Fan Fridays: Whats in My Bag?

I've realized lately that I've been getting loads of compliments on my bag/satchel/purse while on campus & in the art building.  I didn't realize that my bag was so interesting!  I've had it for ever! It was literally something like $4.97 at Target about four years ago.  It was the last one & I snatched it up.

Nearly everyday for the past few weeks I've heard "I love your satchel!" trailing behind me as I pass someone while rushing to class.  I think The Hangover brought that word back into existence.

Anyway, the point of this post is my love for this bag & bags this size.  They are perfect!
Pros:

1. Has 2 large front & back pockets & one large main pocket. The 2 pockets are perfect for sketchbooks, pencil cases, papers, small notebooks etc.  They also keep all the loose things separated from the big pocket.  If I keep the big pocket clear I can fit my thermos & a mug & a water bottle.  Usually its just the thermos since I can fill that with water too.  I can fit some other art supplies & what not in the big pocket too.  Usually though it's reserved for books/VHS/DVDs I have to return to the library for work.  This pocket is great when it rains.
2. Two front pockets: one perfect for my ID, credit card, drivers license, pen, & right now linoleum cutter. One for my iPod, phone, headphones
3. One inner zipper pocket for loose change, pencils, doo-dads, keys
4. Two little holster things inside the big pocket: supposed to be for phone but I use it for my ID & such when I travel somewhere since they really will fall out of the front pocket if I am not careful.

Cons:

1. Because I am lazy, my ID & the like can fall out of the two front pockets
2. not big enough for full sized documents so full papers stick out of the back pocket & get wet (like my presentation notes) in the rain.

So, pretty much I love this purse!

Here's what's in my bag 95% of the time:

Spiraling clockwise from top: Rapidash pokemon pencil case (yes, I still have this), gum & various forms of ID, two mood rings cuz I collect them, little robot, house & locker keys, eye drops, a pair of scissors, newest issue of the university news paper, little book on bookbinding stitches, note cards for my presentation, with love, crochet idea/sketchbook/goals/record-thing, a small book about paper, phone, paint chips for color references for my senior project, mailing receipt & some business cards of artists I've met, iPod & pen I helped design for work.  My thermos in the top picture is also in there.  I found it at the thrift store & cleaned it up nice.

*****EDIT: My thermos fell & the inside insulation shattered! I have no idea how it jumped from the middle of my bed to the floor! I need a new one now!*****

My sketchbook was left on my table in the ceramics room :(

I highly recommend a purse like this.  I have a smaller one that fits enough things that I use for like shopping etc so I don't have all these things falling out of my purse that I don't need.

What is your favorite bag? Do you have one that fits everything you need?

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