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Pema is a frequent flyer to Jerusalem. She travels there for business. Now she has become familiar with the place.

The foreign land is no more a strange place for her. Whenever she is there she stays in her favorite Jerusalem hotel. She is treated as one of the VIP’s by the hotel staff. The attendants of the hotel have also become acquainted to her and her habits. She is well versed in Hebrew and has learnt a lot about the Jewish life style and culture. She jells well with the local population and is one of their favorites. I attended a book release function where she was honored by her readers. She writes about Jewish history and culture.

All her readers are amazed at her research as her writings reflect a deep understanding of the subject. Some of the things mentioned by her are not even known by the Jews themselves. I must admit that this kind of deep insight for a subject requires dedication and determination and most of all interest in the subject.  

Whenever I went to my cousin’s place I never felt like returning back to my place. The whole year round I kept waiting for my summer holidays so that I could visit them for a month.

My cousins lived at the country side in a huge house with many domestic animals. It was actually a farm house away from the city. And there were about twenty members and many helpers living there. And back home I was the only child of my parents. Both remained extremely busy so I got to see them only twice or thrice a week. The life at these two homes was so different. My favorite activities at my country home were running after butterflies, having a ride on a horse, chasing ducks, stealing hen’s eggs and diving in the nearby pond. I played all day long and there was no need to stay clean and kempt. I narrated stories I had read and many funny incidents from my city life to my cousins. They listened carefully to what I said. All were fond of me and use to wait for my arrival.

However, now it has been years I have met them. Sometimes I talk to them over phone but that too happens once in a blue moon. I miss their company

I have many school friends. All belong to different professions. Whenever I need anything I have someone or other to go for advice.

I was planning to purchase an apartment for myself since quite sometime. But I was not very sure about the property prizes, good locality, the legal formalities and things related to it. So I went to one of my friends who happen to be a builder. He suggested three apartments keeping in mind my requirement and budget. I went through each one of them and was really perplexed as I liked all of them. But then naturally I had to settle down on one of them. Then I sat down thinking various issues like the distance to my office, nearby malls, and the facilities available in the neighborhood. I arrived at the conclusion and chose the one with three bedrooms and a small terrace garden. Within two months I got the possession of the apartment and shifted in it.

Now the next thing on my mind was to work on the interior and to make it the most comfortable home. As of now I am working towards it. I thank all my friends for co-operating with me.