New Bag

After eight years, I decided to retire the messenger bag I use for work. It was getting old and ratty and I wanted a change. I thought about getting a backpack to schlep my stuff but I thought it may be too casual. I have a nice leather briefcase but that would look too professional for me. Then I remembered the case I got with my laptop computer.

It has a bunch of pockets to keep my smaller items and larger compartments for papers, magazines and whatever else. It’s a black canvas style that won’t clash with any of my outfits. Perfect for my needs.

Here’s what I’ll carry in my new bag each day to work:
Blackberry
Cellphone
Digital Camera - I never go anywhere without it
Work papers
CD’s - files or programs or movies
Memory Stick - with up-to-date resume
Loose Change
Wallet
Lipstick - don’t ask
My notes for the latest “For Dummies” book I’m writing
Hai Karate aftershave - just in case
iPod