Ten on Tuesday: What's in the bag?
Ten on Tuesday: 10 Things In Your Purse
1. My Samsung Smart Phone -- not pictured because it's taking the picture! I also carry the USB cable/charger in my purse.
2. Wallet -- checkbook, coin purse, lots of pockets inside and out. If it fit in my pocket, I'd be a happy girl.
3. Eyeglass case for prescription bifocal sunglasses.
4. A book of matches for no reason -- a recent, mindless addition, methinks.
5. In the drug store aisle: Airborne, Advil, Eucerin Calming Creme, eyeglass wipes & bandages, tiny disposable toothbrushes. The toothbrushes are also new, after realizing one day at work that I'd somehow forgotten to brush my teeth that morning. Isn't happening again (and I can't remember when it happened before, but must Be Prepared!).
6. Pens and Sharpie.
7. Scissors. I don't usually carry scissors around with me, but they're pretty handy. A small folding pair, or blunt-tip, would probably be better.
8. Keys. A bunch for work on a not-always-working (and, really, too-small) mini calculator keychain -- it was a gift from my insurance company on the 1st anniversary of the quit (7th anniversary is quickly approaching!). My car "key" isn't even a key -- I just have to have it on me when I push the "Start" button -- and the front-door house key is on the chain with Sharon's copper heart.
9. Shell, rocks, and shards from England-Scotland-Wales, and "I {heart} London" keychain/bottle opener, all of which I've been needlessly carrying around for almost a year.
10. A small notebook and two USB drives. My favorite is the tiny LEGO-shaped drive. Love.
11. Kleenex. A brand new pack in the cute sock-yarn tissue holder that kmkat gave me a few years ago.
12. One of my two pairs of Ragtop Mitts.
13. A small Omanhene dark chocolate bar. I buy one nearly every morning at the coffee shop to have at lunchtime.
14. Lavishea "The Yarn Bar" lotion bar -- not my favorite scent, but love the small size for my purse.
There are a few other miscellaneous little things, but that's the bulk of it. For a long time I didn't carry a purse because of shoulder, neck and back pain, and I think I'm going to be moving in that direction again.
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I was reminded of this photo from a few years ago:
Knitting tools... exact same scissors!
no point & shoot camera other than the smart phone? I'm so loaded down with electronics (ipod touch & nano, nook, camera, phone, assorted chargers) I am thinking of investing in wheels for my purse ;)
Posted by: cursingmama | 06 March 2012 at 01:22 PM
Airborne is a God send! Saves my butt almost every time.
Hmm-a toothbrush. Not a bad idea.
Posted by: Donna | 06 March 2012 at 01:42 PM
Okay, the first thing I have to say is THANK YOU for posting that photo of the items from your knitting notions bag. I was so sure we had done this Ten on Tuesday topic before and I even remembered your picture but then I searched my archives and realized we hadn't done it and decided I was nuts. I might still be nuts but at least I'm not nuts about this.
Posted by: Carole | 06 March 2012 at 02:49 PM
I guess since I said the FIRST thing I have to say is, that means I should say at least one other thing and that is: the contents of your purse are remarkably neat and orderly. And you have good stuff in there.
Posted by: Carole | 06 March 2012 at 02:50 PM
Everyone carries so much in their purses (including me), it's no wonder we have shoulder problems! My purse is smaller and I bet there is more stuffed into mine. hmmm
Posted by: margene | 06 March 2012 at 02:54 PM
Love this....must do it when I get home tonight!
;)
Posted by: Knitnana | 06 March 2012 at 02:58 PM
I guess I'm a rare one that carries a small purse with lots of separate compartments so I know what is in each pocket - just essentials.
Also my purse has to sling across so I am hands free.
I've got it down to a science. I just can't tolerate the rooting around to find something in a cavern with a lint filled bottom.
I love the disposable toothbrush idea. I'm sure I could fit those in!
Posted by: Elizabeth | 06 March 2012 at 04:38 PM
I am trying to become minimalist in the purse carrying department...we just carry around too much stuff!
Posted by: mk | 06 March 2012 at 04:49 PM
I have the same little flashdrive . . . only mine is pink! (I don't have the WAY TOO FUN Lego flashdrive, though.)
I go through minimalist-purse-phases and haul-it-all-purse-phases. (I just like bags too much to give them up for long, though.)
Posted by: Kym | 06 March 2012 at 06:31 PM
that lego usb drive is awesome! and I love how you make such a neat display of everything. organization is a gift! (I think 10 favorite knitting tools would be a great ToT topic - you and I have a few in common!)
Posted by: Mary | 06 March 2012 at 07:20 PM
I love the lego usb drive and your owl notebook.
Posted by: Oiyi | 06 March 2012 at 07:25 PM
I recognized the tissue cozy as soon as the photo popped up, mainly because I have a pair socks just like it ;-) I need to start carrying my flash drive with me; Dropbox is not always handy. Must reinstall my toothbrush into my purse...
Posted by: kmkat | 06 March 2012 at 09:46 PM
I guess it's great to have an on-the-go toothbrush every time. That awkward moment when you remember you had forgotten to brush your teeth earlier in the morning is definitely not a good feeling! Those who are always busy should take this advice into full consideration.
Posted by: Timothy Mclaney | 12 March 2012 at 10:44 AM
I love those little "to go" toothbrushes! Those I keep in a little cosmetic bag in my car! Girl, you've got it all!
Posted by: Lynne | 14 March 2012 at 07:30 PM