bag meme + working on a mixCD
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ifeelbetterI've been really enjoying the bag meme going around so I thought I may as well join in.
It's worth noting at this point that I adore bags. I have a pretty hefty collection for such a small budget and tiny space. See?
But the one I sort of unadulteratedly love these days is a bag my dad gave me as a birthday present a couple of years ago. The handle broke--the faux-leather started to peel off and the stuffing started to come off--so I fixed it. With yellow duct tape. Because I am classy like that.
And now the contents:
Going from left to right, top to bottom....
1. Water bottle. I was reading ModCloth one day...yes, I read it, like it was a blog or something because I am that sad....and someone was like, "DUH. Only STOOPID people drink water out of plastic bottles" (<--paraphrase). And I was taking a sip of water from a plastic bottle and immediately felt guilty. I don't know why only stupid people drink from plastic bottles....but I am susceptible to peer pressure, I guess.
2. Cell phone. Used primarily for texting because talking on phones intimidates me.
3. Passport. I use it for ID because I never learned to drive. I know it's dangerous or whatnot, right, but going through all the hassle of getting a state ID would be nearly equivalent to learning to drive and I totally mean to do that. Soon. Soonish.
4. Wallet. The only photo in there is of the two grumpy old men from The Muppets and that annoys my sister all the time.
5. My current book. I'm on Spring Break, right? Light reading is allowed.
6. Lavender organic lotion. I own loads of super organic/free-range/all-natural stuff because the only place for groceries I can walk to is a super healthy/hippie co-op. Deep down, I love it. I sometimes pretend to scoff but I really have always wanted to be so very green.
7. loose pen and pen case. I know, it makes no sense. But sometimes pens escape, right? And far be it from me to oppress all of my pens all the time.
8. Ginormous headphones. They were one of the last birthday gifts I ever got from my mother. She did a lot of research before buying them and, despite the fact they are far too warm for summer weather, I adore them.
9. A moleskin. I know. But I have never hidden the fact that I am aiming for hipsterness at all times...I just am far too earnest and enthusiastic for the term to stick to me.
10. HAHAHAHA. My roommate and I were given free condoms the other day after seeing The Illusionist. I totally forgot they were in my bag. Because, yeah, condoms are not something I have much need for if you know what I'm sayin'.
11. Chapstick, gum, and breath mints. I like to be absolutely sure about my breath before teaching.
12. A fold-out grocery bag. That was also a gift...but the People's Co-Op (<--that's actually the name) doesn't have shopping bags. Because they're not environmentally friendly.
13. My Marc Jacobs sunglasses, given to me by my uber-fashionable sister. Unlike most people, my seasonal affect grumpiness increases as it gets sunnier: I am not a fan of summer. So...I wear sunglasses whenever the sun threatens me with any level of sunniness. Me and the sun...we don't get on.
14. My iPod! It is named The Titanic...just so I can say, "The Titanic is synching." I forget where I heard that joke the first time but I LOVE IT. PUNS. THEY ARE LOVELY.
Also. I don't know if I've mentioned it but I make a LOT of mixCDs. For anybody who will take them. I take challenges from friends ("the ocean," "pavement," and "the weather" are all Missions Accomplished) and my current challenge....dum dum DUH dum...is "songs in English with only a line or two in another language." It is MUCH harder than I thought it would be.
1. The Beatles - Michelle
2. Rufus Wainwright - Across the Universe (cover)
3. Regina Spektor - Apres Moi
4. Erasure - Oh L'Amour
5. Andrew Sisters - Bei Mir Bist Du Schon
6. Debi Nova - Drummer Boy
7. Shakira - Hips Don't Lie
8. Madonna - La Isla Bonita
9. M.I.A. - Jimmy
10. Peggy Lee - Caramba! It's the Samba!
11. Playing For Change - Biko (cover)
12. Jack Johnson - Witchi Tai To
13. Dean Martin - That's Amore
14. Bedknobs and Broomsticks - Substitutiary Locomotion (cheating...I don't think that's an actual language, B)
15. Crystal Kay - Kirakuni
16. Rilo Kiley - Dejalo
17. Lady and the Tramp - Bella Notte
18. Cabaret - Wilkommen
19. Garth Brooks - Two Pina Coladas (cheating again..."pina coladas" is another language though...)
20. Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeroes - Om Nashi Me
If anyone else has suggestions, I'm open to them. Or if anyone would like me to upload the mix, I can do that too. I have technology skillz.
It's worth noting at this point that I adore bags. I have a pretty hefty collection for such a small budget and tiny space. See?
But the one I sort of unadulteratedly love these days is a bag my dad gave me as a birthday present a couple of years ago. The handle broke--the faux-leather started to peel off and the stuffing started to come off--so I fixed it. With yellow duct tape. Because I am classy like that.
And now the contents:
Going from left to right, top to bottom....
1. Water bottle. I was reading ModCloth one day...yes, I read it, like it was a blog or something because I am that sad....and someone was like, "DUH. Only STOOPID people drink water out of plastic bottles" (<--paraphrase). And I was taking a sip of water from a plastic bottle and immediately felt guilty. I don't know why only stupid people drink from plastic bottles....but I am susceptible to peer pressure, I guess.
2. Cell phone. Used primarily for texting because talking on phones intimidates me.
3. Passport. I use it for ID because I never learned to drive. I know it's dangerous or whatnot, right, but going through all the hassle of getting a state ID would be nearly equivalent to learning to drive and I totally mean to do that. Soon. Soonish.
4. Wallet. The only photo in there is of the two grumpy old men from The Muppets and that annoys my sister all the time.
5. My current book. I'm on Spring Break, right? Light reading is allowed.
6. Lavender organic lotion. I own loads of super organic/free-range/all-natural stuff because the only place for groceries I can walk to is a super healthy/hippie co-op. Deep down, I love it. I sometimes pretend to scoff but I really have always wanted to be so very green.
7. loose pen and pen case. I know, it makes no sense. But sometimes pens escape, right? And far be it from me to oppress all of my pens all the time.
8. Ginormous headphones. They were one of the last birthday gifts I ever got from my mother. She did a lot of research before buying them and, despite the fact they are far too warm for summer weather, I adore them.
9. A moleskin. I know. But I have never hidden the fact that I am aiming for hipsterness at all times...I just am far too earnest and enthusiastic for the term to stick to me.
10. HAHAHAHA. My roommate and I were given free condoms the other day after seeing The Illusionist. I totally forgot they were in my bag. Because, yeah, condoms are not something I have much need for if you know what I'm sayin'.
11. Chapstick, gum, and breath mints. I like to be absolutely sure about my breath before teaching.
12. A fold-out grocery bag. That was also a gift...but the People's Co-Op (<--that's actually the name) doesn't have shopping bags. Because they're not environmentally friendly.
13. My Marc Jacobs sunglasses, given to me by my uber-fashionable sister. Unlike most people, my seasonal affect grumpiness increases as it gets sunnier: I am not a fan of summer. So...I wear sunglasses whenever the sun threatens me with any level of sunniness. Me and the sun...we don't get on.
14. My iPod! It is named The Titanic...just so I can say, "The Titanic is synching." I forget where I heard that joke the first time but I LOVE IT. PUNS. THEY ARE LOVELY.
Also. I don't know if I've mentioned it but I make a LOT of mixCDs. For anybody who will take them. I take challenges from friends ("the ocean," "pavement," and "the weather" are all Missions Accomplished) and my current challenge....dum dum DUH dum...is "songs in English with only a line or two in another language." It is MUCH harder than I thought it would be.
1. The Beatles - Michelle
2. Rufus Wainwright - Across the Universe (cover)
3. Regina Spektor - Apres Moi
4. Erasure - Oh L'Amour
5. Andrew Sisters - Bei Mir Bist Du Schon
6. Debi Nova - Drummer Boy
7. Shakira - Hips Don't Lie
8. Madonna - La Isla Bonita
9. M.I.A. - Jimmy
10. Peggy Lee - Caramba! It's the Samba!
11. Playing For Change - Biko (cover)
12. Jack Johnson - Witchi Tai To
13. Dean Martin - That's Amore
14. Bedknobs and Broomsticks - Substitutiary Locomotion (cheating...I don't think that's an actual language, B)
15. Crystal Kay - Kirakuni
16. Rilo Kiley - Dejalo
17. Lady and the Tramp - Bella Notte
18. Cabaret - Wilkommen
19. Garth Brooks - Two Pina Coladas (cheating again..."pina coladas" is another language though...)
20. Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeroes - Om Nashi Me
If anyone else has suggestions, I'm open to them. Or if anyone would like me to upload the mix, I can do that too. I have technology skillz.
