If you've been following my blog for a while, you might remember when I posted about how I fit my entire life into 96 pounds worth of luggage at the beginning of this journey. Somehow, a lot of those items have migrated to a permanent place in my purse. You never know what you might need! On any given day, my purse serves as ...
... an actual purse. Of course I have the necessities: Wallet, passport, business cards (in multiple holders; I have quite a collection now), receipt pouch, assorted ticket stubs that haven't been thrown away and my Alpha Delta Pi badge.
... a drugstore. Some chapter members have called my purse the "Mary Poppins bag" because I can seem to find everything in there. A chapter member smeared her eye make-up during a meeting? Good thing I have some Neutrogena cleansing wipes! Someone has a headache? I'm handing out the pain relievers! Got a stain? I have TWO Tide-to-Go pens for that. Other items in this category include gum, mints, Tums, cough drops, assorted pieces of candy, a water bottle, Kleenex, a nail file, a compact mirror, various lip balms, sunglasses, hair ties, bobby pins, hand sanitizer and—of course—a small flashlight.
(#beprepared)
... Best Buy. Of course I need my basic technology: My iPad, various cords, a USB drive, my phone (and my work phone, which I used to take these pictures) and my iPod.
... a (post) office. I have this thing for stationery, so I always have a few cards on hand. I also carry a small photo album I've been using to collect postcards from each school, a pencil pouch with assorted pens and highlighters to color-code my planner, said planner, return address labels, an unfinished crossword, post-its and two notebooks (one big and one small; you never know what the occasion will call for!).
Other items that can often be found in my purse depending on the day include a TSA-approved bag of liquid toiletries, a bag of almonds (or other snacks), my padfolio, my Kindle and/or chargers for my various electronics.
So tell me: What's in your bag?
P.S. — I did a similar post back in May, but my life was significantly less interesting then.
Very good.
ReplyDeleteWow! I'm so impressed with all the stuff in your bag! That must be kind of handy to everything at your finger tips! But heavy!!
ReplyDeleteI have to carry a back pack (foxy!) because I have to bring my own lap top to work.
Even though you fit a lot of stuff in there, it looks very tidy. If I were to empty my purse it would be mostly receipts, tissues, crumbs, fruit snacks and yesterdays' sippy cup. That's mom life for you. LOL
ReplyDeleteI love your orange bag, btw. :)
wowie zowie that is a lot of stuff!! I have my iphone, my wallet, a canvas tote to avoid plastic bags, sun glasses, my business cards and mint gum.
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Ok, ADORABLE bag. And, yes, you are Mary Poppins.
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