Comments on: Momma’s got a brand new bag http://liquidjill.com/mommas-got-a-brand-new-bag/ running, cycling and living in New York City Wed, 09 May 2012 15:30:23 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.4 By: BRENDA http://liquidjill.com/mommas-got-a-brand-new-bag/comment-page-1/#comment-2 BRENDA Mon, 18 Aug 2008 17:10:09 +0000 http://liquidjill.com/wordpress/?p=9#comment-2 Oh Jill: File this blog under "common sense for big city dwellers." Funny, that 3,000 miles away we're still dealing with the exact same life. Honestly, I have to triple check my back pack (which is much better than a purse, and actually very accepted, even for job interviews) three times before bed every night to make sure I have packed all contents needed for one 8-hour day to and from work and the gym. Contents include, but are not limited to: -Make-up (I've bought double of all foundations and brushes. One for home and one for travel). -Cell -Lighter/ciggies -Camera (just in case, i'm an AD...) -Book (mass transit required reading...MTRR) -Wallet with ID and Bus Pass -1.50 in change, just in case said monthly bus pass gets lost. -Gum/Mints -Mona Vie gel pack (for energy boosting). -Granola bars, apple or banana, trail mix or something of the like. -Ipod/headphones -Keys -Business Cards -Scarf The excess of deodorant in my bag is not necessary, since I keep an extra at work in my gym bag (no need to carry it around, plus its never hot enough to have to reapply mid-day). Trust in this: Forget the purse, invest in a messenger bag. Leave the purses for going out at night. You might want to invest in a commuter bag of some sort. Here's a good site to find something: www.flight001.com Great stuff there, and perfect for the city dweller. I've got plenty more tips where that came from, and before you know it, you will realize that half the stuff you're carrying isn't always necessary. Just save up money, because you'll want a variety of bags to switch to and from during your NYC life. xox Oh Jill:

File this blog under “common sense for big city dwellers.”

Funny, that 3,000 miles away we’re still dealing with the exact same life. Honestly, I have to triple check my back pack (which is much better than a purse, and actually very accepted, even for job interviews) three times before bed every night to make sure I have packed all contents needed for one 8-hour day to and from work and the gym.

Contents include, but are not limited to:
-Make-up (I’ve bought double of all foundations and brushes. One for home and one for travel).
-Cell
-Lighter/ciggies
-Camera (just in case, i’m an AD…)
-Book (mass transit required reading…MTRR)
-Wallet with ID and Bus Pass
-1.50 in change, just in case said monthly bus pass gets lost.
-Gum/Mints
-Mona Vie gel pack (for energy boosting).
-Granola bars, apple or banana, trail mix or something of the like.
-Ipod/headphones
-Keys
-Business Cards
-Scarf

The excess of deodorant in my bag is not necessary, since I keep an extra at work in my gym bag (no need to carry it around, plus its never hot enough to have to reapply mid-day).

Trust in this: Forget the purse, invest in a messenger bag. Leave the purses for going out at night. You might want to invest in a commuter bag of some sort. Here’s a good site to find something:

http://www.flight001.com

Great stuff there, and perfect for the city dweller. I’ve got plenty more tips where that came from, and before you know it, you will realize that half the stuff you’re carrying isn’t always necessary. Just save up money, because you’ll want a variety of bags to switch to and from during your NYC life.

xox

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