End of Second Term

Carly, Day 97, April 7, 2026

Carly's terms have been running Thursday through Wednesday. I like that because it gives her a weekend to work on her papers or presentations. And she's been taking 3 core classes and one elective in something fun that might be useful. First term she had Equine Arts and learned a little horseback riding. Second term she had Xtreme Knitting and I remembered to get her a yarn basket. Here she is knitting something for a very special friend.

 She has also had her three self-discovery moments. She declined Lovebug twice because that did not seem like her - she is more practical than that. But she accepted Perfectionist, Dog Lover, and Cheerful. And she got her second term grades on Wednesday.

She decided to invite Paolo out for dinner to celebrate. They met at a restaurant in Newcrest.

They do seem to always get along really well, talking, joking, flirting.

And from her critter hunting days, Carly acquired the flutter kiss. Little butterflies fly all around.

And she told Paolo she is really just looking to have some fun, no marriage thoughts for her.

Paolo is thrilled to hear that because I made him non-committal.

When Carly got home, she had to get some schoolwork done because the next day was HarvestFest but she had classes anyway. She got it done and then got her Friday work done in between classes so she could host a party for her friends. She has felt neglectful of her friends since she has been spending free time with Paolo and Em. 

She cooked a beautiful turkey dinner and made Tiramisu for dessert. 

Irene apparently was starving from her trip to Batuu and couldn't wait for Carly to ring the dinner bell. 

Carly: Just a second, Irene. I just want to kiss Paolo.

Dinner is served, but apparently all anybody wants to eat is tiramisu.

Lesson learned. Don't put dessert out with the meal. All sims eat are sweets. Everyone has tiramisu on their plates.

Carly: Seriously, I made a whole turkey and you are all just eating tiramisu. I'm not making another one. When it is gone, it's gone.

And another new face at the party, besides Paolo.

Chiyo is very cute and Carly was glad she could include her in HarvestFest.

Thank you, Chiyo!

It was good seeing and talking to everyone, especially this old married couple at the table.

And I just missed getting a shot of Rowan coming over and kissing Honey on the cheek. It was very sweet.

I think everyone had a good time and Carly has a one track mind apparently. Still just one thing she wants to do. 

I scanned around and found a group dancing downstairs and some in the TV room at times, but I never found Jace. When Carly was cleaning up dishes, she found one outside on the picnic table. I never looked there and then felt awful that Jace may have been out there by himself all night. 

On Saturday morning, Carly called Jace and invited him over.

Carly: I am so sorry I didn't get to talk to you on HarvestFest. I wanted to hear all about the animals and ranch life.

Carly: I made this for you. I hope you like it. Well, it is for one of the chickens or the rooster to wear. 

Jace: Carly, I wish you could meet everyone. This is Gilda and Moxie, and Domino and Echo. You would love them. 
Carly: I wish I could meet them too. They are adorable!

Carly: Something I should have done a long time ago. We will be friends forever, Jace.
Jace: Always!

And they worked on a puzzle together before Jace had to get back to the ranch.

And a few extra pictures from her trying to get things done in Britechester. 

I guess this is what I have to do to get in that secret society. Not even sure if I want to get in it, but feel like I have to try now.

Carly: Watcher, are you sure this is safe? I thought I was just going to be entering stuff on the keyboard.
Watcher: I'm sure it wouldn't be part of the aspiration if it wasn't safe.
Carly: OK, I'm sure you would have googled it.
Watcher: Um, yeah, sure, of course I did *gulp*

And the arrival the secret society. 

Carly: Em, I don't know why Watcher wants me to join that club. Looks more like a gardening club than some secret society. 

Start of a New Term

 Carly, Day 96, April 6, 2026

One thing that makes University so hard is not getting your new classes until about 6PM and then you may have 3 classes to do homework for. Luckily, Carly only had 2 Thursday classes to prepare for. She was hard at work (mostly hard at work) studying when someone happened to be walking by her house and couldn't resist stopping in to see her. 

Watcher: You just have to get through two class homeworks tonight. 
Carly: I know.

Watcher: You do not look like you are reading about writing children's books.
Carly: I am still reading the book. 

That's about the time Paolo showed up.
That little want she has in the corner is to woohoo with Paolo. 
Watcher: Carly, you still have to finish one more homework.

Carly: Watcher says I have to do this one homework before we whatever.
Paolo: What's a watcher?
Carly: You don't have one. You get to do whatever you want whenever you want.

But then they were interrupted by someone else coming in the house uninvited.

Eerie again that since Robin was eliminated as burglar in one simverse, now Carly has a new burglar too. Or maybe it is Home Regions at work.

But she was no match for Carly.

Love that during the fight, she is still playful and just wants to woohoo with Paolo.

Sure, Carly can take care of herself, but Paolo, you are just watching. 

Carly won. It did look like Paolo was rooting for her anyway. And Carly still has that one desire.

But after the fight, Paolo ended up leaving. Carly finished her homework and went to bed alone. I don't think she was happy with me. 

The other thing that was hard to find time for was the tutoring. For the aspiration, she had to do that 5 times and they are 5 hour sessions each! That was hard to balance with her schoolwork, Em, and having any kind of social life. She devoted most of the weekend to doing tutoring, but she and Em did make a quick trip to Gibbi Point. 

Well, 2 trips because Carly's Watcher messed up a second time by not selling Tae's business and then they still couldn't visit the lot because it was a small business. Ugh. So back home and then out again. 

This was from the first visit when she still couldn't actually visit the lot. But they are all so cute.

And back out again in the daylight and she met Chiyo. They became good friends.

Carly: If you want, I can shoot an apple off your head.
Chiyo: Uh, no.

Kali obstacle course.

Kali and Mia.

Em fell asleep, but it is so pretty on Tae's lot. We will have to come back when Carly is done with school and has more time.

Tae told Carly a secret but I keep forgetting to check her notebook to see what it was.

And back at home, Rowan stopped by to give Carly one of those you are such a good neighbor gifts. It was a wooden horse statue. 

And first term she did not have a presentation to do, but she had one for second term. She got that done over the weekend too.

And this is the first time that Spooky Night came around on the calendar and she did not have a party. But she did not want to miss HarvestFest so that will be next time. 

End of First Term

 Carly, Day 95, April 5, 2026

Carly knows that finishing University is her top priority and she couldn't be distracted by cute guys like Paolo. After their date, she got the rest of her schoolwork done and then wanted to make a trip to Gibbi Point on Sunday to see her friend Tae and his new kittens and meet his sister. Things did not go as planned as Watcher messed up placing the lot and it was still marked as a cafe (which is what that lot was when Carly lived in Gibbi Point) but without any cafe stuff so basically closed off from being able to visit. 

But while she was there, Paolo called and asked her on a lunch date. This is a fancy restaurant (from the gallery) I put in Del Sol Valley so I figured it was OK to go there. 

Carly accepted and sort of forgot she had Em with her and so Em came along on the date. 

And of course, the true way to Carly's heart is through Em.

Luckily the restaurant did not seem to mind Em coming along and Paolo got changed into his formal wear.

Lots of good conversation and flirting.

Paolo seemed fascinated by experimental food.

Octavia is actually pregnant in this picture. She had called Carly and asked if they should have a baby and Carly said to do it, so pretty sure she is having one.

Meanwhile, I looked for Em and she was asleep and of all people, Judith Ward was the one who would probably be most annoyed by a dog in a restaurant. But she didn't wake up.

And after the meal was over, they headed upstairs to the dance floor where they could now try the waltz together. 

The date ended and Carly went home, not expecting to find that Paolo came home with her. 

Paolo seemed surprised to be there too, like the aliens had dropped him there.

So why not make the most of it. Carly ended up trying out her new hot tub.

Carly: I was hoping I could see that tattoo I gave you.

Carly: Watcher, go away.

And they had some fun and Carly sent him home. It was a school day. And it was almost morning.

She focused for the next few days on her schoolwork and got done with her first term. 

Meanwhile she got this phone call. 

She chose the first choice, but he has not called for a date yet. Not sure if she is supposed to call him. He said he was happy about it.  We'll see what comes of it. 

And of course, you can tell fall is happening right now. It is very pretty in the fall in Britechester. Now I wish I had 30 day seasons. But don't want a 30 day winter! 

And yes, she finally got Tae's lot fixed and did make a visit, but I will share that in next post.