I'm the same way Fantabulous. People, that don't have to, live paycheck to paycheck. It's a lifestyle choice. You done have to be a MMM but at least have a cushion!
Resident, I'm terrible at chitchat. Good thing I work out in the field as a home health nurse. I could care less about some new fancy kitchen gadget or arts and craft stuff or buying new clothes. Unless I need scrubs for work, I buy clothes every two years when we have a family reunion. Even that isn't much. I have to laugh, to myself, when I see a multimillionaire their wearing the same clothes every two years. He's the nicest person you'll ever meet!