What's in My Bag?
I have been obsessed with the Madewell Transport Tote for quite some time, but as a new professional who just moved I cannot currently justify the high price tag that comes along with it. So I went searching around the internet and found this reversible bag in black and cognac (now sold out of that color combination) that would serve as a great tote for traveling. It feels sturdy, but light, and I don't feel like I have to worry about the straps fraying and breaking if I over stuff my bag.
Along with my phone, wallet, and headphones I have a lot of little pouches I carry. I prefer to keep all the things in my purse in little pouches to make it easy to find things as easy to switch the bag from black to brown. I also have a chronic case of "just-in-case," so I end up carrying a lot more than I actually need. Here is a quick glimpse into what I carry in my pouches on the daily:
Pouch One: Toiletries
You never know when you are going to want a quick refresh, so I carry a small vinyl pencil pouch filled with a few essentials to get me through those days where I feel particularly hot, humid, and gross. The vinyl helps ensure there are no spills in my purse and it being clear helps me see what I need a little better.
Pouch Two: Makeup
This is great to have if you end up unexpectedly staying at a friends house or if you try to pick up Panera for a work event and end up stuck in a torrential downpour which washes off all your makeup and makes you feel like a drowned, harassed rat (speaking from personal experience).
Pouch Three: Miscellaneous
The bag I bought actually came with two smaller pouches (one black and one brown). In one pouch I keep random items I couldn't find a space for, like Pamprin, chapstick, Daisy Dream by Marc Jacobs Rollerball, more Altoids, and my phone charger. In the other pouch (not pictured), I keep receipts for my expense reports, business cards, and spare change. I really like that these totes have a strap that can be attached to the straps of the bag to make them easier to find.
Depending on where I am going, I will also throw my Macbook or my iPad in my bag and a quick snack like a granola bar or a bag of Goldfish crackers. I am hoping that this bag will serve as a great carry-on tote on my trip to Cleaveland next week. What are some of your favorite things to keep in your bag?
Friday Roundup 8.18.17
higher ed happenings //
- If you’re not staying up-to-date on the events unfolding in the aftermath
of the hateful
“alt-right” rallies last weekend at UVA in Charlottesville, you really
should be. It’s is absolutely despicable that there are people spouting such
hateful, racist rhetoric and committing such heinous
acts of violence. Bustle has written two articles about how to support the anti-racism
groups in Charlottesville and how to support the
victims of the violence.
- The Chronicle posted
an interesting article that discussed the differing
responses between professors and head administrators in the wake of Charlottesville.
- Inside Higher Ed took a
look at college’s responses to the rising
requests of speakers, such as Richard Spencer, who look to further spread the
white power movement. Universities such as Texas A&M have refused to
block the visits of these speakers, stating that they have obligations to
uphold First
Amendment rights on campus.
wishlist //
- I’m ready for fall
weather, but I live in Georgia, so I probably won’t actually see fall weather
until January. This open-cardigan
with faux-suede elbow patches is just making me crave cooler weather even
more.
- I have an empty corner in my apartment and I think a bar
cart would be the perfect way to fill up that space.
- Mornings are not my favorite and more days than not I find myself
having a lot of trouble waking up. I really want to get this alarm clock to try
and make my morning wake ups a little more pleasant
hallthatjas updates //
- It's been a long week, y'all
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