Twitchell

When I was a naive freshman in High School, I believed that designer handbags were what defined your popularity. I wanted people to take notice of me at my new school, as well as a certain upperclassmen boy. I begged my mom to buy me a louis vuitton purse, but she argued that it was way too expensive and unnecessary. I was very upset by her decision, but refused to give up there. I saved up all my Christmas money and when we took our annual trip to New York for new years, I bought myself the most beautiful louis vuitton I have ever seen! When returning to school after Christmas break, I initially thought the upperclassmen boy I had a crush on would notice my new buy instantly. I was unpleasantly surprised when I realized that having a louis vuitton made no difference. I did not grow more popular, and I did not get the guy. I agree with Twitchell's statement that "we live through things," however, I do not agree that "we create ourselves through things." I disagree with that because buying a new designer handbag did not increase my popularity.