i was just thinking, what do very very rich people really get out of their lives?

i read the newpaper today and there was this indian trillionaire (worth 41.7billion usd) buidling some 60storey complex which costs abt usd1.5billion for him and his family (5 ppl in a 60 storey bldg). i mean, whats the use of it? you dont nid some very huge building to show your wealth. in the first place, wealth does not mean money. not for me at least. imagine if he donated even like 10% of his wealth. its enough for the sustenance of many people in his own country for like a few years. then you wont see starving people in india.. who worry about basic things like having a roof over their heads. and on the other end of the economic scale, you have someone who lives in a 60storey building. wth.

then im strongly against the taitai lifestyle. like seriously, i dont want to spend my life doing these: 1. playin mahjong everyday 2. idling at home living on my husband's money 3. spending lavishly on jewellery, branded stuffs 4. hanging out with other taitais 5. nt knowing how to do basic chores

i strongly believe in reaping what i sow. it is only when u have put in the effort into doing something that you will taste the happiness of success. so i want to work for what i enjoy and not ask for money to indulge.

money is not everything

to put it in a cliched way, money can buy you things you'll be happy to have BUT money cannot buy you:
- family
- true friends
- time
- staisfaction in life
- love of all kinds
- health
- memories
and many more i cant think off my hand now.

i would rather die having spent my best moments with my loved ones and having all the memories which bring a smile to my face, rather than be buried with money. life should be spent meaningfully..

and i want to lead a meaningful life.

.. but why cant life be simpler???

ohwells. just some random thoughts i have against materialism.


ps: i tink ocip africa (zambia) is really cool. i wish i had the chance to go! but ohwells wendy told me the tchers fr nongkhai replied her mail and they said the kids miss us. that really brings a smile to my face, cos i miss them so much too :)