What's Inside My Bag

I've seen quite a number of posts from different bloggers where they show contents of their bag. I got intrigued with my own and decided to spill goo too. And also, this was suggested by a dear reader. :)

Let's start with the bag.

The bags I use are hand-me-downs from my younger sister (yes, you read that right), gifts from friends and different brands/sponsors, and old bags I had since college. I think in the past 10 years, I only bought two bags for myself: my Karrimor Multi-day hike 35L pack and Converse sling bag. The bags I use come in neutral colors so it can match whatever my outfit is (I admit I'm not a snappy dresser). Also, I prefer sling bags over anything.

Anyway, I'm spilling yesterday's bag's contents because I just might find something interesting or horrifying here. Well, here goes. As they say, what's inside your bag defines who you are.

1. Wallet - I love the rose quartz color. I got this at SM's kiddie section for only Php 299! Do I really need an expensive wallet? Not really. This thing can hold the little cash I have and the IDs/cards I need. Same function, cheaper price.

And yes, I carry a guitar pick with me. I don't play the guitar.

2. Mobile phone - And iPhone SE, a gift from Jan. I'm too kuripot (or maybe broke is more accurate) for expensive phones. My first smart phone, a Samsung Galaxy Y, was a hand-me-down from my younger sister. My LG G2 Mini was bargained from Jan. Everything else that followed were gifted. Honestly, I can settle for any phone. If it can run FB messenger, then it's all good.

3. Coin purse - and it hit a record of holding coins amounting to more than two hundred freakin' pesos. Pretty sturdy little thing right there.

4. Ball pens - Pilot GTEC-C Maica is currently my favorite.

5. House keys - I turn into an akyat-bahay looking ninja if I happen to leave these.

6. Car keys - Took me quite a few key chain changes before I finally settled with this one. I like that it speaks a lot about the people who matter to me. J there represents Jan while the Panda (which is also my favorite animal) represents Red.

7. Mini notebook - I carry this albeit not always because I jot down notes or simply write down random thoughts or amazing blog ideas or witty lines before they vanish into thin air.

8. Ear phones - Believe it or not, I had this since 2014 and it is still serving me well. I got this MI headphones for Php 799. I found this too expensive for an earphone before (poorita problems, you know). But with its superb sound quality and long-lasting life span, I got more than what I paid for.

9. Receipts - You know the receipts have lived long enough in my bag because they've already faded.

10. Ketchup sachets - I have stashes of these little guys everywhere! Not just in my bag. I take the extras with me whenever I dine at any fastfood cafes. This could come in handy when I simply want to eat something even when I am not hungry. Haha

Ketchup sachets on my desk. And also, my cat's an asshole.

11. Tiny purse (or my not-so-kikay kit) where I put:

12. Lip balm / Lip tint - Human Nature is my go-to balm. But if I need extra moisturizing, the Lip Ice menthol balm with argan oil works wonders.

12. Lotion - I usually just refill this small lotion bottle I got from one of the hotels we stayed in. I don't have a particular brand of lotion as long as it delivers the right amount of moisturization when the need arises.

14. Pro Source calming oil - I find it amazing how it relaxes me whenever I get caught in stressful situations or even having a tension headache.

15. Ear Cleaner/Tweezers - Because I love cleaning Jan's ears and he loves getting his ear cleaned even when it is still clean. And the tweezers are for Jan's random rogue hairs. I don't know about you, but I find doing such things sooo satisfying.

16. Alcohol spray - because duh.

17. Powder - I use Bench Daily Spell magic powder to keep my face oil-free.

18. Mirror - because I do not like going into the girls bathroom just for a retouch or something. A small mirror can do the job.

There are things that I feel I should always be bringing but I tend to forget like phone charger, tissue/wet wipes, and perhaps sunglasses. I also bring my tiny flash/UV/laser light but it got run over by a passing car yesterday. I used to bring my 32gb USB/OTG, but I can't find it since I got home from our Bora trip. And depending on the size of the bag, I bring an extra shirt with me.

I guess, that's it. It's a mix of daily necessities, few things to get me through the day, and stuff I never expected to be there.

I don't think this is a lot but how my bag turns into a bottomless pit when all I want is to get a penny still baffles me. Anyway, I honestly enjoyed digging through my own things. Maybe you should do it to. Take a second look at your bags, you will never know something just might surprise you. :)