News at 7
“And now, to introduce you to the last family in tonight’s story: the Okapi’s all the way from West Africa.”
“Jomo, Hawa, and Dembe are from the country of Gambia in Western Africa. They came to Central City in an effort to find freedom and prosperity. When a bloodthirsty military group came through and burned their village to the ground, Jomo knew that it was time to leave his home country for good. Unfortunately, this decision came too late for most of his family; he lost his wife, parents, and two small children in the attack. Now, left with only his oldest children Hawa and Dembe, Jomo has come to Central City seeking a new beginning. “I cannot change what has happened in the past,” he says. “But I can ensure a good future for Hawa and Dembe.” Hawa, who will turn 16 in a few short months, is having to take care of the household, including her little brother, while her father works two jobs to support the family. Dembe, who is 8 years old, has not spoken a word since the attack on his village in which he lost over half of his family. “He’s the same Dembe,” Hawa says of her little brother, “you can see it in his eyes. He’ll speak again…we’re sure of it.” Such tragedy for such nice people. The likes of which many of us have never seen, and hopefully never will see. Good luck to the Okapi’s and welcome to Central City.”
“All of these families are so culturally diverse and come from all over the globe. But they all came here, to Central City looking for the same things. Freedom, happiness, opportunity, and prosperity. And looking around here on King Street, they have found the first three things they were looking for. Now to make use of them and venture toward prosperity; an attitude most people here in Central City are now calling their “Prosperity Challenge”. Reporting live from King Street, this is Tella Story with “News at 7.” Back to you Themain.”
Themain Mann and Tella Story–you’re so funny!
Comment by Annette — September 17, 2005 @ 5:10 am
How cool! I love how you made each family a different nationality, and the way you presented them is awesome. Love those family pics! It’s neat that these were randomly generated. I hope you have fun with the Prosperity Challenge, and I look forward to reading more about these families.
Comment by Jen — September 17, 2005 @ 5:32 am
Hehehe, thanks guys! I’m having so much fun with all my simmies! I still love my Brooks family, and my Victorian story too…so I’ll probably still update those (definitely the Victorian one.). Just have so much fun with all the different story lines! I’m sure you all know exactly what I mean! LOL
Comment by Administrator — September 17, 2005 @ 5:51 am
Great Idea to have all of the families differnent nationalities. I also love the houses that you built..and i have to say that i never try to build houses either..they are just so..so..time eating. And i have no time to be eaten. As a matter of fact I shouldnt be online now..except that Sims won over and i want to read about lovely Sims.
Comment by Eva — September 17, 2005 @ 2:04 pm
This looks to be exciting, I’m glad you’ve made families of different nationalities. I did that with one nieghborhood a while ago. I didn’t share their stories though. I had an Asian family, and African family, a German family…etc. It was fun making and playing them. I also like how you started the story like it was a news story…very clever! The photos are great and the names of the news people…hilarious! I was laughing out loud when I figured it out.
Comment by Amanda — September 18, 2005 @ 12:22 pm
This looks really cool , liking how you did the families well I’m on my way to read your next post
Comment by PRMami — September 20, 2005 @ 12:49 am