' Both Towne as well as Savage have actually witnessed this firsthand through their job of assisting people reclaim control of their houses, as well as inevitably their lives. When the emotional weight of all this stuff has actually been raised, you could be stunned as well as really pleased with the results, such as a lighter (literally), a lot more certain, clear-headed you.

9 Strategies to De-clutter Your Life

Barter with yourself. If you obey the principle that if something brand-new can be found in, something old needs to come out, then you could make better purchasing choices. 'It has to be a constant flow of in and out. Some acquisitions make us delighted, but not all of it and you wish to avoid gathering products that ultimately do not make you delighted,' Savage suggests.

Don' t most likely to the Container Shop simply yet.Hold off on stocking up on containers, containers, and also various other storage space products till you identify exactly what you have initially, Savage claims. 'Even more containers do not equal much more organization. It just includes in the mess,' she says.

Count to three.As you begin to clean up, hold each item in your hand for 3 secs. 'In those three seconds, you will certainly have the ability to place each item in among three classifications: 1) 'Yes, I certainly desire to maintain this,' 2) 'No, this is something I definitely do not wish to keep,' as well as 3) 'I'm uncertain," Towne claims. From there, you can begin to move the things in the 'No' pile by the door. 'The faster you can eliminate the 'No' products from your area, the less likely they will make their back right into your cabinets as well as your life,' Towne says. The 'Yes' products could be done away with. As for your 'I aren't sure' products, ask yourself, ' Do I like it? Is it lovely? Have I used it in the last six months to a year?' If you can not answer 'yes' to all three concerns, then it might should enter the 'No' pile.

Only maintain items that 'trigger happiness.' If you're still having trouble choosing what to keep or toss, take a hint from Japanese book writer Marie Kondo, that created the global record-breaker The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up. ' Take each thing in [your] hand as well as ask: 'Does this stimulate happiness?' If it does, maintain it. Otherwise, take care of it,' she advises in her book. 'Envision on your own staying in an area which contains only things that spark joy. Isn't that the way of life you desire for? Keep just those traits that talk to your heart,' she adds.

Have a purge plan.Throwing away traits you've held into for a lengthy time, like the grains you jumped on your honeymoon in Hawaii, could be unpleasant, however not everything is trash. 'Organizing things you're eliminating aids,' states Towne, that recommends developing piles that you could contribute to Goodwill, recycle, go back to somebody (like an ex-spouse), as well as market online or in consignment shops. One caution: 'If you believe it'll take you a year to put that $15 thing on ebay.com, after that it could not be worth marketing,' says Towne.

Choose exactly how you intend to binge-clean. ' Attempting to complete all your spring cleansing in eventually is a fail-safe means to prompt a stress and anxiety assault,' Savage cautions. 'It is necessary to take on tasks in bite-size pieces. The optimum session length is 3 to 5 hours,' she states. Kondo, on the various other hand, thinks that 'if you clean in round instead of gradually,' as she discusses in her publication, 'you could significantly transform your way of thinking.' For her, the ideal way to tackle your cleansing is one long marathon session that will certainly 'em power you to maintain your room in order ever before after.'

Sort your stuff by category.Rather compared to concentrate on cleaning one place, such as a space, cabinet or closet at once, Kondo suggests organizing by classification instead. 'The root of the problem hinges on the reality that individuals often store the same type of item in greater than one area,' she composes in her publication. 'When we clean each place independently, we fail to see that we're duplicating the exact same operate in lots of areas and also become locked right into a vicious cycle of cleaning.' The cleaning order of groups Kondo recommends is tops (t shirts, coats, etc.), bases (pants, skirts, and so on), garments that should be put up (jackets, layers, fits, etc.), socks, underwear, bags (bags, messenger bags, and so on), accessories (headscarfs, belts, hats, and so on), garments for particular occasions (bikinis, uniforms, and so on), footwears, publications, documents (bank card statements, welcoming cards, user's manual, and so on), images and also various items.

Bring in backup. Recruit a good friend or a specialist, like Savage or Towne, if you just can refrain from doing it alone. Certain, you made the mess, yet as opposed to sit and stew in it, contact a cleaning crew to kick-start your brand-new lease on life.

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