No, I never was a materialist, I never sought happiness in money or possessings and I never understood why people are pushing so hard for having expensive things, new car, expensive clothes... Eventhough I never wished to have all that, having a dog made me realize even more, how little it takes to be happy, it is those little moments that I share with my dog that put a smile on my face every day. He sure does make me cry sometimes, but he makes me smile like ten times a day. I do have to give up a lot of things, but it is a million times worth it. So yes, I consider myself a very happy person, I have my ups and downs, my little and big problems, but my life is full of smiles :)