ND: Generation 1

Chapter 1.1: Dear Diary, I’m Memphis

January 16, 2016 - By 

ENTRY 1:

Hi! My name is Memphis Noble and this is my story so far. I really feel the need to write all of this down as it happens. It’s not that I think I’m so important. It’s just that I feel like someday I’ll have the answers that I’ve always searched for and it might be nice to look back at my old diaries and see how it all came about.

So you see, I’m not writing this for anyone in particular except for myself. If you happen to be reading this, and you’re expecting clever anecdotes or life lessons, I think you’ve come to the wrong place.

1

You may be wondering about the circumstances surrounding the beginning of this journal (diary just sounds so childish to me). Well, it happened like this… my sister and I were talking one night and, forever the person with suggestions, she said I should keep a log of sorts on the computer. She told me it would be therapeutic. That remains to be seen, though.

I thought once I sat down to do this, I wouldn’t even know what to write, but suddenly it’s crystal clear. I’m not going to go into deep detail about my past since I really want to write down the ridiculousness that was today. Suffice it to say that I was adopted. By a family of color. They thought they were adopting a baby of color but they got me instead; a skinny, freckled red-head. My sister was born into the family and she is the most gorgeous person I’ve ever seen, I kid you not. You’ll see soon enough because I’ll be adding pictures to this account.

Anyway, the Noble family was very kind and they decided to keep me. They treated me as they would any child and I loved my parents very dearly. They died about two years ago in an accident I’d rather not get into to if that’s all right with you.

2

This is where my sister Keniesha and I live. It looks like we’re loaded, doesn’t it? Well, we do all right, but we’re not swimming in dough. Our parents left us this house and a trust but we have normal jobs like everyone else. My sister is a police officer (she wants to be some big DNA Profiler someday). I work at the Bistro, on my way to becoming a chef. So far, I’m pretty far down on the ladder. But I only just graduated from High School.

3

This is Keniesha. What did I tell you? Gorgeous, right? She doesn’t have any of the obvious hang ups that I have. She’s the smart to my dumb, the pretty to my ugly, the “cool” to my “dork.” Also, she has boobs and I sadly don’t know what that’s even like.

4

Keniesha is always pointing her finger at me when I talk to her. Doing this always includes sentences like:

“You need to meet people.”

And:

“You’re not friendly enough.”

And:

“If you would stop spending so much time alone, you’d have so much fun!”

5

Generally, I have this expression while she’s yapping away at me like a little dog. I can’t help it. I can freely admit I’m not truly listening even though she seems to think I am. Today, my mind drifted to fishing. My dad and I used to fish all the time and I hadn’t gone since he died. I felt like today was the day that I could go and silently remember him as I tried to catch the big one.

6

It was early evening when I finally got to our favorite spot to fish. Dad always had at least one good catch out here each time we went. Mostly, though, we stood in silence, our poles in the water. He knew how shy I was and he was a quiet person himself. It was good, though. We could enjoy each others’ company without any conversation at all. I remember looking up at him while I put the worm on my hook. He always smiled at me. And boy, could his smile light up the room!

7

I was so intent on watching the water and thinking about my dad that I didn’t realize some guy was approaching me from behind.

8

“Hey there!” he said, about making me jump out of my skin.

I tried to hide the annoyance I felt but I knew it was stubbornly showing all over my face. “Hi,” I responded stiffly.

“I didn’t mean to bother you,” he continued uncertainly. “I’m looking for my dog. I think he ran this way.”

“Well, I haven’t seen any dogs.”

9

His expression, on the other hand, could only be read as bewildered. I silently admonished myself for my rudeness but I couldn’t seem to force myself to articulate an apology to him, so the bewildered look continued.

“I’m Liev Capra,” he offered.

I hesitated then finally answered, “Memphis Noble.”

He smiled slightly. I was used to it. “Memphis?”

I tried to smile, but it was difficult for me and I knew I wasn’t able to pull it off like I intended. “I’m told I was conceived there.”

10

He began to laugh but stopped abruptly when he noticed my prickly demeanor. I swear I don’t mean to be this way. I am at such a loss when it comes to people!

“I’m a musician. Would you like to hear me play my guitar?”

11

I love music so much. I should have said yes. Why couldn’t I just say a simple, one syllable word? Instead, I stared at my feet. At least I hadn’t done the dorkiest thing ever; at least I hadn’t said no!

But I may as well have.

12

“You know, I don’t even have a freakin’ dog! I just saw you and really wanted to meet you. But to be honest, you’re so pretty, I felt really intimidated. Not anymore, though!”

My mouth gaped open stupidly and my cheeks turned bright red as he turned on his heel and strode away.

I sighed loudly and looked up at the sky. Another one bites the dust.

13

My night was made complete when I got home and Keniesha met me inside the door. She made me tell her every embarrassing detail. At least she didn’t point her finger at me.

14

“Seriously?” she asked.

I nodded dumbly. “Uh huh.”

15

She pulled me into her arms. Her skin was damp from the swimming pool. But I didn’t complain. I needed that just then.

“Oh my poor socially awkward sister,” she murmured before letting me go. Then she patted me on the shoulder.

16

I take that part back about needing a hug.

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123 Comments on “Chapter 1.1: Dear Diary, I’m Memphis”

  4. Five and a half years and I don’t think I left a comment on this first chapter. How the heck can I call myself a devoted fan?!
    Okay, self-loathing over. It’s always a joy to come back to the beginning. Love it so much <3

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  7. Hi Kymber, thank you for following my blog. I can’t believe you found me and we both have “journal stories” I haven’t seen many sim stories with this concept. I’m so excited to read yours!! 🙂

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    1. Thank you so much! 😀 I’m so looking forward to reading your story! And YAY to journal stories! I’m always looking for reading material.

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      1. I’m actually working on finally posting the 5 chapter because I have been talking about it since I started simming again in February and I havent don it lol.
        Im a bit intimidated I wont lie. Because using pose player in Sims 4 is new to me, Sims 3 was all I knew up until recently. 😉

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        1. I know what you mean regarding posing from 3 to 4. I have a hard time functioning without the moveobjects on cheat. lol I’m slowly getting more used to how 4 works with poses, but I’m definitely not comfortable with it. I think your blog is so lovely, though, I would never in a million years think you are intimidated at all. 🙂 ❤️

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  8. Just now starting this and I’m into it already! I just like the starting point of the adopted girl and how that might affect her in the future and…ahh, I’ll have to read on!

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  9. I definitely have to play some major catch up with your blog, I find the concept of Sim lit fascinating. If I actually wrote any, they would all gut wrenching horror stories. When I played the Sims back in the day, all I ever did was kill off my characters, a few even haunted properties I was never able to resell. But these are cool, like a graphic novel of sorts 😀

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    1. Thank you so much! 🙂 I’m so glad you stopped by. I love gut wrenching horror. lol While this story starts out light hearted, later on, it tends to get a bit darker. I think in Generation 4, I start dabbling with the paranormal, too. 😀 I hope you enjoy.

      Oh, as far as killing off characters, and haunted properties, those are the best! 😀

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  12. I’ve been reading sporadically throughout the generations, but I’ve never actually sat down and read from the beginning. I’m going to start today. The beginning of this is very intriguing and I love her name! <3

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    1. That’s so nice of you, Stormy! Thank you so much. ❌⭕ I’m so glad you like the beginning. I hope the rest of the story will be enjoyable for you as well. 16

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  13. This is going to be interesting! I don’t typically read sims 3 stories, but I am enjoying it and can’t wait to see where Memphis’s story takes her.

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    1. Thank you so much for giving my story a read. I totally understand why some people don’t read sims 3 stories. What happened was, I didn’t get into sims until 2014. It was a few months before sims 4 came out but I knew basically nothing. My son thought I would like sims and so I bought it. Of course, I loved it. Then, months later, 4 came out. I didn’t buy it at first because I was still buying all sims 3 stuff. And that’s why my stories are in 3. Someday, I will probably move to telling my stories in 4 since I now have that game, too. 😀 I had already started this story in 3 though. I do love 4’s graphics. 😀

      Again, I hope you like Memphis’ story and thanks loads for reading! 🙂

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      1. Ok, I’m glad you understand lol 🙂 I just really like sims 4 graphics better, so I typically don’t read sims 3 ones. I just got sims 4 in December, actually, I’m too young to have played the other versions, but I played freeplay on my iPad for a while!

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  14. I love the journal entry concept. Poor Memphis seems to have some self esteem issues. She sure got off on the wrong foot with Leiv. Maybe it’ll go better the next time if they run into each other again.

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  15. Hi! I’m very new to SimLit and I’m soo happy that I found you and your blog here! I’m very very late to this and I’m definitely gonna binge read this. Not even half of the chapter and I was already giggling with the boob comment XD. I’m so used to reading third-person writings and reading yours is just refreshing especially since I’m writing my own little sims stories in first person. I’m glad I found an amazing example of it!

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    1. Thank you so much for your kind words. If you ever need anything, let me know; I’ll always help if I can.

      I’m so happy you found my blog, too! 😀 You are really kind and I thank you. I hope you will continue to enjoy my story. <3

      I actually find it easier to write in the third person, so in doing the first person, it’s a challenge. In third person, you can check in with your characters. In first person, you only see one character’s point of view. 🙂

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      1. It is so good to hear that you are feeling so much better. The weather does have a mind of its own. I am blessed & grateful! I have to admit I did not want to go to my job today, but after I stretched & got my coffee I flowed through the day. I have to work this Saturday & will be here on my blog catching up.

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        1. You are so right about the weather! LOL I’m ready for Spring but apparently, Michigan isn’t. 😛

          There are some days where going to work is the last thing you want to do but I think it’s great how your mindset changed after stretching and coffee. I hope you have a good day today! 🙂

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  17. Hi! Kymber, you have an amazing blog. You are also very talented in your writings as well as the photography. It looks like I have a lot of catching up to do on my readings here. I hope I started in the right place.

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    1. Well, hello there! It’s wonderful to see you! Thank you so much for your kind words; I really appreciate it. <3 And, yes, you started in the exact right spot! Thank you again, and I hope you enjoy the story.

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      1. I finally had to stop and become more engaged. I am restructuring a schedule so I can be productive. I write goals and somehow get all over the place. I deeply apologize for my slow processes. I am trying to get things in order & maintain discipline

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        1. You needn’t apologize. <3 I understand how things can get. As for writing myself notes, I sometimes have to write more notes, reminding me where my notes are! hahaha :D I wish you the very best in all you do.

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            3. Well, most of the events are made up by me, but some of the things here and there that happen did happen to me. 🙂

            4. It is so amazing to make up these chapters as well as incorporate real life challenges for your audience! & its so hard to take your eyes off those photos. They are well thought out. You are so talented!

            5. Oh my goodness, thank you so much. <3 It's a labor of love. I can't tell you how inspirational I find your blog to be. Every time I see something new from you in the reader, I can't wait to see what you've posted. The positive affirmations are especially important to remember.

            6. Wow! I am just at a lost of words. I always question myself, but I am pretty sure we all do. This reply alone is inspiration at its best for me. I recently did some research on categories & tags because my post were not showing up in the reader. I went back through 150 (+) of my posts & fixed them. I have gotten some awesome responses. So I want to give my thanks for the anticipation of my daily post. I am deeply touched.

  18. I am very belatedly starting to read your Noble Doubt Legacy story, but it’s exciting to think of just how much I can look forward to catch up on.
    Keiesha is so gorgeous that I almost wish she was the main character, hehe.
    I will be reading slowly and surely. Thank you for sharing. :D.

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    1. Thank you so much! You are very kind. 🙂 I will tell you a secret. After I got into the story, I kind of regretted that Keniesha wasn’t our main gal, too. LOL 😀

      Thank you again, and I hope you will enjoy the story.

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  20. Hello! I’ve heard so many good things about your story, so I’ve decided to check it out, and I’m happy I did so!
    This looks so cute >.< The framing, your sims, your writing, your characters personalities, everythinggggg! Sorry, I'm gushing, hehe.
    I can relate to Memphis, I'm just as socially awkward, and I've been told how cold I seem when someone first meets me. I'm just not a social person, people! I really like how you have a journal format, and it really does seem like Memphis is really writing! Can't wait to find out more about her, I'm excited to read on 🙂

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    1. Thank you so much! 🙂 I’m so happy you’ve stopped by and I’m so glad you like what you’re seeing. I hope you will continue to enjoy the story.

      As for Memphis, I’m so glad you can relate to her. When I made her, it just seemed to me she would be that way if she could really talk. 🙂

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  21. Hi RosemaryMarie,
    your sims Memphis Noble and her sis Keniesha are so beautiful. But most at all I love the way you attract inside your story with your vivid writing style. It feels so real ….

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    1. Hello and thank you! 🙂 I appreciate what you’ve said so much and am so glad you are enjoying it. I hope you find the rest of the story just as entertaining. <3

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  23. It’s long overdue, but I’m finally here at the beginning of what I’m sure will be a wonderful story (given that I’ve already peeked at several chapters down the line, hehe) 🙂 You pick the most unique names for your sims; the origin of Memphis’ name was quite amusing. Also, everyone is so attractive (I find Keniesha’s hair particularly amazing)~ I could relate to Memphis’ social awkwardness at the start, and even more so when she wasn’t able to get a word out, haha. It happens to the best of us sometimes. Looking forward to seeing more of her story, great start!

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    1. That’s so awesome, Amy! Thank you so much for reading. 🙂 OMG, I really love Keniesha’s hair, too! haha Oh I agree that that social awkwardness happens to the best of us. I know I’ve had many moments. lol

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    1. Hello! It’s wonderful to meet you! I’m so glad you found your way here! Thank you for your kind words. I hope you will enjoy the story. 🙂

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  25. Awww… She’s so adorable. I think what really struck me with this chapter is how well you characterize. It’s not like you explain the characters to us. Definitely more like a show, not tell type of thing. And I’m just one chapter in and I’m already loving Memphis’ voice. I can tell this is going to be a good read.

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  28. Hi! So, I finally am reading your story. I’m so sorry it’s taken so long. I think I started reading it before but got sidetracked. No real surprise there. Anyway, it’ll be a pleasure to read. 🙂

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    1. Thank you so much! I’ve been reading on your blog, too, and thought the same thing! Good to meet you! I hope you enjoy the story. 😀

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  36. He he, “Also, she has boobs and I sadly don’t know what that’s even like.” So cute. This sounds like a really great story! Definitely a different concept. Looking forward to reading more!

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  39. Hi, I came to check out your blog. Hopefully I can catch up before generation 2. Nice chapter! Can see Memphis is a little socially awkward without intending to be, hopefully she can become less so.

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  40. I saw you followed my blog. Thank you very much 😊 So I decided to check yours out. I like the diary idea. Plus I could feel how painfully awkward and shy Memphis truly is. Poor girl! I hope she meets him again. I’m off to read the next chapter!

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    1. Thank you so much! I had come across your blog some time ago but didn’t realize I wasn’t following it until recently. I”m so glad I am because I’m really enjoying it! Thank you again for reading and commenting, too. 🙂

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  41. Hi, Ro: Since my vision is back to normal, I thought I’d start to read your new story again and of course I have a few more comments: Why would I be reading Memphis’ journal? How did I come across it? Liev’s an unusual name also, so why’d he question her name?! Memphis may want to throw him back into the ocean! I like the surprised look on her face when Liev admits to just wanting to meet her…but then he walks off! I guess I will have to read on…!

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    1. Hi, Michele! So glad you’re reading! As for ow you come across Memphis’ journal will be revealed in the future. 🙂 I hope you like my story. Thank you for coming by and commenting, too. 🙂

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    1. Thank you! I’m pleased to meet you and hope you will continue to enjoy Memphis’ story. Your blog looks great! I can’t wait to dig in and read. 🙂

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      1. Are you on the Sim Forum? My forum name is “NoWayJose527”. It’s great to meet you!

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        1. I’m on the forum but not really active there; I think I’ve only ever made 2 comments. lol But I’m RosemaryMariee there. I was having log in problems at one time and when I talked to customer service, they added the extra “e” on the end. 😛 And it’s good to meet you, too!

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    1. Wow! Thank you so much! I’m so glad you peeked in and commented, too! 🙂 I hope you’ll continue to enjoy the story. 😀

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  47. Hi Kymber! I was heading to bed (again!), and stopped on my page to say goodnight. I saw then, that you had started this darling story! I love your sims, the are all gorgeous, and the story premise is very original, as is poor Memphis! It will make a very interesting tale to see unfold! Congratz on a great beginning! ♥

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  50. Hi, Rosemary! 🙂
    I have to be honest here… this Sims story is the cutest one I’ve seen in a long time, just about as adorable as Memphis! The diary (or journal :-P) is a really nice idea and I also like your style of writing.
    That was a great start to your story. I am excited to see what happens with Memphis and Liev next (he is quite cute).

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    1. Thank you so much! I hadn’t any idea it would be read so quickly! Thank you so much for your kind words and feedback. It means so much to me! 🙂

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