The last few days I have read two wonderful posts on “Things I always carry in my bag” and I thought to myself why not do a post on this. The Happiest Pixel and Cheila’s Blog is where I first read this post.
How on earth do some men get away with just carrying a wallet in a pocket is beyond me! I mean don’t they need some of the things I carry in my bag?
Whether I am home or away my crossover bag always has these things in it. Its just the right size!
My drugs – medication
- Serc – just in case I experience a dizzy spell or fullness in my ears, this works very quickly.
- My puffer – having chronic asthma it’s very important that I have it in my bag at all times.
- Panamax and Panadol Rapid. – I suffer with headaches and body aches so if it’s really bad I can take either.
Makeup
Lipstick – not sure why as once I apply it I never reapply.
Lip Balm
Moisteriser
Mini Makeup Mirror – to check for toothpaste on the face one of the last things I do before heading out to the shops is I clean my teeth. I have no idea how it gets all over my face!
Other stuff
Wallet – with all my important cards – disability card, seniors card, ambulance card, X-ray card, myki card (transport card in Victoria) Opal Card (transport card for Sydney)
Letter from my doctor – with all my chronic conditions and what drugs I take for them
Reading Glasses – Otherwise I can’t see
Lens Cleaner – Obvious
Sunglasses – Unless they are on my face!
Tissues – I always need one when I don’t have one!
Dog poo bags – I have two dogs say no more
Coin purse
Pen
small bottle of water – I get thirsty and its handy if i have to take medications when out
Phone and portable charger – Going into the city for medical appointments I often browse on social media. My train trips are at least 1 hour each way. Plus I keep all my information on my phone for my doctors.
Keys – To get back into my car and house, very important
Small Diary – To keep all my appointments handy for physiotheraphy, doctors, hydrotherapy, specialists so I don’t book them all on the same day. The day I didn’t take it I booked the bone surgeon and lung specialist on the same day at the same time.
Camera – When traveling I also have my camera in the bag.
Disability Sticker – As I might be in someone elses car.
If you the reader decides to do this let me know so I can read “whats in your bag”
Bree – the youngest sister
Wow, Bree! And I thought *I* had a lotta stuff in mine! Whenever I visit my sister-in-law she always berates me and warns of impending back pain, shoulder pain etc. caused by my heavy shoulder/crossover bag!
I was impressed by the number of medical-related cards you have, until I realized, waitaminute! I have my Medicare card, sure – but also a hospital card for every hospital in Montreal I’ve ever been a patient at (over the decades, y’know?!) : Royal Victoria, Jewish General, Montreal General, St. Mary’s, Montreal Neurological, and I’m sure one or two more. 😀
I don’t take all my meds with me, though maybe I should!
Thanks for your entertaining post! 😀
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It soon mounts up when you start looking closely at what is in the bag. I often take them in a little pill container I have so it is not so bulky.
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A great list Bree!
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sometimes my bag is so heavy with all the stuff I keep in it…
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I am sure!
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you would be horrified if you looked in mine
Old chocolate wrappers used tissues old bus tickets old receipts
Loose coins broken glasses etc
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hahahah forgot about the loose coins…chocolate wrappers mmmmh yum
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