My Love, life can not always be cakes and pastries. There is so much I never talked about. I wasn't ready for that. For example the first job offered to me was, actually a full time housemaid. At that time I was a young graduate from one of best Universities. And without considering my situation, the job was offered to me shamelessly, saying you need that money, it will help your family. So I took another job in some office, which paid way less than the job I was offered, only to keep my self respect intact. The money was too little, but even then people envied the fact that I have an office job.
At that time, I had no financial education. I wasn't into frugality either. The surrounding and upbringing was enough to raise my standards. I even heard comments like "Someone like you should not spend this much money". People have shamelessly passed these comments, not knowing how it affects the other person. Time passed and I never really gave importance to the amount of money I was earning, till it stopped coming.
I do believe it all happened for the best, at least now I know, how has potential to hurt me. Also who are the real culprits. I'm not sad about anything anymore. I have seen people who lived a frugal life, even though they had better resources than mine. I do think sometimes, that I lived a better life than these people, despite everything. I have no such trauma, no regrets. Of course I had what they all wanted. I am so grateful for what I have seen in this life, whether good or bad. I now know who my friends are.
The thing is, people still don't cease the opportunity to pass any comments, I'd lie if I say it doesn't hurt me. Because it does hut me still. But my priorities have changed. My lifestyle might not be very highfy, but I still live and enjoy my life. A good thing is that I do have financial knowledge now. I prefer to save and be debt free and I tell others to do the same.
I think there are no bad experiences in life, only lessons. Its up to us, how we receive that knowledge and what do we make out of that knowledge. Sorry it wasn't really a Romantic letter today. I had things to say. I hope you are doing good, you seem healthy and happy now.
Forever
K.
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