Saturday, October 3, 2009

Is Money Really Everything?

So I was at the airport waiting for my flight and my phone made an annoying sound that forced me to read the SMS that was coming in. It read:
"Is money really everything, and can it buy happiness?"

I was like, now that was random. Hence, I replied;
"Well, money is certainly NOT everything and it can only buy TEMPORARY happiness and the ultimate happiness is to find someone who's 99.9% compatible to share your wealth with."

NOTE: Just in case you're wondering what the hell TEMPORARY happiness meant, its the kinda high that you get when you've always wanted that Gucci bag and then you finally got it:) Usually, the high withers after 48hours or so.

Obviously the reply I got next was:
"That's even more confusing, but thanks."

To those who are working to earn a living, I'm sure this question popped in your head at least once. Everyone wants more money. New car, a big house, diamond rings, an 8,000 bucks gold plated pen and the list goes on.

The more you earn, the more you spend.

Imagine having EVERYTHING. And I mean, EVEEERRRYYTHINGGGG. Designer clothes, designer bags, designer furnitures, a tennis court in you own home, Ferraris, home cinema, big ass jacuzzi pool, everything LAH. But, despite all the luxuries, you're alone. What's the point?

OK. So some might argue, assuming a dude, he'd say, "Women will always want me what? I very rich wann. Can buy her whatever she wants."

Yeah sure, of course she would want him. But only because of his money-not because of a person he is. He can buy a hot supermodel girlfriend, a wife even, but he can never buy love.

Which boils down to cliche - The ultimate happiness is to be able to love someone unconditionally and be loved back.

No love, no happiness.

So at last I replied:

"I guess the answer to both of your questions would be - NO."