9. Learned to enjoy the "high" life

In America, things are much more expensive and I had a lot of student loans. I pinched every penny all the time. Now, I have paid off my student loans so I don't have financial obligations. I'm only working one job so I have a lot of free time, and I get a really good salary considering the cost of living in China. For all these reasons, I have learned to enjoy myself a little more and spend a little more. In China, I usually eat out at least once a week and have delicious Chinese food. I still try to be frugal - I always take public transportation over taxis - but sometimes I like to treat myself, which I rarely did in America.