What's in your bag?
By sblossom
@sblossom (2168)
September 11, 2009 2:03pm CST
I think one person's bag is one person's world.
Here is a selective list of items in my bag:
1. Wallet
there is British currency, bank debit card and credit card. There are also membership cards of the National Trust and English Heritage, a library membership card, a National Insurance card and a Nectar card.
2.Coin pocket
Because in the UK coins are used regularly, a small coin pocket has been added to my bag.
3.Sunglasses
Because there are not many sunny days in the UK I use sunglasses mostly for style, and not for practical purposes as I did in Beijing.
4.Umbrella
This country really has a lot more rain than I thought.
5.Camera
I like taking photos especially in the UK. I keep seeing many beautiful views so I always take my camera with me wherever I go.
6.Dictionary
I always make sure it's in my bag. If I'm stuck in a queue, riding on a bus or eating sandwiches in a park I can take it out and have a quick read.
7. A bottle of water
Because I don't drink coffee or tea I don't feel very comfortable when I'm in café or tea room. If I go out I always take a bottle of water with me. It's convenient and economical, not to mention healthy.
8. Make-up bag
My make-up bag is a small one that just has a lipstick, a bag of facial tissue, some hand cream plus a mirror.
9. Mobile phone
Here I don't have many social connections yet so my mobile phone is not used much, but out of habit I put it in my bag just in case.
10. Map
After getting lost twice I have learnt to always put a local map in my bag before I go out.
So you can see my simpler life has led to a more complicated bag. What's in your bag?
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9 responses
@elenyae (388)
• Australia
12 Sep 09
I try not to overpack my bag because then it's difficult to find stuff and bulky bags don't always look fabulous. I always carry:
1) My wallet - definitely the most important thing, worse comes to worse you can always call a cab and get home.
2) My phone - pretty self-explanatory, for emergencies and meeting up with people and stuff; it also doubles as a camera
3) A pack of tissues - because you never know when you might need them...blood noses, dirty things, a runny nose
4) Lipgloss/mascara combo tube
5) Keys (car, house & miscellaneous)
6) iPod
I think that pretty well sums up everything that I NEED to carry in my bag everywhere. I also like to carry around a notepad & pencil if I get hit with a sudden burst of inspiration, but this isn't a necessity in my handbag.
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@gicolet (1702)
• United States
12 Sep 09
Wow...that's a lot of stuff in your bag. I have these in mine:
1. wallet
2. checkbook
3. sunglasses/eyeglasses case (both have prescriptions)
4. cellphone
5. ipod (i only use this when i'm waiting at the school for my daughter)
6. make up case
7. coupon wallet (never shop without coupons. lol)
8. individually wrapped pantiliners (just in case ;)!!!)
9. pocket tissue
10. keyring with all my store membership cards tagged
Wow, i have a lot too! And of course i have to add the car key when i'm out of my car but i leave my house key in the car. I only carry my GPS if i'm not sure of the location i'm going.
Good post. Thanks!
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I wish i have coupon wallet too. thanks and have a good weekend.
@metschica25 (5399)
• United States
12 Sep 09
Hello!
I have way too much in my purse which is more like a bag . I used to have this huge Mets tote bag and everyone would ask what the heck is that and I had everything in that LOL. Now in my blue med size flower bag I carry: my head phones for when I am walking ;) I have my sunglasses in there unless they are on the top of my head. I have a wallet of course, makeup bag, some meds, and perfume and lotion . Also a brush and some headbands and pony tail holders. I do carry my book with me that I am reading at that moment. Always gotta have my paper and pen because I am always writing something (poems so much) I have many ticket stubs from sporting events and concerts and even some last year when I was in Nyc and went to Shea Goodbye ;) I have a map of Nyc still somewhere in the purse and gum , mints, and who knows what else ;) It is a world of goodies ....
@yugasini (12893)
• Secunderabad, India
12 Sep 09
hi sblossom,
hi you are carrying a mini supermarket in your bag,all these are compulsory when you are going to long journey to other place,if you are in own town what is the necessary to carry all these,i do not carry all these only some of your list,have a nice day
@yugasini (12893)
• Secunderabad, India
12 Sep 09
hi sblossom,
thanks for the response,regulary i am carrying my cell phone,purse,pen and a small note book and my bag,there are lot of things in the bag,some time i will forget to carry the keys or pen or the note book,have a nice day
@bamrahkirti (1821)
• India
12 Sep 09
So your bag is a small world for you.I also carry a bag but mine is not very complicate.I carry some money,debit card.comb.lipstick,lip liner,mirror,paper soap,pens,mobile phone and my identity card.
@babyfiona08 (652)
• Philippines
12 Sep 09
Well, got lot's of stuff in my bag
1. Wallet
I have of course my money here plus ATM Cad, Credit Card, LIcense, Membership Cards
2. Phone
I always have my phone with me. Can't life without it
3. Make Up kit
I bring this always. Inside it face powder, blush on, lipstick, lipgloss, comb, eye lash curler, eye liner
4. Facial Tissue packs
For a lot of stuffs
5. Handy Book
I often bring one. In case, got nothing to do in the place where I am going, at least I got something to reda on
6. Sony Digicam
I love photography. I love taking photos of myself and any good place or just anything
@good2go2001 (915)
• United States
11 Sep 09
Hmmmmmmm you must have a much larger bag than i do..... in mine i carry
checkbook
pen
debit card
lip gloss
keys
drivers lisense
