It’s a harsh life at the Tibetan plateau, but if you want to stay in the highest monastery in the world, looking up at Mount Everest from 5000 meter above sealevel, then it is even harsher.
This monk keeps on smiling and is friendly to all the passing climbers and other tourists. He has chosen a simple life of poverty and devotion and is happier than most of us at sealevel.
Though I enjoy the western goodies too much -like you, else you would not be able to see this- I think it is good to meet people like these regularly.