Eligible Soup's Bucket List!

[amemome]

This is Soup, the protagonist of our story.
You can tell it's Soup because they always have their blue bear hood on!

Their favorite food is... rice!

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As their New Year's resolution for 2023, Soup decided to create an island bucket list! These are definitely some lofty goals...

How many items will Soup be able to check off? We'll check in with them periodically and see how much progress they've made.

Soup's Progress​

• make a farm start! doing!! almost! DONE!
  
  • Preparing the Area: 1/26/2023
  • Clearing Flowers and Adding Tiers: 1/28/2023
  • Planting Crops: 1/31/2023
  • Creating an Orchard: 2/1/2023
  • Gardening!: 2/2/2023
  • Final Checklist Completion: 2/4/2023
• go camping still hmm... almost! DONE!
  
  • Re-foresting the Campsite: 1/16/2023
  • Adding Elevation: 1/18/2023
  • Flower Clearing and Mountain Expansion: 1/20/2023
  • Completed: 1/22/2023
• clean my room ok!
  
  • Completed: 1/24/2023
• say hi to everyone ok!? YES!
  
  • Completed: 1/15/2023
  • Fully Completed: 1/17/2023

Soup's Days Off​

• Coffee at the Roost: 1/19/2023
• DAY OF MINOR CHAOS: 1/23/2023
• Aurora's Birthday: 1/27/2023
• EPILOGUE Photo Day: 2/11/2023

 

[amemome]

"Oops, It's been a while."​

#crochet-hands #hello-everyone #oops​

Today was Soup's first day leaving their house after a long, LONG month of back-to-back work projects, an internet curry cook-off tournament (Soup got fifth place, good for them!), and a couple of crochet projects that left their little ball-shaped hands an absolute avant-garde mess.

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No worries, it's never too late to get back into the swing of things. Soup let those hands become round again before leaving their room.

First, Soup said hello to the cockroaches... Always a pleasure to see those!

(It was promptly "greeted." To protect the cockroach's dignity, the greeting scene has been tastefully omitted.)

After spending a long time wearing their soft and fluffy winter clothes, they decided it was time for a more work-appropriate outfit.

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Ah yes, there we go! Some trekking shoes, a warm vest, and an outdoorsy bag.

Just as Soup was ready to go scope out the land and see how much the island had changed in that month of never leaving their house, a guest appeared — Sydney!

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A cup of hot chocolate and an apple later, Sydney and Soup were all caught up, just like time had never passed. Soup proceeded to use their very conventionally placed Warp Pipe to zoop on down to the main plaza area, where they saw Aurora enjoying K.K. Slider's tunes.

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"Everything is OK, kinda! My hands were quite busy so I didn't have time to leave my house." Soup quickly hid their hands, just in case Aurora could tell how... messed up they'd been for a while. The two chatted a bit about their favorite books before it was time for Soup to leave. There were more island residents to greet spread all around the isla...

... spread all around... the...

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... okay maybe not spread ALL around the island. But around!

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Soup went ahead to find Truffles, Celia, Spike, and Agnes and toss them a friendly and well-overdue hello for the new year. And it looks like Agnes was cooking up something really tasty too — Soup's favorite kind of recipe, curry!

It'll be some time before Soup's farm is ready, but this curry recipe will definitely come in handy soon! Onwards to greet Leonardo, Tipper, and Huck!

And with a big hello, Soup has finally greeted all of the island residents for the new year. Good job, Soup! That's one bucket list item to check off!

 

[amemome]

"This is not the campsite I was imagining."​

#where-are-the-trees #campsite #terraforming​

It looks like Soup is going to walk on down to the campsite today for a relaxing day reading their new ultimate rice cookbook by a crackling fire. They're very excited to smell the forest air and hear the birds as they chitter in the trees. And look! They look so good in their camping outfit! A cozy sweater, swishy pants, and a backpack filled to the brim with snacks and socks.

Off they go, down to the campsite. A shuffle of shoes and a stray snowflake later, Soup reaches the campsite! But...

Where are the trees? Where are the flowers? WHERE IS THE FOREST???​

Surprised at the state of affairs here, Soup stares into the barren, grassy void. It's going to be a while before Soup can use this campsite to its nature-filled fullest. Soup thinks about what they can do...

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Ah-hah, I think they've got an answer! Let's leave it to them to make this campsite cozy and tree-filled!

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Luckily, Soup has all the tools they need to get this midwestern-flatland of a campsite looking like a forest wonderland. Equipped with a trusty hardhat and filled with inspiration (and a couple of hearty coconuts), Soup gets to digging. (It looks like Soup's signature blue bear hood must come off during active construction. That is ok! As always, safety comes first.)

A tree here, a tree there. Let's use this handy-dandy tractor to make things go faster! (brrrr, *kerplunk* shshsh, brrr)

Hey, this place is really starting to look like a forest campsite now! Great job, Soup! Oh, and look! It looks like they've got another idea!

Let me use this steamroller to make some paths and dirt clearings for the campsite guests to use! (dadadada, *skrrrrrr*, dadadada)

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Excellent work. It'll take some time before the campsite is ready for camping, so let's check in on Soup later to see how the campsite has progressed. Until then, bye, Soup!

Later that evening: Signs of a new resident? ​

 

[amemome]

"It's really nice to meet you!"​

#new-faces #new-friends #welcome​

According to Isabelle, it looks like someone named Raddle has moved in!
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Soup has woken up today with a sleepy grin on their face. They had a great dream about getting a new bed with cool vegetable plushies and an ultra comfortable pillow.

It looks like last night, a new island resident moved into the empty lot by the port! As a stellar neighbor and expert people greeter, Soup will go say hello to the newest face on the island. It looks like the bucket list task of saying hello to everyone will be officially complete today! As per island tradition, the welcome gift will have to be delived when the newest resident has finished settling into their new home. I think we can trust Soup to deliver the perfect gift later!

First things first: a new change of clothes to go greet our newest neighbor. It looks like Soup has opted for a more formal look. Oh, and I love how those glasses look. Very nice indeed!

Soup makes their way down to the port property, carefully sidestepping the wild overgrowth of flowers and weeds spluttered all around the island (that'll be another task to tackle for a different bucket list).

This is the house! Wow, it looks very sleek, especially next to Sydney's home. Soup gives the door a good knock before making their way inside.

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Here's the newest resident, Raddle. He looks very busy dusting and unpacking. Oh, and is that a lab coat and mask? It looks like he might be a doctor! Soup greets Raddle, who then shares a bit about himself. It looks like Raddle found himself on this island very spontaneously. No worries, Raddle, I know you'll enjoy your time here. And Soup will be able to help!

Bye, Raddle, see you later!

And with that, it looks like Soup can officially check off their bucket list item: They've greeted all of their neighbors! Splendid work! We'll be checking back in with Soup later to see what other bucket list items they've been working to complete.

 

[amemome]

"Productive evenings are nice too!"​

#getting-mountains #terraforming #look-ma-no-machines​

Let's check in on Soup. They've decided to spend the evening working on the campsite, so into a new, work-appropriate outfit they change. I particularly like the toolkit bag, very nice and handy.

Down to the campsite! It looks like before they start to really buckle down, they'll send the newest resident, Raddle, a welcome gift. Look, they've also written a little letter to go with it. Sending gifts can be a lot of fun for both the gift-giver and gift-receiver, so let's hope Raddle is happy with what Soup sent!

Oh, and it looks like Soup has a vision for the campsite: three levels of elevation, trees everywhere, a little river, and a wooden ramp too. I think this is a fantastic idea. Good going! It will definitely take some time to build out exactly the way Soup wants, but I know that this is a big bucket list item for them. Let's all send Soup some positive energy so they can spend the evening tackling this project!

The first task Soup must do: move the orchard to make space for the mountainous elevation that they'll be adding to this area. Eating lots and lots of coconuts will help them have the energy to move the trees. It's very possible they might grow to hate coconuts after this though... Let's keep an eye out on their belly and coconut appetite too!

Oh gosh, there are so MANY TREES to move! (*kerplunk* chk chk chk *kerplunk*) AND FLOWERS TOO?! Oh boy...​

The hardhat is on now (safety first, please!), and it looks like Soup is getting tired. That was a lot of trees to move! But it's too early to give up just yet. Go go go!

After some vigorous digging and patting of the ground, Soup piles up foundation soil to give this midwestern flatland of a campsite some good old elevation. Since there are no ramps built yet, it looks like Soup will be doing all of the construction without the machines that helped them plant trees and make paths last time they were at the campsite. Sounds difficult, but Soup looks pretty satisfied with how everything is turning out!

The campsite is really starting to look like a mountainy forest, just like how I wanted it to be! And let's place the campsite sign... here!​

It looks like Soup is talking to Tom Nook about placing a ramp, just like in their campsite idea. Let's see...

And I think this is where I'll put the ramp. Now, to empty my wallet into the donation collection...
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Oof, that's a big hit to their wallet. No worries, though. I think they'll be able to meet the donation goal soon. Soup has made some really good progress on making their campsite the campsite of their dreams. I think they're surprised and happy about all they've accomplished tonight. Let's give it up for Soup, for taking one more big step towards completing their bucket list! (*clap clap clap*)

 

[amemome]

"It's important to have slow days."​

#coffee #slow-is-good #warm-and-cozy​

Today is a slow day for Soup. It's important to have slow days once in a while! All of that activity has taken a toll on Soup's little body... They greeted all of the residents, laid down pathing and trees, and even started a donation pool for a new ramp to the elevated areas of the campsite. And outside of those bucket list tasks, Soup worked hard to keep on top of their meal preparations and crochet projects. To fully enjoy their slow day, they'll be heading down to The Roost for a cup of coffee.

They've changed into a casual, relaxed fit. Perfect for a day of coffee at The Roost!

With their tablet device in tow, Soup has grabbed a seat at the café to do some light doodling and writing. Maybe some day, Soup will be able to share what they've written and drawn!

That's a delicious cup of coffee! Hot, comforting, and just the right amount of acidity.

I think it's time to give Soup some quality alone time now. Until next time, see you later, Soup!

 

[amemome]

"Just a little bit more! I can do it!"​

#goodbye-flowers #bigger-mountains #terraforming​

Soup has been hard at work renovating the campsite. These past several days have been chock full of tree-transplanting, path-laying, flower-moving, and wallet-emptying. (Soup is especially sad about the wallet-emptying... but that's why amemome has a doodle shop for when things get extra-bad.)

Today's outfit is a simple jacket-and-pants combination. I think Soup will have to run the laundry machine twice this week just to tackle all the dirty clothes they've created from their construction work. After checking out their outfit a couple of times in the mirror, Soup heads down to the campsite. Let's go with them!

First things first, Soup empties out their wallet to finish paying off the ramp donation goal! Alright! Good job!

Is it just me or did nobody else contribute to this fund...? Oh well!
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Using a cliffside vine, Soup climbs up the side of the mountain and lands in a patch of flowers. These will have to be moved away so Soup can create a way for island residents to reach the left-hand beach. Thanks to Soup's trusty shovel, they're able to clear away a lot of flowers! With a grunt and a lot of hacking, the flowers are relocated into Timmy and Tommy Nook's dropbox. I think Timmy and Tommy will find those flowers some good homes!

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Next, hardhats must be worn because it's time for Soup to move some soil. Actually... it's time for them to move a LOT of soil. Soup's not worried, they've got this under control!

And some more pathing leading into the camp area...

And a couple more trees on the top-most level of elevation...

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Yes, yes yes! This mountainy forest campsite is really turning out well. Wow, and it looks like Soup was able to haul up a metal storage shed onto the second-level of elevation! This will come in handy to all campers who need some extra supplies.

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Soup takes their "Top 4 Camping Musts" note and sticks it on the storage shed. That's quite a list of things to have when you go camping... I think I agree with most of them —

uh... that fourth item has me slightly concerned...

In the time we were looking at Soup's note, they installed a tourist telescope on the edge of the cliff, so campsite visitors can look out to the ocean! That's a very nice touch, and I think all of the campers will appreciate being able to look far into the horizon.

I think I see a balloon out there!​

Soup is one big push away from having their campsite ready, so let's keep cheering them on! Maybe they'll have a bit more energy tonight to keep working on their campsite... we will see. Good job, Soup, and see you later!

 

[amemome]

 

[amemome]

"It's finally time to camp. Meet me by the tent!"​

#the-forest-calls #rice-and-curry #i-did-it​

It's time to go camping. The day is bright and sunny. The campsite is full of trees and hilly elevation thanks to several days of hard work changing the landscape. Even the ramp should be complete today, which means Soup is going to grab their comfiest clothes, their camping backpack, and head down to the campsite.

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What a cute outfit! I like your style, Soup. Soup pulls along their supply wagon, which contains cooking ingredients, cooking utensils, a couple of books on how to start a fire, and their camping cot. Ah and yes, the secret fourth thing too, though Soup seems to be hiding that at the bottom of the wagon. I have a good feeling they'll let us in on the secret soon, though. Onwards!

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Soup picks up some tree branches to start a fire in the clearing. Tinder, kindling, then some bigger pieces of wood. Since they'll be cooking on this fire, they've also set up some poles to hang their rice pot over. They've also brought over some bigger wood pieces to sit on.

Time to start the fire, and to get a lunch cooking!

It looks like Soup will be cooking some rice and curry today. Soup reaches down deep in their wagon and pulls out... their secret fourth thing, a block of curry roux! And it's the type made with apple and honey! Oh man, I'm so excited! Let's see how Soup creates their curry.

Mmm. Smells amazing and looks amazing too! I can't wait to eat this!​

With a vigourous lip-smack and enough gusto to dig up all of the flowers growing haphazardously on the island, Soup wolfs down their curry! Yes, the caramelized sweetness of the onions, the toothy bite of the diced carrots, and the starchy and hot potatoes... all mixed into a savory curry sauce and served on top of a bed of pillowy rice... What better combination on a cold winter day's camping session?

With some rice still stuck on their face, Soup pulls out the camping cot and lays down for a little post-meal siesta. Sweet dreams!

*nyam nyam* ... trees are... tall... *grumble grumble*
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After a small nap, Soup wakes in a frenzy... I think they've got a small emergency! Quick, Soup, the bathroom is up the hill!

I think they made it just in time. Soup sighs a breath of relief. Oh, and Soup, don't forget to wipe the rice off of your face!

Rice on my face? Oops! I think I got everything now, thanks for letting me know!
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After spending some quality time camping, it's time for Soup to go back home. They pack up their cot and cooking supplies, then put out the fire and clean up the fire pit.

That was a great day for camping, wasn't it? I think Soup enjoyed it very much. It's time to check off the bucket list item for good! See you later for another adventure!

When Soup returns to their room, however...​

... but that will be a story for next time.​

 

[amemome]

"You can't stop me."​

#soup-takes-over #bye-amemome #say-cheese ​

Hi everyone, this is Soup here to take over the story today. amemome wants me to do the laundry and clean my room but I think it's time to cause minor CHAOS instead!! Ahahaha!!! The phone is coming out to take some sneaky photos of some of the islanders I see today. Come follow me and keep quiet. We have to be sneaky, ok? And don't tell amemome at all costs!

First things first... check out my fit. Don't! Say! Anything! though, ok? Gotta be quiet, like a rabbit hopping onto a pillow.

Yeah, yeah, the colors are loud and vibrant and very... not sneaky. WHO CARES! THIS IS minor CHAOS NOT BIG CHAOS!​

I've put together a list of folks we're gonna visit... take a look:

Roger that? Ok. Let's head down to the museum first. I see our first mischief victim is taking a little nap...

*SNAP*

Ahahaha!!! We got a pic of Blathers! He didn't even wake up, perfect. (But I feel bad so let me say hi...) And I see our next destination...

*SNAP*

Ahahaha!!!!! And a pic of Brewster too. I hope he didn't see either of us. I have a feeling he did, though, so give me a second to grab some coffee to-go and say hello. Shh, let's shuffle outta here and head down to the beach.

Target has been spotted. Mischief, commence.

*SNAP*

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And here's the pic of good ol' Kapp'n! I hope he didn't notice me, but I think he posed for the camera... Well, I guess I should say hi. Then, we can go down to the Tailor's!

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Mabel and Sable will NEVER notice us! Let's go!

*SNAP*

She's definitely looking right at us, drats! But quick, to Sable! I think we can be sneaky about this picture!

*SNAP*

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Got it! She's hard at work, so let's leave now. Feel free to wait outside for a bit, I think I need to say hi to Mabel and Sable real quick since they spotted me. Maybe I'll grab a new jacket too.

Next, let's go to the store. Timmy and Tommy will be there! That's like mischief times 2! Or maybe it's times 3 since I'm there too, ahahaha! My trusty phone will take the best picture of them!

*SNAP*

Ok, these two spotted us for sure. Sneaky camera mischief is a fail, but they look really cute in the photo and in real life too. Let me give them both a hug before we head to the Resident Services building.

Let's sneak in! Open the door slowly... slowly... and —

*SNAP*

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This one's indisputable. They definitely saw us! They're waving and smiling at the camera!! So much for being sneaky and mischievous, right? Oh well, let's say our byes before heading back out.

Thanks for accompanying me around the island to take some sneaky photos of my island friends! That's everyone on my checklist, but I spot a couple more picture opportunities. So come! Let's keep causing minor chaos!

*SNAP* *SNAP* *SNAP*

Hmm, I think I've taken all the pics I wanted. Thanks for being my accomplice in this day of chaos and mischief away from amemome who just wants me to do the laundry and clean my room. I'll be signing off. And remember! Don't tell amemome I did any of this!

 

[amemome]

"Eventually, it comes time to clean."​

#tidy-it-up #room-reorganization #new-furniture​

That's right. Eventually, the clutter piles on so high and the dust bunnies run so rampant, you have no choice but to address the matter at hand. At least, that's how it was for Soup, the protagonist of this story. Papers and books strewn across the floor, an unmade bed and sloppy desk... A cockroach or two having fun under the dresser. Let's follow Soup as they embark on their quest to tidy their room.

It looks like Soup got dressed in an apron and house slippers, perfect for the cleaning task at hand.

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FIrst, Soup picks up all of the clutter on the ground. Papers, books, a board game, a tablet device, dolls, cables... All into storage they go!

Next, they roll up the rug. That can go in the basement!

Posters, artworks, and other items on the wall are removed.

Cups and mugs can go in the kitchen sink. Soup also moves the larger furniture into storage. They're going to reassess how they want to position the furniture before moving things back.

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A half hour of dragging and sweating later, it looks like Soup has cleared all of the clutter, and all of the furniture too, for that matter. After running the vacuum cleaner and duster in all the corners of the room, they make a quick trip to the laundry machine.

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With a satisfying plunk, all of their dirty clothes are now washing vigorously in the laundry machine. Good for Soup! This means they'll be able to wear some of those clothes again later.

Into the wash they go! Swishing and turning to-and-fro!​

It's back to Soup's room for some furniture feng-shui.

It looks like they do have a vague idea of what they're looking for, let's see...

Maybe I'll keep it simple this time around!​

I think this looks like a good plan. And there's always room to be creative outside of this too!

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Oh, and it looks like they've wrapping up the rearrangements. They've placed an order for some of the furniture they don't yet have, such as a new desk and chair. It looks like they didn't really care for the iron table... We can check back on the room later for the completely finished look, with all the ordered furniture placed.

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That was a very productive day, and a great way to check off their bucket list item. (Though there are some minor furniture-related tweaks to be made, the room has been cleaned successfully! Let's give that check to Soup!) This means that Soup is almost done completing all of their bucket list tasks! Great job, Soup!

 

[amemome]

 

[amemome]

"Can I get an E-I-E-I-O?"​

#farmlife #terrace-farm #shoveling​

Back? Aching. Arms? Also aching. Neck? Probably — no, definitely aching. Soup is back from shoveling a record-breaking amount of heavy snow! They lie back in their new bed, in their freshly renovated room, their arms and legs are bulging with muscles once lost to the flow of time.

Bulging muscles, abs hard as the wooden planks that hold the four corners of Resident Services up in times of rain and snow... That's right. Soup has become the Ultimate Soup. With this new title comes new responsibilities: it's time for the Ultimate Soup to fulfill their final bucket list item...

Make! A! Farm!
*dun dun duuuuuun*​

Soup slaps down their farm sketch. It looks like they want to try creating a terrace farm, which is a farm that has tiered elevation.

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Are you up for the challenge? Soup nods and strikes a valiant pose. Their biceps ripple. Yes, I think it's time. The campsite renovations... Running around the island to say hello to everyone... The laundry and furniture hauls... All this training was for this very moment, this final bucket list task.

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Soup grabs a knapsack and a fresh new outfit before running out the door.

Today's task will be to scope out a good location for their terrace farm. Soup pulls up a map of the island.

After a bit of contemplation, it looks like they'll choose a patch of land in the upper left-hand corner of the island! Soup takes a look at what's currently there...

I vaguely remember this area, but I don't think I ever come here...
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And a bit further up too...

So... So many flowers! And the rare ones at that!
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Oh boy... This is no one-day adventure. I smell a project that will take even longer than the campsite...

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At least Soup isn't discouraged. Soup begins to shovel vigorously, removing the flowers, bushes, fencing, and furniture. (Another day of shoveling? Yes. Another day of shoveling.)

A trip is made to the... "donation box." Soup silently thanks Timmy and Tommy for their generosity in taking all of the dug-up plants.

Back at the upper corner of the island, Soup lets out a large, tired sigh. I think they've had enough digging for today.

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Today, Soup was able to clear a lot of flowers and begin work on their dream terrace farm. Though they're already tired of digging and shoveling, they're one step closer to checking off that bucket list item and accomplishing their final goal of creating a farm! Until next time, rest up, Soup!

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[amemome]

"Hey, I got you a gift!"​

#happy-birthday #aurora #a-little-present​

As Soup awakens from their afternoon nap, Isabelle announces that today is Aurora's birthday! Soup lets out one final yawn before washing in the bathroom and changing into some more presentable clothes. I hope Aurora likes Soup's outfit! It's casual and cozy but not too underdressed.

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Soup rummages through their storage bins to find Aurora's gift neatly wrapped. It seems that Soup has already prepared the perfect gift for her. Well, what are we waiting for? Let's follow Soup as they run over to Aurora's house.

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With a loud knock, Soup excuses themselves as they walk in. They're really excited to join the party!

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Aurora greets Soup with a smile on her face. Oh, and it looks like Raddle is here to celebrate Aurora too! Soup and Raddle exchange a brief chat about the party.

What do you mean by sixth birthday, Raddle? Actually, you know what? Let's talk about that a bit later...
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After enjoying some cake and birthday dancing, Soup pulls out their birthday gift for Aurora.

Feel free to open your present now! I spent a long time looking for the perfect gift!

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It was a red bowler hat with ribbon! Soup had spent the last couple of days finding out what Aurora's favorite color and fashion style was. It looks like the gift was well received and highly appreciated. How nice! Let's continue dancing!

Five more rounds of K.K. Birthday and airplane dancing later, it's time for Soup to head back out. It looks like Aurora really appreciated Soup's gift. Soup leaves with a huge grin on their face. It's nice to appreciate others and be appreciated in response.

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Until the next adventure, so long, Soup!

 

[amemome]

"If only I could scoop up all the flowers at once..."​

#endless-digging #farm-prep #terraforming​

It's back to the planned farm area today, for some more digging up of flowers and building up ground for elevated tiers for the terrace farm. Soup shows off their simple outfit, which is green in celebration of all the green plants they'll be moving.

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Soup takes out their phone to contact the local authorities — they wouldn't want to do any unauthorized construction (Safety what? First. Always.). With a brief chat and a nod of the head, Soup pulls out their hard hat and gets to work!

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Time to dig... a LOT!

Just one of many, many flowers to dig up...​

After digging up a considerable number of flowers, Soup realizes that they would need to make several trips to their storage box to get new shovels. Luckily, Soup has a solution: they drag over a storage shed to the construction site! This will make it way easier to get new shovels! Great thinking! I'm also time and time again surprised by Soup's strength, but perhaps that's a thought best left in the back of my head.

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Once enough of the flowers are moved, it's time to build up some elevation.

*sklush sklush sklush, tap!*
*sklush sklush sklush, tap!*
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Mhm, that's a lot of ground built up. Soup wipes away their sweat and strikes a pose. They're ready to start building up the second level of elevation on top of this cliff now!

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With more sklushes and taps, Soup begins to slam more and more dirt together. The clouds drift by. The ocean roars quietly in the distance. The cosmos shifts ever so slightly.

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After an hour of slamming, climbing, and shoveling, a sizeable second level is created. It looks like Soup has climbed to the top to take a look at their handywork!

Yes, this is exactly what I was imagining! I might be ready to move the crops over soon!​

Excellent job! Looks like a considerable amount of ground was built up here, which means it will be much easier to move over the crops and orchard. Soup climbs down and lays down a picnic sheet, removing their hard hat. From their backpack, they pull out a small lunchbox. And in a brief moment of peace and relaxation, Soup eats a small lunch of onigiri accompanied by a hot cup of miso soup.

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After lunch, Soup surveys the land once again...

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... and it looks like there's still a lot to be done. Soup takes one giant leap closer to creating their farm, but there's still much to get done. Luckily, there's no rush and a lot of time to work with! Don't give up, Soup!

 

[amemome]

(Realized that my back was hurting much more than I would like it to... Sorry for the short notice break! Hopefully will be able to resume journaling on Tuesday.)

 

[amemome]

"I get stronger every day because of it!"​

#plant-the-crops #back-at-it #terraforming​

After a restful couple of days, Soup grabs a sporty but warm outfit and heads back out to the farm spot.

They climb to the top of the terrace and notice a slightly oddly-shaped visitor.

How did they get up here without a ladder?
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Soup shrugs before plopping their hard hat onto their head. Today, they'll be planting crops and organizing the farm supplies. Let's take a look at what they do!

Spread some seeds here and there... This'll be where the wheat field is!​

A wheat field on the top-most level! Satisfied with their crop placement, Soup calls upon their Ultimate Soup powers to haul large farming equipment and supplies to the top-most level.

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Windmills, a tank, a silo too?? Those are some heavy pieces of equipment!

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It looks like they've also set up some dry straw to hang. This is looking really farm-like now!

But wait! Soup was planning on including the orchard up here... Soup takes a look at the very edge of the cliff. It looks like they'll need to move more flowers and build up some more elevation before they can do that.

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Climbing down one level, Soup plants more crops. They also add some fencing for safety!

The sweetness of sugarcanes and the sweetness of tomatoes... I think it's a match made in heaven!
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On the ground floor, Soup calls upon their machinery to prepare the land for crops. It looks like they need some more space here for all the crops... I see some more flower digging coming up!

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It looks like this is the perfect spot for some carrots.

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And after a long while digging up flowers...

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... they make enough room to plant more crops in the farm!

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Soup double checks their farm plans. It looks like they'll need to expand the top level of elevation for their orchard, and expand the first level of elevation to make a garden of flowers.

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This is a lot of good work! With some more equipment ordered and a lot of dirt to still move, Soup is ready to call it a day today. Let's check back with Soup again later!

 

[amemome]

"I picked these for you!"​

#flower-moving #terraforming #orchards​

Soup pulls their arms into their jacket and drapes their bag around their body. They're ready for another day at the farm site!

While we were gone, Soup has successfully earned licenses to operate more machinery. They'll now be able to use the excavator and bulldozer to make terraforming go faster. Hard hat strapped on their head, Soup uses their new machines to move flowers and build up ground at unprecedented speeds!

*grrrrr SHLUNK! grrrrrrr SHLUNK! drdrdrdrdr...*

So many flowers cleared away! With more shlunks and drdrdrs, Soup expands the tiers to make room for an orchard and garden. It looks like they've just wrapped up expansion of the highest level of elevation!

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Next, they lay down soil for the trees.

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It's time to dig up the orchard and transplant it here. Today, Soup decides to eat some pumpkins. It looks like they got tired of coconuts...

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With a scurry and a hurry and an installation of fencing and hedges, Soup's orchard is complete! it looks very nice, good job!

Some of my most favorite fruits are growing here, and that makes me happy!

Aww, that's so sweet. Apples are one of my favorite fruits too!

It looks like Soup's final task for the day will be to install a ramp going up from the first tier to the top tier. They discuss their options with Tom Nook...

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... and Soup has a good idea of where they want to place it!

Here looks good!​

Looks like once again, Soup must empty out their wallet to help fund this new ramp. Let's hope that the island residents will pitch in too.

No garden work today, but lots of digging and an orchard made! Very impressive progress. It looks like Soup is almost done with creating their farm!

 

[amemome]

"Look ma, I can drive! (And use power tools too!)"​

#gardener-soup #farm-life #tools-rule​

Soup is absolutely raring to go today: let's take a glimpse at what they're up to!

First things first: an outfit change.

Casual, blue, and warm! I think it matches well with my blue bear hood!​

Next: A cup of joe at The Roost.

My day wouldn't be complete without a hot cup of coffee!
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And then: A trip to Katrina. It looks like Soup wants to make sure they'll have good luck working on their farm.

Katrina greets Soup with a nod, and the two gather around her crystal ball...

YEEeeeeee!

Soup stares at the crystal ball as if stuck in a trance. Through the thick covering of their blue bear hood, they hear Katrina decipher the crystal ball's message:

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It sounds like luck will be on Soup's side!

Back on the island, Soup rushes over to the farm to finish paying for the ramp. Tomorrow, they'll be able to install another ramp going from the ground level to the first level.

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They whip out their hard hat and maneuver the excavator to help them stack up some more ground to expand the first level of elevation. They'll be adding a garden here!

Dig, dig, dig! Soup lays down some high-quality soil for their flowers. They paint their fences and begin to tap them into the ground. Though it's the middle of the winter, it looks like the soil is soft enough to work with! Great going! However, as they plant, they realize they're missing some hybrids.

Soup quickly whips up a sign for the missing hybrids. Hopefully, they'll come across these flowers later!

Several hours of planting later, with many hours fumbling with stray bushes and more missing hybrids, it looks like Soup has wrapped up garden planting. Neat rows of flowers of all sorts of rare colors, and some lilies of the valley too! The garden is looking pretty spruced up!

I'm missing Orange Tulips, Blue Roses, Golden Roses, and Orange Lilies (which I... sold all of. Oops!).
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Happy with their garden, Soup decides to make some adjustments to the rest of the farm. They climb up to the wheat field to install a safety fence around the windmills...

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... and then, they adjust the cliff next to the garden. This is where they plan on putting the next ramp!

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Another day of good work complete, Soup walks back home, patting themselves on the back the whole way. They seem to be very proud of all they've accomplished — and I'm proud of them too! Until next time, stay safe and rested, Soup!

 

[amemome]