I was nominated for this award by : Daijah V.   I think she wants to torment me.  Or my Sims?  She is a fabulous writer with several awesome Sim stories.  Seriously, thank you so much.  We have been through some ups and downs.  I am so glad I have you as a friend and truly do love ya.  Thanks again for the nomination.

The Liebster Award is given by bloggers to bloggers to promote the blogging sites we love and support.

Accepting the nomination comes with these conditions

1.Post the ward on your blog.

2. Thank the blooger who presented the award and link back to their blog. 

3.Nominate 5-11 bloggers whom you feel deserve this award and have fewer than or epual to 3,000 followers.

4.Answer 11 question posted by the nominator, and ask your nominees 11 questions.

My Nominations:

1. Caterpillarsims I know you were nominated for your other one.

2. Aeon  Had to.

3.  Zhippidy Just because!!

4. Red  love your work!!

5. Kilhian You are a true friend!!

1. When did I start writing?   I started to write short stories when I was in 3rd grade.  I had read "Ramona Quinby" and loved it.  I started to write after that.

2. Are any of my characters or situations base on real people or events?  Yes most of them are.  My main characters are based on people I know and love dearly and the events in the story have taken place in real life.

3. What inspires you to write?  A lot of different things.  Mostly something I see on TV or a movie I watch.

4. Which of your characters is your favorite?  I should pick Tany, but really it's Cintia.  Soon, very soon we will get a chance to see exactly how she is.  I just love her.

5. Who is your favorite author?  Louisa May Alcott

6. What kind of books do you read?  I like true crime, but love autobiographies.  I am a very nosey person.  But really, I love anything that has a great story.

7. If you could use the Sims time machine, where would you go and why?  I would go to the Roaring twenties.  I love everything about that era.  The clothes, hats, shoes, dances, and the music.  It was a great time in America.

8.You're stranded on a deserted island with 4 characters from your story.  Who are they and what do you think would happen?  Let's see....Scott, Johnson, Tany and Jonny.  Scott and Tany would leave Johnson and Jonny to fend for themselves, while they went off for some love making.

9.If you could be any character from a book or a movie who would it be and why?  Claire Fraser from "Outlander".  Because she gets Jamie.

10. If you could marry the man of your dreams, who would you choose and why?  I did marry the man of my dreams and the reason I did, is because of his faith.

11. Sims have a lot of quirky and fun inventions and objects not found in real life.  If I could choose one thing, what would it be and why?  Bonehilda.  All the way.  So I wouldn't have to clean my house, she would do it for me.

Here are my questions to answer.

1.  When you get up in the morning, what is the first thing you think of?

2.  Are there things in your story you wish you hadn't put in there?

3. Sometimes life gives you lemons.  Do you make lemonade or lemon martinis?

4. How many The Sims franchises do you own?

5. If you knew the time of your death, would you still live like you are now or would to slow down and smell the roses?  Or would you speed up to do fun stuff?

6. You get an airplane ticket to travel to any Sim world.  Which one would it be and why?

7. Out of all the Sim games recipes, which one would you cook?

8.  Is there anything you want to do that your Sims can?

9. Do you feel sorry when you have to kill one of your characters?

10. If they made a movie out of your story, who would play your lead character?

11. Do you even know who nominated you?

Thank you again,  DJ , for the nomination.  How cool.  First award ever.

Kiddo's Dreams

Chapter 5 "The Re-lapse"

December 15th 2000

It had been four weeks and Jonny was still only smoking marijuana.  He was trying his hardest not to do coke, but his stomach was hurting all the time.  He would be back in Texas for Christmas, maybe he could just get a bump.  He didn't want to do a line just yet. That was too much.  He just needed a little more. 

 His stomach started to ache again.  He was told by his re-hab counselor that he would have withdrawal systems off and on for years.  This was not was he signed up for.  Had he known this was going to be this hard he would have never quit.  He got up.  Jenny was with her father, so he was alone.  Again.  Tany probably had a house full of people.  

He went to the kitchen.  There was dishes in the sink, a pizza box and some donuts.  There was beer on the counter.  Jonny had his own little party.  He should take a shower.  He lit a smoke.  It felt good.  He made himself some coffee and sat down on his couch.  Their apartment was a mess.  When they made some decent money he was going to hire a housekeeper.  He saw the phone was blinking.  He had four messages.  He hit play.  "Hey, This is Kirk you left your phone at my house, man.  Ok give me a call."  Jonny and Kirk went to college together and had been friends for a few years.  Kirk was now DJing at The Reeve.  Jonny went there last night sometime.  He couldn't really remember.  Now he for sure needed to take a shower.

Scott and Christine needed to get this one scene done.  They would be going on their hiatus for the holidays.  Scott had four words,  "It's not time yet."  That was all he had to say.  Christine's was "Why are you waiting".  But they were having the giggles.  Everyone on set including Ripley was laughing.  They all knew they would be going on a little vacation.  So they goofed around.  

"Oh Kay I will get this time."  Scott said looking at Christine.  Christine was trying not to smile.  She turned her head, "Ok, let's do it."  Scott looks at Christine, "It's you."  

"Oh shit that is me."  Everyone started to laugh. "Seriously, we need to get this."  That made Scott laugh even harder.  "Ok this time."  He composed himself.  Christine turned and nearly knocked Scott in the Face.  "Why can't I get this."  She was laughing.  They finally were able to get their lines.  

Ripley called a cast and crew meeting.  He had some bottles of champagne so everyone could toast.  They only have a few more weeks and then the movie would be in post production.  So they toasted.  Christine waved goodbye to Scott.  Everyone was wishing "Merry Christmas" as 

Scott walked to his trailer.  He grabbed his bag that he would be taking.  The rest was locked up in his house that he was renting.  He walked out to see if his car was waiting for him.  He couldn't wait to see her.  It had been nearly a month since he saw her last and he really missed her.  His car pulled up and he got inside.  Scott was going home.

Tany was pacing the airport.  She needed to see Scott.  She had missed him.  They talked last night and decided they would spend a few days in Aspen, Colorado sking before they headed to the ranch and have Christmas there.  Alan, Dawna and Michael were going to be flying into Dallas later in the week.  So that left Tany and Scott sometime to catch up.  Tany could see a plane.  She looked at the monitor, that was his flight.  She watched as it landed and taxied the flight line.  

She was watching the plane, when someone tapped her on the shoulder.  She turned around.  "Tany can I have an autograph?"  A teenage girl about fifteen was holding a pen and a notebook.  She had excitement on her face.  Tany was waiting for Scott anyway.  "Of Course, Who do I write this out to?"  "Jenny." The girl said.  "Is that spelled J-E....?"  "No it's spelled G-I-N-N-Y" she said rolling her eyes.  Tany laughed.  Although Tany still rolled her eyes at Scott, when he would make a dry joke.  She didn't roll them all the time.  She looked the girl in the eye, "My grandmother's name is Ginny and I think that is a pretty name."  Ginny smiled.  As she was writing her name, they talked about the upcoming album and how excited Ginny was for it.  "Reason" was by far her favorite song.  Tany thanked her and handed her the notebook.  Ginny thanked Tany and walked away.  That was nice.  Tany hoped Ginny would like the next Album.  She was worried about that.  

The passengers were walking off.  Tany knew that Scott would be coming off soon.  He always flew first class.  Tany waited and then she saw him.  She ran up to him and kissed him.  She didn't care if there was any paps around.  There wasn't that day.  Scott kissed back.  

He pulled her hair away from her face.  "I need to see this face."  She smiled up at him.  They went home.

Jonny was trying to remember what he was going to take with him.  He was flying home for Christmas.  He had bought a few bags and was thinking about buying some cocaine.  He wouldn't do it until they performed again.  Once again he was bargaining with himself.  He put a few shirts in the suitcase.  Lit a cigarette.  Why was he having such a hard time remembering.  

He went to his keyboard and played a few songs.  He couldn't remember the first part of "Bad Boy".  He shook it off.  He went back to packing.  

He finished packing and again played on the keyboard this time he remembered the whole song of "Bad Boy".  It must be that he needs some cocaine.  That was probably it. He was going to for sure buy some, when he got home.

*****Please feel free to leave a comment,  I will take the good, the bad and the ugly.  I also promise to take it with a grain of salt.***** 

Chapter 4 "The Scene"

November 6, 2000
Atlanta, Georgia

It was time for Scott and Christine's big climatic scene.  Scott was pretty comfortable because he was going to get to wear a speedo but poor Christine, so Scott and Ripley made sure there was a robe waiting for her after.  Ripley set the scene for them and kicked out four people.  It was Ripley, Scott and Chris, Sound, Producer, Two Camera men, Lighting and Carrie.  This was going to be harder on Christine.  

When Ripley called action, Scott slowly took off Christine's shirt.  Kissing and making out, Christine took off Scott's shirt, he had been spray painted to cover his tats.  He slowly laid her on the bed, and "Cut, Wow that was great."  Christine went and grabbed her robe.  "Let's take it from the top."  Scott bent down and whispered in her ear, "Let's try to only do a few more takes."  She nodded.  The scene was reset and they started over again.  

This time there was a little more to it and Ripley liked it, "Ok check the gate and let's move on."  The next scene was going to be them actually making love so the lighting had to be adjusted. Something you have to understand about acting (if you don't already know) is that your mind knows it is fake but your body doesn't and sometimes your body shows it.  Lucky for Scott, he had learned a trick a long time ago, to turn it off, no pun intended.  He thought about ugly things like bloody rats or dirty streets.  You can't get turned on by dirty streets. 

So he went into his trailer. He sat down on his little couch.  He took a nap.

Jonny was sitting in the lobby waiting for his sister and her entourage.  He kept thinking it was ridiculous, how she needed all these people.  He needed to get his own, if only he knew a few more people.  Then he thought about some of his friends here in Texas.  He knew two that still lived around the Dallas area.  Jonny decided he would look them up.  Maybe they would be party people too.  Tany and her entourage walked off the elevator.  

Jonny just smiled, he was going to party after they were done.  Tany would never know.  For that matter Jenny would never know.  He was starting to get that taste in his mouth.  When he knew he was going to get high.  He even started to shake a little with excitement.  Although it wouldn't be until later, he was going to see about getting some coke.  No maybe he should start back with marijuana.  Yeah that is what he would do.  He deserved it.  It had been a rough six weeks and he just needed to chill.  Besides he played better when he was high.  He was rationalizing why he needed it.  Jonny wanted to hurry up and get the interviews over with.  They had four today and they would be done for a week.  That gave him loads of time to party.  He couldn't wait.

There was a knock coming from Scott's door.  He woke up and opened the door, it was Evan a Production Assistant.  "Mr. Wright, you are needed on set."  "Evan, don't call me Mr. Wright, my name is Scott."  "yes, Mr... I mean Scott."  "Ok, I will be there in a minute, thanks." 

The door closed, Scott just sat there.  He was tired today.  He walked out and went to the set.  Ripley was yelling at another production assistant about the scheduling.  Which wasn't the poor kids fault but Ripley needed to get it out.  Christine was sitting in her directors chair with her robe on.  Scott had to get some makeup re-applied so Jessica came over and went to work.  "Ok, is everyone ready." Ripley yelled.  "Let's shoot this scene.  Once again Scott was in a speedo and Christine was naked from the waist up.  Christine didn't mind this, but it was weird.  She was happy she had gotten Scott as her Co-star.  He was a gentleman and a real professional.  He didn't really like to goof around too much.  But he didn't take himself too serious either.  This scene was going to be hard on him to.  Before they acted the scene out, Ripley explained to them, where the camera would be.  Scott had to make sure her hair stayed out of her face.  They had to rehearse it a few times, so Ripley could see how it looked.  He only made a few adjustments and he called action.  

They only needed to act out the scene three times.  Ripley was a no nonsense Director.  This is why Scott liked him.

Jonny was dialing the phone.  "Who are you calling?"  "Uh, am old friend."  "Oh are you going to go out." Jenny was kind of leery.  Jonny had been in a bad mood all day and was snapping at everyone. "Why, you didn't have anything planned for this evening.  Did you?"  "No, I was just..............."  "Can't I just go out with my friends?"  

"Yes, you can."  Jenny wasn't going to put up with this attitude.  "Then why are you getting upset?" Jonny was feeling irritated.  Jenny just needed to leave him alone.  "I am not getting upset." she lied, he was upsetting her.  

Jonny continued his call.  "Hey, Bro."  Jenny left the room.  She thought they could spend some time together.  Was she feeling jealous.  Yup, that is exactually what it was.  Jenny scolded herself.  Jonny hadn't seen his friends in a while.  So why shouldn't he go hang out with them.  Jenny wondered if her mother was around, she decided she would go and visit.  Jenny waved to Jonny.  He just half waved, "Yeah man, it's been a while."  She shut the door as quietly as she could.  Jonny had called his friend Jason.  Who was a friend from childhood.  His father use to help out on the ranch.  Jonny would go and meet him and see if they could find a party.

Jonny and Jason walked up to the house.  "Now you are sure there is going to be drugs here."  "Yeah dude."  "The door opened and a really cute girl stood there.  She was obviously drunk.  

"Oh My god, you are Jon S. Connors."  Jason stepped in, "No, this guy is...is...."  "No, sweetheart, I get that a lot."  "Oh, well come on in, the water is fine." She said grabbing his crotch.  Jason walked by, "Dude, you are going to get laid."  Jonny actually thought about it.  But decided this girl wasn't worth it.  So he followed Jason through the livingroom and into the kitchen and there was two pot heads.  

"Hey, Man this is my buddy Jonny, he needs a little...."Shrugging his shoulders.  The one with  blonde hair smiled at Jonny and then pulled out a small package.  

Jonny nodded and pulled some cash out.  "Thank you, Bro, come again."  Jonny just nodded.  Jason and Jonny left the house to go smoke it at Jason's.  

Jason was still working at a fast food place, so his apartment wasn't quite up to Jonny's standards.  But he swallowed his star status and went in.  Jason rolled it and lit it.  

Dragging a drag he gave it to Jonny.  Jonny's stomach lurched with anticipation.  

He brought it to his mouth and inhaled.  Jonny could feel that instant high. Jonny and Jason didn't really talk. Jonny was high and he went to sleep.

Chapter 3b The Continuation

Continued......................

11:15 a.m.  Tany, Biff, Sabrina and Rebecca go up to Tany's room. They walk in and Ciera walks over to her, "Minha, you need to rest, how long is your break?"  Sabrina looks at her little PA, and says, "They have to be back on the road at 1:45."  "Thank you Sabrrrina."  Ciera says in her portuguese accent.  Sabrina nods.  
"We will leave you two alone." Biff says motioning to the other two.  Ciera watched them walk out, "You get to bed and I will call room service and have them bring you some soup."  Tany couldn't argue with her mother.  Who would do that?  So Tany crawled into bed.  

The door knocked and Tany heard her mother answer it.  
"Yes, Doctor come in she is in the bedroom."  A man with glasses and grey balding hair walked in.  Tany sat up in bed.  
"Ms. Connors, I am Dr. Skidonia and I am here to fix you up.  Your brother said you seemed to have the stomach flu."  Tany nodded. 
"Well let's have a look see."  He took her blood pressure and her temperature.  She was running 102 fever.  
"Well, I can give you a shot to help with your fever, but I am afraid there is nothing I can do for your stomach."  Again she nodded.  
"Make sure you rest and drink lots of fluid. You should start feeling better tomorrow."  Nodding again, Tany fell back and rolled over so he could administer the shot. 

1:15 p.m.  Tany must have fallen asleep because she was woken up by her mother.  
"Tahnia, It is time to get up and get going."  Tany was feeling a little better actually she was feeling alot better.  Tany got up and went into the bathroom.  Her face looked hideous.  Sabrina must have had telepathy because she knocked on the bathroom door.  Tany let her in.  
"Geez Tany, there is only so much I can do."  Tany just smiled, her throat was sore from all the throwing up and singing.





1:45 p.m. They are rushed to a radio station, the Tom and Frank show on WNYE-Radio NY.  Tom was a good looking man.  Tany couldn't figure out why he would be in Radio.  Frank was not bad looking either. Frank helped Tany sit and Jonny sat next to her.  

"Thanks for tuning in folks, We are now joined with the lovely Tany and handsome Jon. S. Connors."  
"Welcome, guys."  
"Thanks for having us." Jonny replied.  
"So what was the inspiration for "Reason."  Jonny looked to Tany for an answer.  He knew it was because of the drinking and drugs, but it was Tany's song.  Tany saw Jonny's expression.  

"It actually was a fight, Jon and I had. And I am bascially asking him to give me a "Reason", I went to my hotel room and wrote it."  
"Of course you are brother and sister, I am sure there are a few fights here and there."  

"Of course, like all siblings we don't always see eye to eye, but we usually end up coming to the same conclusion." Jonny smiled.  Jonny was hoping no-one was seeing how fake he was being.  "That's how it usually goes." Frank said winking to Tany.  Tany smiled back.  
"So without further a-do, here is "The Connors" newest single, "Reason." 

Tom and Frank thanked both of them for coming, but Frank gave Tany a longer handshake.  She didn't know how to respond to that, so she just smiled.

2:30 p.m. They go to WHTZ-Z100.  They do another inrerview.  They once again head out.  Tany is starting to feel alot better but now she is starving.  Tany leans over to Biff, "I need something to eat."  
"What sounds good?"  Tany ponder that question.  When she finally spoke, Sabrina smiled.  
"I want a Big Mac and fries."  
"Mouth, I don't think that is a good idea, maybe something a little less greasy." Al responded.  
"I don't care, I am sick and I want a Big Mac and fries." Tany dared her brother.  Biff looked over to Al, Al shrugged. 
"Driver can you go to Mcdonalds please."

3:15 p.m.  Tany was finishing her food when they pulled up to the next radio station.  Tany's bunny was next to her.  Again she gave it to Biff for save keeping.  Again giving an interview.

4:00 p.m.  Tany was feeling alot better after she ate.  Holding onto Micheal's bunny they went to their last radio station in New York.  WXPK-The Peak.  They gave the interview and Tany sang one last time.  This had been a very long day. Unfortunately it wasn't over.  The Connors had two more interviews to do but luckily it was later.

5:00 p.m.  Tany enters her hotel room.  Biff, Sabz, Rebs and Ciera all enter Tany's room.  Tany falls on her couch.  She's literally exhausted but there is no way she is going to sleep.  Sabrina sits down next to her.  
"How are you doing?" 
"Better, just super tired."  Rebs sits in the chair.  "Wow, Tany is this how it is going to be."Rebecca asked.  Sabrina looks on her PDI, "Yes, we are booked nearly solid until Dec. 6th."  Rebecca's eyes widened, "I can't believe this."  "Believe it."  
"Tahnia, your color is coming back."  Sabrina agreed, "you are actually starting to look human."  Everyone laughed.  Tany excused herself to take a shower and change for the last and final time.  She had changed four times today.  

7:50 p.m.  After having another bite to eat, They once again head out, this time they are doing two local TV station interviews.

8:15 p.m.  They arrive back at NBC.  They give a taped interview that will air tomorrow afternoon.  Although she didn't sing she was getting tired.

8:45 p.m.  They leave NBC only to go back to ABC.  Again they are taped.  This will air during the early morning show.

9:30 p.m.  Tany walks into her hotel room with Biff, Rebs, Sabs, Al, Tisha, Tori, Cale and Ciera.  Jonny, Jenny, Stephen and Mike head out to go to a local nightclub. 

"Wow, Tany your throat must be on fire. You had to have sang "Reason" like five hundred times today," Rebecca exclaimed lounging on the couch.  "It feels like five hundred times."  Tany replies.  Sabrina had already snagged her some tea with honey and lemon in it.  "Here, I am sure this will help."  Giving the cup to Tany who took a sip and rubbed her throat.  Tori and Tisha gave each other a look.  "You're not chopped liver, here I got some for you too." She handed them their tea.  Tisha laughed, "We don't sing near as much as Tany, but this sure does help."





  

"I think this chick needs some rest,"  Cale suggest.  "Yes, I think we all need to rest, What time is the plane tomorrow?" Again consultanting the assistant, Al gave Sabrina a nod.  She pulled out her trusty little PDA and looked at the schedule.  She cringed.  
"What, What is it?" Cale wondered.  
"You guys are not going to like this, but we have to catch the plane at five."  
"That's not bad, we have all day to shop." Tori spoke up.  
"No, not five p.m., um, five a.m."  She shrunk back.  
"Oh, I am already starting to hate this early morning crap.  But I know it is for the good of the band." Cale sighed.  
"Well, Little boys and girls it's time for bed." Biff suggested.  Ciera walked Cale, Tisha and Tori out.  Ciera looked at her daughter, "Mihna, I got a room on the next floor down, if you need me you let me know.  My room number is 503."  
"Ok, thanks for coming mom, I really appreciate it."  
"Of course, mihna. Good night.  I will see you  soon."  With that she kissed her daughter and left the room.  Tany's friends stayed with her until she went to sleep.  Sabrina and Rebecca left first.   Biff stayed a little longer to make sure she was alright.  He thought to himself, How lucky he was to have the kind of job he had.  He walked out of the room, making sure the door was locked.

*****Please feel free to leave a comment,  I will take the good, the bad and the ugly.  I also promise to take it with a grain of salt.*****