one word comes to mind at this poin.... Wow.

Keep us updated on T's thoughts. I know alot of people who shop to self- sooth hammy, my friend is upset over her puny annual increase, so upset that she has a strong need for a pair of R3000.00 designer shoes she CANNOT afford, but WILL purchase on Saturday. And yes, quite a few buy useless stuff, pretty shoes that would never fit ( because it's pretty) , household gadgets that gather dust, tupperware, cupboards full of bowls and containers that serve no purpose, and so forth......These peeps would undoubtedly go overboard were they financially able to...

So while I don't question the reality of manic spending, I do wonder about the specific criteria....