Mathoms, etc.

I have a group of friends who are shopaholics, always talking about "retail therapy" and brands I've never heard of. Sometimes, I don't even know how I'm friends with them.

I used to leave home with just my wallet. As I got older, my bags have gotten bigger. Carrying books, water, snacks, medications and any other item I deem necessary. I'm really more into function rather than form. Apparently they decided my black and brown bags weren't cutting it, so they pitched in and got me an early Christmas present. This red bag. Which they want a photo of, proof that I'm using it. Of course, one of them said they're not trying to make me over.

But isn't this the same as saying, "I don't mean to be rude/insulting." or "I hope you don't take this the wrong way."? Am I just ungrateful? Or lacked even more fashion sense than I thought? Or am I just reading too much into it?

C'mon my 2 readers...let me know what you think.