What's In My Bag

Hello Hiveians!

Never in my wildest dreams that I'll do a content like this in my blogging stint, but here we are. I'm on my 9th day of my 30-Day Blogging Challenge which was initiated by @tegoshei. I was seriously considering about changing the topic, but I couldn't think of a good one given the time constraint. I mean, who the hell would show what's in their bag except those actors and actresses who are caught in a bag raid? I guess this challenge pushes the boundary that was initially set only for the famous and influential. Here I am, without a shred of influence in my blood, showing you the contents of my bag. Please don't judge.

It's a sling bag I bought at a sale in SM during Christmas season. I bought it for Php 400.00 for two. I gave the other as gift, while I kept the black one for me. No brands and probably the cheapest, but it has served its purpose. I use it everyday for work. I already told you in one of my entries in this series that my bag has been with me for 3 years already and I have no plans of replacing it soon. I had sewn one side of the sling because it was detached about a year ago and the other side is now almost detached.

I have another bag which I also used sometimes, but it is intended for my travels. It was a little bit expensive for me, but I bought through an installment plan about 2 years ago, so it was a good deal.

Here are the contents of my bag:

1. Company ID - When I'm going to work, it's probably the most important content in my bag. I can't enter the company without it.

2. Transparent Mesh Wallet - I'm not a wallet guy ever since because I believe that the bag was enough, but for some reason the wallet was stuck to me. It contains my money, ATM, USB, and payslips.

3. Deodorant and Perfume - I would rather look unkempt than to smell unpleasant. Although I always use them in the morning before going to work, I'm always conscious of how I smell when I'm around with people so these two are the essentials. They should always be ready just in case.

4. Cloth Mask - It should have been a cleanroom mask or a surgical mask, but the company ran out of stocks and they're not sure when the orders would arrive, so we were given cloth masks. I know they're not that effective, but it's better than nothing. I just wear a face shield to augment the protection against COVID-19.

5. Eyeglasses - Or just the holder of my eyeglasses with the wiper inside. My eyesight started deteriorating when I started to work, but I got a pair of eyeglasses 18 months ago. Now I realized that I should have another eye check up to replace the lens of my eyeglasses. I can't clearly see through them as before which indicated that I need a higher grade.

6. Umbrella - This is my third umbrella because I always forget where I left them. I always choose the black and anti-radiation coated one, so it's not just for rain. I always bring an umbrella because sometimes the weather's unpredictable. Also, sometimes there's no rain in Mandaue, but it's pouring hard in Lapu-Lapu or vice versa. An umbrella always comes in handy.

7. Pain Relief Rub - Yes, I'm growing old. I need some pain relief rub. 😂

8. Digital Thermometer - I just bought it recently, because we had a daily body temperature monitoring at work. Whenever we feel a slight symptom of fever or body temperature above 37.2°C, we would be advised to rest or 14 days quarantine depending on the doctor's assessment. I bought a digital thermometer to check my body temperature every morning, immediately after I wake up. Yes, I'm that paranoid.

9. Sunscreen - Aside from anti-radiation coated umbrella, another layer of protection is needed. Yeah, skincare is life. Korean drama influence.

10. Alcohol - Paranoid of the virus, I need this for my peace of mind. Before the pandemic, I was never hygienic. The pandemic made me a germophobe just like my classmate in college. I guess Sheldon Cooper was right all along.

11. Garbage - Old payslips, bank withdrawal receipts, old ATM, random papers, and some notes I couldn't remember. I guess I should start sorting them now and dispose those I think I don't need anymore.

I swear I had a G-tech pen stashed somewhere, but I guess my mother took it again. That's all for the contents of my bag. How about you? Would you share what's in your bag?

Kim Ybañez

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