Baggage

Ever since I can remember I have always had what some might consider an obsession. With what? Bags. Any kind of bag, purse, or backpack I will probably have an interest in it. I don't know where this comes from but I know that it has been going on for awhile. Progressing from my doll's diaper bag to new purses and shoulder bags, it has become sort of a hobby. I am always getting made fun of, primarily by my dad, for being the "bag queen" or being asked "why would you need another bag?" Now all of this makes it sound like my entire closet and all of my drawers are filled with bags. That is definitely not the case! I'm just always looking at them in the stores or complimenting other people's bags. There are four bags though, that I would consider are my favorite or the most meaningful.

--Backpack: It is important to me that I like my backpack because it is something that I carry with me each and every day. School can be tough enough without the issue of an insufficient backpack. My own is olive green, gray, and black. Its athletic looking and is very durable. It works out very well for me because there is room for everything that I need such as my books, binders, folders, wallet, keys, phone, and a water bottle.

--Coach Purse: I received this purse as a gift for my sixteenth birthday from my mom and my grandma. I had my eye on one of these for a long time because many of my friends had them and I thought they were super cute! I was really excited when I opened it up almost a year ago. It is black, gray and silver and goes over the shoulder. It's perfect for an afternoon of shopping!

--Swim Bag: For a complete breakdown of my swim bag, check out my previous blog titled, "Swim Bag Breakdown." This will tell you everything you have ever wanted to know about my swim bag or any swim bag for that matter. To sum it up, my lime green Speedo bag is my favorite decorated in lots of fun key chains and pins. It does the job well, transporting all of my equipment to practice and meets!

--Over the Shoulder Casual Bag: I probably get the most compliments on this primarily orange over the shoulder bag. It looks sort of "Seventies-ish" with multicolored pieces of fabric in lots of different shapes and sizes sewn onto the outside. I am always asked if I made it myself in which I always respond, "I wish!" I actually bought this bag at Summerfest last summer. Its a weeklong music festival in Milwaukee, Wisconsin with lots of shops and such. This bag is very practical because I use it as an overnight bag, a purse, I take it to workout or to work, really anything you could imagine!