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OliCait
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I have decided to start a story! Let's see how it goes...
Some info before I begin: I will be controlling Kate, but I will be following her whims, aspiration and thought bubbles as much as I can, often referring to "Kate wanted to" or "Kate decided to"
I want to give a shout out to The Life and Times of Kaley Green, the story that inspired this one!
Okay, without further ado...
WELCOME, TO THE LIFE OF KATE ARMSTRONG...
This is Kate Armstrong. A young adult she is just starting out in the world. Her ultimate dream is to become a successful published author, as well as wanting to find love and start a family. (and she seems to not be thrilled that I’m photographing her every move… I’m sure she’ll get used to it!)
The first step to starting her new, independent life is to find a house. In the town of Willow Creek, Kate finds two houses that appeal to her (and her budget of 20,000).
Firstly, she comes across a lovely one-bedroom bungalow, already furnished, for a little under 15,000. The idea of furnishings being included in the deposit certainly appeals to Kate, who’s only ever decorated her teenage bedroom (poorly, I may add) before, so this is a certain possibility…
As lovely as this house is, we must keep looking around…
Just along the road from this house is a gorgeous two-bedroom, unfurnished house for a little under 10,000 – leaving 10,000 to furnish it to our own taste! Though this house does mean that Kate will have control over what furniture she buys, she isn’t sure…
Kate start to weigh up the options and...
In the end, Kate decides that the second house’s second bedroom is perfect – she can turn it into an office for all her writing needs! So, even if it needs furnishing, that’s a small price to pay for an office of her own!
The only thing left to do is fill it with some furniture with her 10,000 budget…
Kate does a rather good job furnishing her new home with her budget (if she does say so herself!). She designs her bedroom in one of her favourite colours – blue. She sticks with beige and black for the living room, goes basic in the bathroom, and purchases a cheap $800 computer and some plants for her office. (She later also buys a bookshelf)
With everything a starter home needs, Kate is officially all moved in and making her way in the world!
HOORAY!
Before long, Kate has another thing to tick off the to-do list; with only 300 simoleons in her budget, Kate needs to get a job.
After a quick internet search, Kate finds an opening for a writer’s assistant paying $25 an hour – not the most glamourous of jobs, but any job in the writing field is a great opportunity to improve her writing skills and maybe even meet someone who will one day publish her books!
Her first assignment from her new boss comes through quickly – she must read a book (of her choice!) and report back. To some, this sounds like a tedious task – but not to our Kate! She gets settled in with one of her favourites; Lucas Dark and the Increasingly Unlikely Series of Coincidences.
Unfortunately for Kate, her reading is soon interrupted by a knock at the door…
Her new neighbours, Liberty, Summer and Travis have popped over to welcome her to the neighbourhood!
As much as Kate loves reading, she is happy to greet her new neighbours and welcomes the chance to make her first friends in her new town.
She happily invites her neighbours in for a chat and some gourmet fruitcake that Summer kindly brought over for her.
They discuss the neighbourhood, and Kate tells them about her new job and her aspiration to become a published author.
She quickly learns that Liberty is a fellow bookworm, and the conversations soon turns to books.
Travis joins the conversation soon after, and the conversations turns back to something more neutral; the weather. It’s very hot today, and naturally, Kate wants to discuss it. She expresses her dislike for the hot weather; she is more of a winter person.
After some interesting conversation and a few slices of gourmet fruitcake, the trio must leave; Kate bids them farewell and thanks them again for coming over to welcome her to the neighbourhood. She is assured that she has made three new friends in her new town, and she and Liberty make plans to meet for a book club coffee soon.
BYE GUYS!
Kate decides to quickly tidy up before returning to her book.
You can’t fault her motivation to keep things tidy!
I can hear my Dad laughing at how I always make my sims neat, despite being a messy so-and-so myself! Sorry Dad!
Feeling peckish after exerting herself with socialising, Kate decides to whip up her first meal in her new home; grilled cheese!
She doesn’t burn the house down which is a great start…
And it doesn’t taste too bad either, as she settles down in front of the evening news to eat her dinner and think over the events of her first day.
Kate being Kate, she decides to finish her book (which she needs to do, I suppose, for her first day of work tomorrow), so she settles down on the couch to finish reading.
As she finishes her book, she realises it’s still far too early to go to bed (it’s only 7.30), so she decides to go for an evening stroll and look around her new neighbourhood.
She makes a note of some nice-looking plants and a community garden, as she often enjoys picking flowers to clear her mind or get inspired to start a new story.
And with that, Kate’s first day in Willow Creek comes to an end. She gets tucked into bed to get some shut-eye before her first day at work tomorrow…
How will her first day go? Will she make any friends at work? Will she become inspired to write anything good?
Find out next time on The Life of a Kate Armstrong.
THANKS FOR READING! NEXT UPDATE WILL BE ALONG SOON, I'M PLANNING ON DOING A FAIR FEW TODAY AND TOMORROW!
XOX OliCait XOX
Some info before I begin: I will be controlling Kate, but I will be following her whims, aspiration and thought bubbles as much as I can, often referring to "Kate wanted to" or "Kate decided to"
I want to give a shout out to The Life and Times of Kaley Green, the story that inspired this one!
Okay, without further ado...
WELCOME, TO THE LIFE OF KATE ARMSTRONG...
This is Kate Armstrong. A young adult she is just starting out in the world. Her ultimate dream is to become a successful published author, as well as wanting to find love and start a family. (and she seems to not be thrilled that I’m photographing her every move… I’m sure she’ll get used to it!)
The first step to starting her new, independent life is to find a house. In the town of Willow Creek, Kate finds two houses that appeal to her (and her budget of 20,000).
Firstly, she comes across a lovely one-bedroom bungalow, already furnished, for a little under 15,000. The idea of furnishings being included in the deposit certainly appeals to Kate, who’s only ever decorated her teenage bedroom (poorly, I may add) before, so this is a certain possibility…
As lovely as this house is, we must keep looking around…
Just along the road from this house is a gorgeous two-bedroom, unfurnished house for a little under 10,000 – leaving 10,000 to furnish it to our own taste! Though this house does mean that Kate will have control over what furniture she buys, she isn’t sure…
Kate start to weigh up the options and...
In the end, Kate decides that the second house’s second bedroom is perfect – she can turn it into an office for all her writing needs! So, even if it needs furnishing, that’s a small price to pay for an office of her own!
The only thing left to do is fill it with some furniture with her 10,000 budget…
Kate does a rather good job furnishing her new home with her budget (if she does say so herself!). She designs her bedroom in one of her favourite colours – blue. She sticks with beige and black for the living room, goes basic in the bathroom, and purchases a cheap $800 computer and some plants for her office. (She later also buys a bookshelf)
With everything a starter home needs, Kate is officially all moved in and making her way in the world!
HOORAY!
Before long, Kate has another thing to tick off the to-do list; with only 300 simoleons in her budget, Kate needs to get a job.
After a quick internet search, Kate finds an opening for a writer’s assistant paying $25 an hour – not the most glamourous of jobs, but any job in the writing field is a great opportunity to improve her writing skills and maybe even meet someone who will one day publish her books!
Her first assignment from her new boss comes through quickly – she must read a book (of her choice!) and report back. To some, this sounds like a tedious task – but not to our Kate! She gets settled in with one of her favourites; Lucas Dark and the Increasingly Unlikely Series of Coincidences.
Unfortunately for Kate, her reading is soon interrupted by a knock at the door…
Her new neighbours, Liberty, Summer and Travis have popped over to welcome her to the neighbourhood!
As much as Kate loves reading, she is happy to greet her new neighbours and welcomes the chance to make her first friends in her new town.
She happily invites her neighbours in for a chat and some gourmet fruitcake that Summer kindly brought over for her.
They discuss the neighbourhood, and Kate tells them about her new job and her aspiration to become a published author.
She quickly learns that Liberty is a fellow bookworm, and the conversations soon turns to books.
Travis joins the conversation soon after, and the conversations turns back to something more neutral; the weather. It’s very hot today, and naturally, Kate wants to discuss it. She expresses her dislike for the hot weather; she is more of a winter person.
After some interesting conversation and a few slices of gourmet fruitcake, the trio must leave; Kate bids them farewell and thanks them again for coming over to welcome her to the neighbourhood. She is assured that she has made three new friends in her new town, and she and Liberty make plans to meet for a book club coffee soon.
BYE GUYS!
Kate decides to quickly tidy up before returning to her book.
You can’t fault her motivation to keep things tidy!
I can hear my Dad laughing at how I always make my sims neat, despite being a messy so-and-so myself! Sorry Dad!
Feeling peckish after exerting herself with socialising, Kate decides to whip up her first meal in her new home; grilled cheese!
She doesn’t burn the house down which is a great start…
And it doesn’t taste too bad either, as she settles down in front of the evening news to eat her dinner and think over the events of her first day.
Kate being Kate, she decides to finish her book (which she needs to do, I suppose, for her first day of work tomorrow), so she settles down on the couch to finish reading.
As she finishes her book, she realises it’s still far too early to go to bed (it’s only 7.30), so she decides to go for an evening stroll and look around her new neighbourhood.
She makes a note of some nice-looking plants and a community garden, as she often enjoys picking flowers to clear her mind or get inspired to start a new story.
And with that, Kate’s first day in Willow Creek comes to an end. She gets tucked into bed to get some shut-eye before her first day at work tomorrow…
How will her first day go? Will she make any friends at work? Will she become inspired to write anything good?
Find out next time on The Life of a Kate Armstrong.
THANKS FOR READING! NEXT UPDATE WILL BE ALONG SOON, I'M PLANNING ON DOING A FAIR FEW TODAY AND TOMORROW!
XOX OliCait XOX
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As morning rises over Willow Creek, Kate Armstrong is waking up for the first time in her new home.
Wanting to be ready early for her first day of work, she hops in for a quick shower
Knowing she has to be inspired for her workday, she has a thoughtful shower, where she thinks a lot about books and writing, as well as moving to a new house – she really does have her life mapped out!
So, with a surge of inspiration running through her, she decides to head back to the bedroom to pick out the perfect outfit for the day ahead.
Hmm… A little too short and flirty for your first day, no?
A little too casual...
Perfect! It’s sweet, it’s casual, and it says “I’m going to be YOUR boss one day” … Okay, that’s a lot to pin on an outfit, but look at that belt! That’s a power belt!
So, content that she looks the part, it’s time for a nice breakfast to get us ready for the big day!
Scrambled Eggs with Bacon – the pinnacle of a sims breakfast! It’s got everything! Eggs… Bacon… Ok, that’s it, but still! Yum!
Kate settles down on the couch to enjoy her hearty breakfast. No TV this morning, I guess Kate just wanted to focus on the job and figure out how to impress the boss and make some friends.
Realising she has over an hour until she needs to leave, Kate decides to sit down and practice her writing for a while (she had a whim to write something).
She figures it’ll help her get ahead if her boss asks her to edit or write something today.
And with that, it’s off to work for Kate’s first day as a writer’s assistant!
GOOD LUCK KATE!
And now we wait…
And wait…
And wait…
oh thank god. That was getting really boring…
Kate’s first day went very well. She met Mortimer Goth as well as a guy called Gavin. She has a ‘good’ job performance and seems generally happy with what she’s done. She earned $200 today – well, it’s a start!
Needing to unwind a little, she decides to watch a bit of comedy TV.
She must have eaten well at work today, because she wasn’t hungry at all! However, deciding that she should still eat something before bed, she whips up a quick ham and cheese sandwich...
ok, is it just me, or is this chick ALWAYS giving me the side-eye?
She quickly returns to her show. I like to think she was watching FRIENDS – that is the only way to explain how she can’t take her eyes off the screen!
And with that, Kate Armstrong’s first day of work is over. It’s time for bed.
She has a day off tomorrow (really… she hasn’t exactly earned it yet!) – how will she spend it? Walking around her neighbourhood? Socialising with her new friends? Maybe she’ll just lock the door and read a book.
Find out next time on The Life of Kate Armstrong.
THANKS FOR READING! NEXT UPDATE COMING SOON!
XOX OliCait XOX
It’s another morning in Willow Creek and rain is pouring down outside the home of Kate Armstrong.
Kate wonders what to do today, knowing that a walk around the neighbourhood would end in very soggy socks.
The first thought that implied what she wanted to do was Liberty – so, I took that to mean that she wanted to meet with Liberty for the previously discussed coffee book club.
Kate hops in the shower before deciding on what to wear today.
It’s raining, but it’s also warm, so she settles on some quarter jeans and a t-shirt/shirt combo with converse. I think she looks rather lovely!
And with that, Kate gives her new friend Liberty a call to arrange meeting for a coffee. Liberty recommends a coffee shop in Windenburg.
So, braving the rain, Kate heads to Windenburg to meet her friend.
Kate decides to grab a scone, as well as a coffee for Liberty, and sits down at an empty table to wait for her.
Maybe you should wait for Liberty before eating that scone…
Or… Not…
Well, not long after Liberty joins Kate in the café and talk soon turns to books.
They talk about their favourite authors and the latest books. Kate gets very excited at one point, presumably fangirling over a new book.
And luckily, Liberty seems to be just as excited. Isn’t it great that these two found each other to talk about books to!
Kate also finds out that Liberty is a geek, so she loves playing video games too.
Unfortunately the day can’t last forever, and the girls soon have to say goodbye to each other.
And a little later Kate returns home.
Still pretty full from her scone and coffees, she decides to make a simple garden salad for her dinner.
Which is going smoothly until she cuts her finger. Ouch.
But she’s soon back to making her dinner, hopefully not bleeding too much into it!
And she sits down to eat while watching the cooking channel. I can only assume that she is hoping to pick up some hints on how to not cut herself while making a simple salad. 🐸🐸🐸🐸 Kate.
And of course, no day with Kate Armstrong would be complete without an evening of reading. Tonight’s book of choice is The Glutton Spiel.
Kate’s reading is interrupted soon after by a thunderstorm.
seriously, can’t a girl just finish ONE book in peace?!
So she decides to head to bed, as she has work tomorrow anyway.
And that was another day in the life of Kate Armstrong. What will happen next? Will Kate finally get to finish a book without interruption? Will something more exciting happen? Let's hope so!
Tune in next time to see what happens next in the life of Kate Armstrong.
Sorry this was a little bit of a boring episode; once she starts earning more money and looking for love I’m sure life will become much more fascinating for Kate! This is part of why I’m uploading her first week or so in one go, so the interesting parts can come around sooner! 😊
THANKS FOR READING!
XOX OliCait XOX
Another day, another part of the story of Kate Armstrong. As she rises, she wonders what today could bring. Could something exciting happen? Will something other than me commentating her day to day life happen today?
I guess… Not…
*Sigh*
So, to the typical morning regime; shower…
Breakfast…
And writing practice before work.
And now more waiting…
oh hey guy. Yeah don’t mind me. Just waiting for Kate. Cool glasses. Very swagger
oh look. Fish. How pretty.
*sigh*
OH KATE! THERE YOU ARE!
Kate had another good day at work, making $200. She didn’t meet anyone new today though.
back to the excitement of Ms. Armstrong’s life…
But wait! Who’s this? It’s Summer Holiday! She’s inviting us out to a night club! On a Wednesday? Oh Summer… What a bad influence!
Luckily for Kate, she has ANOTHER day off tomorrow! So, off to put on her dancing shoes, she’s ready for a night on the town.
Kate greets her Summer and Liberty at the club (poor Summer seems quite the third wheel with these two)
And is quickly approached by Sergio Romeo. He flirts with her. I mean… He’s not bad, Kate. But regardless, Kate doesn’t seem too interested as she politely brushes him off and heads inside with her friends.
Liberty and Kate can’t resist jumping on the free karaoke booth in the club. They gather quite the crowd. Granted they’re all telling them to get off because they’re awful, but a crowd is a crowd!
And with that, it’s time for drinks! I quite agree, Kate. We need some wine after that*eh hem*… Performance.
So, white wine all round as the girls grab a table and start gossiping. Liberty keeps mentioning books, but Kate, trying to keep Summer involved in the conversation, moves the conversation away from books (I know, I was shocked too!).
She happens to mention Sergio too – whether in passing or deeper is yet to be discovered.
And before long, another guy is approaching Kate. I believe this one was called Paolo. She talks to him for a while, and seems to be getting along with him quite well.
But after all, this is a girl's night, so he is soon brushed off in favour of the girls (good going, Kate! Though... He was handsome)
Aaaaaaaand ANOTHER guy approaches the table. At this point Liberty is back on the karaoke, so I wouldn’t be surprised if he was simply asking them to stop buying her wine!
And after a little longer talking about whatever they were talking about, Summer decides to call it a night. Kate is happy to do that, though she isn’t hugely tired, she kept thinking and getting whims about books, so I think she just wants to go home!
But before she has chance to get up, Marcus Flex heads over to the table. Seriously, I’m not even controlling this. These men just keep approaching Kate. At least she’ll have her pick when she decides to start dating!
But not too long later, Kate’s had enough. She wants to get home!
And goes straight to bed. It was a great night, but nothing is quite like your bed after a long day!
Well, that was a little different. A little excitement, and Kate may even be thinking about dating soon! We’ll see who/what she thinks of first…
That's all for tonight! I may post again a little later or tomorrow! Thanks for reading the first 4 parts of Kate's story - there is PLENTY more to come!
THANKS FOR READING!
XOX OliCait XOX
Wow my first comment! Haha! Thanks for the feedback! I hope it will get better as I go along, I've taken a lot of inspiration from other stories on here
Thanks for the feedback about the pictures. I do too now I've done a whole story that way! I will be doing this from now on! Next update coming soon!
Thanks again! XOX
Before I begin, I just want to say that I will now be sticking to a ‘captions before image’ format. The first 3 parts had a little of both, and the 4th one I stuck to captions before images, and that seems to look the best. Sorry for the confusing format of the first 3 parts, I may change them around soon to fit the new format. Thanks for reading and I hope you enjoy part 5.
And now we’re back to the life of Kate Armstrong!
As you’ll recall, Kate spent last night clubbing with her friends, Summer and Liberty. She met a few guys, so there will presumably be a bachelor style picking of men soon enough! But for now, Kate is happy and dedicated to her work and dreams of becoming a published author, so the love life will have to take a back seat for a while…
As morning comes on Day 5 of Kate’s new life, she is faced with another day off to spend however she wishes.
However, she wakes up tense, due to a thunderstorm continuing outside
OK, does anyone else have continuous thunderstorms basically all of summer?! It’s so annoying
To help relieve some of her tension she decides to have a long shower and think about what she wants to do with her day.
she needs privacy guys!
With the shower out of the way and feeling a little less tense, Kate heads to the kitchen to fix up a fruit salad for her breakfast (I think she’s still feeling a little sick after last night!)
As she sits down to eat her fruit salad, she got a whim to write something (again! I suppose she IS a bookworm…)
She heads into the office to practice writing a little more. She is now level 3, and it won’t be long before she starts to write her first book…
While browsing the web, she comes across the Avant Gardes, a type of book club. She thinks it over before deciding to apply.
In the end she decides she’s got nothing to lose and gives them a call.
The leader of the Avant Gardes invites her to their meeting today at a café in Windenburg. She says that if Kate can impress them, she will be invited to join the club.
Feeling excited, Kate decides to change into a cute outfit to head out.
Perfect! And with that, Kate’s off to Windenburg! She introduces herself to the leader, as well as having a chat with one of the younger members of the group.
Grabbing a coffee with the leader, Kate asks about the club and does her best to enthuse about books and talk about authors, in hopes of impressing her enough to gain an invitation to the club.
Hey! Cool glasses guy from earlier! Welcome back! If you keep showing up I may have to find out what your name is...
As the meeting comes to an end, Kate heads home, wondering if she did enough to gain an invitation, but also wondering if the club was for her…
When she gets home, she decides to call her fellow bookworm Liberty to discuss the club and its members; she’s wondering if she really wants to join such a ‘prestigious’ group.
Liberty suggests that, seeing as she and Kate already meet for coffee and discuss books, perhaps they should start their own book club, with a more all-inclusive group.
Kate promises to think about it and bids her friend goodbye. As she’s making her dinner of Mac n’ Cheese, she is thinking about books AGAIN, so maybe she’s thinking that Liberty’s idea is good after all.
Sitting down to eat, Kate is still thinking about Liberty’s suggestion. She knows that her and Liberty would, of course, join the club. Who else… Well, there’s Gavin, the guy she met on the first day of work. She could invite other people from work too. Maybe this is a good idea after all…
And after dinner, book club idea solidly in her mind, she heads off to bed. At work tomorrow, she’s decided, she’ll ask Gavin and some others if they’d like to join her book club. She wonders what they’ll say, but her thoughts are soon silenced as she drifts off to sleep.
So, will Kate be able to convince some of her colleagues to join their rival book club? Will she get the promotion she’s heard about around the office? Will she finally write a book? Will this plum thunderstorm ever ease up?
Find out next time of The Life of Kate Armstrong.
and yes, that is indeed lightening lighting up the home of our dear Kate.
THANKS FOR READING!
XOX OliCait XOX
Last post for tonight guys, my internet is being a plum. More updates tomorrow! Goodnight! XOX
Thank you so much!
And now for another instalment of…
THE LIFE OF KATE ARMSTRONG
This part will be covering two days, as Friday (day 6) is extremely slow and boring – so I’m going to cover Saturday in the same post
As the sun rises over Willow Creek on day 6 of Kate’s new life, Kate is preparing for another day at work.
With her morning thoughtful shower…
A breakfast of yoghurt…
And catching up with some TV…
And it’s off to work…
pretty fishes. Pretty raindrops. Man we need to find Kate a boyfriend so I have someone to watch during the days…
And she’s home! She got promoted!!
HOORAY! WELL DONE KATE!
She is now a blogger, earning $32 an hour. She also got a £407 bonus and a new computer
So with a grilled cheese dinner…
Kate heads off to her office to start making plans for her new book club. She spoke to a few people today at work and recruited at least 2 people! She starts an e-mail chain with her group members, and decides to set up a meeting for Saturday (tomorrow) afternoon.
And with that it’s the end of day 6! It was quite a slow day today… Time for day 7!
PART 7 (6.5!)
And we’ll start straight back in with day 7 of the life of Kate Armstrong. Yesterday was rather a slow day so let’s pick things straight back up!
Waking up on yet another thundering OK, seriously EA?! summer morning, Kate knows her plans for today and she’s going to be quite busy!
So, before any of that, she whips up a quick breakfast and gets herself dressed for the day.
man, this chick really hates thunderstorms!
Before Liberty comes over to pick her up for a morning at the mall.
Kate greets her friend before heading off to the mall in Magnolia Promenade
OK, could these two BE any cuter?! Seriously. Their friendship is so cute!
And it’s off to the mall!
Shout out to Amuromax for this AMAZING mall – I use it in a few of my save games and I hope it’s OK to use it in this story, it’s perfect for my gameplay!
After her promotion yesterday, Kate decides she needs a new outfit or two to help her look more professional. She also just wants to treat herself! Good on you Kate!
So, it’s off to try on a few outfits…
fun trying-on-clothes montage music please!
Hmm… Professional, feminine, very pretty! Exactly what every professional young woman needs!
The yellow really gives positive and happy vibes here, and the blazer makes it very professional… It’s a close call in the ‘professional clothes’ round!
Now onto some more casual outfits…
A colourful bomber jacket and black jeans… Could be worn around the office or out and about – perfect for the busy working woman!
And of course! You can’t go wrong with a leather jacket! For that dangerous but dainty edge every woman needs!
I think Liberty likes the outfit too!
Upstairs for three more outfits… I wonder what Kate will like best…
A casual Sunday outfit perhaps? She certainly rocks those boots…
And look! Another power belt to add to the collection!
Poor liberty seems rather bored. I don’t think clothes shopping is really her thing…
So, while we try on the last two outfits, Liberty heads next door to the book shop to catch up on some reading. Can’t blame you there, Lib!
The second to last outfit is a cute summer jumpsuit… With summer nearly at an end though, is this a wise purchase?
Though… it is pretty….
And finally, a party outfit, something every young woman living in the big city needs! Especially if Summer is going to keep inviting her out on week nights!
Looking good Kate!
And with that, Kate’s tried on the 8 gorgeous outfits on sale! Find out later what she decides to buy…
But enough with clothes for now! All those outfit changes have made me hungry! Off to the café to pick up a sweet treat for Kate and Liberty to enjoy!
Kate decides to buy some chocolate doughnuts for her and her friend to enjoy, and picks up a few extra treats for her book club meeting later...
man, it sure is lucky I set the mall to have the cheapest possible cost! This girl is going all out!
And look who Kate bumps in to on her way to the tills! Travis!
It’s been a while since we’ve seen him!
So, after chatting to her neighbour for a few minutes, Kate makes her way upstairs to meet her friend, who has a lot to say about all the books she’s just purchased!
But soon after Liberty decides to head home. The thunderstorm has reached magnolia promenade and she wants to get home before the weather gets too bad! Can’t blame you, Lib. This thunder seems to follow Kate everywhere.
So, with her outfits purchased and her baked goods in tow, she heads home to get ready for the next part of her day!
On her way home, Kate gets a surge of inspiration from being creative, so before heading back out she decides to sit down and start jotting down ideas for her first book!
It’s a short story compilation about mannequins that come to life at night, and the trouble they get up to while the store clerks are sound asleep!
How interesting!
But, unfortunately, Kate can’t spend all afternoon writing, as she has much to do!
So after a quick change of clothes (there's a heatwave in Windenburg right now!), Kate arrives at the old library. She begins to sets things up for her first book club meeting!
We’ve got drinks and baked goods (told you she bought a lot!)
A coffee station for all your caffeine needs…
And some comfy couches to sit on while you discuss the latest book (courtesy of the library, of course!)
And the book club meeting room is ready!
Kate decides against using a ‘club only’ door for the room, and instead keeps it totally open so anyone can come in, enjoy the snacks, and chat about the latest book.
And with that, the gang arrives!
Kate thanks her work friend Gavin for coming along, and the two get chatting quickly about their hopes for the club.
Meanwhile, Liberty introduces herself to Salim, another colleague of Kate’s.
As the group get to know each other, Kate watches on happily, knowing she’s bringing together a group of book lovers
The book talk begins quickly, with Kate talking to her colleagues about some new book releases, as well as her plans now that she’s been promoted to blogger.
Hey! New people! Hi guys! Even a child has joined the party! Well, it IS the all welcome book club, so come on in!
The club is named the all welcome book club – its main aim in simply to bring people together, whether they LOVE books, like them, or simply want to make new friends.
The snacks go down well, as a few more people come in to find out what’s going on. Meeting new people who share her love of books is great for Kate, and she is confident that her new club is going to be a success.
Which Liberty - being the sweetheart she is - tells Kate. She’s so happy that she got to help make this club possible and is excited for all the meetings they are sure to have.
A few hours (and many cupcakes) later, the group disbands and heads their separate ways, thanking Kate for the opportunity to get together and meet new people.
also, Salim is rather cute, huh? Hmm... AND he's a book lover? He could be quite the catch...
Content with the work she’s done, Kate enjoys a glass of fizz before tidying up and heading home.
Back at home, Kate’s exhausted from her long day. It’s her first day as a blogger tomorrow, so it's time for bed...
BUT before we do that, let’s take a look at what Kate decided to buy from the mall today!
She chose three outfits…
The yellow dress with blazer, perfect for her new job!
The outfit is finished off by some subtle make up and a neat fishtail braid. Doesn’t she look beautiful folks!
Secondly, the leather jacket / shirt combo with black jeans and converse…
She’s finished this look off with a more daring make-up look; dark eyes, winged liner, and a bold red lipstick. This look says “I’m a boss”
It’s cool. It’s casual. But it still has an air of professionalism about it, making it the perfect outfit for work and play!
And finally,
The casual Sunday outfit…
She’s paired this with some subtle make up, making it the perfect errand-running, coffee-getting, book-club-meeting outfit!
If I do say so myself, Kate looks rather fantastic!
And with that, another day in the life of Kate Armstrong comes to a close.
Tomorrow, her first day as a blogger. How will it go? Will she meet any new people? Will her outfit be a hit?
Find out next time on The Life of Kate Armstrong.
THANKS FOR READING!
A few notes - Kate purchased all the snacks herself, but the outfits I created myself in create a sim, because of the amount of money available to her at this point, and I didn't want her to just magically have new clothes so wanted to include a shopping trip even if she couldn't afford the outfits there!
XOX OliCait XOX
It’s day 8 in the life of Kate Armstrong!
As the sun rises over the first day of fall, Kate Armstrong prepares for her first day in her new job position; she is now a blogger.
So, first things first, we need breakfast! Whipping up a quick meal of eggs and toast, Kate thinks about writing, probably wondering what her first assignment will be.
Settling down in front of the TV, Kate enjoys her breakfast.
Before hopping in for her morning shower.
She settles down with a book for a while before she has to head off.
Make note of the new outfit: I LOVE this colour on her!
And with that, it’s off to work! Have a great day Kate!
sigh…
Arriving home from work Kate is feeling embarrassed: she wrote a very similar piece to another blogger and is being accused of plagiarism! Not the best thing to happen on your first day! Regardless, she did well at work and settles down with a book to wind down.
Still feeling the tension of today’s events, Kate decides to head over to Liberty and Summer’s house for the evening.
She is warmly greeted by her best friend, and is given the grand tour of their three bedroom home.
side note: HOW CUTE is that panda lamp?! I LOVE IT!
Summer, working in the culinary profession, whips up a quick dinner of pan fried tilapia, which she and Kate sit and enjoy together. They discuss work and Kate’s new book, as well as Summer’s day.
Before long it’s time to go. Kate thanks her friend for the dinner and chat before heading home.
To settle into bed. It was a hard day for Kate today, and she hopes that tomorrow goes a little smoother.
So, what will happen next? Will Kate’s second day go better than the first? Will she ever find the man of her dreams? Will she find time to finish her book on her next day off?
Find out next time on The Life of Kate Armstrong!
THANKS FOR READING!
Sorry it was another slow part guys, the next part is going up right away so stay tuned! She’ll be looking for love and trying her luck with the lottery in the next few days (I looked at the calendar), so let’s see what happens.
side note – I’m not sure if, when she finds love and moves in with her partner, should they merge funds like it automatically happens? I figure so – it’s just like her partner is bringing their own savings… But if anyone has an opinion on that please let me know! Thanks!
XOX OliCait XOX
Another day, another part to the story of the life of Kate Armstrong.
This morning, Kate wakes up in a much better mood than she returned home in last night.
And heads into the bathroom for her typical morning shower.
It’s a cereal morning this morning, as Kate dresses in her leather jacket and shirt outfit
Before work, as usual, she picks up a book to read for a while. This morning she chose Reel Her In – a sign that she’s ready for romance? Maybe.
Before heading off, Kate pays her bills. She owed around $350, which didn’t make too much of a dent as she still have a little over $1,000 in the bank.
And with that, it’s off to work!
I sure hope she has a better day than yesterday…
Or… Not. Kate returns home exhausted and tense – this blogging is really hard work for our girl!
She falls straight to sleep on the couch, where she stays for a little over an hour, before being woken up…
By a knock at the door. It’s Salim Benali, her colleague and fellow book club member.
She welcomes him in to have a chat, quickly realising that he is interested in much more… He’s flirty.
She keeps the conversation on work and writing, showing him her office and telling him about her writing.
She shows him her current favourite book, which he seems to quite enjoy.
She also learns that they share two traits: they are both bookworms, and creative. However, they have one big difference: while our Kate is neat, Salim is lazy!
you know what they say, Kate. Opposites attract…
She bids her friend goodbye after a few hours. They got their friendship bar pretty high during this meeting, and I think he is a certain contender for Kate’s heart…
She sat and watched romance on the TV while she was eating – maybe she really is feeling the romance vibes!
And it’s off to bed for Kate. Another day off tomorrow – what will she do?
And that was that for another day in the life of our girl Kate.
What will happen next? Will Salim be the one to steal her heart? Will she finish her book? Will it get published?
Find out next time on The Life of Kate Armstrong.
THANKS FOR READING!
XOX OliCait XOX
Thanks so much!!
Another day! Good morning Kate!
Uh… Kate?
Looks like our girl is having a lie in! It’s her day off, thank goodness, so she can stay in bed for as long as she wants!
though, it is a little boring for you to wake up, Kate.
Finally, at 10:30am, Kate wakes up!
Knowing she has a free day ahead of her, Kate decides to head straight into the office to get back to work on her short story collections. To remind you, it’s a short story compilation about mannequins that come to life at night. Very creative!
Kate is now about two thirds of the way through her story, when she’s struck by writer’s block. She decides a day out in nature may clear her head – but first, a shower!
*insert dramatic ‘something broke’ sim music here*
Kate decides to skip the repair man fee and fix the sink herself.
get you a girl who can fix a sink, and look good doing it, boys!
And after a quick sandwich, it’s time to head out.
It’s raining in Willow Creek again today, so Kate decides to head to the town of San Myshuno and spend the day in the gardens there.
She sits in a gazebo to read a book – this time, Untamed Treachery of the Heart.
After she’s finished looking for inspiration in her book, she heads for a stroll through the gardens.
side note – how cute are the butterflies in this game?! I love all the little details they’ve put into it!
Back in the centre of the park, Kate spends a while watching a human statue, giving him some money and wondering how long it takes to get all of that body paint off…
And grabs a veggie burrito for dinner.
She sits at a table next to a fountain to enjoy her food.
This is the first new recipe that Kate has discovered, and I think she will be making it often – she seemed to really enjoy it!
Kate got a ‘bored’ moodlet from not having a club meeting for a while, so she decides to send a group text out to the group that she plans to arrange another book club meeting in the week. She also recommends Untamed Treachery of the Heart to the group.
On her way home, Kate braves the light rain to stroll through the community gardens she spotted on her first day in Willow Creek. She notices that it’s in full bloom and can’t resist picking a flower or two.
She collects some chrysanthemums, snapdragons, and apples, before making her way home.
Where she falls straight to sleep after a long and inspiring day. It’s back to work tomorrow, but Kate has had some ideas on how to finish her book, so she plans to wake up early to try and finish it before work.
And THAT is another day in the life.
What will happen tomorrow? Will she see Salim at work? Will he flirt with her again? Maybe she’ll find someone else that catches her eye…
Find out next time, on The Life of Kate Armstrong!
THANKS FOR READING!
XOX OliCait XOX
Another day!
Today is the lottery day so, before getting back to work on her book, Kate heads onto the lotto website to purchase her ticket – got to be in it to win it, I suppose!
And back to the book!
Finished! Kate has officially finished writing her first book! She’s decided to wait a while before publishing it – she wants to ask Liberty to read it first.
what an achievement! Well done Kate!
After working all morning on the book, Kate has to rush off to work without breakfast! But hey, worth it to have finished writing you debut book, right?
And seems the hunger didn’t stop her! Kate has been promoted to Freelance Article Writer!
She’ll now make $36 an hour… and got a bonus of $509!
She also got a new painting for her office as a gift from her boss.
I just realised I never put her new computer in the office! I will be incorporating that into the story later so don’t worry – I won’t ignore it!
Kate decides to whip up a quick mac n’ cheese dinner.
And watch the news while she eats.
After dinner she gets a call from Liberty – they are hosting Thanksgiving dinner tomorrow, and have invited Kate to come along.
Kate happily accepts, and even offers to cook her Grandmother’s special recipe turkey!
Liberty happily accepts Kate’s offer – Summer works in the culinary profession and would rather not cook the turkey!
So, some mixing…
Basting…
And seasoning later…
Kate’s turkey is finished and ready to be crisped in the oven tomorrow!
She quickly cleans up the mess she made while cooking
And heads to bed.
Thanksgiving will be a fun event for her tomorrow, and she wants to be well rested. She also plans on asking Liberty to read her book before she sends it to a publisher.
And that’s all for today’s part!
What will happen during thanksgiving? Will Kate’s turkey turn out okay? Are any of her friends vegetarians? (I sure hope not!)
Find out next time on The Life of Kate Armstrong!
I will be posting Thanksgiving as the last part of today’s postings, and it may be a day or so before I post the next part.
THANKS FOR READING!
XOX OliCait XOX
HAPPY SIM-THANKSGIVING!
On the morning of Thanksgiving, Kate Armstrong awakes ready to spend the holiday with her friends.
Off to her friend’s house for the holiday, she decides on the perfect outfit to wear…
A little too casual…
Hmm… Far too cold for this dress!
Perfect! It’s the perfect holiday dress! Plus, that cardigan will keep you warm!
Pairing the dress with a pearl bracelet and a plait, Kate is ready to head off.
Kate gets to work finishing her Turkey in the kitchen, while her friends keep her company
hey, Travis, it’s not THAT secret of a recipe. You can look.
While the turkey is crisping, Kate takes an opportunity to appease the Thanksgiving gnomes. She hands this one a piece of fruitcake, which it happily accepts. Phew!
Then, there’s a knock at the door. Liberty grins happily as Kate realised she also invited Salim! You sneak!
Kate happily greets her handsome co-worker, and hides her surprise that he’s there.
The three of them then sit in the living room for a while, talking about Thanksgiving and sharing their thankful spirit
She tells them both about her new book, and they both agree to read it
Liberty seems substantially happier to read than the lazy Salim – his bookworm trait really contradicts his laziness sometimes!
And with that, it’s time for dinner! Kate rings the bell, and the grand meal commences!
Yum! Kate’s turkey goes down a treat!
The group talk about all sorts of things, including books, the weather and video games. They all share what they're most thankful for, and talk about their own Thanksgiving traditions.
After dinner it’s time to clean – and of course, it’s our Kate that’s first up to do the dishes!
After tidying up, Kate sits with Salim and talks a little more. She quickly notices Salim’s flirty mood
And this time, she returns the mood by flirting with him! (she actually got a whim to flirt, I guess there was romantic TV on?)
Before exchanging numbers with him
(though I’m pretty sure they already have each other’s numbers… oh well, it’s a funny interaction!)
Now it’s time for wine! Hooray!
Taking a break from the flirting, Kate opens up a bottle of red wine and serves…
And Salim helps himself to another serving of turkey.
at least he likes your cooking, Kate!
And the group sit around with their drinks, discussing the day.
Man, Salim really likes that Turkey…
But the night can’t last forever, as Kate says goodbye to her friends and thanks them for hosting a wonderful Thanksgiving.
Salim even walks her home. She hugs him at the door and heads inside, exhausted from the days events.
She falls quickly to sleep, dreaming of the events of the day and with a belly full of turkey and wine.
And that’s it for this episode! What will happen next? Will Kate and Salim’s romance continue to blossom? Will Kate decide to send her book off to be published?
Find out next time on The Life of Kate Armstrong!
THANKS FOR READING!
XOX OliCait XOX
Thanks for reading the first 11 parts! Check back in a day or so for the next few updates!
Wow! Part 12 already! Welcome back!
Kate has the weekend off, so starts off the day with a bit of a lie-in.
And then whips up a quick fruit and yogurt parfait for breakfast
Before settling down in front of the TV to eat
While a thunderstorm yes, another one! rages outside the window
As she heads into the bathroom to clean up and hop in the shower…
She realises that the toilet is broken! So, being the handy and thrifty girl she is she decides to fix it.
After getting soaked in toilet water, Kate hops straight in the shower to clean up.
Good choice, Kate.
As she finishes getting cleaned up, Salim turns up at the door.
This guy can NOT leave Kate alone.
Not that Kate seems to mind, as she greets him with a hug
And the two sit on the couch.
Salim has a speech bubble of books, and then of a thumbs up, so I assume he enjoyed Kate’s book!
The two chat for a while
And flirt, of course…
Before deciding to watch a bit of TV together
Though, they don’t get far through the show before they get a little… distracted.
Uh… guys?
Ok, they’re totally ignoring me now.
Salim proceeds to whip out a book of poetry and read, rather dramatically, to Kate.
Kate, being a bookworm (and a little bit of a hopeless romantic) finds this rather sweet
And she hugs him goodbye as he heads off
After the events of the morning with Salim, Kate calls Liberty to talk about it.
Boy talk soon turns to book talk, as it often does with these two, as Liberty tells Kate how much she liked her short stories too.
Feeling a surge of confidence, Kate decides to go for it and sends her book off to be published.
HOORAY! Congratulations Kate!
Deciding she needs to celebrate her achievement, Kate gets ready for a night on the town with her friends.
And heads to a fancy night club in the high end of San Myshuno.
Shout out to PrincessHelsie for this night club lot, which I found on the gallery. It’s perfect in this spot!
I mean, look at this! How PRETTY!
Kate greets her friends, Liberty and Summer, as they congratulate her on the achievement of sending off her first book to be published.
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And the trio head inside to sit in a booth and talk.
Kate fills Summer in on the events of her day with Salim, and reveals she actually quite likes him!
Talk continues as the girls head to the bar, in need of some wine to toast Kate’s author milestone and the turn in her love life!
Yes. Drink up Kate. You deserve it.
Liberty heads off to a quiet spot, clubbing isn’t really for her.
Meanwhile, Summer drags Kate out to the dance floor. Lucky she had that wine, it’s given her confidence!
And who should walk in but Salim!
man, he really is handsome…
The two find a quiet corner to sit in and chat for a while.
And head off to the dance floor. At this point, Liberty and Summer have headed home, but Kate decides to stay into the early hours of the morning with Salim.
Ever the gentleman, Salim walks Kate home.
And yes, it is daylight now.
When Kate parties, she parties til the sun comes up. Literally.
Feeling a surge of confidence and throwing caution to the wind, Kate spins around and plants one on Salim!
*fanfare* HOORAY!
Reeling from her kiss and the days events, Kate rolls into bed for a few hours of shuteye. It’s the early hours of Saturday morning, but she can’t sleep the whole day away – she’s planned a book club meeting – and Salim will be there!
And that’s that for today’s episode. What will happen next? Will Salim and Kate go on their first date? How will it go? Will Kate’s book do well?
Find out next time on The Life of Kate Armstrong.
THANKS FOR READING!
XOX OliCait XOX
Unlucky for some, but certainly not for Kate, as she wakes in a great mood after the events of last night!
As if you needed reminding…
Yep. That happened.
Anyway… Back to this morning. Kate wakes up not fully rested, but ready for the day nonetheless.
Skipping breakfast, Kate gets ready for the book club meeting.
She decides on the leather jacket and bold lip
Hmm… I wonder why?
OK, I’ll stop.
So, while getting ready, I noticed that Kate had 2 Salim-related whims… She wanted to “ask Salim to be boyfriend” and to “WooHoo with Salim” … OK Kate, maybe we should take it slow?
With Salim on her mind, Kate heads off to the library for her book club meeting
As Kate greets Salim with a slightly longer than ‘just friends’ hug, Liberty greets Clara – the newest member of the book club.
She can’t help but notice Kate and Salim, and drags Kate over to a nearby table to ask for more details…
Kate doesn’t look thrilled that Liberty knows her well enough to know something’s going on…
But happily divulges the events of last night to her best friend
She’s shocked! Speechless! Wow!
She shares her happiness with her friend, and expressed how pleased she is that they’re finally together
Before the pair head inside to get the book club started.
Kate begins talking to Gavin about her book – she received her first payment of royalties today – granted, it was only $7, but royalties are royalties and they make Kate officially a published Author!
The group get on to discussing the book of the week – Untamed Treachery of the Heart.
aww. Look at Kate and Salim. They can’t keep their eyes off each other
Kate notices a young girl by the name of Bonnie timidly looking into the group. She happily greets her and asks her about school and if she likes books.
Before long, she’s discussing books with Salim and her friend comes in to join her.
Though she seems more preoccupied with The First Unicorn. Kate continues talking to Liberty and Gavin, but notices her comments being rather ignored…
Meanwhile, Salim is at the microwave. Of course. This man can EAT!
Deciding to address the elephant in the room, Kate talks up Gavin to Liberty.
And Liberty takes her friends advice and heads over to have a chat with him.
um… Old guy? Yeah… If you could just, get out of my shot? No… Ok…
After seeing her best friend and co-worker getting on so well, Kate decides to play cupid and recommend that Gavin and Liberty hook up
She then decides to call it a day, content with her meddling in her best friend’s love life. But, before heading out, Salim suggests that they go out for dinner together…
A date?!
With Salim?!
She’s there!
So after stopping off at home for a quick change of clothes
It’s off to a restaurant in Brindleton Bay for dinner with Salim.
Shout out to Piho94 for this AMAZING Asian boat restaurant! It’s so gorgeous!
Kate greets her date
Before heading inside the restaurant.
just another shot of the restaurant. I mean… Look at this. It’s amazing. Well done again to Piho94 for creating this amazing restaurant
The two are seated at a quiet table by the window, where they watch the sun set over the bay
Though their attention soon turns back to each other…
And before long, Salim is being a true gent and ordering the dinner for himself and his date.
They both order the house special, and red wine.
The two continue to chat while waiting for their food. They get along so well, and the worry of the lazy vs. neat trait conflict is gone from either of their minds as they continue to compliment each other and flirt.
Their food comes, and while Salim digs straight in (standard Salim!), Kate takes the time to appreciate the beauty of the dish.
After dinner, the couple decide to head outside to enjoy the view of a wonderful fountain.
And get pretty romantic.
ok… how cute is this shot?! The fountain… The couple… Ugh
another shot. I had to. So cute. I ship these two so hard
Aaaand they’re still kissing.
But this time, Kate doesn’t head straight inside. Instead, she starts flirting with Salim again and does this… sexy(?) pose
Before inviting him inside…
ok, don’t judge her, sim days are like a year in real time and she’s not getting any younger!
As the couple head into the bedroom…
And… Yeah.
So, let’s give the couple some privacy!
What will happen next? Will the relationship continue to blossom? ( I’ve dubbed them Kalim. They just NEEDED a cute ship name ) Will Kate’s book continue to bring in royalties? Will she write a romance novel next?
Find out next time on The Life of Kate Armstrong.
THANKS FOR READING!
XOX OliCait XOX
PART 14!
It’s the morning after the night before, and Kate is waking up beside her new beau, Salim.
She decides to cook him some French toast for breakfast, which he thanks her for with a sweet kiss on the cheek
The two sit together and eat their breakfast, oddly quiet for the pair of them...
I suppose, after last night, what can be said?
Before long, Kate realises she has to get ready for work, so she bids Salim goodbye.
ugh. These two are so sweet!
Before hopping in the shower.
She thinks about Salim while wondering the house and getting ready for work – I think our girl is in love!
And with a quick change into her winter wardrobe
It’s off to work!
Returning home, Kate had a hard day. She was tense and uncomfortable, and generally did not have a good day! Poor Kate ☹
So she decides to grab some breakfast leftovers instead of cooking
And sits down in front of the TV to wind down.
Still feeling a little tense, Kate decides to start writing a new book – another collection of short stories about trees. Bit random, but whatever you want, Kate!
And she works late into the night, finishing her short story compilation quickly!
She plans to publish it in the morning before heading off to work.
And with that, another day is done.
Sorry it was a short one guys, we’re getting back into it and there wasn’t much to do other than work, write and sleep!
Its winter in Willow Creek now, and so Christmas is coming up, so that will be a long story, plus I hope that Salim and Kate’s relationship will continue to grow and there will soon be more to write about…
Bye for now! Make sure to check in for the next update of The Life of Kate Armstrong – coming soon!
THANKS FOR READING!
XOX OliCait XOX
Morning breaks over Willow Creek, and Kate Armstrong is waking up ready for another day of work.
And the first snow of winter is slowly falling outside the window. How pretty!
Kate grabs some leftovers from yesterday’s breakfast and settles down on the couch to eat, watching the snow fall outside the window.
She changes into her planned outfit, but decides it’s still too cold
So she settles for a cute brown coat and boots – good choice!
And it’s off to work!
side note – how awesome are all the little details in seasons?! I mean, look at that breath fog! Such a little thing makes such a huge difference in gameplay!
And while Kate’s hard at work, here’s a picture of her beautiful home covered in snow.
Kate arrives home having earned herself another promotion! She now makes $44 an hour and got a bonus of $611 – that’ll come in handy for Christmas! She also got gifted a new chair, which she’s keeping in storage for now…
Settling down to watch a bit of TV, Kate starts thinking about Salim
So she decides to give him a call and get together
The couple meet at an ice rink in Willow Creek, and greet each other in a VERY Kalim way…
Before heading out onto the ice. Kate looks rather concerned for her safety on the ice…
And Salim doesn’t look much happier!
a homeless guy decided to sleep on the bench behind this shot and I didn't notice, Salim isn't somehow sleep skating!
With good reason it seems! Kate slips over a number of times! Not as graceful as she’d hoped to appear!
So the two decide to head off the ice and find a quiet table together
They order some hot cocoa and chat for a while about various things, including moving boxes… hmmmmm…
Moving over to a snow covered bench, the two get back to their regularly scheduled activity of making out and making me feel quite the gooseberry
Before Kate suggests that they head back to her place…
I wonder what they could possibly be planning to do…
Yep, you guessed it.
So, as Salim and Kate… cuddle… into the early hours of the morning, another day in the life of Kate Armstrong comes to a close.
What will happen next? Will Kate and Salim take the next step? Will Christmas be a magical holiday for everyone? How will Kate’s new job go?
Find out next time on The Life of Kate Armstrong!
THANKS FOR READING!
XOX OliCait XOX
Good morning! It’s another day, and again Kate is waking up beside Salim.
Unfortunately, there’s no time for a cute breakfast as Kate is running late!
A quick shower and a bowl of cereal is all she can manage before rushing out the door to her first day as an advice columnist!
Good Luck Kate!
Pretty snow 😊 Side note: It’s Christmas eve! Tomorrow is Christmas! Yaaay!
As she arrives home from work, Kate pays her bills and sells her first book – a short story collection – to a publisher! Woo hoo!
As you know, it’s Christmas tomorrow, so Kate gives her friends a call to invite them over to decorate the tree: a time honoured Armstrong family tradition!
Also, I decided to invest in a thermostat so she can actually take her coat off indoors!
Good choice, I think!
So, the gang starts to arrive!
Salim brings the Christmas tree, while Summer and Liberty bring some of their own decorations too.
So with a little sofa moving, the tree is put up in the corner of the living room!
And after pulling out some mistletoe she picked up on her way home from work today, Kate decides to give Salim a peck on the lips!
this is such a cute interaction, I love it!
And it’s on to the decorating!
T’is the season to be jollyyyyy…
Fa la la la la, la la la laaaa!
Weeeeeeeeee wish you a merry Christmas
Weeeeeeee wish you a merry Christmas
And a happy new yeeeaaar!
Now that’s a good-looking tree!
After decorating the gang hang out for a while.
Summer decides to get to know her friend’s boyfriend… I sure hope she isn’t grilling him too hard!
But as the night rolls in, it’s time to head home for some rest so St. Nick can come!
But before heading to bed, Kate decides to engage in one more family tradition; she whips up a Christmas cake to take with her to Liberty and Summer’s house tomorrow.
(OK, it’s fruitcake, but that’s basically the same thing)
And as the snow falls outside
Kate Armstrong heads to bed, eagerly anticipating tomorrow’s events…
And that’s all for this episode! How will Christmas go? What will Salim get Kate? (hint: I KNOOOWW ... It's GOOD). What will St. Nick bring down the chimney for us?
Find out next time on The Life of Kate Armstrong: Christmas Edition!
THANKS FOR READING!
XOX OliCait XOX
MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!
First thing’s first, Kate rushes out into the living room to check on the presence of presents under her beautifully decorated tree!
Success!
Presents galore!
But, before she can open them, it’s time to get festive. Kate wears her festively red jumper with boots and a santa hat, just in case the red jumper wasn’t festive enough!
Salim arrives shortly after, and Kate greets her boyfriend with a loving kiss
Before getting to the important part… PRESENTS!
Kate, in true Kate fashion, got Salim a mystery book. He was actually pretty happy – I wonder if this lazy sim will actually get around to reading it?
And now, the moment you’ve all been waiting for…
What did Salim get Kate for Christmas?
Well, he tells her to take a look under the tree to find out…
Kate opens it, confused to see only a piece of paper… Until she realises what’s on the paper…
IT’S HOUSE LISTINGS!
SALIM HAS PUT HIS APARTMENT ON THE MARKET AND WANTS TO BUY A HOUSE WITH KATE!
YAAY!
Kate shows her excitement by lovingly embracing her boyfriend, expressing how happy she’d be to live with him.
But wait! There’s more! Salim has organised the house viewings for… wait for it… TOMROROW!!!
That’s right folks! Next episode, we’re going house hunting with Kalim!
But before all of that, and before commencing with the rest of the holiday traditions, Salim suggests they quickly engage in a tradition of their own…
Yep. You guessed it!
So after that romantic interlude, it’s time to head over to Summer and Liberty’s house for Christmas dinner!
Arriving at the house, Kate knocks on the door, and is happily greeted by her two friends.
Kate shares her Christmas spirit with her friends, sharing the news that she and Salim are planning to move in together!
Her friends are extremely excited for her, as the trio sit on the couch to discuss the romantic move-in proposal of this morning.
Before getting back to everyone’s favourite Christmas event – the presents!
Kate gifts Liberty a fantasy book, that she saw her reading during their most recent library outing
And gifts Summer something to summarise their friendship; a book, about romance! How sweet! How perfect!
And with that, it’s time for dinner!
ok. This looks scary. She’s simply doing a ho ho ho laugh and Kate is loving it. I promise.
Salim has to cut out a little early, presumably to visit family. But he plans to return later, and does bid the trio farewell before heading off.
And of course, it wouldn’t be a Kate-Summer-Liberty hang out without wine!
So the ladies get to the gossip and deep conversations over a glass of wine, in the true spirit of Christmas!
Salim calls Kate and lets her know that he will be running a little late, and offers to meet her at her house in a little while. Kate happily accepts and says that she will see him later.
But before she heads home, there is one more Christmas tradition that Kate wants to keep… Building a snowman!
Summer joins the fun, helping Kate craft her masterpiece.
Beautiful!
So, after one more glass of wine…
And a gift from father winter… (a boombox, for anyone wondering)
Kate heads home to meet Salim.
And the two… Well, it IS Christmas after all!
I sure hope they get some sleep, though. We have a long day of house hunting in front of us tomorrow!
And with that, I bid you all a very merry sim-Christmas!
So what will happen next? Will Kate and Salim find a house they love? Is Kate ready to leave her little abode in Willow Creek and take the next step with Salim? What else does Salim have up his sleeve?
Find out next time on The Life of Kate Armstrong: House Hunting Edition!
Next update will be up either tomorrow or over the weekend! Hope you've enjoyed these last few updates! Let me know what YOU think Kate and Salim should be looking for in their new home!
THANKS FOR READING!
Quick note: I will be selling Salim’s apartment and merging the money with our funds, as it was the only realistic way to get them a house fit for their needs – also, I think that’s relatively realistic
XOX OliCait XOX
Love the updates, was already wondering if you had given up on it!