Am facing dilemma, as consider packing for month long trip.
However, never when facing handbag contents.
I do not carry a caving helmet daily.
So that's less stuff, right there.
However, I do need 2 adhesive bandages.
Always 2.
Without 2, I will cut open a hand on rapid airflow or smooth wood.
And bleed onto some stranger's pretty shoes.
I also need a notebook & pens.
Which become lonely, shuffling around in big handbags I favor.
So, I toss in wallet, keys, etc.
Because they make nice company & talk quietly together.
Not drawing unwanted attention on buses or in office buildings.
When man in my life holds bag for me, sometimes says, "You carry a lot of stuff."
But I know he's only confused & disoriented.
By shiny hardware reflections off light fixtures.
Poor thing.