I've been trying to live in simplicity for a few years now.

Honestly, I get more than a little disturbed by how much weight some people put on physical possessions. Through the beauty of financial aid, I am able to go to a swanky-ish private school, one where a vast majority of the kids are absolutely ignorant about finances and money. And being around these folks has made me astoundingly aware of my own personal finances and the true value of living in simplicity. I'm also a bit of a eco-nut, so I espouse recycling, reusing, and reducing.

Though I definitely feel a societal pressure to buy material objects and utilize fashion and clothes as symbols of how well I "fit in" with my peers, I've really divorced myself from that mindset and that naivete. Especially with my age, I often liken simplicity with maturity Maybe it's just my odd justification for why I don't follow trends LOL

Edit: But, hey, if you need a Prozac, Ivy has a 3-month supply!