Yesterday was my first class reunion since I graduated, but I didn't attend. Although I felt a little sorry for this decision, I knew I had made the right choice when I saw them laughing and laughing together.
I am an ordinary salaryman who earns barely enough to make ends meet every month. The term retirement salary is almost out of reach for me. Listening to my classmates talk about their monthly pension of more than 5,000, I silently thought about my future life. Maybe I'll retire one day, but whether I can have such a comfortable life is a huge question mark.
The venue of the class reunion was chosen in a high-end restaurant, where everyone sat in a spacious and bright private room, enjoying food and joy. Through my friend's ** and description, I seemed to feel the liveliness and joy there. Looking at the smiles on their faces, I couldn't help but feel jealous.
When I heard them mention the cost of the meeting, I was relieved. It turned out that the cost of this party was shared equally by everyone, and each person only had to pay 1,500 yuan. It's not a huge burden for them, but for me, it's a pretty big number.
I think back to my family situation, my parents are old and need me to pay a certain amount of living expenses every month. My wife and I have our own expenses, and our monthly expenses have made things even worse for us. As much as I would love to have a fun night out with my classmates, I can't afford to put a financial burden on myself for the sake of momentary pleasure.
I didn't tell them why I couldn't go, just that there were things that needed to be taken care of and couldn't attend. Although they regretted my absence, they also understood my situation.
That night, I sat quietly at home alone, reminiscing about my old classmates. Those days of going to school and playing together seem to be still in front of us. Although we are now running on the big stage of society, in our hearts, we are still the happy teenagers of those years.
Although I missed this class reunion, I don't regret my decision. I know that everyone's life has different ups and downs and choices, and you can't lose yourself because of someone else's choice. I believe that as long as I keep working hard, I will have my own happiness and satisfaction in the future.
The experience of this class reunion made me more aware of the gap between people, and it also inspired me to work harder to create better living conditions for myself and my family. Although I am not rich now, I believe that as long as I persevere and put in the effort, the future will be even better.
In this noisy world, we often feel anxious and dissatisfied because of other people's lives, but we should also understand that everyone has their own struggles and efforts. Only by firmly following your own path can you find happiness that truly belongs to you.