A 102-year-old woman from Eastern China has become popular online for her polite nature and simple lifestyle. The woman, identified as Jin Baoling lives in a rural village of Taizhou in Zhejiang province of the country. Her family often visits her, and village people lovingly call her “Old Baby.”
No Hospital Visit For 50 Years
Jin is reported to be mentally sharp and healthy even at this age. News outlet South China Morning Post, reported, citing local reports that she has not visited a hospital for the past 50 years. Jin mostly wakes up around 9 in the morning, washes up, and likes to spend time enjoying the sunshine in her garden. She takes naps during the day and goes to bed around 7 in the evening.
Jin's Lifestyle
According to her son, Jin can easily sleep up to 15 hours a day. To keep herself fit, she follows a specific diet. Jin likes to eat foods like dumplings, buns, or wontons for breakfast. For lunch, she usually eats noodles or rice served in a large bowl. Jin loves meat, and pig trotters are her favourites, which she eats every day. Her son added that she eats three oranges and two eggs on a daily basis. Surprisingly, Jin rarely eats vegetables as she is very selective about food. Jin also consumes drinks, which is usually a small amount of rice wine with every meal.
As her leg joints are stiff, she needs help while walking. Jin still has good eyesight, and her hands are also steady. She often fixes shoe soles at home and often repairs socks. Her son believes that her long life comes from her positive mindset and her faith in family harmony. Jin’s story has touched many people on social media.