[henrybemis]

Thank you so much for sharing your story with us. Except for a mother, I had everything growig up; a housekeeper, horseback riding lessons, tennis lessons, any material thing I needed. My parents weren't rich, but we lived in a medium sized city where a dollar went very far. Why am I frugal? A few days ago I was sitting down and noticed with great satisfaction that I didn't want for anything materially, and that's a hard thing for a generation X thirtysomething to say. I have few clothes, but I have enough, I have a few items of furniture which is enough. The only things of inportance to me are the things I give through my writing, my purpose in life, my projects, my family and friends, my spouse and my future children, and of course my financial wellbeing. I woke up today thinking about my grandparents and about the hardwork they put in everyday on a their farm. They didn't need fancy gadgets or strange ideas of convenience to live a good life, they just needed some of the same things I listed, and for realizing this I'm proud.