I can’t stay mad at them long. They’re too precious. My child is just so happy and carefree, always complimenting my meals. Winston too, actually. Maybe she learned it from watching him. This entire trip has been eye opening. Outside of our debates, Winston isn’t too chatty. I always assumed he was just quiet. I so enjoyed talking to him this week and watching his eyes light up. I even learned a few things about him. It’s funny. I went into this vacation trying to find the sim who showed up at my door that night and ended up meeting a completely different sim. I like this new guy. Well, I shouldn’t say new because he’s always been the same; I failed to see him. He’s interesting. Kinda weird. But we’re all a little weird in our own ways, amiright?
On this Harvestfest, I am thankful for him. We’ve had our ups and downs, the downs being especially maddening, but he’s still my guy and I love him. I’ve misunderstood him, made many assumptions and even more demands of him. But through all of that, he’s still here, loving on me and our daughter. He’s patient, and I appreciate that. I need that. He’s got his reasons for not wanting to marry me, and I need to respect it because clearly it’s something he needs to work through, get over, or whatever. He loves me in his own way, and his way doesn’t have to be my way. Frankly, I should take time to dig deep and figure out why this is so important to me outside of tradition. Maybe there’s something I need to work through. No matter what happens, no matter what he decides or doesn’t decide, I will strive to be content with what is instead of trying to make my life mirror some fantasy because chasing waterfalls has only made me miserable. He’s an old man now, and I want us to live harmoniously in the time we have left because Watcher knows when he’s gone I’ll be a hot mess.
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I started to put this in the tags, but it got way too long. You guys… I don’t know WHO this sim is that showed up at the cabin, but can we make sure the other guy stays gone?? It’s almost like he felt the pressure from all of us and knew he had to shape up or else lol. I know Amina has many hangups, and she is just as guilty as he, but let me talk about Winston the sim real quick because he is the reason I’ve taken the story in this direction.
This sim… (sigh) Lemme tell you…he definitely puts the DOLT in aDOLTing that’s for sure! This challenge is fun, but oh so frustrating. To remind you, I can’t control him. Or Emmy. Only Amina. As far as autonomy goes, he is the worst of the worst lol. I’ve had sims in the past that I often left autonomous. Some were wonderful, and some I wanted to hurt (looking at you, Penny Pizzazz lol). Winston definitely falls in the want to hurt category. I know some of you think it’s hilarious (and frustrating) that Amina was surprised that he talked so much, but guys…the sim literally almost never talks to her. He stands around until his bladder almost bursts, dances with Emmy (now that’s cute), sleeps by the pool, plays his guitar, and occasionally does a chore. Literally everything except act like a sim in a serious relationship. Amina, on the other hand is a boss for real for real. She is ALWAYS grinding. When I leave her alone, the girl is about her business, interviewing sims, writing articles, and recording style guides. Frustration aside, though, I really do love how our sims are not cookie cutter. Much like own children, we never know how our sims will turn out.
Anyway…let’s get back on track. Amina and Winston really did feel more like roommates. But Vacation Winston was great! This was the first time I felt like they were an actual family. He literally talked to Amina the entire time. Wherever she was, he came and chatted her up. He did most of the chores, was very affectionate toward her and initiated ALL the woohoo (much to the child’s dismay lol), kept Emmy entertained, and all the things I expected him to do as a member of the family lol. I was just as surprised as Amina, and I can’t wait for you guys to see if this behavior remained after they returned home. Their journey toward getting on the same page will be long, and they have much to discuss and learn. But I’m liking the direction they’re headed.
