I think switching from frivolousness to frugality can be humbling at first. At least it has been for me. Not that it is a bad thing. I have always cared a little too much what others think of me.
I felt a little bit embarrassed the first time I pulled out a coupon and I still get weird looks when I pull out my own bags for purchases in our midwestern, suburban town.
I hate most the looks of pity my acquaintances give me when I refuse shopping trips. It feels a bit like not having a television or not celebrating Christmas as child.
I hated those two things about my family growing up. Not because I felt like I was missing out (well maybe a little bit), but because people always felt sorry for me when they found out.
Now I know I am not missing out. I am living like no one else! What could be better than that? I still hate pity though…
