Thanks loveSims and Crystal! Yes it is. I love playing sims but I always get sad when a person I have worked on for weeks dies. I'll admit I kill them sometimes, but that's different. When I deliberately kill them, they are in my control less than 5 minutes, so it doesn't bother me. However when I have control of them for days and weeks, and teach them skills, and jobs and have them level 10 in one or more skills, it always bothers me when they die. I hope he holds on too. Hi everyone. My name is Pam Halliwell, and I'm the second generation of what will be an immortal family. The first memories I have is my dad holding me. He loved me so much. My mom also loved me too. I loved spending time with them. Daddy taught me to walk, talk and even go potty by myself. Me and my imaginary friend had lots of fun together. I named her Penny. I don't even know where I got the name from, I just remember daddy asking me what I wanted to name it, and Penny was the first thing that popped in my head. After she was named, I remember daddy looking at me with shock in his eyes. I asked why, and he told me that his Grams was named Penny. I was as shocked as he was, I didn't know that when I named her, but I was glad I had chosen that name.
Even though dad and mom can't see her, I think they know she's around. Especially daddy. He's smart. When I was still a toddler, mommy and daddy came to hold me one last time before I had my birthday. I look like my daddy, I think. Than after my birthday, dad tutored me. I was happy spending so much time with him. I got an A the first day of school! I was on the honor roll by the second. My parents are so proud of me. My mom is a famous artist, so I decided to follow in her footsteps! When I told dad that, he was so happy he went out and bought me alot of easels! When I turned into a child, Penny was still a doll. Until daddy put her on the ground. She than turned real! Well, she's not real like me and daddy, but she's not just a doll anymore! Our first conversation was about painting. I love that subject and could talk about art all day! Penny loves watching me paint. I would say she loves watching me as much as I love doing it, but that's not possible!
The gnomes that are on our lot loves my paintings too. On my last day as a child, I hit level 10 in painting. I am so happy, and I know dad is too. As soon as I had my birthday, I went and registered at City Hall to become a painter. Penny also turned into a teenager. Dad tutored me again. Tutoring me twice like he did got him a skill requirement that was in the skill book too. Mom painted my portrait. I know I talk about dad alot and I just want everyone to know, I love my mom as well. It's just dad seems to have alot riding on all we do. I'm not sure what, but it seems like every action he asks of us is of upmost importance. The intensity in his eyes makes me say that. And I for one don't want to let him down. I sense he is keeping a secret from me, and I don't know why. Mom, Betty and Jon seem to know cause they go about their business with no questions asked. Even if they asked, I wonder if he would answer. If I ask, he just says he'll tell me later, than goes off somewhere. No matter what he asks of them, they do it. I do too but I hope soon he lets me know what's going on. I love my family and would do anything for them, but it would be easier if he just told me.
The very first day I was a teenager, I hit level 8 in my career. Dad was so happy he cried. Don't tell him I said that though. I also learned to drive. Dad was such a drama king. He held on to the seatbelt and door for dear life. I think I did amazingly! My new drivers license said I did too, so I really don't know why he was such a wimp about it. Mom paints all my portraits. I don't really know why, but like I said I try not to ask too many questions. Dad puts them all down in a room which he calls a museum. When I said I do everything daddy asks me, I wasn't kidding. This journal I'm writing right now is a good example. When I was still a child, he showed me this book he has been writing in since I was born, and told me to re-write it in my own words. So, I am. Minimum questions asked lol. His answer? "Because I asked you too baby girl. You'll understand when you get older." I'm not a baby by the way!! Anyways lol, Penny like talking to herself. And making hand puppets! She's weird. But I love her anyways!
Prom night was a special night for me. Dad complained I took to long to get dressed, but I wanted to be the best dressed girl at prom. Dad asked me who I was going to go with. I said "Myself!" I don't need icky boys to show me a good time, I had a wonderful night without one! I got into a fight, but it really wasn't my fault. One of my classmates said I looked like a martian on account of my green skin. Well, I got so mad I saw red, and it wasn't the color of my eyes playing tricks on me. So, I knocked her out. So what if she fought back and I got embarrassed? She deserved it. And later, the lights were blinking and becoming so bright, I got afraid that I was an alien and my alien parents were coming to take me away. But than I thought rationally about the situation. Yes I feel my dad is hiding something from me, but he wouldn't hide that fact from me. I know it. I also got voted Prom Queen, so my fight didn't get in the way of that! It was like a dream. I heard my name being announced, and I sorta floated up to get my crown, it was by far the most awesome thing to happen in my entire life. I know I'm still young, and I'm sure there will be more awesome times in my life, but so far that's the greatest!! Penny got really strange after prom. Normally whenever I come on the lot, she kinda pops out of a doll but tonight she stayed a doll, even when I picked her up. I felt like crying when I saw the look on daddy's face when I yelled at him to come here. I told him the problem, and he just looked so sad, and I remembered she was named after his grandma and I felt just awful about it. Thankfully though the next day she was back to her normal, goofy self. When I told dad, I thought his face was going to split, he was smiling so big!
I love seeing dad smile. He doesn't do it enough in my opinion. Sometimes when he doesn't know I'm watching, I see him just standing there, looking at mom with the saddest look on his face. Even sadder than the one when Penny messed up. He think about her alot too. I wonder what's going on. When mom isn't painting, she looks at him the same way too. I kinda get scared about it, then I just go back to painting. Painting is so relaxing, I know now why mom does it all the time. I can't wait till I'm an adult so I won't have to go to school and do homework. I want to spend all day and night painting!! I was talking to Penny and figured out she is a heavy-sleeper, eco-friendly and eccentric. Maybe I can now quit worrying about her being insane, even though that's still a possibility haha. I met alot of kids in school, but the only one that ever offered to come home with me was Duncan Bagely. I didn't care, I had homework to do so I just went on inside and started working on it. Dad went out and tutored him. Dad's garden is so big and beautiful. Tomorrow is my young adult birthday. I'm so excited. Just think!! No more school or homework!!! Painting 24/7 sounds like heaven. Also, dad keeps hinting about getting me a kitty!! Well, maybe I keep hinting to him but no matter who hinted it first, I think he is really going to get me one! I've never even seen a cat in my life before so I'm super psyched about it!! Dad asked us all to empty out our inventories, so we did. Also, dad was so excited about me doing something he called supermaxing painting, he was jumping up and down for joy! I asked him what that meant, and he said "I'll tell you when you're older." Typical response from him.
On my birthday, I was so excited. As the sparkles overcame me, I could literally feel myself getting older and the teenage years falling away. When the sparkles stopped, it hit me I was no longer a child. I wasn't even a teen anymore. I was a full-fledged young adult! No more school!! As I looked at myself in the mirror, I realized I looked the same really, but I felt so different. Older, wiser even more mature. I asked dad about my gift, and he told me to pick up my phone and call the shelter. So, I did! I picked a cat named, well I can't remember her birth name, but the name I gave her was Precious. While waiting, an ice cream truck pulled up! Ok, I may be an adult now but I still had to have some. I looked at all the things they offered, and I chose a freezer bunny popsicle! It tasted so sweet and yummy! Even after it was gone, I still tasted the sweetness for a couple hours! Precious came up to me, and I picked her up. She's so soft and furry!! Yes, she looks odd but I don't care. Running my hands over her soft fur makes me forget she looks weird. When she looks up at me, the trust in her eyes make me feel so good! She trusts me and counts on me for everything! I bought some stuff for her and put it in the fence so we can be together. I've heard dogs are man's best friend, well that might be true but I can say for sure cats are woman's best friend! She loves watching me paint. Dad asked me to go to the bistro and grab a bite to eat with him. So off we went. I ordered Lobster Thermidor, but the waitress messed it up and gave me chicken pet food. As disgusting as it sounds, it's actually very delicious! As soon as dad got done, he stood up and took a deep breath.
Right then, fear crept into my heart. I looked up at him and he started talking. After the first few words, I kinda tried to block him out. I understand he was just doing what I've been complaining about half this journal, but I never in a million years expected it to be this. I couldn't believe that dad has the power to make mom and him both live forever but he's not going to use that power on her, just him. I was thinking how selfish he was. But he started quoting rules, and "You can do this but can't do that." And I realized that the rules he's following mean he gets to live forever while my mother dies. I got angry at him and he sat back down and calmed me down. He said mom knew and supported him. He said mom was doing everything in her power to make sure he is granted this thing called immortality. I thought he was lying. I mean what person in their right mind would do everything to make sure someone else lives forever while they themselves die? He took my hand and said "Pam, I have never lied to you in your life and wouldn't start now. Especially not about something as important as this. I love your mom more than anything in the universe, but she does know she will die one day while I live forever." He also said I would live forever. I was stunned. I asked him what part I play in this Dynasty. He said I've completed alot of my requirements already. I asked him how since I had never even known what I was doing and didn't even know the requirements. So he pulled out his list of rules and showed them to me:
Each potential immortal must complete the following 8 tasks before Ambrosia can be eaten and deathflowers placed in inventory:
1. Accomplish my Lifetime Wish.
I know my LTW is to be a visionary but I haven't even started photography. He said no problem, he can teach me. 2. Max a career.
Now I know why he was so happy when I did this! 3. Max a skill not maxed by other immortals. Plus, all related skill challenges from the Skill Journal must also be accomplished. This is the single "SuperMax" skill that must be unique to each immortal.
Now I totally get the term he used and why he was so thrilled! 4. Use a computer to purchase one building and one property (2 separate ownerships). The property purchased must be fully upgraded before Ambrosia can be eaten.
Have not done this yet but there is a computer at home! 5. Purchase 3 Lifetime Rewards not purchased by other immortals.
I already have 2 of them bought! 6. Have 6 different Best Friends (must be different Best Friends of other immortals) at the time of eating Ambrosia for the first time.
I have more than 6 considering my school friends!! 7. Complete 6 Opportunities no other immortal has completed (BlackOps).
Got 2 of them done! 8. With the exception of your Founder, each immortal needs to have 6 portraits painted of themselves — one for each of the following life stages: Toddler, Child, Teen, Young Adult, Adult, and Elder.
Got my toddler, child, teen and YA!!Wow, he was right! I do have alot of them done!! I asked him about the ones that say each immortal. There is just me and him, so I got my hopes up mom, Betty and Jon could be immortals too! He said no, each generation needs to get married and have a baby. He's the first, I'm the second and my baby will be the third. I told him flat out I couldn't watch my husband die. When he told me he has faith in me and I can do it, I fought back tears. He has more faith in me than I have in myself. Well, after all that conversation, I was tired and sad so I asked to go home. While getting in the car, we saw this guy standing up to drive, but at the time it wasn't even remotely funny. I laid my head against the headrest and closed my eyes. Everything dad told me was running through my mind. I had thought he was hiding something from me, but I never expected this. When we got home, I gave him a hug and told him if he could do it, and he had so much faith in me, I would do it. I didn't know how, but I would never let dad down. Even with this.
Well, as soon as we walked in the gate, I ran to mom. I know dad's never lied to me about anything, but I guess I wanted to hear it from her too. Part of me was still hoping he had been joking even though it wasn't a funny joke. I walked up behind her and said "Mom can we talk?" She stopped painting and turned around. I think she could see in my eyes that I knew cause she smiled at me, but it was such a sad smile. I asked her flat-out what a dynasty was. As she replied, my heart sunk. Fooling myself that dad had been joking was just that. Fooling myself. I felt myself going numb as I heard her repeat what dad had said. I couldn't even tell myself she heard us talking. We were across town while she was home painting. I asked her how she could be ok with helping dad live forever while she was going to die? She said she loves dad so much, and there is nothing in this universe she wouldn't do for him. She told me when I get married, I will know what she means. I told her it's not the same thing because my husband will die just like her. She got tears in her eyes but she took my hand and said "I know sweetie. But I know you will make him the happiest man in the world, and would do anything he asks of you. Even if that meant helping him live forever while you die." I started crying. I told her I don't want to lose her. Yes, I'm a grown woman but I still need her. She said in a soft voice "Pam, sweetheart, I understand how you feel. My mom died the other day remember? I was a grown woman when she died but I felt like my world had ended. Plus remember this also. I'm still an adult so I have to turn into an elder before I go. So it's not like you will lose me today." That made me feel a bit better, but not totally.
She also told me some other things, but I'm sure dad told you, I saw him watching us. He also explained why he asked me to write this. I guess when he turns into an elder and eats Ambrosia, I will be responsible for keeping you updated on the family. If I could have my way, I'd like to erase everytime I said I wished he would tell me and go back to not knowing. But he said once I write something, I can't take it back. I guess I need to be careful what I write. I also know this. If I'm having this much trouble understanding all of this and I'm a grown woman, I can't even imagine how I would have handled it if he had told me when I was a kid. I was thinking I would tell my kid the moment it's old enough to understand. But now I see the wisdom in dad waiting. I always knew daddy was a wise man, and he proved that once again. We got a new kitten name Decker. We were going to change his name, but he seems to like it and the name has grown on us, so we're going to leave it Decker. Mom painted my YA portrait. I wonder if she will also be able to paint my A? I hope so. We had a party. Dad said we need to have more fun, but I suspected it was to find me a man. I asked him and the way he laughed while dancing with mom, I just knew that was the real reason. Plus he only invited men. Very subtle dad!! Watching him and mom though made me think maybe it is time to find someone. They love each other so much, and I want that. I didn't know I wanted that until tonight though. There were 5 guys there, and 4 of them have potential. Duncan, my friend from school is now in a relationship with someone else, so he's off-limits. After the party, dad tutored me in photography. It was fun listening to him explain the difference between lens caps, and all the fun things like which is better, Nikon or Canon.
I have no clue about photography, but I do own a Nikon haha Precious has learned hunting, and she runs around the yard catching all these rodents, turtles and she even caught a bird! She has also caught several empty chip bags, snakeskins, and feathers lol. I called Kelvin. After the party, he's the only one that held my attention. We met at the bistro and was talking when a deer ran past. I was kinda startled by it, I mean I thought deers were out in the country, not downtown at restaraunts! I thought things were going great, but Kelvin said someone in the group had issues and left. Since it was just him and I in the group, and I know I don't have any issues it made me wonder what kind of issues he had? Nevertheless the next day I called him over to my house. I invited him to tour the theater with me, and he agreed. I also batted my eyelashes at him and boom it was a date!! After the tour, I told him how gorgeous he looked. And then I held hands with him, I also hugged him a couple times. My heart was pounding as I confessed to him how attracted I was to him. Next thing I knew, we were having our first kiss. It was so amazing. I shyly asked him if he would do me the honor of being my boyfriend. He said yes. So I went one step farther and got down on one knee and asked if he would honor me by marrying me. Oh my Sims!! He said yes to that too!!!
I couldn't believe how lucky I was. I asked him to watch the stars with me. When he agreed and we were lying on the ground watching the stars, and I was pointing out Saturn to him when the moment was shattered. All of a sudden, this woman died. As Grim was reaping her soul, it hit me that this would happen to Kelvin. And he had no clue that I could prevent it. So I took his arm and walked away. We sat down and I told him everything. How I was the second generation of a family that would live forever and never know the feeling of Grim coming for me. But I would know the pain of Grim coming for my mother, friends and husband. He looked startled at first. He asked if there was really a recipe that could make death impossible. I told him yes, there is also a deathflower which if Grim does come for me, he will take the flower and leave. I asked him if he could still marry me knowing me and my father have the power to live forever while my mom and him dies. He stood up, reached down and pulled me to my feet. He grabbed me in a tight hug and whispered "I love you so much. I can't imagine my life without you. Now thankfully I don't have too. The question becomes my darling Pam, can you live without me?" I started crying. I have so much love in my heart for him. I told him honestly "I don't know Kelvin. I love you so much and will be devastated when you die, but if my dad can make the sacrifice to be with the woman he loves, I can make it too." He sadly smiled and said "Ok than! It's settled! Plus, we have our whole lives together right? It's not like I'm going to die now right?" I said "No. You will be an old man when you die." He giggled and said "Ok beautiful. Let's just focus on the here and now shall we?" Oh man. Mom was so right when she said I would do anything to make him happy.
This morning, I decided this would be my wedding day. I know Kelvin isn't green, but I remember the time mom called Grandma Grisby over. Grandma wasn't green, yet mom is. So I'm hopeful there is a way for him to be green like me, but if not I love him so much I don't care. When he answered the phone, I simply said "Wanna get married?" He was so excited he didn't respond and hung up. I was thinking "What?!" Next thing I knew, he was running onto our lot. I started laughing so hard about that! I introduced him to mom and dad. I saw him looking at all 3 of us. Than I heard him talking to dad about not being green, and not being right for me. I was hoping dad could do something about it, and my mouth hit the ground when dad agreed with him. I was just about to start yelling when Kelvin started walking towards the gate to leave. I opened my mouth just as dad yelled "Hey Kelvin!" He turned around and looked at dad. Dad said "There is a way to turn green, if you're willing to." I held my breath. When he said "YES!!" I felt such relief! Dad talked to him for a few more minutes and than Kelvin disappeared for a few minutes. I was a little worried but dad said everything was going to be fine. Next thing I knew, Kelvin appeared infront of me. But he was different, he was green!! I thought there was no way I could have loved him more, but I was so wrong. Knowing he deliberately turned himself green to be with me, made my heart about burst with love. After all that, we went to stand under the arch. There was some confusion in wondering if dad and mom would like him, stressing out about him not being green, relief in him turning green for me.
With everything I totally forgot to put on my wedding dress. Well, marriage isn't about the dress right? It's about choosing someone who you will spend your whole life with!When he looked into my eyes and said "I promise to love you with every breath in my body. I am yours, with everything I have. You are the love of my life and I will spend everyday of my life showing you how much you mean to me." I melted and kept melting as he slid the ring onto my finger. I looked in his eyes and said "Kelvin, you have shown me the true meaning of love. I love you with all my heart and I swear I will show you everyday of your life what you mean to me and how special you make me feel. I love you and am truly honored you said yes to me." As our lips met for the first time as husband and wife, tears started flowing. My life is so perfect. I never knew the true meaning of til death do us part until Kelvin. Mom, Dad, Betty and Jon was crying too. It was the most romantic wedding in the world and the most amazing day of my life. Knowing Kelvin would be there for me every day and every night is a feeling I'll never forget.
As him and I cut the cake, I pushed the whole Dynasty thing out of my mind, and just had an awesome time. After we ate the cake and started dancing, we were in sync. Our whole lives stood still for that one perfect moment. After the cake and dancing, Kelvin and I went down to our room. We were making out and I felt eyes watching me. I looked at him but his eyes were closed. I turned around and Penny was standing there watching us. I went off on her and told her to get out NOW! After she walked out, Kelvin whispered "Want to try for baby?" I said sure! As we were coming up for air, I heard the most beautiful chimes ring out. It may sound crazy, but I could swear it was a lullabye! I went upstairs and saw dad grinning ear from ear. I asked him what was so funny? He said "Nothing is funny sweetheart! Didn't you hear those chimes?" I said "Yeah but I thought I was crazy, but it sounded like a lullabye! Do you know what it meant?" He said "Yes I do. It means my granddaughter is on the way!!" I asked how he could be so sure it was a girl and not a boy? His response was to hand me 10 watermelons and told me to eat all of them. I was confused but I did. After I ate them I looked at him and said "Ok what were those for?" He said "Now I'm positive it's going to be a girl!" So I'm pregnant!
Life has never felt better than it does right now!! I achieved my LTW! I also bought my 2 properties. Mom and dad had their elder birthdays! I couldn't believe how much older they looked. They dyed their hair and changed their clothes so they look better now. I went into labor. After about an hour of severe pain, I was engulfed in sparkles! All of a sudden, my daughter appeared in my arms. I looked down at her, she is so perfect and tiny! Oh and green lol. Her name is Paige, and I love her so so much. I know I will eventually one day lose Kelvin, but I will never lose this angel in my arms. Dad became immortal. I think I'm happy about it, even though I know now my mom's death is even closer. Dad has a plan. He said it won't be right away, in fact it will take many many years to fulfill, but I have faith in him and me. And my new baby. Now it's my turn to take over updating you all on how our family is doing. Hopefully I'll be as good as daddy was.
