Author: Chang Shan-Ua 張善雅
The story I want to introduce is about my grandma. What left the deepest impression on me is her curly hair and her self-disciplined, ordinary, and simple way of living. She grew up in the countryside and married into Taipei when she was young. Although her life has been ordinary, it is precisely this ordinariness. Filled with persistence and regularity that has allowed me to see the truest wisdom of life.
My grandma grew up in the countryside, where her family was not well-off and living conditions were difficult. She once told me that when she was little, she often had to help take care of her younger siblings and work in the fields. From that time on, she learned to cherish everything she had and developed a diligent personality. Later, after marrying into Taipei, she took care of the family and managed household chores at the same time. For decades, she never once slackened. This makes me deeply admire her. I have never heard her complain about her family, her environment, or her circumstances. Instead, she maintains a contented attitude, believing that having a healthy body is already enough that health is the most important thing, while fame, fortune, and material possessions are secondary. Because she values health so much, in my memories from childhood to now, she has always exercised regularly.
The greatest characteristic of my grandma is her serious attitude toward “living.” Every morning at six o’clock, she leaves the house on time to exercise at the nearby riverside park. There is a running track and fitness equipment there. She first briskly walks several laps, then uses the exercise equipment to stretch and loosen her muscles. This habit has been maintained for more than ten years. After exercising, she always stops by the nearby traditional market to buy groceries, carefully selecting fresh fruits, vegetables, and ingredients. She not only values freshness, but also makes a special effort to support small farmers, believing that such produce is healthier and more reassuring. Grandma often says, “What you put into your body is the most important thing. Only when your body is healthy will you have the strength to do what you want to do.” This sentence is simple, yet full of wisdom.
When it comes to diet, my grandma is even more disciplined. She never eats sweets and rarely touches fried foods. According to my mother, she developed this habit when she was young and has maintained it for decades without change. She always prepares her own three meals, pays attention to nutritional balance, and avoids excessive seasoning. Every time I go back to Grandma’s house, what I look forward to most is eating the meals she cooks with her own hands.
In addition to regular exercise and healthy eating, my grandma also knows how to make life enjoyable. She does not like staying at home all day, but actively participates in community activities. She plays a game of picking up red dots with neighbours at the park, chats with everyone, and shares everyday matters. These interactions keep her in a good mood and also exercise her mind. She often says, “People can’t stay idle. If you’re idle for too long, your mind becomes dull.” I think this is also why, even though she is over seventy years old, her thinking remains clear.
Another trait of my grandma is her insistence on cleanliness. She loves cleanliness very much, and the house is always kept bright and tidy. Whether it is the floors, kitchen, bathroom, or the bed sheets and quilts, she cleans them regularly, so the house always carries a fresh scent. Even when I feel that some small areas don’t need to be cleaned so frequently, Grandma will smile and say, “When the house is clean, your heart feels comfortable too.” This sentence made me understand that cleanliness is not just an external appearance, but also an attitude toward life.
I often think that if one day I reach Grandma’s age, I hope I can be like her. Having a healthy body, a regular life, and a fulfilled mind. Through her actions, Grandma has proven that age is just a number. As long as one is willing to maintain self-discipline and passion, every stage of life can shine. What Grandma has inspired me with is an attitude toward life. She made me understand that health is not achieved overnight, but is accumulated little by little every day.
我要介紹的故事是我的阿嬤，他讓我印象深刻的記憶點是捲捲的頭髮.生活自律且平凡樸實。
她從小在鄉下長大，年輕時嫁到台北，雖然她的一生過得平凡，但正是這份平凡裡蘊含的堅持
與規律，讓我看見生活最真實的智慧。阿嬤年輕的時候在鄉下長大，家境並不寬裕，生活環境
也比較辛苦。她告訴過我，小時候的她常要幫忙照顧弟妹、下田工作，從那時候起，她就學會
了珍惜每一樣東西，也養成了勤奮的個性。後來她嫁到台北，一邊照顧家庭、一邊打理家務，
幾十年來從不曾懈怠。這讓我感到佩服，從沒聽過他抱怨自己的家庭.環境等，並且保持知足
的心態，覺得有著健康的身體就很好了，健康最重要，名利與物質都是其次，也因為重視健康
，從小到大在我的印象中，她都會規律去運動。
我阿嬤最大的特點，就是她對「生活」的認真態度。每天早上六點，她準時出門，到附近的河堤
公園運動。那裡有操場、有公園器材，她會先快走幾圈，再使用運動設施活動筋骨。這個習慣，
她已經維持了十幾年。運動結束後，她總會順路到附近的傳統市場買菜，挑選新鮮的蔬果與食
材。她不僅講究新鮮，也會特別支持小農，認為這樣的食材更健康、更安心。阿嬤常說：「吃進
肚子的東西最重要，身體好才有力氣做想做的事。」這句話簡單卻充滿智慧。
在飲食方面，我的阿嬤更是自律。她從不吃甜食，也很少碰油炸的食物。聽媽媽說，這個習慣
她從年輕時就開始養成，幾十年如一日。她總是自己料理三餐，注重營養均衡，也避免過多調
味。每次我回阿嬤家，最期待的就是吃她親手煮的飯菜。
除了規律運動與健康飲食，我的阿嬤也懂得讓生活充滿樂趣。她不喜歡整天待在家裡，而是積
極參與社區活動。她會和鄰居們一起在公園玩撿紅點，也會和大家聊天、分享生活瑣事。這樣
的互動讓她保持好心情，也訓練了腦力。她常說：「人不能閒著，閒久了腦袋就鈍了。」我想，這
也是她即使年過七十，仍然思緒清晰的原因。
阿嬤還有另一個特質，是她對整潔的堅持。她非常愛乾淨，家裡永遠保持明亮整齊。無論是地
板、廚房、浴室，還是床單、棉被，她都會定期清洗，讓家中總是散發著清新的氣息。即使我覺
得有些小地方沒必要那麼勤快打掃，阿嬤仍會笑著說：「家裡乾淨，心裡也舒服。」這句話讓我
明白，整潔不只是外在的表現，更是一種生活態度。
我常常想，如果有一天我也到了阿嬤的年紀，希望自己也能像她一樣，擁有健康的身體、規律
的生活，以及充實的心靈。阿嬤用她的行動證明：年齡只是數字，只要願意保持自律與熱情，
人生的每個階段都能閃閃發光。阿嬤給我的啟發，是關於「生活態度」的。她讓我明白，健康不
是一蹴可幾，而是每天一點一滴的累積。