I’m in a CC mood

I just learned how to download Custom Content not from the exchange. Well, SS was telling me exactly what to do each step in the process so I won’t screw up. I suck at the whole CC scene. But yeah. I’ve had the game since… December 27 2009?

It doesn’t help that I’m reading a Sims 3 Custom content related magazine, Sensation. It’s more like Sim Modeling and stuff, and they creatively mention what CC to get. Like, it’s not like ‘so and so made this dress. Download it now!’, but more subtle stuff like dresses for fun nights out.

In other news, the weather is getting better here. And it didn’t really snow that much yesterday around here. I saw Massachusetts in the news and they had a lot of snow, to the point of shoveling. o.O

Happy Holidays… Again

I felt like I should make another post right now. During our party. I hope you’re all having a great day/night/weekend. So far, I am. There’s a lot of chocolate desserts at my house and I plan on devouring those eating them in a civil manner later. I should probably be with my family right now, shouldn’t I?

And to amuse all of you, here’s a fun little Santa website: NORAD Santa Tracker. I think it’s ran by the military or someone official (North American Aerospace Defense Command), so it’s pretty cool that they care about giving kids something to look at. Or it’s a waste of tax dollars. However you want to look at it. Did Santa visit you yet? … I’m too old to be amused by this, aren’t I?

‘Santa’ visiting NYC. Thanks, NORAD!

And yes, I know Santa isn’t real. I just believe in the… image? Like God helps people with gifts, or something.

Happy holidays, and stay safe!

StudyBlue.com

I know it’s Christmas Eve and students are probably on holiday break right now, but there’s a cool website I found last week in my uber-studying mode.

It’s called StudyBlue.com. It lets you make your own online flashcards, notes, and quizzes. You can post what textbook you have, and if you’re lucky, other students who have that textbook posted things, so you can just use their stuff. Other people from your class can make accounts and you can share notes. Okay, so a school social network sound probably won’t attract attention to teenagers, but hey, there’s always a chance.  

You can divide your notes by class, and even upload your stuff online, so your notes can be seen by anything with Internet access. You don’t have to worry about your stuff being stolen or used by random people, because they have privacy settings, too, so only you can use your notes.

The website also has recommended studying stuff, which the most viewed and liked notes are recommended. For me, it’s currently not helpful, because curriculums are different, but there’s usually stuff you can use. I’ve used it for 2 classes so far, and I’ve found things for both classes, so 2/2 is pretty good.

And best of all? It’s free! They have a premium account thing, but I don’t know much about it, and since the free account already offers so much, I just use that.

And no, I’m not being paid to write this. Happy Holidays!

Helium Cartoon Characters in the Sky!

I still need title ideas. :P Hi everyone! How was your Wednesday? Mine went well. The Practice SATs were a nice way to not have my day ruined by jerks lol :P.

I have to rake leaves today –_– and then I have to do my homework. But maybe I’ll get some simming done? I want to play Wii Sports this break, but I also want to write some legacy chapters. 

YoVille and FarmVille are impressing me. YoVille has added levels after 50, and Farmville has a new and organized market, as well as an innovative tree mastery system. Good job, Zynga!

Happy Day-Before-Thanksgiving! If you want to help those in need this holiday weekend, here are some links you could click, and some rich people donate to those causes based on clicks:

• The Animal Rescue Site
• Ripple
• Free Rice
• Games that Give
• Free Flour
• Free Poverty
• Give Vaccines
• Aid to Children
• Good Search
• Chintai- Click the Cup
• Barking Mad
• Free Kibble
• Free Kibble Kat
• Care2

So go find your inner philanthropist and click! :)

Pirate Day

Hi guys. Today, September 19, is International Speak/Talk like a Pirate Day. So, don’t forget to support your local pirates, kids. ;D

 

But seriously. Don’t do actual illegal stuff today. Or at all. :P [/PSA]

 

And right now, I’m watching the Fred movie. And… I like it. It’s what Nickelodeon feels like. I mean, it’s about your average kid, who’s not famous. The biggest twist is that he’s a 6 year old played by a 17 year old, or he’s from YouTube, but that’s nothing from Nickelodeon’s behalf. And apparently, Nickelodeon is going to invest in a Fred series? I’ll watch. :P But seriously. It’s a fun movie if you like Jennette McCurdy, and have a high tolerance for kid stuff. Don’t worry, his voice isn’t as annoying as it is online. :P

Tough Love from EA

Recently, florida1cowboy got temporarily banned from The Sims 3 Forum. He came back, but his in-store merchandise didn’t. So, he’s deciding on leaving the forum.

Some people were sad in their goodbyes.

Chenmn123 tried finding the brighter side in things.

Apparently, Simming is serious business for florida1cowboy. 

Darkling and MaryJos offered sensible advice.

And Zeri also suggests suing.

 

If I recall correctly, in the US, you could sue people if they steal something worth more than $20 dollars in court. Of course, I’m not sure how an individual could last against EA, but I’d suggest telling other websites and companies about your problems, like The Mare’s Nest said. Googling ‘gripe sites’ helps, but there are already several ones you could email, like…

• G4TV
• GamePro Media
• Game Informer
• Consumer Warning Network
• Better Business Borough

Thanks to Vidkid for the links!

Cool!

So, I was lurking on the Internet… and I found this website: Wordle 

I forgot where I found it from, to be honest, so sorry if it’s from someone from the Sims community and everyone knows about it.

Basically, it’s a neat little website that makes a word cloud thing for your blog/website, which shows what words you say the most. I had fun with this. :P

But here’s mine:

I found it entertaining. xD