thanks for the long reply even though it is difficult to read because of lack of spacing... haha

When I lived in USA getting money was basically the only important thing and when I first traveled overseas and saw how people were much happier with a lot less money and possessions it really opened my eyes to how wonderful the world can be, if only the people will allow it to be.

In SE Asia there are still people that thrive on wealth but they don't appear to be very happy. Most of the population in Thailand and Vietnam can NEVER aspire to great wealth, it simply isn't possible - therefore they surround themselves with other content people and do simple things and I think they are much happier than the millionaires that I know who only ever think about finances.