So, I made this account just to reply to this thread. I have a regular tPF account, but I didn't want anyone connecting what I'm about to say with me.
I have done lots of unsavoury things to afford my Hermes (and Chanel, and BV, and . I have a poney and a plume, but I also have a lindy, two kelly's and a birkin (35). I work as a part time library tech. I don't know why I own these bags, or why i can't stop myself from doing terrible things to own them. i laugh everytime i read something on bag snob, where they try to justify their opinions with "we collect hermes as a hobby!" or something like that. yeah? so do i. of course, i sell myself to do it, so go ahead and keep on thinking how much better than me they are. if you ever met me, you'd never know - you'd just think i look fabulous and have great taste in bags. what a wonderful culture we live in.
At least you are totally honest. Who cares, as long as you are happy that is all that matters. I grew up in LA, trust me I have seen it all... and I mean things people could not even fathom. Some of my college friends engaged in various 'lucrative careers' to supplement their fast life styles(shopping, cars, trips, plastic surgery) but it did not matter, in the end they were my good friends with a good heart.