Life Lessons From Sims

Playing video game isn't one of my biggest hobbies, but there is one video/computer game that has me hooked. I am so hooked on this game that I sit on the couch with the laptop in front of me and play for hours. I even go to bed at one a.m. because of this game.

I am talking about SIMS.

For those that don't know, SIMS is a game where you create "families" of simulated human characters, move them into a home, and pretty much control their lives. The game is like life itself, only difference is that the game's simulated.

Like real people in the real world, Sims characters need to eat, heed t the call of nature, bathe, sleep, maintain relationships with other people, have fun, develop skills in order to get a good job, and maybe even fall in love and start a family.

And for me, Sims isn't just a game one can play during unproductive days. A lot can be learned from playing Sims:

1. In life, you need to have fun. It can't always be about your occupation or preparing food or studying. Sometimes you just gotta let loose - dance, relax and read a book, shoot some hoops, hang out with a friend to forget the world for a minute.
2. Striking a balance among all the things you do is important. When you're tired, take a rest. When you're hungry, eat. When you're bored do something recreational. You get the picture.
3. Maintaining relationships is important. Talk to a friend or even just take a few minutes of your day to interact with your friends and family. Life can get really depressing if you live life in your own world all the time.
4. In order to get a job that is dignified and well-paying, you have to hone your skills. That involves plenty of studying and practice.
5. While it may be a lot of fun playing God and controlling a simulated character's life, you should never forget to live your own life. Remember to keep yourself from getting hungry, tired - in other words, remember to take care of yourself and others first before you take care of the simulated version of yourself and your family and friends.