Hey everyone - don't mind laughing at me! I always laugh at myself, no matter what I think sometimes it comes across as inappropriate, but it's my coping mechanism. I hope it doesn't make anyone feel uncomfortable.
Even as I was going in to theatre for my d & c, they asked if I had any questions, and I said "Well, there is one thing..." and then looked dead serious and said "...when can I have an enormous gin and tonic?" And everyone had a giggle.

Hey Kyra, I'm sorry you're feeling down. You should style your house the way I do mine - entirely second handedly. You know it's getting extreme when you paint a brand new table to make it look old
We don't have a car. It's as much because we don't need it as anything.
We rent by choice. We might buy down the track, but for now it doesn't suit us.
A lot of people who "have it all" also have a lot of debt. Just embrace what you do have; enjoy it, and don't worry about other stuff. Be proud of how much you can do with not much.

When we got married, we asked for no presents. (only donations to charity) My mum's best friend couldn't understand this - when the sum total of our living room furniture was $100 at garage sales, home made and inherited stuff and a couch swapped for a six pack. Meanwhile, her nephew, who married at 40 and had a house full of everything new, had a registry for everything. he just wanted more.

Also, not buying new stuff is SO much better for the planet. Make do with what already exists, and it means far less toxic sludge being released onto the planet that YOUR children will have to grow up on. You're actually giving them a better start by not buying brand new.

I don't know, maybe it's just ramble. But please don't feel down about "stuff"