<prompt> Human: So, I am 29 and have paid off a lot of debt throughout my twenties. I cant even remember the starting balance on my student loans but it was something like 95-100,000 dollars. It was probably over 100, I think I remember 95 because that is when I stopped counting. I also bought a cheap Toyota on a six year loan that will be paid off in May. I expect to pay off the last of my student loans around May as well current balance 3,000.I did this by moonlighting CONSTANTLY and living in abject poverty. Literally, I ate beans and frozen vegetables. The first couple of years I didnt buy anything that wasnt required, down to hair conditioner or paper towels. I lived in small studio apartments or rented rooms for cheap. I remember going out with coworkers once, spending something like 20 dollars, and it bothered me for days.My current apartment is a 1 bedroom but a deal for the area 1100 around DC. Is this so horrible? Im not going to trade in my car, although I want to. It feels like someone elses life looking back at my 20s. I sometimes go to happy hour, usually by myself actually. All in all I feel like I still live quite modestly, but compared to my life until now its basically lavish.I guess Im just wondering what others thoughts are regarding lifestyle inflation to a comfortablenormal level. Im not sure anyone understands what it was like starting out adulthood so much in debt.  <response>: None of this is bad. You buckled down and paid off massive student loans. Now its time to enjoy life more. Lot more to life then worrying about every dollar, every second of every day. As long as you arent in debt, have some savings and are funding retirement, all is good. 