I can see what you mean...I've been on disability for 15 years now, and there are a few things I'd like but can't afford (a car, ability to occassionally splurge on better food, and a vacation to Savannah, Georgia). But other than that, I guess I don't really mind not having a lot of money. When I get frustrated about not being able to afford something, I try to remember there are a lot of people who are worse off than I, and without the medical benefits I'd be sitting in a state hospital because I wouldn't be able to get my meds. And honestly, the only people that I am jealous of are my aunt, uncle, and their 2 adult children. They are the happiest, most loving family I've ever met. They live in a small run-down trailer on a little bit of property next to a cemetery and have very little money. They grow their own vegetables, raise rabbits for meat, and every night they sit around a campfire together just talking or they play cards. My cousin got an old car from a junkyard several years ago and has been slowly saving money and restoring it himself...it's beautiful now and he shows it in local car shows. My other cousin does gorgeous needlework. My uncle works part-time as a janitor at the local school, and always wears a white t-shirt and overalls (he grew up on a farm) and always has a pipe and a smile. My aunt works cleaning houses, and she also does needlework and she can cook delicious meals that cost very little. I've always wished I had been born into their family.

Anyhow, sorry (again) for rambling, but I just wanted to share that...they are living proof that you don't need much to be happy. Besides, more stuff = more dusting!! LOL...