It's In the Bag

I first saw Clava's Carina zipper tote when Whoorl's Sarah showed it off as a diaper bag. (Brilliant idea!) I don't often fall in love with stuff—but I truly could not stop thinking about this bag. Especially since I was using a diaper bag as my everyday bag.

After six months of longing, I bought myself a present.

I love the army green and the way it looks good with everything (I was also tempted by the indigo). I love that the coated canvas is completely splash-proof. And I double-love the cross-body strap. Somewhere between motherhood and chronic back pain, I decided that any bag I purchase that is bigger than a breadbox must have a cross-body strap. It makes a world of difference.

This was the 30 Days post I was most excited to write. (Really!) Because while I don't tend to fall for stuff, I do love noticing objects, and what our objects say about us. I think the contents of my bag are probably a better self-portrait than anything I could take by pointing the camera at my face.

I'm surprised there wasn't more crap in there. I don't remember the last time I cleaned out my bag.

1. Keys to my car.

2. Found dime.

3. Five toothpicks.

4. Bamboo comb.

5. Small box of raisins.

6. Watch.

7. Rescue Remedy chewing gum.

8. Fisherman's Friend.

9. Keys to Rob's car.

10. Boys' jeans (4T) and underwear (XS).

11. Moon Pad Bag with two mini Lunapads inside.

12. Two hair ties, up-do pin, three bobby pins.

13. Lipstick, lip balm, and two tinted lip balms.

14. Aromatherapy inhaler.

15. Journal.

16. Double Indemnity theater ticket stub.

17. Three pens.

18. Double Indemnity program, and a card from The Boy Who Cried Wolf. (What can I say? We loves us some theater!)

19. Sunglasses.

20. Two AA batteries.

21. Found paper clip.

22. Ides of March movie ticket stub.

23. Receipt for Thanksgiving groceries.

24. Card case.

25. Wallet with prayer card.

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Day 01: A self-portrait.

Day 02: Three inspirational quotes.

Day 03: Something I never leave the house without.

Day 04: A friend I adore.

Day 05: Three years ago today.

Day 06: A book I'm reading.

Day 07: A song for the day.

Day 08: The last item I purchased.

Day 09: A close-up of my day.

Day 10: What I love about my job.

Day 11: Something I've been craving.

Day 12: Three blogs I can't get enough of.

Day 13: Something I'm proud of.

Day 14: A favourite movie.

Day 15: Some style inspiration for the season.

Day 16: Someone who inspires me.

Day 17: My family.

Day 18: What I wore today.

Day 19: A silly self-portrait.

Day 20: A childhood anecdote.

Day 21: Something I could never tire of.

Day 22: Some place I've traveled.

Day 23: Eight things you didn't know about me.

Day 24: Something that means a lot to me.

Day 25: The contents of my purse.

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