Simi Life

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While Simi and I lived in Tonga we lived in a traditional Tongan home which is a very simple structure. When we moved to America things were much different. The American people live in much closer proximity to each other. The homes however in the states offer ever modern convenience such as electricity, running water, fully enclosed structures with glass windows and many luxuries such as television, refrigerators and microwaves. We work very hard to provide for ourselves and it is nice having so many lovely things and being able have such a nice life.

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