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Hi all. I know I've been kind of quiet for awhile. Until the recent blizzard life was kind of blah and uneventful. I am finally over the flu. We had a blizzard here last week and my college (I work at a college) was closed for 3 1/2 days. Mother Nature and the cooties apparently met prior to the snow onslaught because I was down with a rotten string of flu the entire time! Bleh! After a week I'm finally back at work and feel like I'll live. Sheesh. Much to my dismay I didn't get around to doing anything really, except sleeping and blowing my nose, popping meds, etc.

I still plan to do a cabin for Bridgeport but since Outdoor Stuff was on the doorstep I held off until I got that going. Then I got sick, and, well, you know how it goes. I have fiddled with the new stuff a bit. I thought there would be more in this stuff pack. Like family stuff. Activities, etc. The clothes for the ladies are cute. I haven't really checked out the guys yet. So I'm a bit bummed about this stuff pack. Not that I was terribly excited to begin with, but I did think there would be more meat to it.

Let's see... what else... oh, Dragon Age 2 will be here soon. The demo comes out Feb. 22. What that means is sims will probably fall by the wayside for a bit while I decide if I like this new installation or not. Sequels tend to be really good, or really bad. I'm not holding my breath. LOL The huge disappointments and epic fails that were Final Fantasy X-2 and Xenosaga II have scarred my mind forever. Oh, Dark Cloud 2 was a let down too. And I'm sure there are many, many, many others I just can't think of at the moment but they're there, darkening the corners of my mind with their tainted, evil experiences. Many more bad sequels than good. I know it's a matter of opinion. Sims Medieval is due in March too so that will take me away from Sims 3. I'll always come back. Probably sooner than I think. Somehow I don't think I'll be playing Dragon Age 2 for a solid year straight. I actually only stopped playing Dragon Age: Origins because I know I have to let all that go for the sequel (because, you know, it's not really a sequel (just a different game with the same name, but not a true sequel), at least I don't see it that way (if it was really a sequel I'd be loading up my stud of a Grey Warden and continue on with his buttkicking and they wouldn't have mucked with the graphics and enemies and storyline and... I'll stop) to dull the disappointment. LOL I'm such a ray of sunshine.

And you guys are all sitting there laughing at me. "Whatever macgirl." I should've outgrown video games ages ago but it's really the only thing that holds my interest as a hobby. And I rate pretty cool among my son's friends since I'm a gaming Mom and kick their butts nicely on occasion. Keep them in line ya know. Old fart I am not. Although, don't put an FPS in front of me. I'll nod off in a heartbeat. You won't even get me past the lame 20 minute intro cinematic. I loathe FPS games. Just what I want to do, experience everything through tunnel vision and a... hand. Woohoo. Hold me back. I'm gonna go crazy. The realism is so... so... not real.

OK, I'll quit my prattling and hopefully in the near future I'll bring you another lot. I'm grumpy. I think I need chocolate.

GC2 Overview

This is just an overview of Gossip City Act 2 : Motives,

Gossip about the gossipy world of Gossip City. haha

The 2nd part of Gossip City happens a year after the first chapter. A mystery lady arrives a stranger to this gossip filled world of Bridgeport. She's seen immidiately entertained by 'Little Littler' a 1 star celebrity known for keeping a low profile. Someone took a picture and sent it to Lady G who spreads gossip through out Bridgeport, and thus was made headline of the day.

Lady B later comes to the Spencer flat, mistaken for an asipiring model, by not only Lola, but Alex as well.

They met at lola's office, but when she presented her Resume, things became complicated. She claimed to be Christina D'Luca who Lola knows very well. That's where the chapter ends.

If you forgot who she is, on the 1st part of gossip city (Mortality) she's the blond girl who's with Beau Merrick, who was also said to be in a relationship with Mathew Carvel.

When she recieved a mysterious long distance call, she leaves Bridgeport and vanishes from the map completely. But why did people think she's dead? I guess we'll find out on the next chapter.

It's also revealed that James D'luca (Christina's father) passed away, which could explain why Christina disappeared, but why would she leave?  What was her reason to leave so urgently without informing anyone? Did she really die? If so, who's this lady B who's claiming to be her?

Why did she leave, and why did she return?

On the 2nd Chapter, new characters were introduced.

One of them is France Carvel, oops, i didnt spoil anything, did I? But you will know about it eventualy, so why shouldnt i just say it?

France also briefly appeared on the first chapter 'there are those who enjoy independence' , but from what? I'm not sure if i'm gonna make him a main character in this (considering his a YA and everyone else are teens), but expect him to be a re-uccuring one.

Another set of characters were introduced from the Ashton side of the City. Marc Ashton and Lily Ashton. On the first chapter, it's said that they moved to Bridgeport just recently, apparently, they left some unfinished buissness which followed them here.

Tempest, Marc's band is also introduced with it's 3 members, Leon Sever, Beau and Van Reuben. Names were also introduced, names like Hannah Livi and a Layla.

Hannah Livi is supposedly Marc's ex-wife who he still loves dearly, they broke up because she didnt like a child, and Marc tricked her into having Lily. Lily is Marc's daughter, whom he and his band raised since birth, she looks exactly like Hannah, hence was called Little livi by Leon. Leon reveals the reason why the band broke up, and it's not because of the chemistry, it's because of Hannah, Marc's heart was broken to the point of no fixing, and finding her would be the only solution, but Leon gaves him a taste of the truth, so maybe he would have a change of heart.

As for the name Layla, Matt mentioned this name in connection with the D'luca's who vanished after James's death. It could be that this Layla is Christina's mother, or someone else completely, but more so, Christina hasnt met this person yet, or so, was she looking for this person?

So far, this is the overview of what happened, and when it happened, so watch out for the next chapter, and thanks for all of those who read and commented, i greatly appriciate them.

If youhave any questions, feel free to ask here.

Thanks for reading

Rue

Seeing Red

Seeing Red everywhere.  Not cool!

Chad Michael Murray

Ok guys, as Marina requested I´ve been working with Chad, one of stars of One Tree Hill.

He´s so cute and it´s been a pleasure to work with his sim! ;)

Micron Kitchen

Hello friends! ...

       After a long time, I started working on a new set. I must to work on the details but, I wanted to share with you the first version. I hope you will like...

Feb. 12th, French Chateau Bedroom

The French Chateau Bedroom suite is scheduled for publication on Saturday, February 12th, and it features an elegant canopy doubled-bed, gilt trimmed console table with mirror, cabinet, and nightstand and an ornate table lamp. Console table is cloned from a mirror and has its menu options and the bed has 3 slots for placement of decorative objects.

I plan to create a matching French Chateau Bathroom set sometime in the future--I actually started it (bathroom set) a few months ago and never got back to finishing the set's bathtub and vanity sink. LOL, I have quite a few unfinished Sims 2 and Sims 3 projects clogging my hard drive, but I WILL finish them one day!

Here are a few pics...

Have a great day and take care,

Carolyn

Pure Light

Release Feb 5th 2010 Pure Light

Victorian style

Several months ago I got a request for a victorian style window. It came with a picture. So I decided to make that window, but also a lot of victorian decoration stuff. It got a bit out off hand. So here is almost the finished set. Lots of gables, corbels, attic windows and victorian walls. And a chimney cap to put on top of a low wall (made for the chimney to hide).

Hope you like it. I'm planning to upload the house as well!!!

UPDATE: What's coming next?

Windows again! :D Some simple tilt and turn plastic windows. With separate windowsills. And I made some 'construction items' to build thicker walls/wall niches. These items are half as thick as one tile so you can place (using moveobjects on) a sink, or toilet in front of the walltable.

Here are the first pics.

Magic number!

And now you have reached a magic number: 111.111 downloads from the fans of my creations. Thank you, thank you, thank you! And don't forget: Have fun every day! :D

Mirraaj in 2011

Mirraaj took the entire year of 2010 off in order to concentrate on education, but is now back and ready to spoil you with a new products including a new range of houses!

In the upcoming weeks you'll see a new look Mirraaj page, new content for the first time in over a year and exclusive downloads on the new Mirraaj.com which will launch shortly! 

Contrary to belief, Mirraaj is now back on TSR and will not be updating Mirraaj.com as often as TSR. 

Dublin, Ireland

So, I have created an all Irish neighborhood called Dublin, Ireland(which has a shopping district called Kilkenny, Ireland and a university called The University Of Dublin). The founding family of the neighborhood were the 5 Murphy brothers, who had 5 different aspirations. Now the neighborhood has grown to include the Sullivans(and their 3 kids), The Gallaghers, The Gibsons(Mel is the father and he and his wife have 2 children), The Kellys, The Foleys, and others as well.

Justin is coming

Hello guys, I´m working now with the male model Justin Poortinga. Justin has lovely eyes and a magnificent hair! One of my favourites! =)

Crisis

I have only gone and lost my Sims 2 game!

I am now about to turn my bedroom upside down to try and find it!

Creations & New Friends

I have to give kudo's to the people here for their creating ability, I am seeing somethings that just blow my mind. I am looking forward to establashing a few new friendships with you. I would like to see more things for "boy-child" there just isn't much of that. I know that the "female" is the most desired sim, but as a mother of 3 sons I like and look forward to that male baby being born. I will eat those apples. lol, but it's just depressing that I can't really dress him cute as a toddlar or in style as a child cause it's just not created. And sorry to say that I'm not in the talant range as you people are. Anyway, if your reading this and like to chat via messaging here drop me a line. Love to get to know you. Marla

Im On Hold

Sorry but there will be no more designs for a few days because i have injured my hand playing basketball. 

Gossip City (Free wallpaper?)

I just submitted Gossip City 2nd Act Motives, hopefully everything works out fine from there on. I'm not too confident about this second chapter, but i hope readers would still like it.

If you click on the image above, you can have it at full size (not sure what you can do with it, but it can be a wallpaper or whatever.)

Thanks for reading, keep reading for updates.

error in installing sims 2 expansions

hi guys,

i am having a problem in installing sims 2 expansions. every time I install a expansion, the installation gets stuck on the updating process at a file name "package installer.exe" or "bodyshop.exe".what should i do? please help.

I also tried installing the sims 2 patch but it is also getting stuck on a file "objects".

'Simscreating' my rl house...

is not that simple :P  First of all, the architects who designed this house put the doors all wrong, so I bet my Sims will have problems getting into the kitchen, just like I do with bags full of shopping.  Then there's the mezzanine in eldest daughter's room - there's no ladders to be found (for stairs the room's far too small) that will get my simsdaughter up to her desk to make her homework.  The attic is already stuffed with junk - but no-one will ever be able to get anything as there are no foldable attic stairs either...  I think I will try my hand at making a compost heap and a rabbit hutch - and a somewhat smaller willow tree - to finish off my garden.  Oh, and need to find a skylight for the garage.

The outside is looking almost fine...

Up to this morning :P  I will have to sort through CycloneSue's stuff now to 'decorate' my garden.  There seems to have been a freak storm last night and the garden is a tip... 

I fear I will have to postpone virtual building to do some real life clearing up :P

Up, up and awaaayyy....

Woo!

So now I have about 6 downloads out, and 2 more coming tommorow! Thanks so much for everything, because after only a couple days, I almost have 800 downloads and 30 thanks! Oh my goodness! Well, more laterr.! ~I love you all, Cecelia..<3

:D

http://www.thesimsresource.com/members/jacob    The Sims 3 please and thank you! :)

Bahaus garage door

Can't clone the bahaus garage door from the ea shop :( so after some work i built 1 :)) just need the glass fixed to let light though  then i can do the diags an upload

New writer

Hi :) I"v started a series called ravens,Please be kind I'm a new writer.Hope you guys like it though

~*Dreamer*~

Downloads!

Wooh over 2000 downloads on the Ikea Expedit bookshelf! New Sims 3 record! :D <3 Thanks all ^^

Updates and hello's

Hello hello and welcome to my blog, i recently just figured how to perk my profile around and added pods left to right, now its crowded, but not in a bad way, i think.

I'd would like to thank those who follow my stories, they're not so many, but i'm eternally greatful to them. *bows*

Story Updates:

Kimura-Cho Dynasty- im working on finishing it though i gave some sort of an improvised lazy ending to it, but i dunno when to update it since i'm now tangled with my latest project, Gossip City.

Saving Twinbrook - The story of the epic epicness of how twinbrook was destroyed... or something like that. I gave a really vogue introduction to this story that im not sure if its worth finishing or continuing it, it's moving so slow that i'm thinking of abandoning it. But i'm not sure yet.

But if ever i will continue it, watch out for LOVE, ACTION, ROMANCE and just plain awesomeness with the unknown.

Gossip City - I cant believe this story got featured, im eternally greatful to TSR for giving me such an oportunity :D

Given the last chapter, or 'act' as what i called it, i left questions unanswered, but things will reaveal it's self soon enough, im currently working on the 2nd chapter, hopefully it will turn out good, else only flies will visit the page @.@

I'll blog again when there are new updates.

Rue

Kane

Kane Ceiling Lamps  

First showing

Well, Amelia Castle made it to the downloads page and is doing ok- as in it hasn't bombed completely!! I know it's a slow process and it's got a lot of excellent competition, so I am ok with it's starting results! Now that I've figured it all out, I think I can put some of my other creations up... I have a few that are all ready to go.  Now, though I have to go in search of the best way to upload and display my sims!

I'm Back!

After a 2 year long hiatus, I am finally back to the game.  Be on the look out for some new lots from me very soon. 

Lots of Love,

Rabold8

I'm on Facebook

Hi! I'm on facebook now, so you can keep track of me:)

Hope you like my new minisite design.

Wanna know what's up with all of this sudden activity? That's because I passed all of my exams in one week and now I can do anything I want for three weeks! Fantastic, huh? :D

Kate(Lys)

Suggestions for MENS Clothes.

Please provide the type of clothing whether it is athletic, casual /evening attire, swimming, bed time, Formal / evening attire.

Then what color you would like to see it in, style, ect.

I will do my best to get it done and see if it makes the grade.

Thanks

Learning to create in the web world

I am new to the creating on the web aspect. But am a fast learner. I notice detail and that the web is full of creative people. I also notice that there are more clothes out for women then men. So as my first concern to the creative aspect is the creation of some more mens attire for Sims 3.  I enjoy the look of the modern man as the next gal. So any ideas the anyone has or would like to see let me know. the more detail you provide the better I can get it the way you want. Thanks

Hey Hey!

Hiya simmers!

I've been away from this site for a little while...been dealing with some personal issues and needed to sort myself out.  However i am back!  I have missed this site a lot.  I love the people on here....so inspiring!

Hope you are all ok and look forward to mingling with you all again!  I have uploaded some screenshots on here, feel free to have a looksie!  i shall look at making some new creations soon too!

Bye Bye! <3

Next step!

Woooooooooooot Alright!! Now I have managed to upload my avi! She's favorite snowy little elf type sim- Snow Sprite! She is pretty basic with very little cc so I may try uploading and submitting her... But, for now, I will wait to see how my first creation does. If it does half way decent, I'll try more of them!

I have also stuck a little toe into forums to test those waters a bit, that's still quite scary though! It's a very big place out there and I am quite used to my cozy little neighborhood over at tss. I do think though that I need to venture out to other places once in a while. It's always good to go out visiting!!

A bit of success

Ahhhh I am pleased to say my very first upload has been approved and will be published tomorrow! I am excited! Only hope it does well. That's is the frustrating part of sharing your work. You can think it's a master piece, but that doesn't mean anyone else will agree with you! And, with so many fantastic builders out there I'm quite sure my little builds will struggle a bit. But, I am willing to take that chance.

I have spent the last year or so battling with the sims3 site exchange where I was uploading my creations. I am so disappointed and frustrated with it though that I am hoping I can find a home here for my creations. I don't expect amazing and awesome results but I would hope that at least this site won't be broke half of the time, eat my creations for lunch and then feature a pair of shoes that someone recolored. As I said, I am just so disillusioned by it that I am having a hard time finding my self confidence with creating again.

Making progress

Ok, I have made some progress in figuring the submission process out! Thank you so much to my friends over at tss, KateKnight, Peacemake, and Garbuckle!! I managed to get the lot uploaded and submitted, along with some pics- not really happy about those mainly because I was at high frustration level right then and got too impatient! I will know better next time. I am determined to get this process figured out and share my creations here! Now, let's see if I can get a few pics to show up here?!

Yay!! Well, that worked the way it was suppose to!!

Now I have a poll

Hey, everyone I finally decided to add the poll to my userpage, from time to time I will have new polls coming in, but I don't know how often.

Trying to figure everything out

Arrrghhh Ok, I have decided to attempt uploading and submitting my creations to this site... I have figured part of it out but still have questions and am getting seriously frustrated with finding no answers anywhere to my questions!! Am at the point where I feel like I'm getting nowhere and am just talking to myself? So, my sim life has begun to resemble the rest of my life!!

I know how to upload my packaged exported lot. What I can't find answers to is whether I can change my cover pics on with the image upload changer program I've been using. I also can't find anywhere the size that my pics need to be for my screenshots? I normally transfer them out of my game screenshot folder to photo edit them in some other program and or upload them to my photoshare site and change the original sized of them... Ya think I can find answers to these silly questions any where? NO!! It then makes me feel completely incompetent because obviously these must be really random stupid questions if no one else bothers to think of them except me?!!!

Yume

Yume is a nice 3 bedroom 4 bathroom home right next to the beach. I love how it looks, I think it tuned out nice! Hope you guys like it as well.

On the first floor I have the entry way, kitchen, dinning room, Livingroom, and a full bathroom.

The second floor has thee bedrooms and baths. There is a master bedroom, a teen bedroom, and a baby bedroom.

Third floor has a bar, dancefloor, and sitting area, as well as a fire pit on the balcony.

On the outside It has a garden with beginner plants, pool, and hot tub.

hope you guys like it!

Blizzard

Just wanted to give everyone a heads up in case this blizzard we are expecting knocks out our power.  (hope not lol)  If I drop off the grid for a couple of days I will be back as soon as I can!  I really hope the weather man is wrong.  I do not even remember seeing a Blizzard warning in my entire life!  Atleast I have a fireplace for backup lol!