Most of these elderly people don't seem to have really enjoyed life. Despite their age and ups and downs, they are too demanding of themselves and too stingy with themselves. They may have a good pension, but they are reluctant to enjoy good food and wine.
Although some elderly people receive a generous monthly pension, they are not willing to spend too much on food and drink. Even those old couples who retire from careers and enterprises, receiving tens of thousands of pensions every month, are reluctant to relax, enjoy a meal or taste a good wine.
Compared to their generosity to their children, they are stingy with themselves. When children need help or celebrate the holidays, they don't hesitate to give support, but when it's their turn, they become stingy and worthless.
After retirement, they are not even willing to buy new clothes and have been wearing old clothes. Some elderly people, who used to be sports enthusiasts, now wear basketball uniforms from years ago because they are reluctant to buy new clothes.
When choosing fruits, they are also reluctant to buy expensive varieties, but only cheap ones. Even their favorite fruits, such as durian, jackfruit, grapes, and mangoes, are reluctant to buy.
Even when it comes to food, they are reluctant to try some luxurious fish and seafood, and they only go out once when their son's family visits. Usually, they only eat some simple food and will get by.
In the hot summer, they are also reluctant to turn on the air conditioner, worried that the electricity bill is too high. Despite the heat, they would rather endure the heat than turn on the air conditioning.
When they go out, they are reluctant to take a taxi, even if it is a bus, they have to save the ride, and sometimes even walk home. This frugal lifestyle seems to have become their habit, and it is difficult to change even as they age.
However, I think that for the rest of my life, I should treat myself well. Life is only once, and you shouldn't always sacrifice the quality of your life to save money. After all, when it comes to the terminal, it will be too late to regret. Let's let go of stinginess, enjoy life, and live a full and happy life!
To truly enjoy life, we need to change this stingy and frugal mindset. First, we can invest more in our own health and comfort. Don't be afraid to spend some money to improve your quality of life, such as enjoying a delicious meal, experiencing a high-quality wine, or buying some new clothes to boost your image and confidence.
In addition, we should also try some new things to broaden our life experience. Traveling is a great way to experience different cultures and landscapes and enrich our lives. Don't give up these opportunities because of the cost of it, as they bring us immeasurable memories and experiences.
At the same time, we should be kind to our bodies, including turning on the air conditioner at the right time to stay comfortable, instead of torturing ourselves to save electricity. Health is the most valuable asset, and we should not sacrifice it in pursuit of temporary savings.
We can certainly be generous when dealing with our children and loved ones, but we should not sacrifice our own quality of life because of this. Learn to balance and take care of both your family and yourself, and don't let yourself fall into poverty and miserliness.
Finally, we need to understand that life is not just about saving and saving money, but also about enjoying and experiencing. We should actively pursue our dreams and desires and not be bound by excessive thrift. The arrival of the terminal is unpredictable, so let's live a full, happy, quality life from now on, without regrets and enjoying every moment. This is how we should treat ourselves and our lives.