Seniority

I can’t believe it’s actually over. Four years of cramming, writing term papers, playing video games, having late night talks with Trent and Ethan, eating a lot of mac and cheese and hamburgers, meeting all kinds of interesting people — it’s been a blast. Now that I’m in the “real world”, I miss my college days intensely.

Our graduation party was so much fun. I’m glad you guys could make it. I didn’t see you much, though — where were you?

Ravelo Family

Here’s a pic of me in my cap and gown…

Ravelo Family

And after, when I finally became an adult! (In hideous clothes, of course.)

Ravelo Family

Here’s one of Ethan. Doesn’t he look sharp?

Ravelo Family

I don’t know what will happen with him and Kaylynn now…

Ravelo Family

…but he looked pretty happy to be an adult.

Ravelo Family

Trent seemed a little sad to be leaving college, too, even though it means he can finally get married to Tristen.

Ravelo Family

Maybe it’s because of the scene his drama professor caused at the party. Did you guys see that? Trent was holding hands with Tristen when Professor Tellerman ran up to him, started shouting at him, and slapped him like a jealous lover, which I guess he was! That’s right, Tellerman was in love with Trent, and Trent had no idea! Crazy.

Ravelo Family

Talk about an awkward situation. Trent had a talk with Professor Tellerman and worked everything out, so he left college with a sense of relief and excitement for his future. I just know he’s going to be a famous actor someday.

Ravelo Family

I suppose I’d better get back to work. I’m writing a romance novel! No, it’s not one of those sleazy ones with Fabio on the cover — it’s going to be sweet and funny and hopefully intelligent — a thinking woman’s romance! That’s what I’m aiming for, anyway. I hope you guys will come and visit me soon — I don’t live too far away now!

With love,
Marlee

27 thoughts on “Seniority

  1. Aw, I hope Marlee finds someone perfect for her. That’s so funny about Professor Tellerman crushing on Trent! Is it easier for Sims to develop crushes on each other with Nightlife?

  2. Ahh Jen, what a terrific update!

    Isn’t it a relief when you finish university? Right now, I have three of my prosperity challenge kids at college and it is getting so tedious. (I’m actually a bit bored…lol!) Well, enough about that…I love Marlee’s character; I hope we get to see more of her and that she finds Mr. Right.

  3. Marlee is sweet. I hope the right Sim for her turns up eventually!

    You do a great job with keeping the uni bits interesting. I must agree with cpowell–I find putting my Sims through uni so tedious. My legacy heir has been stuck there for about two weeks now, because I play it for 10 minutes and can’t take it anymore!

  4. Squeeeee! :D Awesome update!
    I think if nothing else works for Marlee, she should buy herself some love potion. *sage nod* Then when it wears off, the guy will already have fallen for her! Muahahha.

  5. Great update Jen, I hope Marlee does find someone special. Are you planning on continuing with her and the other children?

  6. :lol: WOW talk about a good update. The scenes were described so well and they went with the picture like a puzzle. Darnit! Your work is amazing. I so happy that you are participating in nanowrimo because that story that you wrote..i dont know when, was GREAT. The one about the woman and the man and the bottle of champagne. Haha even though you havent finished it, i was hooked. And i still think about it. Are you ever going to finish that story because it was great. More than great, fantastic, more than that..it was..AWESOME. hah. Anyway im gonna go and stop being a nuisance haha. Have fun this weekend! Dont wear yourself out!

  7. Wow, great update…I hope marlee can find the man of her dreams one day! Where did you get her sparkly red dress, it’s gorgeous!

    Pax, Arian

  8. What a lovely update! Marlee has such a nice personality – it’s a pity no one else seems to appreciate it. Ah well – I’m sure she’ll find true love eventually. All your kids are so good looking, especially with the lovely hairstyles you’ve got for them.

  9. …Poor Marlee.
    And what’s up with Arielle? xD Why does she get so many guys?
    Ethan’s still cute.

    I love this family

  10. Great update Jen! I love all those kiddies. They are so quirky and crazy! I’m positive Marlee will find the man of her dreams. Oh and by the way, I’ve finally gotten the next “Running from a Forgotten Past” update up and ready! Check it out!

    Can’t wait to ready your next one!

  11. Great Update, Marlee’s brother is right she will find the man of her dreams some day.
    I really liked this Update can’t wait until your next one. Thanx Jen

  12. Aww what a lovely update! Im sure Marlee will find the man of her dreams some day, there are tons of guys in The Sims 2!
    It’s great how you managed to get all of those kids through college, I wouldn’t have the stamina. Are you going to send the younger ones to college sometime too? Id like to see what they look like :)
    Kath

  13. Marlee is such a sweetie! I love the name generator site you use. I will have to use that for my legacy too if I’m stuck on names. Marlee’s name suits her so well.
    All your sims look so beautiful with all their nice hairstyles and clothes. You have great taste. My sims, like yours, always grow into ugly clothes. I bet you could turn the ugliest sim into something nice. :p

    Naomi

  14. Marlee will find the right guy soon :D Your posts about them in college were great! I can’t wait until you post about their adulthood. :D

  15. I love Marlee’s “little green man from outer space” impression. I guess that would freak me out if I was a guy too, lol. Marlee is gonna find the right guy and I bet he will be gorgeous! I think Darren has to stop hiding in the corner, we don’t hear much about him and it bugs me, :P.

    Cady is still my favorite even though she is the mean one. I think I used the name Cady for a teen in one of my 1st families because I was currently obsessed with the movie Mean Girls. How ironic huh, Cady is the main character in Mean Girls and your Cady is mean….yeah I’ll stop rambling, lol.

  16. whoa 3 graduates all at once, well done! is cady really that crazy and angry? or is that just part of the story? regardless it’s all really interesting :) can’t wait to see where marlee is ling. will we actually be seeing marlee? oh are the 3 sibligs living together or what?

  17. P.S; where did you Marlee’s bun? It is absolutely stunning and I would LOVE it in my game!

    I love your blog keep up the good work!

  18. Jen, I really wonder how you are able to take such great pictures – I’m delighted everytime :) – I think it was funny seeing Gary again, I do remember him dearly as he gave you your only Alien Baby with the Shanleys :) – he was a good guy after all, but Marlee’s right – it’s not the right one for her. I’d go with a red-head – don’t ask me why *g*.
    But I’m really eager about seeing a gen 2 baby – finally! Honestly I believe the next update will feature a wedding *hope*!
    And maybe a blond baby (I am so happy that Rhia is blond *lol* – after all those ‘blackheads’ :D)
    Keep going!!

  19. Holaaaa!!!! Soy una latinoamericana….. ME ENCANTAN SUS FOTOS DE LOS SIMS!!! ya que me encanta ese juego :D :D :D :D…… Les escribo diciendo que a los latinos tambien nos gustan los sims….. NOS ENCANTA!!!!! :D :D :D…..me despido aqui….bye!!

  20. I would like Marlee’s bun too! Where did you get it!

    You are the GREATEST blog ever! Keep it up with those crazy Ravelos!

  21. According to Altavista’s babel fish translation, Andrea above says:


    Holaaaa! I am a Latin American….. THEY ENCHANT ITS PHOTOS TO ME OF THE SIMS! since it enchants that game to me…… I write to them saying that to the Latins also we like sims….. TO US IT ENCHANTS!!!!! …..me dismissal aqui….bye!

    See, Jen? Everyone thinks you’ve got magic photos! :D

  22. I know this is late, but I was in Orlando for 10 days on vacation. Marlee is smart to wait for the right guy. I know he’s out there. And, more of Trent please. He’s boffo. Good luck with Nano. I’m going to try a hand (or two ) at it this year. Thanks for letting all of us know about it. :)