That's all for this quick update and the end of our time in Chestnut Ride! It was fun for me to play here, but I'm excited to start the next phase in Sulani. There's another small update before then that I hope to have out this week! Sneak Peak:

B: “Pos, you are welcome here any time. Also, Atlantis is old enough to be on her own. Would you like to take her with you?” P: “Really!? I would love to!” B: “Excellent! I can get her to you after you have found a place to settle in.” P: “Thank you”

Bonnie reached over to hug Poseidon, hoping to break him out of the gloominess that he had fought through. B: "You are going to do great things. Don't let the fear of other people stop you from living the life you want." P: "Thank you. I really don't know what I would have done without this ranch"

B: "I tell you this to say that you never know what life is going to throw at you. You could stay here and become gloomy again. You could go to Sulani and discover your home or you could hate it. Maybe you see this girl again or maybe you don't. You can't hold yourself back because of the what ifs."

B: "But the ranch was so much harder than either of us anticipated. We got to a good place and wanted kids. I love them dearly, but we have been drowning since they were born. I didn't want you to worry, but the real reason I asked you to come is because Carly and I were on the brink of divorce."

P: *deep sigh* "I want to move to Sulani, have wanted to live there since I was a kid, but the last time I was there, I was hurt by someone I cared about. I still want to live there, but I'm scared of running into her again." B: "When Carly and I first moved out here, we were so excited..."

B: "So you're leaving us today." P: "Yeah, I have a wedding to go to tomorrow." B: "That's not what I meant." P: "How could you tell?" B: "Over the past few weeks, I have seen you grow a lot in confidence and joy, but today you have a shadow over you. I hope it just comes from having to tell me"

Poseidon arrives back at the ranch early the next morning, still struggling to commit to the next step. He knows it is the right time because being at the ranch now feels like hiding. He just has to explain his decision to Aunt Bonnie.

P: "Woah, look at this place. It's so magical. I think we'll stay here." As Poseidon swims through the cold water, he is reminded again of the dream he has had since he was a toddler. The one that he has been putting off for too long. It is in that moment, he knows that it is time to go.

P: "Look at this Tuff! You can have a rest while I fish for a while. How does that sound?" Poseidon becomes so absorbed in his fishing, he almost misses the sun start to sink below the horizon. He gets back onto Tuff in search of a spot to rest for the night.

As beautiful as the gulch is though, Poseidon knows that this is not where he is meant to stay forever. He has tried to convince himself that it is, but deep down he knows it's not. There is another place calling to him, but he is afraid of answering that call.

The gulch is everything that Poseidon imagined: beautiful and serene. As he takes it all in, he realizes that this is the kind of place where he has always wanted to live: surrounded by nature without a person in sight.

Poseidon has been wanting to explore the gulch since the day he got here. Bonnie, however, did not want him to go on horseback until she felt confident in his riding abilities. She finally gave her approval yesterday and Poseidon immediately started packing an overnight bag.

Chapter 2: A Cowboy & A Reunion It's been a few weeks since Atlantis was born and Poseidon loves watching her grow. P: "There you go, now you be good for Aunt Bonnie while I'm away. I don't want to hear about you causing problems." Atlantis stamps her hoof at him. P: "I know you are always good"

Update coming today! I finally wrote out an outline for Poseidon's young adult years so now I'm really motivated to work on it. Also, I played around with chapters in my outline and now want to start using them. So last update and today's will be the first parts of chap. 2 since teen years are 1.

It's been a long time since cousin Rachelle was mentioned in the story, but she recently got married and I think they are so cute!

Day Eight: Discover University The nicest dorm room I've ever seen. #showusyourbuilds #sminsims3x3challenge

Day Seven: Island Living I would love to be reading on this porch while listening to the ocean. #showusyourbuilds #sminsims3x3challenge

That is all for this update! I'm so glad to finally share it after my accidental month long break. This one was a real struggle for me and I'll explain more below. Poseidon has begun his adventures in Chestnut Ridge and I'm excited to share more soon. Sneak Peak:

After more pushing, out pops a foal that looks just like her father. Poseidon has never witnessed a more magical moment. ✨Welcome to the save Atlantis✨

P: "You hear that girl, you just need to push through it. You can do that." As Poseidon stroked her side, Gold Rush leaned over and nuzzled her head into his chest. B: "She really likes you." P: "I like you too girl. You're doing a great job."

P: "Isn't there anything we can do for her?" B: "I'm afraid not. Unfortunately, all childbirth is just painful. You'll see if you have kids of your own some day." P: "It's hard enough watching Goldie go through it." B: "Ah Goldie will be fine. She just needs to push through it."

A few mornings later Poseidon woke up to the sound of Gold Rush's neighs. He quickly rushed into the house and knocked on the bedroom door. P: "Aunt Bonnie! It's time!" B: "Keep her company and I'll be right out!"

De: "Posy, I'll have to talk to you later. You've turned her into a menace with this ball." E: "Ball! Ball! Ball!" P: "Haha! Glad to be of service! I knew you had a future soccer star!" D: "I'm hanging up now before I say something mean! Bye Posy" P: "Bye Daphy!"

Eleanor grabs the phone and pulls it closer. E: "Po-y!" P: "Hey Ele! Did you have a good birthday?" E: "Cake!" P: "Oh you had yummy cake. Did you like the ball I got you?" E: "BALL!"

D: "Okay, I can talk now. What were you saying about riding a horse?" P: "Haha! I was asking you about the family." D: "I can't do anything Posy. It's crazy!" E: "Po-y?" D: "Yeah Ele, it's your Uncle Posy."

D: "Your niece aged up and has decided to be a demanding toddler." E: "Mommy play!" D: "Not now. Mommy is on the phone." E: "Pay!" P: "Should I call back?" D: "Hold on!"

P: "Hello?" D: "Posy! How's ranch life going?" P: "It's great! I just got my first riding lesson! How's the family?" D: "We're good... Hey! Not right now!" P: "Daphy?"

P: "Okay Tuff, be gentle with me." He gets on and begins a gentle ride around the ring. After Bonnie feels confident in his position astride Tuff, Poseidon begins to cautiously ride around the ranch. It is everything that he has ever hoped it would be, even if he could fall off at any moment.

The next morning... B: "Are you ready to try riding?" P: "I'm more than ready!" B: "Okay, you just need to put on a helmet." P: "What?!?" B: "All first time riders where a helmet." P: "Okay, Okay"

That night Poseidon got to experience the magic of a night under the stars.

B: "Goldie here is the main reason you are here. She is pregnant and going to foal any day now. Normally I spend the nights with her at this time, but I can't sleep on the ground now. So I hope you're okay with sleeping outside." P: "It sounds like a dream to sleep under the stars with the horses."

P: "Hey boy, it's nice to meet you." B: "He needs lots of attention during the day. I try, but it's hard with everything else that needs to get done. Also, if you want to try riding, he is a great one to learn on." P: "You hear that Tuff, we're going to be spending a lot of time together."

After a quick change, the rain stops so they head outside. B: "To your left is my girl Gold Rush and to your right is Tuff. She is my stubborn girl and he is my needy boy. They are why I invited you out here." P: "Can I pet them?" B: "Of course! Just do Tuff first or he will be offended."

B: "Welcome to the ranch!" P: "Thanks Aunt Bonnie!" B: "Now we need to get you some proper clothes." P: "Haha! Okay! Then can we go see the horses?" B: "Of course!"

Poseidon gets to the ranch in the middle of a storm. He is surprised by how calm it seems even while the rain pours down. There seems to be a quiet here that he has only ever felt in one other place.

P: "Are you going to be okay?" H: "Yes sweetheart, I'm just going to miss you." P: "Please don't stay in this house all by yourself." H: "Don't you worry about me. I'm going to be just fine. You go and enjoy your time on the ranch." P: "I love you" H: "I love you too"

H: "I can't believe you're leaving me today." P: "You knew this day was coming." H: "It's one thing to know it's coming and another to actually face it." Poseidon wrapped his mom in a hug, hating that he is leaving her here all alone.

I have an update coming today! Finally get to share some of Poseidon in Chestnut Ridge. See you in a about an hour!

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Day Six: Get Famous I never use this style from get famous so I had fun making the most ridiculous bathroom possible. 😂 #showusyourbuilds #sminsims3x3challenge

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Day Five: Seasons This kid is about to be spoiled! 😂 #showusyourbuilds #sminsims3x3challenge

Day Four: Cats and Dogs The dream is to have a room just for the cats. 😊 #showusyourbuilds #sminsims3x3challenge

Day Three: City Living This sim may live in a crappy apartment, but that's not going to stop them from making it as colorful as possible. #showusyourbuilds #sminsims3x3challenge

Day Two: Get Together A grungy basement with a dash of danger. #showusyourbuilds #sminsims3x3challenge

Whenever I get stuck while writing an update, I start little side projects. (Working on it today, but it's been a pain) This time I decided to try out @sminsims.bsky.social's 3x3 build challenge. Building is my weaker point in playing Sims, but I enjoy decorating occasionally. Day One: Get to Work

What was the last movie or TV show you watched in 2025? 📺🎬

Not sims, but reading is actually my biggest hobby and I love the Storygraph’s charts. Here’s to another great reading year in 2026!

Happy New Year!! Here's to a wonderful 2026! 🎉