Proj 26 of 365: what's in a bag?

(05.04.09)

purse, handbag, pouch, bag...
it comes in many names and of many shapes and sizes. but one thing's certain, when there's a girl, her bag is always in a meter radius. :)

so what's in a bag? my bag, that is.
a closer look reveals a jumble of organized mess.

what's in a bag? everything i can squeeze into it.

the familiar jingle of keys to access the million locked doors and drawers.
the accessibility of cellphones to keep in touch.
the ever-reliable camera to capture everyday moments.
the oh-so-important wallet to fuel up daily expenses which also contains a bunch of cards, photos, unnecessary papers and ids.
in irony, a bag in a bag - the bag organizer - to contain my kikay stuff, medicines, rosary beads, pen, trinkets, removable disks and what-have-yous.
for loose change, a coin purse.

what's in a bag? all that. on some days, maybe a little bit more (or less).

Proj 9 of 365: Beach Essentials

(04.17.09)
a list of a few basic things you can find in my bag when i go to the beach:
.. goggles - you certainly don't want to miss out on the view while snorkeling.
.. moisturizer - to protect and moisturize your face after in the sun for soo long.
.. sun block - over and over again, we've heard about the sun's harmful UV rays. sun block will certainly protect us from that and let's us avoid the oh-so-painful sunburns as well.
.. cap - a colorful cap is a good fashion accessory and protects your head from the scorching heat.
.. lotion - moisturizer is to the face as lotion is to the skin. amen!
.. shades - shades definitely ups the glam factor while protecting your eyes from the sun.
.. head band - will keep unruly hair at bay.
.. swim suit - nothing says summer better than colorful swimwear :)
.. beach dress - something comfy to wear under the heat and easy to slip out on when it's time to go for a swim.
.. body spray - a spritz of your favorite cool scent is something to look forward to while at the beach.
.. insect repellent - this will come handy to keep the insects at bay. you certainly don't want to look all red and splotchy from the insects feasting on your skin.
.. underwater cam case - you want to take a few snapshots of what's under the water. if you don't have a water-proof cam, an underwater cam case will be heaven's answer for that need and will certainly work like a charm. just make sure to check before and after every use as not to damage your equipment.

i think i've missed out a few must-have items in this picture and list. bottomline, don't forget to protect your skin and body while out there in the sun this summer.

and most of all, have fun and enjoy the company you have while getting your tan! :D