I am an overwhelmingly wealthy person, yet I drive a used car, shop sales, and even dabble in couponing. My interpretation of wealth may be much different than yours,though.
Growing up, I was very lucky to be able to go on family vacations every summer. One year, we went to Madrid, and it was a life changing experience. We were there only a short time, (we went to the Canary Islands after), but I remember falling head over heels in love with the culture, attitudes, and lifestyle. In America, your happiness is based around your job, your status, your income. By America's standards,I am nothing...no one. But in Spain, your life is more focused on your friends and family, with true wealth being the relationships you have and if you're living a full, adventurous life.
I would always joke with my mom that I just wanted to grow up, own a snow cone stand on the beach,and just write. I'd surround myself with great friends and family, writing, drinking lots of wine, and ongoing lots of sunsets....I wonder what my life would be like if I would've done it.
I have never been one to define my life by my job title, or my success by my bank account. Doing things that I love, using my creativity daily, and being surrounded by people I love and that love me...that makes me the happiest, wealthiest woman in the world.
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