Life is a pursuit of pleasure, in my opinion. Whether you're living off a fortune and spending the rest of your days lounging and relaxing, or you're feeding orphans in a third-world country, apparently that's your pleasure. Be it physical/sensory pleasure, or the pleasure that comes from a salved conscience or sense of accomplishment, most of us make life an exercise in maximizing our level of personal pleasure or satisfaction.
So I say, do what makes you happy. If sitting around smoking cigarettes, drinking coffee, and watching people is what makes you happy - who's to say that that's not a perfect life (for you)?
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