Things I Carry

I've seen this done around the internet and have been wanting to do this for some time.

This song seemed appropriate for the purse journey.

This is the purse I carry and the things lovely possessions that are in it on the average day;

purse: thrifted; Goodwill $8 I absolutely LOVE IT!

Wallet:

Forever 21 front sales bin [pic includes: shopping lists, reciepts I can never throw away from stores in Japan, Comme des garcons perfume samples I got at the museum that make the air smell awesome each time I open my wallet, love notes from my counterpart, & wedding seating of a wedding we went to this summer] This wallet is oozing with memories. I have hotel room keys, business cards, & a couple of pictures. It's the good times wallet.

Matches:

These are from Hugo's Frog Bar in Downtown Naperville I always go here with my mom for a quick lunch in the middle of a busy day. We both end up snagging a few of these matchbooks when we leave. They always help me in a jam.

Pepto: for obvious reasons!!! Notepad: (Target) to get out whatever is clawing at my brain mints/gum: obvious choices

Book: if room allows, I always have a book. I've been toting around The Picture of Dorian Gray for too long and it needs to get finished. B&N sells classics for CHEAP CHEAP CHEAP! pen assortment + sharpie: necessary bottled water: oh, absolutely.

Eye Patch:

My most recent & random addition. I'm so proud. I love telling people the real reason pirates wore patches. 

I found this in the bin of yarn at my parents house. What a gem!

Headphones: 2 pairs. Very important LipBalm: (Sephora, $7) Amazing! Flavour actually tastes good.

Deli #:

I decided to keep this one because the deli counter was hoppin' when I was there

& I had a valuable conversation with an older woman behind me.

Plus, B22? Like I'm throwing anything with 22 on it out.

Tea: chamomile, it isn't a bad thing to carry around. Especially because a cup of hot water is free at Starbucks.

Lighter & Cigs: bic-(PURPLE!) and Nat Sherman's. I love these because they are light & don't have additives.

[Fantasia's] are my favourite way to go, but those are more of a treat.

Lipbalms/Glosses: Yelpstick, I get this at the Yelp events that I go to. They are awesome. Revlon: [firecracker]

Sephora: lipstain. I regret not getting the hot pink. Maybelline: in some embarrassing shade.

hunting pocket knife thing: I love the idea of having this on me. always.

Abercrombie 8 perfume:

I HAD TO! An old employee of mine was a model for them & he got me a sweet discount. This scent reminds me of high school and I can't resist having it for a backup scent. I've had it for so long, but now it reminds me of so many things because of all the times I've used it.

I'd love to see spin off posts of this. It is SO neat to see what people tote around.

Unfortunately, I couldn't include my phone in this shot [because that it was I use for my camera!] and this purse doesn't feature my other favourite fun time purse item which is my tiny toy phantom hand that broke off some odd toy I had in my old bedroom. I pulled it out in any situation that required assistance and said "Need a hand???" while jabbing them with it. Ah, I shall bring the hand back.

This is how I am repaid.

Here is me. I am writing about my life again.

I know this is exciting stuff.

well lets start off with work.

the weeks before and of Christmas we were slammed.

It was staying till 11pm almost each night.

I'm not necessarily complaining about that = ($$$$)

I love my job, but the hours are finicky.

I normally start each day at 2pm.

I could get out at 6:30pm or 2am. You just never know.

Although it's all over the board, I really like that. Sometimes I get out early (that's lucky)

Sometimes I get out late (but that's money.)

I say it completely balances out.

So this week we were rather slow. By slow I mean get out at 6:05 or 7pm.

This is rare, but when it happens it's quite nice.

Especially since Valentine's Day is going to be major busy.

I miss out on something fancy for the date, but after getting my credit card bill

I'm sure that paycheck the week of Valentines day will do me good!

HEY! BIG NEWS

(well kind of, and only if you're me)

I drove to Eric's house! I know, this seems lame.

He lives about 45-50 minutes away and it's all highway driving.

Highways freak me out.

Don't get me wrong, I LOVE going fast and maneuvering along the road...

It's more so the fear of missing an exit and not knowing where I am.

I am terrified of getting lost. Of course, my phone has GPS so that's a huge perk.

So this week Eric needed me to drive to his house and I did it no problem!

I wasn't even really that nervous about it.

(he asked me to drive to his house about 2 months ago and I practically had a panic attack)

But 2010 is bringing me some highway "you will not get lost!" confidence.

GO YEAR OF CONFIDENCE!

So I've been thinking a lot lately. (well, I guess)

I'm done with school for the time being and now I'm thinking about what lies ahead.

I am getting more hours at work, which is GREAT news. Four days a week is perfect.

I hate the fact that I feel like I need a day off during the week to "recoup"

and do what I need to get done (laundry, long skating days, cleaning, seeing friends).

I am so excited that I am skating more & have potentially found a coach I want to work with.

I want to get into ballet more. I'm dying to get up on pointe.

There are other things I'd like to fill my time with.

I feel like as soon as I share a goal with people, it's no longer going to get accomplished.

Or completely the opposite. Sometimes sharing a goal with someone encourages you to do it.

& Sometimes I just feel like I lose sights of it all together when my goal is publicized.

A GREAT DAY OF FOOTBALL!

The Packers Vs. The Cardinals!

What a game. It's great watching amazing football games.

When you're from Chicago & you've got the Bears, you envy a GREAT game

played between other teams. So this playoff game was GREAT.

Back to back touchdowns by each team.

With the decent lead Arizona had going into half time, the Packers REALLY picked it back up.

I love those "edge of your seat" sports moments.

I was going for the Cardinals.

I'm over the Packers (I was never really into them actually)

I'm glad I'm with someone that loves Sunday Football.

I love watching the games together and keeping track of the season.

I can't wait for the Super Bowl! Plus, THE WHO is playing halftime!

Thank goodness it's someone awesome!

on another note...

I have to recommend that you listen to the song:

"The wanting comes in waves/Repaid"

By: The Decemberists

I love this song. I love it's dynamic and what it makes me think about.

For now I am going to crochet before bed.

Skating and Work tomorrow. Should be a great day!