re: #538 Jadespring

My Grandpa was a miser. He was so freaked about not having money that he saved and invested like crazy. Then he died and left a bit to my Dad and gave 10,000 to each of the grandkids. The rest was donated to various places. I didn’t expect anything from him at all so even that amount was a surprise. Beyond that I figured “What was the point?” In the last 20 years of his life he did nothing, didn’t go anywhere and basically stayed in his little complex. Then he died.

I thought it was pretty damn sad, but hey he had a big bank account when he left this world.

This is exactly it. All I want at this point is for my parents to be happy and enjoy whatever it is they want to enjoy. Many times that involves spending money on their children. My mom took me and my sister to Egypt two years ago. It was amazing and we all had a wonderful time. But she doesn’t owe me anything and if she’s going to spend/give money to me I’d rather we all enjoy it.