This sort of thing ain't my bag, Baby!

A few days ago (or last week?) I saw someone posting a meme about the contents of their purse. I'm not big on these silly tagging events, because it makes me feel like a 3rd grader again, but I thought it was really neat to see what people had in their purses, so here's my take on it:



This is a purse I've never used. It was a gift some Christmas or birthday a ways back...and I think it's outrageously awesome, but it ended up in a box and I just found it again recently. I will be using it soon...it's empty currently.



This is a bag that has gotten LOTS of use. I think I bought it at Stein Mart ten years ago in a rush because I had to go to a ball that night and had no nice purses. It's basic black and reusable over and over again. It's tiny, but big enough for a cell phone, keys, an ID and some money, a little make-up (special occasions are pretty much the only time I wear make up!). However, not big enough for my favorite brush.

Now, what is this monstrosity? This is my Target monster bag that I bought when my favorite purse broke (picture coming up below). I just needed something, anything, as long as it was cheap and BIG. Hense the scary, maroon monstrosity!

This bag gets used mainly on trips. It's my favorite messenger bag, pink Kate Spade. I could so easily collect bags...if I had the money!

This is my favorite backpack. I use it when going to any sports practice or game for the boys. I can throw in books, notebooks, pens, toys, snacks and water bottles, extra clothes, the camera, etc. It's nice and easy to cart around.

This was my favorite purse that I have used for years and years. It's a black nylon Kate Spade and it's slightly beaten up, as you can see. It's strap broke! I was so sad...and I can't sew! My stepfather bought it for me in South Korea years ago. I miss this purse...

Now for some examples of what I've been carrying around lately in the big, maroon, Target monstrosity. A notebook that is full of creative writing, To Do lists, random scribblings and important notes, and of course some child doodling...here's one of my To Do lists...
And, my trusty Sudoku book...
See, I promise I use it...it's almost completely filled up!
Here are my keys...which are sometimes in my purse...sometimes on the desk..sometimes in the kitchen or on the bookshelf....or sometimes left in the car!! The clicker doesn't work (will cost like $200 to fix, no way!), the bronze Texas I got at age 16 and the kids displayed of course.

This was my old wallet that went in the now-broken-strapped black purse...and as you can see it has seen better days. So, I had to retire it (but can't seem to throw it away?). I love the color green...before it got really dirty...

This iPod stays in any purse/backpack/bag I carry around.
and, here is the new wallet, so nice and pretty and clean!
and, finally, here is a purse (not mine) that costs around $5,000. Can you imagine spending that much or much, much more on purses?!!
I know my huge monstrosity purse is lacking fashion...but it's better than this below...
What else is in my purse? Lots of clicky pens, some pencils (for Sudoku), a pencil sharpener, a cell phone, a charger for cell phone, tampons, gum, and absolutely no make up! There are usually some kids' toys as well, sometimes a Nintendo DS, pain relievers, old batteries, curlers and receipts. You name it, I've probably had it in my purse. The one thing missing? MONEY!

The most unique item in my purse right now is a Cream of Wheat packet (I love CofW).

What's the most unique item in your purse?