#ranch is fully built and decorated :)

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One of Riley's new goals is to show Monica all of his favorite spots in Strangerville before they potentially move away (they have started discussing it!). She's still fairly new to the area and is very excited to see where Riley grew up. First stop was the Strangerville Canyon Pool by @ladykendalsims! Riley spent a lot of time here when he was younger, up to no good of course. They swam, drank and maybe kissed a little bit, I gave them their privacy though. The night ended with them cozied up next to the bonfire. Overall a very successful little date!

#ts4 #the sims 4 #nightmare legacy #ts4 legacy #ts4 gameplay #the sims 4 screenshots #living a nightmare #living a nightmare g1 #riley burns #monica burns #🥹 #taking these photos was actual HELL so i hope this post is okay bc i was about to chuck my laptop across the world #sims autonomy makes me sick like. STOP. STANDING. UP!! BITCHES!!!! SIT TF DOWN YOU DUMBASS PIXEL ASSHOLES #Anyways it was still fun to take them there and watch them autonomously ignore everyone else except each other 😊 my lil lovebirds! #more posts coming soon ❤️ #ranch is fully built and decorated :) #pls ignore the inconsistent backgrounds im still working on getting the bokeh effect i want with dof 😂

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Saltbox: A Little Women Inspired Build

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40x40 · Fully Furnished · CC Heavy, Included

The Saltbox style home is a New England staple. Built during the colonial period of American history, these homes were simple and functional.

One of the most famous colonial era homes is Orchard House, where Little Women author Louisa May Alcott lived with her parents and sisters, and was almost a character in the novel itself. To bring your cozy autumn to a close this year, I wanted to create a house inspired by the Alcott home, in all its eclectic warmth. Like Orchard House, this build is early colonial in architecture but mid-19th century in furnishing and decor. Where possible, I’ve tried to keep the appliances and plumbing off-the-grid, as a nod to the time period. It has a kitchen, dining, formal parlor, sitting room, mud room, three bedrooms, and a flexible attic space to stage all your childhood plays. This build is very CC heavy, but I have included a sortable CC list and folders this time which should allow you to only keep the Build CC and eliminate the Buy if you’d rather furnish it yourself CC-free.

Required/Recommended Packs:

Horse Ranch

High School Years

Cottage Living

Eco Lifestyle

Seasons

Cats and Dogs

Get Together

Werewolves

Realm of Magic

Jungle Adventure

Outdoor Retreat

Laundry Day Stuff

Basement Treasures Kit

Thank you to all the wonderful CC creators out there who make historical builds more fulfilling! This build has a lot of beautiful CC from @pierisim @harrie-cc @felixandresims @lilis-palace @anachrosims @sooky88 and many more! Full list and credits are in the drive folder below.

Download Here (GoogleDrive)

#andibuilds #sims 4 #historical cc #ts4builds #sims 4 build #ts4cc #saltbox #colonial archi #little women #louisa may #orchard house

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Why Can’t I Be More? Chapter 10

Tis the season. Christmas vacation and Rodolfo finds himself starting to question everything about he and Alejandro's situationship. Can he be okay with just this forever? Was he ever okay with it to begin with?

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All recent events taken into consideration, the few days between that evening and the start of their vacation time had been… Pleasant. Of course, nothing of particular note had occurred but Rodolfo took that as a benefit, rather than something to be disappointed about.

He’d had his fill of noteworthy occurrences, to be honest. All he’d really done was fill out paperwork, getting what needed to be done fully filled out and finished so Alvarez didn’t have to worry about any of it, and gotten their end of year work done.

Then, once everything was settled and they’d been assured everything would be fine until they got back, Rodolfo and Alejandro had taken the truck they use up to Alejandro’s ranch. Rodolfo had been very much looking forward to it.

The property, itself, was of moderate size. Enough that Alejandro had to hire someone to take care of it, but not enough that that task was more than upkeep. Most of it was just maintaining the field of wildflowers they had planted and keeping the walking trails,  which Alejandro had chosen the property for, clear and able to be walked on.

Even though it was colder and colder, Rodolfo still planned to take many jogs along those paths, excited for the time he would get to spend on the ranch.

The ranch house was also a decent size. Four bedrooms, a sitting room and a living room, a dining room that was separate from the large kitchen, though they were only separated by a massive kitchen island which had a sink built into it, and two bathrooms, one of which was a massive main bathroom attached to the massive main bedroom.

Rodolfo had helped Alejandro decorate it and Alejandro had chosen to convert two of the bedrooms into non bedrooms. Alejandro was always vocal about not wanting children, so this wouldn’t be a problem in the future. Rodolfo didn’t want them, either. He knew at some point, he’d have to stop comparing his future plans with Alejandro’s but… for now, he was going to keep doing it.

At one point, Rodolfo had considered the idea of adopting a daughter but… then he’d spent a day with a child that wasn’t his sibling and he just… he couldn’t do it. He didn’t have the patience at all. The poor thing had been abandoned at an operation center during a raid and… Alejandro and Rodolfo had ended up playing “pass the child” back and forth all day because neither had any sort of patience.

Alvarez had ended up taking care of the kid the whole next day before DIF had been called and even she had complained. Look, liking children was not a requirement of joining the MSF and it certainly wasn’t a requirement to be a Vaquero.

Come to think of it, Rodolfo didn’t really remember having much patience for his own siblings. He had five of them and save for Liliana, his older sister, he couldn’t remember getting along with the four younger ones. Of course, he and Liliana were only a year apart, actually only 10 months apart, where as Adrian, the one after him, was three years younger than him. And the twins were another two years after that, and then Maria was another two years after that.

He’d gotten along fine with Adrian but… the twins and Maria, he just couldn’t relate to. Even now, he couldn’t find himself relating to Maria, and she was 20 years old. Not that he’d really talked to her, much. Or wanted to. Liliana and Adrian occasionally reached out, but… unless he talked to the rest, they didn’t talk to him.

Rodolfo, you were musing about the house. Right. Anyway, Alejandro could convert those bedrooms into whatever he wanted, because he didn’t have to worry about them eventually needing to be used for childrens’ rooms. As such, one was actively being converted into a weight room, which… of course it was. The other was a fairly decent home office.

Complete with a fully decked out gaming system that even Rodolfo could appreciate, even if Rodolfo wasn’t really a big gamer. Really, Rodolfo wasn’t a big tech person. He found certain stuff cool, like the ipads they had just upgraded them to in the base, and the features on the Xbox One and Playstation 4 that Alejandro had were pretty cool but… he just didn’t get most of it.

Alejandro was the direct opposite. He’d ranted for a full hour about the new features of the Iphone X when they were announced (none of which Rodolfo remembered at all) and didn’t even ask Rodolfo before ordering their upgrades. Not that Rodolfo cared. Alejandro paid for their phone service since Rodolfo paid for most of their streaming services, so Alejandro could update it whenever for all he cared.

The guest bedroom which was more accurately Rodolfo’s bedroom if Alejandro would have his way had its own gaming system and a tv, which Alejandro had insisted on getting the newest of both for.

And the tv in the living room, which Rodolfo was actively using to try to find something to watch, was stupidly big and also brand fucking new. Alejandro had the money, that wasn’t a concern and if he didn’t, Rodolfo definitely did and would give it, but this felt excessive.

Rodolfo looked up when Alejandro came up, frowning when he saw he was dragging a giant box with a picture of a christmas tree and a giant tub into the house. “It’s a big tree,” he grunted as he kicked it across the living room and then pulled the tub over.

“You said that last year,” Rodolfo laughed, unfolding himself from the couch. Had he known Alejandro would be getting the tree, he would have went and helped him. Alejandro had a habit of just doing things without informing Rodolfo he would be doing them.

“Yeah, well you wanted a big one,” Alejandro straightened up and then cracked his back before sighing, stretching. “Do you want it in the same spot as last time?”

“Yeah.” Rodolfo nodded a little, pointing to beside the mantle, where it had set last time. It didn’t need to be in front of a window since no one would see it. Then, he went to the tub, which he assumed had all of the decorations. Really, they were just going to put up a tree. Lights made no sense since, again, no one would see them.

And, Alejandro didn’t need to be climbing a ladder to string them up and Rodolfo certainly didn’t want to. So, just a tree. Rodolfo just cared about the tree, anyway. He opened the tub as Alejandro got the actual tree out of the box, a big fat one that was 9 feet tall and only two pieces. It didn’t have that fake snow shit on it like Rodolfo had seen getting popular lately.

The texture of that stuff made him gag and it was a fucking mess to clean up. Thankfully, Alejandro had had the entire house refloored to be hardwood, so it would just need to be swept but Rodolfo would still rather not.

Rodolfo paused at seeing a white and gold gift box at the top of the pile, confused. He didn’t remember it, so he picked it up and opened it to see exactly what was in the box, being greeted with pictures, instant pictures to be exact. He remembered what they were before he even got a good look at the contents, his skin turning a dark shade of red.

He went back to the couch and sat down, picking up the first one. It was a picture of himself, Alejandro’s hand around his neck and pushing his head back as what could be seen of his expression left little to the imagination of what exactly they were doing.

God, they’d gotten so drunk that Christmas, he could perfectly remember the headache he’d gotten the morning after. Liliana had dug up Rodolfo’s old polaroid camera from when he was a kid and sent it to him as a surprise for Christmas. At some point, he remembered Alejandro had snatched it from him and taken pictures of them.

The first few had been innocent, but the alcohol had gotten to them and Alejandro had been showering Rodolfo with compliments and Rodolfo had been feeling kind of special and… well, the rest were not innocent.

Rodolfo shuffled through them, pausing as he noticed how tasteful most of them were. “You have a gift.” He joked, looking up at Alejandro, who was struggling with the lights on the tree. It came pre lighted, but it appeared one had went out. Which of course meant all had gone out.

“Wha- fuck!” Alejandro cursed, suddenly shaking his head. But, the tree’s lights suddenly blinked on and he just stood there and glared at it before sighing and coming over. “I have a gift?”

Rodolfo held up a polaroid of Alejandro licking a stripe up Rodolfo’s neck. It wasn’t even shaky, despite the fact that Alejandro hadn’t even been looking as he took it. “You kept them?”

Alejandro took it and then smiled, looking over it. “Yeah…” He then seemed to realize and looked over. “Oh! Not for any weird reason. Honestly, we’d just shoved them in a box and I guess when we were- no, when I was gathering up the decorations, you’d went back to base, remember? I guess I just shoved them in the tub and put it in the shed.”

Rodolfo frowned. Oh, yeah. He looked back down at the polaroid box. He’d went back to the base and avoided Alejandro the rest of their vacation. Had one of their biggest fights because of it. He dropped his shoulders, feeling bad again. “What should we do with them?” He looked up at Alejandro again.

Alejandro put the polaroid back in the box and shrugged. “Just set them aside for now, we’ll figure it out.” He took the box and tucked it under his arm. “Is the tree in a good spot?”

Rodolfo looked around Alejandro, smiling as he looked at the tree. “Yeah.” He stood and went back to the tub, getting out a box of ornaments. They were also white and gold, since Alejandro wasn’t that big on bright colored christmas decorations and Rodolfo was just glad to have a tree.

The tree itself was pre lit with warm white lights, which Rodolfo was sure he would not be able to pass by without a comment on how the lighting made him look pretty. One thing Alejandro was definitely not one to hold back on was compliments.

When Rodolfo opened the box, he made a frustrated noise at seeing that they were mostly smashed and he just shook his head. “Alejandro, be honest, did you just throw all of these in here and then just throw the box in the shed?” He looked over at Alejandro, who was turning on a christmas movie.

Alejandro winced, hard, and then looked sheepish, avoiding his eyes. “I may have been a little… irritated when I put everything away, I will admit to that.”

Rodolfo shook his head, amused, and turned back to the box. “We may have to run to the store.” He got out the unbroken ornaments and put them on the tree before sighing. “I finished that paperwork, by the way. The end of year reports? I figured Alvarez would not be able to handle a whole year’s worth of paperwork while having to run everything else. So, I just did it. The only report she will have to do is December’s and then input December’s stats into everything else.”

“Awesome.” Alejandro nodded and smiled. “I think Alvarez will appreciate that. She seemed stressed when we were leaving. Plus, it’ll have that Rudy precision to it.”

“Stressed is her permanent state of being.” Rodolfo mumbled and then paused. “Rudy precision?” He turned and looked at Alejandro.

Alejandro looked over from where he was still messing with the tree. “Yeah, you have to keep everything perfectly straight or you lose your mind.”

Rodolfo blinked and then shook his head. “No I don’t.” He mumbled, getting another box of ornaments out. These ones were, thankfully, not busted.

“Rodolfo, if a paper is even slightly out of place on my desk, you straighten it.” Alejandro sighed and finally put the remote down, coming over. “I bet I could use a ruler to measure the spaces between those ornaments and they would be evenly spaced, down to a millimeter.”

Rodolfo furrowed his brows, looking down at the ornaments in his hands. “Is it a bad thing?”

“No, of course not. Keeps us organized.” Alejandro shrugged and then he was touching Rodolfo’s arm. “Rudy, look at me.”

Rodolfo hesitated but looked up at him, biting the inside of his lip.

“It’s not a bad thing,” Alejandro repeated. Rodolfo wasn’t sure he believed him. Why point it out? No one ever pointed out things like that unless they were insulting him, somehow. He looked down at the ornaments in his hands again. “It’s not.”

“It’s not a bad thing,” Rodolfo nodded, though there was no confidence behind his words.

“Rodolfo…” Alejandro sighed. “Fuck this.” Rodolfo flinched as he dropped what was in his hands in the tub and left.

Immediately, Rodolfo’s mind began to spiral. He couldn’t even focus on one thought, but he just knew that he’d done something wrong and now Alejandro was mad at him. He couldn’t do things right for five minutes without fucking everything up. He was a fuck up.

He sat down on the floor and stared at the ornaments in his hands. They looked like snowflakes made out of pure ice, though it was cheap acrylic. He’d been so excited when he saw them the year before and Alejandro had laughed and told Rodolfo that he was sweet.

Stupid. Can’t do anything right. He hit his head with his hand, trying to keep himself from crying. He’d just wanted a good Christmas and it was the first day and already they were close to having a fight and it was his own stupid fucking fault. God, no wonder Alejandro didn’t love him, Rodolfo didn’t exactly make it easy!

Stupid fucking Rodolfo making everything so much harder. Alejandro was probably sick of dealing with him and his stupid insecurities, and Rodolfo was, too. He wished he could be confident, like Alejandro, but he was insecure and so unbelievably fucking stupid-

“Woah, woah, calm down…” Rodolfo’s hands were stopped before he could hit his head and he looked up, panicked, before he was met with soft eyes staring into his own. “Calm down, Rudy…” Alejandro murmured and Rodolfo stared into Alejandro’s eyes before slowly relaxing.

He lunged forward and hugged Alejandro, tightly. “I’m sorry…”

“You don’t have to be, mi Luna, I promise.” Alejandro murmured, sitting on the floor with him. “I got frustrated, I didn’t want to have a fight so I just left for a moment.”

“I didn’t mean to start a fight-”

“I know, that’s why I left, okay?” Alejandro pulled away and cupped Rodolfo’s face between his hands. “You didn’t do anything wrong.”

Rodolfo’s eyes looked over Alejandro’s face, looking for some sort of tell that he was lying or secretly frustrated, but he was only met with sincerity. “Take deep breaths with me, okay?” Alejandro murmured and Rodolfo hesitated before nodding, breathing in and out with Alejandro. “There we go…” Alejandro smiled. “Talk to me, Rudy. Why did this get to you so hard?”

Rodolfo paused and then his shoulders dropped. “I don’t… I don’t mean to be so obnoxious with how I straighten everything I just… Like a month ago, with the pen cup, I just… I worried that if they didn’t get picked up, you’d trip on one and I didn’t want you to bash your head open on the desk. With the papers, I know you’re dealing with so much that… I don’t know, unstraightened papers makes me stressed out, so I thought I could alleviate that for you… The tree is just because I like them to be even and I notice when they’re not.” He admitted the last part, quietly, embarrassed.

Alejandro frowned and furrowed his brows. “You think about me a lot…”

“Morning, noon, and night.” Rodolfo shrugged, slightly, and looked down. “You’re my best friend, why wouldn’t I?”

Alejandro then smiled. “That’s fair. I think about you constantly. Even when I probably shouldn’t be.” He let go of Rodolfo’s face and then sighed, moving Rodolfo’s legs so, while his ass remained on the floor, each leg was on either side of his body. “I knew you probably lied on your psych eval to get in.”

Rodolfo winced, since he in fact had. He looked down, hoping Alejandro wouldn’t ask the question he thought he was about to. He’d hidden it for several years, the idea of suddenly having it out there felt… scary.

“What was the diagnosis?”

“Autism.” Rodolfo sighed, not even bothering to lie. He cringed, waiting for the change from Alejandro.

“I figured.” Alejandro nodded. “That’s okay. And… I get why you lied.” He took Rodolfo’s hands and rubbed his thumbs over the knuckles. “Bipolar.”

“What?” Rodolfo stared at him, surprised.

“Bipolar. Bipolar 2 to be exact. My mom had it so I went and got assessed, privately. I also lied on my own psych eval.” Alejandro chuckled. “You know, they make those questions fairly easy to lie through.”

Rodolfo snorted, since Alejandro wasn’t wrong. They made it fairly obvious what the right answer was. “Bipolar… makes a lot of sense.”

Alejandro shrugged. He brought both of Rodolfo’s hands to his mouth and kissed the knuckles, softly. “Everything is okay, Rudy. You’re okay. I’m okay. I’m not mad at you.”

A few things started to click in Rodolfo’s brain. The plain language Alejandro had started to use, the lube that was meant to not have a sticky texture… He looked up at Alejandro and just melted. “Okay… Everything is okay…”

Everything was better than okay. Alejandro was seeing him and Rodolfo was starting to realize just how much. Alejandro cupped his face again and Rodolfo nuzzled into the touch, closing his eyes.

Everything was okay.

Everything was not okay. Rodolfo glared across the bar that Alejandro had suggested they go to at a woman who had come up to Alejandro and was now actively flirting with him. Alejandro had gone up to the bar to get them both drinks and so of course someone had came up to flirt with him. And, of course Alejandro was flirting back.

Rodolfo couldn’t make out what either of them were saying as both were faced away from him and… well, he couldn’t read lips that well on a good day. He was working on getting better at it, since it was a good skill to have, but he was not there yet. But, he could tell from their body language what was going on.

Alejandro said something that was just oh so funny and she laughed, throwing her head back. Of course, then she had to lean forward and she trailed her fingers down Alejandro’s arm and Alejandro looked at her, half grinning slightly. He inclined his head as he said something and Rodolfo decided to just look away, not wanting to torture himself more.

“Great,” He mumbled and put his chin in his hand, his elbow on the table. It was the day before Christmas eve and they’d decided to get drinks since a few bars had Christmas specials. Well, okay, Alejandro planned to get drinks and Rodolfo would have maybe a drink so he could drive.

He’d figured that nothing could really go wrong. Famous last words. He rolled his eyes and focused his eyes out the window, watching people walk by the window of the bar. A couple was the first to stroll by. The man had his arm around the woman and the woman was leaned into him as they walked.

Envy pricked Rodolfo’s heart. Maybe, if he’d been born a woman, Alejandro may love him, easier. Alejandro had always been open about being bisexual, but Rodolfo wasn’t stupid. He’d seen a few of Alejandro’s hookups and they’d all been women. He was catholic, after all.

I don’t think God will mind so much.

I hope so.

That was Alejandro basically confirming that if Rodolfo was a woman, Alejandro would have found it easier. Maybe they’d have even gotten together in their teens. Rodolfo had had this… envy since he was a child. His mother had wanted all girls.

She’d given up on Adrian, but Rodolfo had felt the pressure when he was a little kid. A few nights, he’d even asked the universe why he hadn’t been born a girl, so he could make his mom happy. It seemed only natural that when he’d found love for a man, he’d hate the universe for not making it easier.

“Hey, here.” Rodolfo looked up, seeing Alejandro who was holding out the drink Rodolfo had asked for. Some kind of weird angel themed drink that had looked fairly decent.

Rodolfo took it and thanked him, quietly. He sipped it and decided it tasted good. Fairly sweet, but definitely mostly alcohol. “Are you going to go back to the lady at the bar?” He asked, unable to help glaring at the table.

Alejandro just snorted, though. “No. She had a wedding ring.” He sighed as he sat down. “Besides, why would I need to? I’m with you.” He nudged Rodolfo.

Rodolfo snorted back and stirred the drink, mixing the whipped cream that had come on top of it into the drink.

“Can we please not do this, tonight?” Alejandro sighed.

Rodolfo rolled his eyes. “Do what?” He put his hand down on the table.

“Rodolfo, please. Remember what we talked about?” Alejandro’s tone was pleading. “I’m not going to ditch you. Please, for once, can you take what I say at face value?”

Rodolfo winced, staying looking down at his drink. “I do believe you, I just- I don’t know. Yeah, alright. I’ll… accept what you’re saying.”

“Thank you. Now, come on. We’re having fun.” Alejandro nudged him, again. “I snagged these little conversation cards from the bar. I thought you’d find them interesting.”

Rodolfo nodded, attempting to perk up a little. Alejandro was right, they were having fun. He deserved more than Rodolfo immediately writing him off. “What do you do with them?”

“You pull one and answer the question on it. Like, here,” Alejandro pulled out a card. “What’s your biggest fear?”

“Going back to being just friends.” Rodolfo blurted it before he could even stop himself. He turned a dark red and looked back at the table again, worried he’d exposed too much.

Alejandro was quiet for a moment. “Oh, Rudy…” He finally said. “I have no plans of doing that, I promise.”

Rodolfo blushed darker and glanced up at him, met with a soft expression. He quickly looked away and then pushed his palms down his jeans, shaking his head. “What’s yours?”

“Oh, uh…” Alejandro seemed to pause. Rodolfo looked up, seeing his eyes had gone distant. “Well, you were honest, so I guess I will be. When you got taken on that mission… I spent a fair amount of time thinking you were dead. So… that. I never want to go through that again.”

Rodolfo stared at Alejandro in surprise before softening. “I’m… I’m sorry…” No wonder Alejandro had been freaking out so bad… “I…” He wasn’t sure what to really say.

“Haha, anyway,” Alejandro laughed, nervously, and shook his head. “The next one… three bad habits?”

“Can we skip that one?” Rodolfo joked. “I don’t think either of us are ready to explore that one…” He was just reeling from the last answer, he wasn’t sure he was ready for that, yet.

“Fair.” Alejandro chuckled and pulled another card. “What’s your favorite sport?” Alejandro tilted his head.

“Ah, it’s cliche, but soccer. I used to play, remember?” Rodolfo nodded. “Though not for very long.”

“Year six, right? You were… not great.” Alejandro winced, teasing a little. “You kept getting hit in the chest so hard with the ball that you’d fall over.”

“Yeah…” Rodolfo winced, but laughed and rubbed his chest a little, remembering how bad it used to hurt. “My dad took me out when I almost fractured my rib plate. I had a lot of fun, though. I’d do it again, honestly. What about yours?”

Alejandro frowned and considered. “Hmm, I have no idea. Actually, I think racing is interesting. I’d honestly love to just get in a car one day and just… go fast.”

“Las Almas does not have the road structure for that.” Rodolfo laughed a little. “Especially not with your driving ability.”

“Yeah yeah, drive bad.” Alejandro shook his head, but he was laughing with Rodolfo. Rodolfo had always loved the way Alejandro laughed. Big and bold… attention grabbing. You certainly noticed when he laughed. Or… Rodolfo always did.

“You know,” Alejandro started, pulling Rodolfo from his thoughts. “I’m curious. Ignoring any deep ones, what’s your biggest… irrational fear?”

Rodolfo frowned and considered. Honestly, after joining the military, he couldn’t think of any. No, yes he could. “Sometimes, someone says something in too neutral of a tone and I get worried they’re secretly a doppelganger.”

“Doppelganger?” Alejandro raised an eyebrow.

“Yeah, I haven’t had that fear in a while.” Rodolfo shrugged. “You and Alvarez are the main two people I speak to and Alvarez… well, she says the funniest things that it’d be hard to just mimic and you’re too expressive. I think I’d pick up on it pretty quick.”

Alejandro chuckled. “Ah. What about the window thing?”

Rodolfo stopped. “You remember that??” He blinked, surprised.

Alejandro blushed and then ducked his head, shrugging. “I remember getting curtains so you’d not be freaked out when you stayed over.”

Rodolfo stared at him and then he was just melting again. “I… I didn’t expect you to remember that… No, it’s better now. Sometimes, if I’ve had a particularly rough night, but… for the most part, I’m able to handle it.”

Alejandro nodded, slightly. “That’s good… I used to get so worried about it.” He murmured and then furrowed his brows.

Rodolfo blushed and looked down at the table. “What about you? What’s your irrational fear?”

Alejandro seemed to consider. “Spiders. They can die in hell.”

Rodolfo laughed, since he’d been kind of expecting that. Alejandro had never been a big fan of spiders at all. “I’m not surprised…” He shook his head. “What’s the next question?”

“Oh, um…” Alejandro pulled it out. “This one says to come up with a nickname for me.” Rodolfo raised an eyebrow so Alejandro showed him the card, which said ‘ if you had to nickname me, what would it be?’

Rodolfo frowned a little. “I’m guessing Commander doesn’t count?”

“No, that is a term of respect.” Alejandro shook his head before setting the cards down and leaning forward, slightly.

“Not when I use it.” Rodolfo joked, teasing slightly. Alejandro just rolled his eyes, but he didn’t say anything. “Um… I mean, I know I don’t use it often, but Ale?”

“Come on, Rudy, you can be creative.” Alejandro huffed and shook his head.

“I mean, mi Sol?” Rodolfo tried, not very creative with nicknames.

Alejandro shook his head. “Something new?”

Rodolfo huffed at him and furrowed his brows. He didn’t want to get too sappy with it. Something casual. Platonic. “I don’t think you’d appreciate hearing Papi,” he teased, flushing at the way Alejandro’s eyes darkened. He quickly backtracked, stuttering a little. “Anyway, u-um…” He ran a hand through his hair, only getting more flustered as Alejandro leaned forward.

“I don’t think I mind as much as you think, but it would get rather inconvenient.” He chuckled, his voice dropping low.

Rodolfo cleared his throat. He knew his face was bright red, and he quickly looked up at the ceiling. “Viejo.” He suddenly said, doing his best to get the upper hand and looking at Alejandro again.

Alejandro blinked, surprised, and then laughed softly, leaning back in his seat. “We are the same age.”

Rodolfo just shrugged. “Yeah, so? I look younger than you. I’m sure most would guess at least 3 years between us.”

“Sadly, you may be right,” Alejandro sighed and then chuckled. “Doesn’t help that you wear that hoodie everywhere.” He reached and flicked Rodolfo’s sleeve slightly.

Rodolfo didn’t feel bad for that one. It was comfortable and loose enough for a second layer when it got cold enough, while also being airy enough he could wear it in the summer. It was perfect. “What about you? Anything more creative than Rudy?”

“Hmm, I like mi Luna.” Alejandro shrugged. “But, I did ask you for something new so… Hmm… I like príncipe.”

“No.” Rodolfo immediately shook his head and Alejandro laughed loudly. “Pick a different one.”

“Princessa?”

“Absolutely not.”

“Aw, you’re no fun.” Alejandro laughed again.

Rodolfo shook his head. “I think I’ll just stick to Rudy.” He huffed, though he wasn’t too upset. He knew Alejandro was only teasing. Okay, maybe he liked principe a little, but he was not going down that road. Also, he was 27 years old, he’d like something a little grown up. “I don’t regret calling you viejo, now.”

Alejandro laughed harder and his head leaned back, causing Rodolfo’s heart to squeeze. Alejandro was so… beautiful. So utterly, despairingly beautiful. Heartbreakingly beautiful. Rodolfo’s mind went back to the woman from earlier, how… he’d looked at her. He’d never looked at Rodolfo like that.

Alejandro finally stopped laughing and he sighed, leaning back again. “The rest of the cards are mundane, uninteresting.” He nudged them over and Rodolfo flipped through them, unable to help agreeing.

“Wait, wait,” Rodolfo paused on one. “If you could have any superpower in the world, what would you have?”

Alejandro blinked and then furrowed his brows. “Hmm… Anything to do with fire would be pretty cool. Or superstrength.”

Rodolfo accepted that. “Shapeshifting, honestly. Could be whatever I want.” Could be whatever you want, too. Maybe I’d be something you actually want.

Alejandro smiled. “What would you shift into first?”

“Something that could fly…” Rodolfo smiled. “See what it feels like.”

“You’d come back, right?” Alejandro frowned. “You wouldn’t… fly away forever, would you?”

Rodolfo frowned in response. “No, Ale… of course not…”

Alejandro relaxed and then he was reaching across the table and taking Rodolfo’s hand. “Good. I told you, I don’t know what I’d do without mi Luna…”

Rodolfo stared down at their hands and then melted, nodding. “I know… I’d come back, I promise…” He looked up at Alejandro.

“Thank you, mi Luna…” Alejandro brought Rodolfo’s knuckles up to his mouth and Rodolfo blushed dark red, looking away.

A moment later, Alejandro stood. “I’m going to get another drink, do you want one?”

Rodolfo hesitated before shaking his head. “No, I’m going to stick with this one. Since I’m driving.” He nudged his glass, which was still mostly full.

Alejandro nodded. “I’ll be right back.” Then, he went up to the bar. Rodolfo watched as the woman from before came back up to him and Rodolfo tensed. Alejandro looked at her and smiled before he nudged his head in Rodolfo’s direction.

Rodolfo frowned, surprised, and ducked his head when they both looked at him before she seemed to make an “ah” face and then waved at him before walking back off. He stared at them in shock. Did Alejandro just… blow her off because he was with Rodolfo??

Rodolfo’s heart swelled so big it hurt and the world became rosy pink tinted. Alejandro had chosen him…

Alejandro came back over so Rodolfo smiled at him. “Did you get the same drink or a different one?” He asked, curious. It looked different, the previous one had been green and this one looked red.

“Different.” Alejandro nodded. “I honestly don’t know what it is, but I said to surprise me and make it Christmas themed.” He shrugged and then sipped it. “It’s fairly good. Not sure I’d order it again, but I don’t hate it.”

“That’s good.” Rodolfo nodded and then relaxed, settling in.

Alejandro ended up drinking a lot. Rodolfo should have seen that coming… Alejandro tended to drink until he stopped and Rodolfo hadn’t stopped him. He should have, god he was a shit friend. Alejandro had always had problems with alcohol and it was Rodolfo’s job to stop him.

Rodolfo got up. “Come on, Ale, let’s go home…” He gently suggested, helping him stand.

“It’s not your home, you won’t let it be.” Alejandro muttered and Rodolfo frowned, surprised. But, Alejandro didn’t say anything else, so Rodolfo just nodded.

“Let’s go to your home…” He corrected. “Stay here so I can go get your ID.”

“Yessir.” Alejandro nodded, stuffing his hands in his pockets.

Rodolfo sighed, softly, and went up to the bar, closing out Alejandro’s tab and getting his ID back. Then, he went back over to Alejandro. “Give me your wallet so I can put your ID in it.” He told him, taking the wallet when it was offered.

Then, Alejandro pouted. “Can we go home now, Rudy?”

“Yeah, yeah, we’re going.” Rodolfo nodded, opening the wallet. He paused when his eyes landed on a picture of Valeria, Rodolfo, and Alejandro, sitting in a booth at Suenos. Valeria was smiling brighter than he’d ever seen her smile, honestly, but then he looked closer and… he could tell just by looking that Alejandro and Valeria were both drunk in that picture.

Valeria’s cheeks were bright red, her eyes too wide. Alejandro’s eyes were drooping and he had his right shoulder slumped forward, slightly. But when Rodolfo looked at himself? He was completely sober. Even then, his smile didn’t quite reach his eyes.

Rodolfo just shook his head and peeled the pocket apart so he could slip the ID in it, again pausing at a picture. This one was a polaroid. One of… Alejandro licking a stripe up Rodolfo’s neck.

“Rudy, I want to go home!” Alejandro suddenly complained, startling Rodolfo. Rodolfo quickly shook his head and stuck the ID in the wallet, handing it back to Alejandro before tugging him out of the bar.

He got him out to the truck and helped him up into the truck before quickly going around, not wanting Alejandro to complain anymore. He understood, though, since he had many times he’d wanted to go home and Alejandro had taken forever. “I feel like shit…” Alejandro groaned as Rodolfo got in, slumped against the door.

“You drank a lot,” Rodolfo nodded. “We’ll be back, soon, I promise.”

“Why do I always fuck up?”

Rodolfo paused while putting the key in the ignition and looked over at Alejandro. “You don’t always fuck up… Where is this coming from?”

“I just… I don’t know what do with you…” Alejandro mumbled and then he was lifting to turn and look at Rodolfo.

A harsh pang stabbed right into Rodolfo’s heart and he shook his head. “I don’t know what to do, either, Alejandro. Trust me. Just let me start driving.” Rodolfo finally turned the key and started to drive, taking deep breaths.

Alejandro didn’t give him long, though. “I wish my Rudy looked at me but you never do! You never just look at me!”

“Alejandro, I can’t, I’m driving!” Rodolfo shook his head, trying hard to just focus on the road. “I will look at you when we get back, I promise-”

“You know that’s not what I fucking mean, Rudy!” Alejandro snapped and then he was crying and Rodolfo didn’t have any idea what to do. “I’m sorry… I’m trying not to get so mad, because I know it hurts you, but I just- I don’t know what to do!” He slammed his hands on the dash, making Rodolfo flinch. “What do I have to do?!”

“I don’t know, Alejandro!” Rodolfo yelled, frustrated. “Just calm down and let’s talk about this when we get back!”

“No, because we won’t! We never do unless I force you to talk to me and then you act like I’ve- Like-” Alejandro broke into sobs and Rodolfo panicked, not having any idea how to handle this. “I’m a monster…”

“No, no you’re not a monster.” Rodolfo quickly said, shaking his head. “Just… please, mi Sol,” he tried the nickname, praying it would have the same effect mi Luna had on Rodolfo, “let me get us back and then we will deal with it then, okay?”

Alejandro seemed to soften and then he was nodding, taking Rodolfo’s hand from the steering wheel and causing him to have to quickly readjust in order to keep driving. “Okay, mi Luna…”

Rodolfo relaxed when Alejandro went silent, focusing on driving. When they got to the ranch, he wasted no time in getting out and rushing around to help Alejandro get out as well. Alejandro had a bit of a struggle with his keys, seeming to think they were higher priority than getting out of the truck, but then he was half falling out.

Rodolfo grunted as he caught him, but he had no issue. Thanks to training, he could drag Alejandro pretty decent distances, so catching him falling out of a truck was no problem.

Rodolfo guided Alejandro up to the door before gasping as he was pushed into it, his back hitting the door lightly. Alejandro nuzzled his neck and blew air across it. “I need you, Rudy.”

Rodolfo closed his eyes, shivering slightly, before shaking his head. “You need to sleep.” He mumbled, not willing to cross this line. Alejandro was drunk, Rodolfo was sober. It was wrong. He reached behind himself and stuck the key in the door as Alejandro just whined before shoving the door open, yelping as he fell backwards.

Alejandro was quick to catch him, but he didn’t even seem fazed, just moving so he picked Rodolfo up and moving to the couch before pressing Rodolfo into it, kissing his neck. “Okay, I want you.”

“You want to sleep,” Rodolfo corrected, closing his eyes again. Funnily enough, for once? He wasn’t even tempted. Alejandro was drunk and Rodolfo wasn’t a fucking rapist.

Alejandro shook his head, running his nose up and down Rodolfo’s neck. “No.”

Rodolfo sighed and closed his eyes, taking a deep breath, before putting his hands on Alejandro’s chest and firmly pushing. “No.” He said, making his voice hard.

Alejandro paused and then backed up, staring at Rodolfo. He seemed unsure how to deal with this and Rodolfo felt kind of bad for it. Huh, kind of ironic that this would be the first time Rodolfo says no. “Look, you’re drunk. Okay?”

“I feel fine.” Alejandro shrugged, relaxing. “I feel completely sober.”

“What’s 64 plus 37?” Rodolfo deadpanned, crossing his arms.

Alejandro scrunched up his face and then started to think, staring at the ceiling. “That’s not fair, I can’t do math even when I’m not drunk.”

“So you admit you’re drunk?” Rodolfo chuckled, amused.

“No- You’re an asshole.” Alejandro huffed. “I’m fine. I’m… you have the power here… maybe… maybe you won’t avoid me this time.”

Rodolfo frowned and then shook his head. He went to Alejandro and cupped his face. “Alejandro, I can promise you that I will feel ten times worse if I do this. So, no. Let’s see how you feel in the morning. For now, come on, let’s go to bed.”

That seemed to placate Alejandro and he relaxed, nuzzling into Rodolfo’s hand. “Okay, mi Luna…”

Rodolfo smiled and then gently guided him to the bedroom, helping him tug off his jacket, then looking away when Alejandro started to undress, being polite. “Do you need anything else?”

“Yes.” Alejandro nodded, turning to face Rodolfo. Rodolfo looked over Alejandro’s chest, reaching up to trace a few words that went across his left peck. ‘ I am the choices I make for myself. ’ Rodolfo had been there when he got it. “Please stay with me…”

Rodolfo frowned when Alejandro caught his wrist and he looked up. Alejandro’s eyes looked so earnest, pleading with him. He hesitated. “Alright, I will… Just let me go change, okay?”

Alejandro relaxed and then grinned. “Thank you.” He leaned down and kissed Rodolfo’s cheek before turning and climbing into the bed and climbing in.

Rodolfo left, quickly going to the guest room and changing to his night clothes, which were just a sweat shirt and a tee shirt. Then, he made his way back to Alejandro’s room, going to the bed.

Alejandro wasted no time to lift the blanket, smiling up at him, so Rodolfo climbed into the bed and curled up. He kept a polite distance, before starting to curl up.

However, Alejandro made a frustrated noise and practically yanked Rodolfo closer, burying his face in Rodolfo’s chest. “You drive me insane.” He muttered, shaking his head.

Rodolfo chuckled, again. “My bad, I was trying to be polite.”

“Don’t be.”

Rodolfo shook his head and relaxed, gently petting Alejandro’s hair and feeling him relax. “Sleep, mi Sol…”

“Goodnight, mi Luna.”

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Something about being sad at Christmas hits different, IDK

#Why Can't I Be More? #Alejandro Vargas #Rodolfo Parra #Rodolfo x Alejandro #Aledolfo #rodolfo cod #alejandro cod #call of duty #alejandro x rodolfo #call of duty fanfic #fanfiction #angst #aledolfo angst #alerudy angst

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WIP Wednesday :D

I almost forgot-

If anybody remembers that snippet I posted about—the one I did not remember writing at all—I kinda kept it going and built around it and now we have a brand new wip :)

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Chaotic Even in Literary Preferences

   The house was quiet and undisturbed as Sam came through their front door. Their front door. Every time he thought about those little changes he and Darlin' would make in their words as they spoke about their home, Sam could feel his heart flutter in his chest. Toeing off his boots, he took a look around as he always did now that Darlin' lived here.  He never seemed to miss the minuscule trinkets littered about as minimalistic decor; soaked in everything from stray, lone sock that would remain on the floor when the Shifter would mumble something of their feet feeling trapped in prisons of fabric until they'd realize they were missing one from their laundry and search around for it, to the rubber duck that had apparently taken its respectful post inside the fridge.

   Sam still wasn't certain of the story behind it, but thought from time to time about whether or not he should ask. Only to get very slightly distracted by deciding on a name. He'd been pondering on "Bill" for a while, a name that was both simple and strong, but also showed a little more of that playful side of himself that only so many people had the pleasure of seeing.

   He had shrugged off his jacket and hung it on the coat rack to his left, catching a glimpse at the coffee table in the livingroom. A curious crease found its way between dark brows as his gaze meandered across the array of books scattered across the tabletop. From Moore's 'Bark' to Tolkien's 'The Fellowship of The Ring,' Jones's 'Howl's Moving Castle' to Christie's 'And Then There Were None.' There was quite the collection strewn about before him—including an extremely well-loved copy of 'The Last Wish,' the first book in Andrzej Sapkowski's book series 'The Witcher.' One of Darlin's favorites, Sam recalled, barely needing the visual proof given the insight he'd received from Asher.  He smiled at the chaos, admiring for a little bit longer just how it wound up there, before he made his way to the kitchen to check the mail.

   Just as always, he plucked an obnoxiously bright colored envelope from the small pile and didn't even need to strain his eyes to find the sender's name, already knowing full well that it was from Angel. Even though he was in the mates group chat, Angel had declared to "spare his old fingies" and send him memes and screenshots from the group chat he was in, by mail. He had to give them credit: it's been months since Angel had taken this task upon themself. It seemed this whole Shaw pack was filled with members whose names could easily be synonyms of the word 'dedication.'

   Had he not been a vampire, Sam never would have heard the near-silent footsteps growing nearer from their bedroom. He'd fully expected to be met with the classic "Howdy, Cowboy," or a "How'd the meetin' at 'Wonder-Ranch' fare today?" What he didn't expect and, frankly, wasn't prepared for, was to watch his Darlin' wander out into the kitchen, grab a quick snack of pretzels, and pivot towards the livingroom to have a seat on their bloodstain-free couch—all with their nose and attention buried between the pages of a book.  For a few minutes, Sam said nothing as he only watched them curl up in their corner with their small bowl of pretzels and those gorgeous eyes completely lost in each word.

   He caught brief sight of the cover wondering if he'd recognize a familiar title or design. He didn't.

   "What'cha got there?" Sam asked softly with a gentle smile tugging at his lips. He chuckled and apologized when he saw them start at his sudden words, like he hadn't been here since they migrated.

   "'Ts a book," they replied, pressing a pretzel to their smirking lips as they waited for his estimated response:

   "Obviously, you wise-ass," Sam smiled a little wider and rolled his red-flecked silver eyes, making his way to join them. "I mean what type of book?"  They exhaled through their nose, peering mischievously over the top of their novel.

   "A hardcover," already knowing the outcome they had instigated, Darlin' preemptively slid their bookmark between the pages and snapped it shut as they used it as a shield from the pillow their mate had grabbed and thrown at them.  They laughed at his reaction—something that still felt a bit foreign to them, but they were starting to get used to feeling so happy they'd let it show.  They readjusted the pillow to use it as a table nestled between their crisscrossed legs, pulling the book away from their face and idly brushing a callused thumb over the lightly textured cover.

   "It's 'I Am The Messenger' by Markus Zusak," Darlin' finally shared. "I wanted to finish reading at least one of the books I forgot I owned before moving in." Sam leaned forward with a chuckle and began straightening up the mess of books, putting them into small stacks.

   "It was nice of David to swing them by," he said. Darlin' had expected their hardass Alpha would come around to check up on them at some point, but with an old box full of books they'd had before everything in their life turned into a shitstorm that hit the fan in a single night? If they had a penny for every time they guessed David would deliver to them a piece of who they were when things were okay, they would have a penny.

   "Yeah..," they trailed off, their mind still humming with memories of Gabe taking them to the book store when they had gotten suspended for defending themself. A bittersweet smile settled on their lips. That was a good day.

   They could just barely still hear his voice saying "go wild, kiddo! You won't find out what genre you like best just standing around,"

   Almost, they could see the image of his goofy grin. The one he gave when he saw a flicker of a sparkle dance through their young eyes. Sam hummed, grasping Darlin's attention once more:

   "Never heard of it," they were thankful he spoke before their thoughts could sour. With a smirk, they replied:

   "Prob'ly 'cause yer too busy readin' li'l diddies like'Heartland'," Darlin mocked, not missing that smile and the eye roll that wasn't far behind as he shook his head.

   "Okay, I'll give it to you," Sam chuckled, "that was a good one." His mate made a motion of tipping their imaginary hat and quirked their brow.

   "Much obliged,"

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And that's all I've got so far! I hope whoever reads this enjoyed my mess<3 And if you'd like to be put in a tags list for writing and art wips—or just one or the other—let me know^^

I'm not certain if you'd like to be tagged, but I know you seemed to like the original little spat I posted a couple days ago and had said you looked forward to a continuation so uh- @sealriously-sealrious I apologize profusely if you wish to not be tagged ajebfkcbks-

#redacted audio #redacted asmr #redactedverse #redacted darlin #redacted sam #redacted fanfiction #redacted fanfic #just a bit of domestic bliss and banter #also all of those books i mentioned are actual books and you should give them a crack #i have yet to read lotr or the hobbit but i trust they're just as amazing as ive heard they are

[ladnkilt]

HAPPY EASTER...  TO ALL MY FRIENDS AND FOLLOWERS!

The R.H. The Earl Of Darlow, Ben, “With The Evil Easter Bunny, Lord Of The Bunny Empire,” 2013.

He May Look Cute And Innocent, With Those Big Eyes, And Super Soft Fur That Reminds You Of Those Throw Blankets You Just Want To Sit And Pet While Watching A Croquet Match On The Telly. But, While Sitting For My Portrait With Him, He Whispered In My Ear His Evil Plans...

Once He Gets All Of Us Humans Addicted To Jelly Beans And Chocolate Eggs, Lulling Us Into A Sleepy Sugar Coma, And A False Sense Of Security, He Will Rise Up, Out Of His Three Bedroom Ranch Style Rabbit Hutch, With A South Facing Sun Room Complete With Built-In Bookcases With Recessed Lighting Operated By One Of Those Sliding Up And Down Switch Thingies That Goes Down To Dim And Up To Un-Dim, And Call His Rabid Rabbit Army To Arms To Take Over The World And Create A Lepus Empire Stretching From Dorking To Denver To Denmark, Excluding Greenland Because Everyone There Is Just Plain Silly, “Come To Greenland, We Are Hard Of Herring, And It Really Is Green, Trust Us.”

Later, Around “Viking Day” (Look It Up), And Because It’s Convenient, And Most Everyone Is Busy Running Away, They Will Ultimately Invade The United States Of America. On A Tuesday, Because Everyone Knows Nothing Ever Happens On A Tuesday, They Will Install A Bunny Congress Composed Of Jelly Bean (But, Not The Licorice Flavoured Ones) Representatives, And Unanimously Proclaim The Easter Bunny President. The Easter Bunny Will Then Take A Poll To See How Many Americans Love Him, Only To Discover They Actually Hadn’t Noticed Any Difference From Previous Administrations. 

After Throwing A Narcissist Fit For Being Fully Loved By Everyone Except The Clueless Americans, The Easter Bunny Suddenly Recalls The Last Place On Earth Yet To Bow To His Fuffy-Ness, And Go Ahead And Invades Greenland, Which He Promptly Has Repainted, And Renamed “Pastel Land.”.

Meanwhile, Back In Dorking, The Dorking Chicken (Look That Up, Too), And His Little Marshmallow Peeps, Plot And Bide Their Time....

The Male Form...  In Photography, Art, Architecture, Decor, Style, And Culture Which Moves Beyond Mere Appearance To Reveal The... SOUL.

By LadNKilt: Earl Of Darlow, Ben Official Residence: County Antrim Northern Ireland; Main Residence: London U.K.; Second Residence: Kansas City Missouri U.S.A. LadNKilt Archive | Message Me | Submit | LadNKiltLife (Biography)

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Exploring new vacation destination always brings the best of hidden tourist gems, local eateries, and quaint locations.  San Antonio is one such vacation destination that offers its remarkable sites, historical ruins, and modern day charm while exploring the region. There are numerous outdoor recreational activities that vacationers explore and enjoy. Built in 17

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[catherinetcjd]

Florida Style Suburban Ranch #C6842D: 3B/2.5B/2Gar - 2Clk Foundation - 1CC

3 bedrooms - 2.5 bathrooms - 2-car garage - furnished - pet ready - on a 2-Click Foundation ~~~ Only 1 CC used: ~~~ HL's SimplePassageStairs (necessary for large dogs to access the 2-click foundation) The original floor plan is included. I made very few TS2 adjustments. I have no clue where the floorplan came from... I've had it in my collection since 2008, or so. An educated guess has me thinking it is a modular home design? Most of the houses built within the last 40 years, here in Central Florida, are of this style. I've got one more house I'll be posting tomorrow (in this Florida mini-series) - it is a reversed plan of this one with an added bed/bath, and a pool. I hope one of these Florida style houses catches your eye

Please enjoy touring the rest of this design by scrolling through the pictures on MTS. I've noted on the FloorPlan picture where the invisible SimplePassageStairs are used - these stairs are the only way large dogs can access 2-click foundations. I hope you have a sim family with pets who will enjoy living here.   This house is fully furnished, but lightly decorated. All appliances, plumbing and lighting are included. The stove and grill have smoke alarms. The front door is burglar alarmed. The telephone is in the Utility Hall behind the Kitchen. There is parking for four vehicles: two in the garage, and two on the driveway. This is a pet-ready build. Pet items (for dogs & cats) are included - both tubs are accessible for dog washing.

For more INFO, pictures, and to DOWNLOAD, please visit MTS2

#Sims 2 #Sims 2 house #Sims 2 download #TS2 #TS2 house #TS2 download #cc free #well OK it has 1 CC #2-click foundation #Florida style #suburban ranch #stucco #CatherineTCJD

[rarefindswarehouse]

Things That Matter When Getting Custom-Built Furniture

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Classic Or Modern:

Before choosing a piece of furniture, householders need to ask themselves whether they require traditional or stylish type. Expert suggests that having conventional wooden items will widely boost the ambiance of an overall home look. Also, there are numerous options when it comes to this category. People can pick from an assortment of fun and functional end tables and side tables as well.

If anybody wants a beautiful and antique-look aura, just opt for classic furnishings from an expert shop online without letting the dreams down.

[mclennand]

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5528 SW Dover Ct. Portland

Tucked away on a quiet street in desirable Hemstreet Heights and near shopping, entertainment, public transit & fine dining this impeccably maintained mid-century day ranch boasts freshly refinished hardwoods, multiple fireplaces, built-ins & decorator accents throughout. Lower-level living quarters with a fully equipped kitchen and a private entrance coupled with multi-level decking and…

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How to Shop for the Perfect Bathroom Vanity?

When your master bath or powder room is in need of a makeover, shopping for new bathroom vanity is a great place to start. The type of vanity you select can completely transform your bathroom's aesthetics and pull the space together.

Unlike other pieces of décor, vanities are installed and fastened to the studs of your bathroom. It means that they are more permanent pieces. So, you need to make sure that you opt for the right bathroom vanity.

Here are some tips and tricks for finding the best bathroom vanity to suit your sense of style.

1.      Determining the Right Fit

While there are standard dimensions for the bathroom, not all washrooms are built the same. Measure the dimension of your current vanity and start from there. Smaller bathrooms look best with petite vanities and single sinks.

Depending on your bathroom's dimensions and personal choices, you can choose a 42-inch single sink vanity for more elbow room. Many vanities are available in large sizes. This is good to consider in case you need a large double sink vanity.

2.      Vanity Height

When choosing the right bathroom vanity, height is one of the essential considerations as width. Vanities that are 36-inches tall (comfort height) are ideal for adults and help prevents back strain.

3.      Vanity Base

Keeping your bathroom clean and organized begins with your vanity base. If you need a small sink, a petite wall-mounted style can serve the room without overwhelming it. For a bigger bathroom, you may need vanities with fully equipped bases that consist of soft-close drawers and doors, adjustable height levelers, and sufficient interior shelves to keep your essentials out of sight.

4.      Styling Options

·         Modern: These vanities increases minimalist sensibilities with sharp, simplistic, and bold lines. Black and white with chrome brushed nickel hardware are popular for modern vanities. The idea is to keep the design simple and emphasize the bathroom functionalities - easy access and clean up, and optimum storage.

·         Antique: Antique vanities are a bit elaborate and decorative. Antique vanities are usually found in variations of country and rustic styles. This style is ideal for homes that feature design, including old-fashion, rustic, country, and ranch homes.

·         Transitional: Transitional is a style that blends the new with the old, like a hybrid. The vanity has a little more decoration with beveled panels and accents to give cabinets some depth. If you think modern vanities are plain and antique vanities are too old-fashioned, transitional is an excellent choice.

5.      Material Used and Vanity Finishes

Choosing the right material for your bathroom is often the most crucial decision to make when purchasing a bathroom vanity.

Whether you prefer the soft effect of everyday neutrals or contrasting shades that command attention, there are many finishes to accommodate your sense of style.

The best time to buy a bathroom vanity is when there is a sale going on. Make sure you’d browse a collection of vanities to find the perfect designs for your needs.

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[aestheticvoyage2018]

Day 118: Saturday April 28, 2018 - “Big Texan”

Started the morning in Denver, CO with a plan to drive somewhere.  I could literally go in any direction and after scanning the map - chose a slice of map I could get to that I had never been before; while I still could.  Eastern Colorado was in my sights and I wondered how long it would take me to cross that Oklahoma pan handle...and from there who knows - maybe Amarillo from the North?  Why not!  Amarillo by happy hour.  It was on.  Whats out there to see?  What would it look like?   Laying some new track.  

Where would I sleep and call it for the day - no clue.   The future was unwritten.

Its ironic - the itchy feet push out a burn to go, but the going in itself is an act of patience.  The slow verb.  70 miles per hour as grasslands and history fly by with the windows down.  Learning the towns along the way, Kit Carson, Hugo, Eads, big Lamar, Boise City, Cactus.   I tried counting windmills and looked up the history of places as I went, learning about the Sand Creek Massacre, the national grasslands, and how that Oklahoma panhandle ended up the way it was....it took no more than 28 minutes to cross by the way on highway 385. I pulled off to find a homemade landmark on the side of the country road marking the prideful border.  Welcome back to Texas cowboy, we’re glad you made it. Now thats a way to spend a Saturday. Soon Amarillo was in front of me and closing fast - a little research had me excited for 2 stops and as I zipped by I noticed a lake out to the North and East and hey it had free camping!  A plan was coming together as I strolled south into Texas.

Stop 1 was out at the Cadillac Ranch.  I heard of the goofy roadside sideshow - now I was walking out there with the other curious roadtripper Route 66 travelers.   I wish Id brought some spray paint along, next time maybe it wont be spontaneous.  8 old Cadillacs were half buried in the Texas Dirt - the half that was above ground was covered in layers of decorative paint and proclamations of people having been there or loving each other forever, etc etc.  Having tagged the landmark and realizing that was about all there was to do here, I got back in the car and went for the main event.   Stop 2 was the famous Big Texas Steak Ranch.  I knew of the place, though needed a reminder, from a great Man vs Food episode where he at a 72 oz steak.  I didnt have the stomach to take on the challenge myself....I suppose Ive evolved enough to know long rambles are not the time for food challenges.   But I did enjoy watching a friendly Dane give it a shot, starting about the same time as I did.  I got the “Man vs Food” off the money  - all the same setup as the big challenge, with a piece of meat about 1/4 of what you’d do up on the stage. They sat me at a table with a big trucker that obviously was hungry for someone to talk to and I obliged - fellow rambler, cheers to you.  He liked Ribeye. While I waited, I learned of the world record holder whod done the challenge in just over 4 minutes.  Incredible.   It made it feel easy - but after checking in with the Dane before I left and seeing his pain after only halfway, I knew I made a good choice to just enjoy my 18oz Medium Rare piece of Sirloin and Pecan Porter.  Much more fun for sure.   I was glad to have come all this way to have dinner amongst the fanfare of this famous dining hall - now I can say Ive been there and maybe I can dream about going back and acing this myself.

As the butter light drew on the North Texas sky, I was back in my rented Kia Soul and headed North and East towards Fritch and Lake Meredith National Rec area.   It was a nice cool drive up there with nothing but the sound of the road humming along through the farm land.  I rolled in as it was getting fully dark but I felt lucky to have a full moon to camp out under.   Got a nice bluff up on Fritch Fortress and tried to set my tent.  Small problem.  That West Texas wind had built up - that tent was going to blow right off into the lake with me in it! So I scrapped the tent, and strung my hammock up on the shade structure there.   Seemed to work good - and I crawled in with my book and my mai tai and enjoyed being out of the car in the nice calm.  But that wind just continued to howl, rocking me and then whipping my ENO.  It wasnt going to let up.  The weather app indicated that it was going to just keeping getting stronger.  I finally decided “this is not going to work” and broke down and packed it up.  11pm here in Texas....  no camp to be had.  And its there I decided, well if Im going to be in the car, Im going to go lay down some new track!  Never spent a night in Oklahoma before and with that border just back off to the east, I pointed myself down through Borger, Pampa, Wheeler and across the border on an old run down two lanter into Sweetwater OK.  Score.  It was now almost 1am cst.  Time to find a place to stop and sleep......but where? I drove up into Black Kettle Grassland which I knew from my research was the leader of the Indians at Sand Creek back in 1864 - nice that they named the grasslands after him.  Up through really small no light towns, and pumpjacks (learned the name of those too!).   Wound my way all the way up to finally find a wal-mart parking lot in Woodward OK.   Hours before Id never even heard of the place - just like all the others.  In fact the only place I had heard of before today was Amarillo and that steak ranch!  Everything else was brand new.   

It took no more than 30 seconds to go to sleep there easy in the driver seat...true rambler style.  I was really proud of all the miles Id run, and where Id gotten myself to in order to have a full day tomorrow.  I toasted myself for a good run and thought about what Id seen to start the day from Jon K on instagram - that it was this day 26 years ago the Chris M walked into the wild.  Ramble in Peace brother.  I did my small part, randomly today, to keep that light alive.  From Denver to Woodward OK, via Amarillo all in one day with next to no interstate save be to get started, - now thats a Blue Highway level ramble.  Couldnt wait to see what the road back would have in store.

Song: Jason Aldean - Amarillo Sky

Quote: “Any fool can make something complicated. It takes a genius to make it simple.”  ― Woody Guthrie

[lodgeonlakesiesta]

Is Austin good place for family vacations in Texas?

Texas is among the best group vacation destination to explore. Texas diverse landscape encourages group of pals and girls to come for memorable group vacationing. There are countless things to do and places to explore in Texas. It entertain tourist with its amazing highlands, coastal beaches, desert, metropolitan centers. Popular tourist destination in Texas include the Alamo, San Antonia, Austin, Dallas, Houston, Amarillo, Texas Hill Country, Big Bend National Park, Padre Island National Seashore, Guadalupe mountains National Park, Galveston Beach, Cadillac Ranch, Natural Bridge Caverns, museums, gardens, and more. Group vacationers explore and enjoy vacationing with fully furnished Austin 4 bedroom vacation rentals. The fully equipped cabins with Lodge on Lake Siesta are loaded with plethora of world class amenities and services. Moreover, these fully loaded vacation cabins provide direct access to numerous landmarks and River Walk in San Antonio. San Antonio is the gateway to the Texas Hill Country and bustling tourist destination in Texas. San Antonio is renowned for its historical sites, Alamo, and San Antonio River Walk.

Exploring new vacation destination always brings the best of hidden tourist gems, local eateries, and quaint locations.  San Antonio is one such vacation destination that offers its remarkable sites, historical ruins, and modern day charm while exploring the region. There are numerous outdoor recreational activities that vacationers explore and enjoy. Built in 17th century, San Antonio Missions National Historical Park is top tourist attraction along with San Fernando Cathedral, and more. Travelers and tourist prefer to stay with family vacation cabin rentals Austin as they are budget friendly and nestled in the peaceful surroundings, yet well connected with shops, diners, cafes, bars, and landmarks. Market Square house souvenir shops, restaurants, Mexican market, cafes, and shops. More tourist attraction in San Antonio includes Six Flags Fiesta Texas, Morgan’s Wonderland, Marriage Island, SeaWorld, Tower of America, The Pearl, and Alamo bowl. Thus you can avail wonderful vacation in San Antonio, Texas with theme decorated & pet friendly Lodge on Lake Siesta, Texas. With more than 200 venues for live music, Austin is considered as the Live Music capital of the world.

Located between Houston, Austin, and San Antonio, the small town of Fayette County offers respite, relaxation, excitement, and lots of fun. There is lot to explore and see. City parks are the best place to meet interact with friendly locals and enjoy the health air and perfect wind. Some of the parks in La Grange include Kruschel Park, Randolph Recreational Center Park, White Rock Park, Heritage Park, Fayette County Fairgrounds, Buffalo Trail Park, North side Park.

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[alldraft]

Barndominium Designs

You may be new to the barndominium designs, but this pretty and practical home style is gaining in popularity. Barndomimium derives from two words, namely barn and condominium. A barn is used to be a place for people to keep their harvest. But now, people can build the barn as their home. Barndominiums have grown in popularity across the country over the past couple of years. Simply put, a “Barndominium” is a fully customizable home with an attached workshop. It is as simple as that. It acts as a dual-purpose building, providing shop, work, or storage areas large enough for boats and recreational vehicles as well as customized living space. The term barndominium covers a huge range of residential styles, from a small weekend cabin to a modern and sophisticated country estate. Today, the popularity of barndominium homes has evolved into luxury homes and vacation rentals, especially in upscale rural areas with ranch land and vineyards. These are truly multi-functional buildings that many people choose to use these as workshops, entertainment areas, meeting areas and so forth. Currently, it works as the destination for those who live in the urban areas. When they want a weekend getaway, they usually stay in their barndominium. However, the barn was normally used to store harvest and large livestock based on American history.

The building concept applied in barndominium designs is similar to the one that is used in warehouses. However, barndominium designs are much more than a simple warehouse. They are affordable, elegant homes with beautiful exteriors that can be decorated with intricate masonry. These buildings are often a match for people who primarily live in urban or suburban areas, but have property in rural locations. They’re also a popular option for couples and families just looking to downsize.

If you want to try a different sensation in your house or if you are under budgetary or time constraints, a barndominium design could be an effective option. And, you don’t need to use your barndominium for just a home. It is up to you to choose what you want to do with your new domicile, but if you do want to make these into a home, know that they will be beautiful inside and out. Barndominium are usually built as a vacation home or weekend retreat, but can be used as main living quarters as well as an event space. If you thought that barns are only home to horses and cows and such, think again. Barndos are also perfect for homeowners who are looking for a unique and innovative living space. The barn style allows for high beam ceilings and spacious, open floor plans. If you love to entertain and host friends and family, the barndo is a great combination of living and event space. Open barn home floor plans also make for easy cleaning and maintenance.

One of the major reasons for the surge in popularity of this type of barndominium designs is that they are typically more cost effective to build, and can be built faster than two separate home and barn structures. In numerous ways, a barndominium designs is the perfect combination of different architectural trends and interior designs. Barndominiums can be made with steel frames or wooden frames. They are typically designed with an open floor plan and barn-like features including sliding barn doors, rustic wooden staircases, and large ceiling beams. Another great benefit of barndominium design is how you can increase the available space when you really need it. Basically, it makes it possible for you to add some walls to the space thanks to its design, or you can leave it open if that is what you want. 

As they are gaining more popularity by the day, many people are seeing the potential of barndominium designs and decide to invest in them too. There are many benefits associated with these buildings, so you should give them a try. No matter how you plan to use your structure, Alldraft Design Drafting can design something to meet your every need. Designing custom barndominium design plans from scratch may seem like a daunting task, but our in-house design team will work with you every step of the way to ensure your needs are met.  If you can dream it, we can design it together. After we have partnered together and have plans for the home of your dreams, our highly trained team gets to work to put it together on your site. Call us today and let’s start talking about how we can get your barndominium designed.

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[catherinetcjd]

Modern Style 1 Story Ranch ~ 3B/3B/Gar with patio, pool, and gardens. Minimum CC

Built from these floor plans:

I made very few changes to the original plan. The laundry room/bathroom area between the garage and kitchen is a bit different - the two rooms are swapped, and in place of a powder room there is now a full bathroom. I also reworked the bedroom closets and Master bath to better suit TS2. I hope your sims won't mind too much! :D The Gavigan's tested this lot for me - Isaiah loved the TV and computer in the 'office' (If it wasn't raining so hard, he'd have probably rather gone swimming!) Their first visitor was the garden-club lady and she was duly impressed with the gardens. I didn't stick around to see if she offered them a membership right away, but she really liked the peacock statues in front.  ...Mary was too engrossed in the local newspaper to go out and talk to her. *sigh*

Please scroll through all the pictures at MTS to see everything this house has to offer. The house is fully furnished and lightly decorated. All appliances, plumbing and lighting are included. The stove, fireplaces, and grill all have a smoke alarms. The front door is burglar alarmed. The telephone is located to the left of the front door. This is a clean copy of this house/lot; no sim has ever lived here. The package has been cleaned with Mootilda's Clean Installer. There is parking for one vehicle in the garage. The driveway is shortened, so there are no driving animations of the car leaving/entering the lot.

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#Sims 2 #sims 2 download #sims 2 house #TS2 #TS2 house #built from RL plans #Modern House #contemporary #clerestory windows #3 bedroom #minimal CC #outdoor fireplace #pool #CatherineTCJD

[galleywinter]

This is silly. But if Cam and Varian had a house (modern day), what would it look like? Modern? Retro? Ranch or multiple stories? New construction or restored? How would they decorate it?

Oh man. You made me actually have to do research. XD

If they had a modern day house, I think it would be a modern American Craftsman: one of the overly large, sprawling ones with an impressive, dark wood front porch and a flagstone facade and those garage doors that look like carriagehouse doors. I think they likely would only have one official story, but they have a fully finished attic that’s an office and a large entertainment room.

It would be new construction, but it would be something built to last with the intention that it might become a generational home of sorts down the line.

For furnishings and decorations, think things like buttered leather couches and oversized leather armchairs. Things that are very definitely nice, but also comfortable and inviting. A home is meant to be lived in. Tile floors in the kitchen and bathroom, wood laminate everywhere else except in the attic - really plush carpet up there. Warm colors on the walls, muted but not pale. Things that won’t leave you feeling overwhelmed.

There’s a framed family portrait on the hallway wall right outside their bedroom, and family pictures spread throughout the shelving downstairs. The one decoration Camdyn’s probably most tickled by, though, is the massive shield on the wall that can be seen right as you open the front door. It’s got the Wrynn family crest on it and two crossed swords behind. Varian rolled his eyes at her when she insisted on commissioning it (he didn’t understand why the fuss of having one special made when they could just hang an actual shield on the wall), but it made her happy so he didn’t care overmuch. He didn’t understand at the time that she was having one special made that was in no way meant to be functional. Strictly decorative. Once he saw it, though, he got it. She does still tease him, though, about carrying it into all of his meetings as an act of intimidation.

#Varian Wrynn #Camdyn Morris #Suburban Wrynns #Modern au? #hellocallane #Galley answers stuff