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Fimpagebag said:
Happy Saturday, fellow Islanders! :wave:
I have yet to change out of the surprise Dooney from my DH for Christmas. :presents:

So here’s some current pics now that the sun is out and all the snow has melted. :sunshine:

(initially I wasn’t sure about the hang tag, but I’ve become more fond of it as time has gone on.) :ok:

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A great bag on a sunny day, Fim.I love the hang tag too.:ps:
 
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Happy Monday, fellow Islanders! :wave:

2023 has already been an eventful year regarding my bags.

I‘ve seriously curated my collection applying the following criteria:

1. “Grab and Go” with no need for purse inserts, shapers or tweaks. :choochoo:

2. Must have an interior zip pocket for my keys and other small items as well as a slip pocket for my phone. :chatty:

3.With respect for my wonky shoulder, must not weigh more than 4 pounds fully loaded. :workout:

4. No babying required. Must be able to handle riding shotgun in a vehicle alongside either one or both of our ecstatic terriers. :dog: :dog:

5. Free up closet space so my sweaters can be liberated from being stashed in boxes under my bed. :whistle:

6. Stop having to go on “scavenger hunts” for misplaced keys, lip balm, etc. when I can’t remember which bag they might be in after I’ve switched out bags. :confused1:

7. And perhaps most importantly, having my bags reflect where I am in my life right now. I’m retired, looking forward to turning 70 this year, enjoying a casual rural lifestyle that gives me all the contentment and satisfaction that my work life and former social commitments never afforded me. :beach:





 
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Fimpagebag said:
Happy Monday, fellow Islanders! :wave:

2023 has already been an eventful year regarding my bags.

I‘ve seriously curated my collection applying the following criteria:

1. “Grab and Go” with no need for purse inserts, shapers or tweaks. :choochoo:

2. Must have an interior zip pocket for my keys and other small items as well as a slip pocket for my phone. :chatty:

3.With respect for my wonky shoulder, must not weigh more than 4 pounds fully loaded. :workout:

4. No babying required. Must be able to handle riding shotgun in a vehicle alongside either one or both of our ecstatic terriers. :dog: :dog:

5. Free up closet space so my sweaters can be liberated from being stashed in boxes under my bed. :whistle:

6. Stop having to go on “scavenger hunts” for misplaced keys, lip balm, etc. when I can’t remember which bag they might be in after I’ve switched out bags. :confused1:

7. And perhaps most importantly, having my bags reflect where I am in my life right now. I’m retired, looking forward to turning 70 this year, enjoying a casual rural lifestyle that gives me all the contentment and satisfaction that my work life and former social commitments never afforded me. :beach:
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:goodpost::goodpost::goodpost::goodpost: Fim.
 
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Fimpagebag said:
Happy Monday, fellow Islanders! :wave:

2023 has already been an eventful year regarding my bags.

I‘ve seriously curated my collection applying the following criteria:

1. “Grab and Go” with no need for purse inserts, shapers or tweaks. :choochoo:

2. Must have an interior zip pocket for my keys and other small items as well as a slip pocket for my phone. :chatty:

3.With respect for my wonky shoulder, must not weigh more than 4 pounds fully loaded. :workout:

4. No babying required. Must be able to handle riding shotgun in a vehicle alongside either one or both of our ecstatic terriers. :dog: :dog:

5. Free up closet space so my sweaters can be liberated from being stashed in boxes under my bed. :whistle:

6. Stop having to go on “scavenger hunts” for misplaced keys, lip balm, etc. when I can’t remember which bag they might be in after I’ve switched out bags. :confused1:

7. And perhaps most importantly, having my bags reflect where I am in my life right now. I’m retired, looking forward to turning 70 this year, enjoying a casual rural lifestyle that gives me all the contentment and satisfaction that my work life and former social commitments never afforded me. :beach:
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Love your outlook on life, your bag curation goals, and your hope for 2023!
 
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nyeredzi said:
Love your outlook on life, your bag curation goals, and your hope for 2023!
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Thank you, nyeredzi. :wave:

I freely admit my motivation in no small part was inspired by various friends’ experiences with the “tyranny of personal possessions” following the passing of their respective parents. :sad:

Rather than having that particular eventuality brewing behind my closet doors for my daughter, what bags I’ve decided to keep will conveniently fit into two large-ish boxes for her to do with as she chooses. :sneaky:

(Full disclosure: rather than “save the best for last”, I gifted her my vintage Chanel years ago for the purely selfish pleasure of witnessing her delight. :rolleyes: )

* Fear not, fellow Islanders. While I have no immediate plans to shuffle off this mortal coil, my patience with my argumentative younger sister is wearing so thin that prison always remains a possibility. :roflmfao:
 
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