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[saltwaterswimming]

haven’t felt this good going into a new year in a long time. my hard work is really paying off! here’s to an incredible 2025 🥂

[turtle-exploring-the-woods]

At my university there’s a pride lounge with gay people, so I put Kurt on the whiteboard :). I only had a black and blue marker

[allthecanadianpolitics]

Demonstrators have set up an encampment at the University of British Columbia campus to show support for Gaza and Palestinians. In a news release, organizers said they are “calling on the University of British Columbia to divest from Israel’s settler colonial occupation, ethnic cleansing, and genocide of Palestinians, and to participate in global academic boycotts of Israeli universities.” In a statement, UBC said it values freedom of expression and respects peaceful protest. “We understand that some in our community want to protest the violence and war they see unfolding. These actions must always be taken with respect for others and within the boundaries of university policy and the law. “Any actions that create a health and safety risk, impede the university community (students, faculty and staff) from continuing learning, research, work and other activities on campus, or damage university property will be taken very seriously and investigated.���

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[annapolisrose]

Ceiling reflection.

[marsafaerie]

i need them to know!

i am so smart at being transylvanian

i can understand and speak every language

i am a geniius

i have matched them up inside sorta

i can speak them its like mystique

maybe......

[ubc-ambient]

A leisurely 20-minute stroll from the UBC Rose Garden leads you to the serene Spanish Banks West area. From March onwards, the sunsets are absolutely breathtaking, with the setting sun casting a warm glow over the water and reflecting off Downtown Vancouver's skyline. 🌇

Spanish Banks West is a beloved beach area, perfect for picnics, beachcombing, and enjoying panoramic views of the ocean and cityscape. 🏖️​

As the sun sets, the sky transforms into a canvas of vibrant hues, creating a mesmerizing spectacle that captivates both locals and visitors alike. 🌅​

[itsokayitsokaynevermind]

[moneycannotbuymydreams]

[fotosbyme]

Tangled Trees - 2024

[untitledbandcomic]

the fact you can see my artstyle change between doing LA's and the rest of the gang's...

[thepermanentrainpress]

Gallery: Meshuggah @ Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Centre - Vancouver, BC Date: November 25, 2023 Photographed by: Danielle Costelo

[turtle-exploring-the-woods]

More art in the pride lounge

[allthecanadianpolitics]

A pro-Palestinian protest camp that had occupied a sports field at the University of British Columbia’s Vancouver campus for more than two months has been dismantled. Dozens of tents had been removed by Monday, although barricades and fencing around the site remain in place. A UBC security guard who declined to be named says the protesters vacated the site without giving any notice on Sunday evening.

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[annapolisrose]

Wildlife in the UBC Bookstore.

[major-simmer]

The Ultimate Barbie Challenge!

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Hello everyone! This is my take on a Barbie challenge, inspired by @sims-himbo 's Barbie Legacy Challenge, and it's a beast! This is my first challenge made, so I hope it's descent, and if anyone has suggestions, please let me know. Now, let's get started!

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This challenge can be played in three different ways: Legacy, Super Sim, or a mix of both depending on your playstyle.

Legacy gameplay is best done using groups of siblings as desired, but if you like the challenge of a 48 generation save, who am I to stop you! The main importance is to always, regardless if blood or adoptive relative, have your sims be a direct descendant of your first Barbie, so that the family tree remains unbroken.

For Super Sim, I recommend having your primary Barbie be the parent of Barbie's friends and family, so that you can have many sims earn their own Potion of Youth for her, and always keep her young! Additionally, though it's not truly in her spirit, you may also sacrifice sims to a Cow Plant. She may not, however, turn into a Vampire or Werewolf for immortality. It's Barbie!

For a mix of both, I would reccomend a legacy with Barbie as the start, and then her descendants going through the career paths and earning Potions of Youth for her as you go, that way there is always variety of new unique sims but you have one main one you're keeping alive and well. If you would like, she could be on her own track going through any or all Sims 4 careers and lifetime goals alongside her dedicated team of Barbie descendants, who are being their own embodiments of their paths. The choice is yours! There are many careers or paths not included in this long list, so you may also focus on those if you desire.

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To continue on a thread mentioned, aside from your first sim being Barbie, each sim played as "Barbie" does not need to be her herself, she can have variations of the name Barbara, be one of Barbie's friends or family, and, if you aren't looking for a matriarchal legacy, even be Kens, Allans, etc!

With all those choices out of the way, let's establish rules: all modding is free game, as I'm not going to say how you play your game, but no aging or money cheats. If at the start (or anytime, truly) you wish to do a rags to riches you may cheat money down to 0. Also, choice of where to live is up to you, the bigger the better in my opinion, but if your chosen (bulldozed, as no free mansions, though regular houses without any cheats are fine as is) lot is too expensive you may use freerealestate to get it. Since the former doesn't add and the latter gives the challenge of higher bills early on, these are the only exceptions. If you wish to disregard, obviously go ahead, but this gives your early sim some challenge that later sims will not have, as they will be swimming in generational money! If you so choose, of course.

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Now it's time to address the elephant in the room: 48 career paths! You heard that right! I went through a list of Barbie's careers through the years, and then picked out ones in chronological order that matched a Sim career to make this challenge.

As this post is quite long already, under the cut I'm going to first list out the career paths in order, and then make a longer list giving information and details (WIP). When it's available, I reccomend using desktop to be able to ctrl+F any you have questions on, but all should be self explanatory as any non careers will say Business or Freelance. I will also be discussing the history of each choice, and may include photos of the respective first Barbie's of the career! I may also make it a seperate post, however... We'll see. :)

I also want to address why I made this challenge: while I enjoyed the concept of sims-himbo's challenge, I couldn't personally connect with the legacy originator being a housewife! She's Barbie! She deserves more credit than that, as historically and presently being a housewife is a thankless, paycheck-less job, so I wanted to go back to her roots for this challenge instead. Barbie is a career woman first and foremost, and I wanted to honor that.

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So far, the gamepacks needed for this challenge are:

Expansions: Get to Work, City Living, Cats & Dogs, Seasons, Get Famous, Island Living, Discover University, Eco Lifestyle, Cottage Living, Horse Ranch

Game Packs: Outdoor Retreat, Dine Out, Strangerville, Dream Home Decorator

But any you don't have are easily skippable, and are not necessary for experiencing the fun of this challenge, as there are many careers like Firefighter I wish I could have added but are not available. In fact, there are packs I included that I don't even have, but they're there because Barbie did them. So don't be afraid to join in as is, roleplay, or mod for your own fun!

And now, the list!

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Style Influencer: Trendsetter

Style Influencer: Stylist

Singer Freelancer

Athlete: Professional Athlete

Part Time: Babysitter

Business: Management

Entertainer: Musician

Astronaut: Space Ranger

Education: Professor

Doctor

Equestrian Freelancer

Actress

Part Time: Fast Food Attendant

Veterinarian Business Owner

Bakery Business/Restaurant Owner

Military: Officer

Military: Covert Operator

Restaurant Owner

Culinary: Chef

Part Time: Retail Employee

Part Time: Lifeguard

Part Time: Scuba Diver

Paleontologist Collector Freelancer

Shop Business Owner

Detective

Florist Freelancer

Politician: Politician (lol)

Secret Spy: Diamond Agent

Part Time: Barista

Photographer Freelancer

Pet Breeder Freelancer

Criminal: Oracle

Civil Designer: Civil Planner

Engineer: Computer Engineer

Conservationist: Marine Biologist

Game Developer Freelancer

Artist Freelancer

Beekeepee Freelancer

Farmer Freelancer

Engineer: Mechanical Engineer

Chicken Farmer Freelancer

Insect Collector Freelancer

Law: Judge

Writer: Journalist

Civil Designer: Green Technician

Athlete: Bodybuilder

Conservationist: Environmental Manager

Interior Decorator

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Here is the beginning of the next, longer list, as a teaser...

1. Style Influencer: Trendsetter

This Barbie's original career, as seen on her box, is teenage fashion model, and in the Sims 4 Trendsetter is the best match. She is the first Barbie ever produced, and an iconic one at that!

[ubc-ambient]

🎧✨ Welcome to my new series exploring the ambient sounds of the University of British Columbia, Vancouver Campus! From the steady hum of industrial grey noise, the gentle rustle of leaves, to the soothing brown noise of the ocean at Wreck Beach, this blog will engage your eyes and ears with UBC’s unique soundscape. Stay tuned! 🔊📚

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📍Nitobe Memorial Garden

🌿 Nitobe Memorial Garden honors Dr. Inazō Nitobe’s vision to bridge Japanese & Western cultures. Designed by Kannosuke Mori with Japanese Canadian support, it showcases authentic horticulture and seasonal beauty in BC. 🍁🌸🏯