As for me, I get sick of the dorms and even the video games sometimes, though you would never know it…
…so once in awhile I walk downtown and just go exploring. One night I went to a lecture at the museum — Ethan would have liked it, because it was about sports in art — and met some interesting people. This guy in a kilt claimed to know Dad from when he worked at the One-Twenty-Five. Isn’t that where you guys met? Do you remember seeing a weird guy in a kilt? I don’t even think he’s Scottish.
Another night I ended up in some little club singing karaoke. Now THAT was fun! I don’t even remember what I sang, but everyone in the club clapped for me. Yep, all three of them.
I was so happy when Dad, a.k.a. Judge Ravelo, came to visit us last week. He looks so different now with his white hair! But he’s still a handsome old fart, and I gave him a big hug.
I also picked a spider off his jacket. Have you been making Dad sleep in the attic?
I wish you could have come along, but I understand that you were tired, what with being pregnant again and all.
By the way, our last night in the dorms was a blast. Ethan was a member of the Social Committee at Monroe Hall and convinced them to rent a DJ booth for the night. He asked me if I would be the DJ, and of course I said yes! You know how much I love music. I played all the oldies we love to dance to, and even a couple of jazz tunes for Dad.
Someone brought a juice keg, and everyone seemed to have a good time. Ethan was even out on the dancefloor, strutting his stuff for all the girls. I bet he’ll have a girlfriend before sophomore year is over.
Trent was nowhere to be seen, unfortunately — I bet you anything he was out and about with his Invisible Other. I’m really dying to meet this woman.
Now that sophomore year has begun, we’ve said goodbye to Monroe Hall and moved onto a townhouse close to campus. The boys will share a room, and I’ll get my very own! I’ll never forget the dorms, though.
Well, that’s it for now, Mom. We all miss you terribly. You’ll have to come visit us sometime between pregnancies!
With love,
Cool! You should do more letters! And I love Marlee’s signature! What font is that?
awwwww… how fun! more letters! :)
I love these letters whenever they come around. I think it’s so creative of you, and also a good break from normality. :-)
Like the other two people said, the letter style of the update really made it kinda interesting. I hate reading letters that tell stories but this one has pictures! And it is written so well. Gosh, I loved the pictures and um and and Ethan is hot. Simified people rock. Oh and you made all of the Ravelos look so lovely. I bet you won’t mess up the genes with this family haha. Great update. I enjoyed it alot. Marlee is a doll. You make me want to go play sims but I gotta go do that stupid art project..::sigh:: Oh well. Goodnight. I will treat this as my bedtime story, even thought i probably wont be sleeping for a while haha.
Hey, Jen, great update!! One thing though: Who is Laurence Olivier?
o.o Wow. That was cool. I take it you had fun playing these guys at the college, eh? :3
I wasn’t expecting an update so fast. >:3
I’m kinda interested to see what kind of kids the Ravelo’s will have next.
And it’s too bad you’re not taking name suggestions @_@ I want a Celeste, with blue eyes and starry clothing. yes. teehee.
Wow! I just got caught up on all your Ravelo updates! What a great family! All the kids are so good-looking, and I can’t believe there’s so many of them now! Great job and I can’t wait to read more!
Ahh wow, that was a cooool update! Nice idea, with the whole family thing, and I love the way you talked about each sim in turn, about their girlfriends and such :D
Hope theres a new update sooon!!!
Holy moly, all the kids are gorgeous! Wow! I’m very curious about the mystery woman, too. :D
You’re spoiling us with all these uber-fast updates, lady! Woo!
Hey Jen, you’re a meany, you know that ;)? Or let’s rather say Trent is a meany, not telling us who his girlfriend is and such ;) – and pleeease let us know about Marlee’s other 7 siblings apart from Trent and Ethan! Fun as always ;) – Luv it!
Great stuff! All the kids are so good-looking and Ethan really does look like his dad. I’m glad you did an update about them so soon after the last one. I love that font you used to sign the letter too, it’s really pretty.
Anyway, I can’t wait to read about the newest additions to the family. :)
There IS no mystery woman! (There is no spoon, Neo! … I don’t know, I’ve only watched the first half of the second Matrix, and, like, 1/4 of assorted parts from the first.)
Nita: It’s Vladmir Script. *nod* I wasn’t sure what font it was, myself (it looked familiar, though…), so I had to use WhatTheFont.com. Helpful thing.
My comment is kind of going to be shorter than usual, because I’m off to bed soon. ^^;
Um… I like Marlee’s hair! It wouldn’t happen to be one that comes with NL or Uni, is it?
They better not overdose on that juice keg! Nasty, fruit-flavored hangover!
Townhouse! Sounds really nice. No fraternity/sorority for them, eh? Right on, guys! Keep on keepin’ on, Ravelos! …I almost typed Revlon. ^^;
Man, Sims and their SSX3. Me, I think they should be playing Harvest Moon. COMPETITIVE FARMING! Watch out, man! >_>; Actually, I think I’ll try and make a couple games for my Sims. You’ve inspired me! Thanks! :D
Ethan is adorable. Aww. Man. I almost kind of want to download him and have a lookalike for him in my own game. :D
And… now I have to go. >_>; Man, I love the Revlonos! XD
Hey guys, thanks so much for the comments! Since you guys seemed to like the letter format, I’m thinking I’ll do a letter for each year of their college education, and each one could be from a different family member — for example, the next one would be from Ethan or Trent. In the meantime I’m alternating each year of college with a few days of gameplay at the main house. Babies #7 and #8 were born last night! No twins yet, though. Darnit.
Nita – Blu is right, the font I used for Marlee’s signature is Vladimir Script.
Scally – Laurence Olivier (bio on the IMDb) was a famous British actor of the stage and screen, best known for his Shakespearean roles. Some consider him the greatest actor of the 20th century.
Mieko – So far I’m having fun choosing the baby names randomly, but maybe a few generations down the road I’ll be sick of that and take name suggestions again. So keep a list of ones you like! I like Celeste, too.
Blu – Games for your Sims? Like objects? New video games for them? Ooh, if you make any, do let us know!! And if I ever get sick of the Sims (which I don’t foresee happening anytime soon, but you never know), I am going to play Harvest Moon! It sounds so cool. By the way, Blu, I love reading your comments. They’re hilariously awesome. Or awesomely hilarious. Or both. When Ethan graduates from college I’ll put him in a house and send him to you. :-) Now that he’s grown up, does he still look like a bishounen?
Hey jen. I like the letter. Did you know about the holiday expansion pack?
Very cool and funny letter!!
I love the post, especially how you put it in letter form!
Jen’s playing Harvest Moon? o.o Which one? @__@… *refrains from starting a side discussion*
HARVEST MOON IS AWESOME!
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And so is this blog
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Hi Alex! Welcome! And thanks for letting me know about the Sims 2 holiday party pack! I had no idea they were doing that. I wonder how much it’ll cost? The pictures look so awesome! I’m going to be in Christmas decoration heaven.
For anyone wondering about it, you can find info here. Also check here for some bigger pictures (under “40 Bonus Holiday Items”).
*waves to susana and Rachel* :-)
Mieko – I’ve never played Harvest Moon, but I might someday when/if I get sick of Simming. Blu is playing it, though!
Hi Alice, welcome! And thanks for your comment!
Great update as usual Jen :D.
lol, i play harvest moon every now and then :P.
sweet, that’s a really cool idea, to write a stroy in the form o the letter. you always have such grea ideas jen ^^ i just love it how you gave each of them a unique personality