Juanita Week Four

Week Four

Day one

Woke up feeling relaxed and refreshed, even though it was only 3:30am. 

  I went home.  I’ve got to get myself a bed.  Now that I’ve had a taste of it there’s no going back to that old sleeping bag.  I had a few Simoleons so I got it straight away. 

It was nothing extravagant, but it was comfortable. 

As I snuggled down I could feel myself drifting off even though I wasn’t really tired. 

I woke again at 10am, made breakfast and cleaned up from the day before.  Working hard and getting that promotion took me to the next level in my cooking skill, but I was still a ways away from where I should be.  I was currently on level 5 and had two more levels to catch up. 

My garden had been neglected and I just had a few minutes to pay it a little attention before heading off to work. 

The rest will have to wait until later.  When I arrived at work I heard the news that Wyatt Halliwell had passed away.  It was very sad, but he had lived a long and happy life.  I was also asked to stay late today, which I did and earned $376 for my trouble.  Plus we all got along even better now having pulled together to help out. 

I went straight home after my shift and into bed. 

Day two

Woke up early 8:30, not tired at all.  This bed has really made a difference. 

Today my little garden has finally borne fruit.   I harvested it, at last my very own produce.  I’ll be able to sell it to the local grocery store.  Although gardening is hard work,

weeding, fertilising

and watering, it is also fun and I love it. 

Now for a quick shower and change ready for work. 

That’s better, now a quick snack.

 

Ok the car has arrived but just need to pay bills before I leave, $16 now, and so off to work.  Shaun was having yet another party, a formal one this time.  If I can make it I will go.  I could use a bit of fun in my life about now. 

I earned $282 today and went to the party and prepared a home cooked meal.  It was one of those parties where everyone mostly stood around and chatted or listened to the specially laid on entertainment. 

So I watched the entertainment,

and some TV. for a bit, the cooking channel of course.  Well... might as well learn while you’re having fun.  I had fun at the party even though I didn’t see Shaun, then it was home to bed. 

Day three

Woke refreshed and attended Garden, more produce.

Harvested my first apple from my tree

and planted another tomato plant.  No time for a shower, ate an apple quickly then

off to work.  I heard that Shaun had hooked up with a new girl, Deborah, and perhaps it’s for the best.  Jerome just had a baby with Wanda.  There doesn’t seem to be anyone out there for me. 

Day four

My day off today is all about having fun and it began early at 8:30. 

First order of the day, tend garden.  Next shower and change to go into town to sell produce, got $69 for them.  Called Terrel for a chat. 

Met Shaun and had a chat, he was still my best friend but, that was  all it could be.  He was with Deborah now and happy by all accounts.  He was also very much involved with his son, even though he and his mother had moved on and were not together.  I was not having much fun so I went home.  Tidied up a bit then headed out again. 

This time to Port a Party, a new hangout for me, needed a change of scenery and atmosphere.  The place was deserted.  Played on the pool table and later

met Henry Caldwell.  Don’t think there will be any romance there he’s a bit old.  Anyway hung around for a bit then went home.  Nothing eventful today. 

Day five

Slept in until 11:00, then looked after garden. 

Bought a sprinkler to make the watering easier, and its fun to play in too. 

Salad for lunch, made bed and read paper.

  Mick’s Karaoke was one of the places to be tonight, along with The Grange and The Hoi Polloi Event Centre, according to the news.  Oooh I’m spoilt for choice now.  Better tidy up and head out to one of them.  I picked The Grange. 

I went straight to the dance floor to strut my stuff. 

I called Terrel and told him how much fun the place was. 

He was there in no time; we danced...

and danced...  

and danced ...

and talked together for the rest of the night. 

Terrel was the captain in the local football team.  He was ambitious and wanted to be a superstar one day he said.  So far so good, now home to bed. 

Day six

Back to the old grind and routine.  Had a late night so slept until 10:00. 

Ate some fruit for breakfast, it was delicious, and then worked in garden. 

Planted another apple tree, then off to work. 

I have a feeling a promotion is on the cards today, so didn’t work so hard, and kinda took it easy doing just enough to secure the promotion.  Today is the first time I’ve been able to take it easy at work.  I have to learn the recipe for fried peanut butter and banana sandwiches.  WOOHOO YES!  I’ve been promoted to Line Cook.  I earned $262 and got a bonus of $564.

 I’m now half way to completing my lifetime wish.  I’m off to the bookstore to purchase a recipe book for the sandwiches.  Yay, finished book, will get reward at work tomorrow.  Now home to bed. 

Day seven

By now I think you’ve got the pattern of my work day, so I’ll just say same work routine from now on unless anything changes. 

I was given a great onion today and told to plant it in the hopes that the produce from it will be an upgrade, an excellent onion.  Rushed home to get started before going to bed. 

So that’s week no. four finished and I’m doing better than alright.  Still haven’t found anyone to settle down with but there’s still time... I think.  

Juanita Week Three

Week Three

Day 1

My routine began as normal at the gym only it started around 5am. 

Shower and breakfast, then I went to the park and had some fun on the swings again. 

Then I went to a cooking class at Hogan’s Deep Fried Diner.  I enjoyed it there so much I decided to transfer jobs there.  It would be better and I wouldn’t keep running into Shaun.  I earned $234 today and apart from that nothing eventful to report.   

Day 2

Couldn’t sleep, bought a Popsicle from the ice cream van, although I’ve no idea why it would be here at 5am.  Went to park to eat it and again have no idea why.  Things like that happen in Simland, we are just compelled to do things which make no sense at all sometimes. 

After eating my Popsicle I collected some valuable rocks. 

I’ll be able to sell them later, another way to make money, collecting things. 

I finally got around to reading gardening book.  Reached level one and at the end of the section was a pack of seeds.  At last I’ll be able to start my garden.  Wish I’d done it earlier.  I rushed home to plant them straight away. 

On arriving the postman had been and my bills were now $6.  I paid them then found a nice spot to plant my seeds.

 There four little plants, the beginning of my garden, 2 grapevines and 2 tomato plants.  I also have a lettuce and an apple seed but it’s time for work now so I’ll have to plant them later after work.  Today I earned $233.  I stopped off at the Marsden Swim Centre for a shower tonight.  It was just down the block from my new workplace, much nearer than the Gym. 

Day two

Planted apple and lettuce seeds and tended other plants. 

My they have grown so big in a short space of time. 

I have finally started the beginnings of a home, starting with a bathroom.  A fridge, a counter, a table and a chair is the beginning of a kitchen.  Now I don’t have to go to town to wash and eat. 

My first home cooked meal, even though it’s only a salad, and then back to the garden. 

Just finished in time for work.  I earned $234 today and home straight to bed. 

Day four

Today is my day off and it begins at 7:30 with juice from the fridge. 

Next a quick shower then tend to the garden. 

I then went back to the cafe that Shaun and I had our first date.  I played computer games for a bit. 

Then had something to eat, can’t remember what it was and again home to bed.  Nothing exciting happening of late. 

Day five

Another day off.  Woke up at 8:30 showered and had cereal for breakfast.  

Then went for a walk and met Jerome Maxwell, who had just moved to Union Cove too.  We got to talking and got along well. 

I invited him back to my place. 

Paid bills of $12, bills are slowly rising.  As soon as we got home Jerome had to leave he had to go somewhere he said. 

Made salad for dinner, then called Jerome and Terrel for a chat. 

Made sure I watered my little garden before going to bed. 

Day six

It was back to work today.  I was doing well, but my skill in cooking was beginning to lag behind a little.  It was time to step it up a notch. 

I bought the second book in the series of cooking and promptly started to read. 

I like to be peaceful and quiet so I went to the park again. 

I increased my skill a little but not enough to reach the next level.  It’s that time again, work.  I earned $234 today. 

After work I called Jerome and invited him to the karaoke bar. 

I had to go in my work cloths, no time to change. 

We sang a duet.

  Afterwards we talked and got to know each other a little better. 

It was then that I discovered that he’d hooked up with a girl called Wanda.  I was cautious after the whole Shaun episode so decided not to pursue any kind of relationship with Jerome.  I left the bar and went home.  It was getting late anyway.

Day seven

I was very tired after my night out, so slept most of the morning.  Woke up at 10:30.  Spoke briefly to Jerome on the phone.  I

 showered and made peanut butter and jelly sandwiches.  Then off to work.  Nothing too eventful today.  Oh except Shaun invited me to his party.  I wasn’t sure at first if I was going.  It started at 4:44, which is an odd time to say the least, but I’d be at work then.  I earned $233 and was promoted to Ingredient Taster, with a bonus of $468. 

I was very tired but decided to go to Shaun’s party.  It would probably be over soon anyway.  He greeted me warmly enough and we went inside.  It was like old times.  We talked about work, he’d been promoted again.  He was now a Sous Chef. 

We had a pillow fight and then I don’t know what came over me. 

I asked him if he wanted to skinny dip, but before he could answer I stripped off and jumped in.  He didn’t respond, he stood at the side tapping his foot.  I came out got dressed and apologised for my behaviour.  Shaun forgave me, of course, and suggested I was a little cranky because I was tired.  “It’s late” he said “why don’t you stay here for the night.  Get one good night’s rest in a proper bed” then added quickly “I have a spare.”  I guess that was so I didn’t get any more crazy ideas. 

So I slept over.