Don’t get me wrong. It has nothing to do with our finances. We are fine there. What we do not have is assistance to give wings to our lifestyle.
When we just go married we had help around. There was a gardener and a full time maid. We threw parties and ate in style.
When we shopped to equip our home we went in for the best crockery and cutlery as we always believed in laying the dining table with all that was required to give it a banquet kind of appearance.
When we shifted to our retirement home we continued living that way but gradually we were left alone to fend for ourselves.
Little does on know that life can be thrown out of gear if those who are used to help are suddenly left with doing all the work themselves.
All that cutlery and crockery is now placed in the showcase to remind us of what our life used to be once upon a time.
The number of dishes that are cooked have also decreased. Food is sometimes ordered which a house proud housewife like me could never think of.
The garden no longer has seasonal flowers which need a lot of attention. We have to make do with perennials,.
We rarely invite guests. Having guests would mean getting the guest room ready with all the paraphernalia and cooking something exotic for which we have no time
The house maintenance has also seen a decline. The floor is no longer swabbed daily nor cobwebbing is done on a regular basis.
The clutter needs attention too which used to get sorted out on a regular basis.
It is unimaginable what lack of help can do to a household. Downsizing one’s lifestyle is painful but has to be done.
Household chores are a drudgery and those who hitherto chose these jobs now have alternatives having entered the portal of a school.
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Downsides the lifestyle, try to minimize something unwanted in life, to make our life simply and nice, is the newly emerged lifestyle concept.
I love this topic, and try to apply it into my current life style. Thus, I don't go for new clothes shopping,don't buy unnecessary things, don't like to go for new and expensive stuffs.
All for all, have a simple life, is my center of lifestyle currently.
When one is young there are dreams and aspirations. We have fulfilled all that and now is the time to live simply - thanks also to the fact that we do not get the kind of assistance one needs to 'live in style'
When I had my mission in Central Asia, my lifestyle had changed. I started to appreciate simple things and live a modest lifestyle. Some acquainted people were so surprised at what I had become after being in this country. There is no regret on my part. As of now, I was able to earn and can help others financially too. Of course, I am not indulging to be abused but to encourage to work hard.
Lack of support to maintain the standard is the main reason why we had to downsize our lifestyle. But at the same time I feel a simpler life has less tensions.