rachiee Posted May 30, 2011 Share Posted May 30, 2011 So, I saw a topic like this from a few years ago and I thought it would be interesting to hear what your "essential items" are. This means, the items that you must have with you wherever you go. In my pencil case (school stuff), my essential items are: -iPod (even though they're not allowed during class, I use it during recess) -Lip balm -Scientific calculator -At most, two pencils (personal use, no lending) -At most, two pens (personal use, no lending) -Highlighter (personal use, no lending) -At least one stick of gum -Money (sometimes, the amount is never more than $2 though) -Cell phone (also not allowed during class, but it's turned off during school hours) And in my purse, I always have: -Money (usually at least $20, kept in a wallet) -Stop & Shop and Starbucks cards (also kept in a wallet- I never use either of those though xD) -Mini notebook and blue BIC pen -iPod -Cell phone -At least one bandaid -Hair elastic -Mini flashlight -Lip gloss Also, I might have my house and mail keys with me or a pair of sunglasses outside of my purse. I don't keep a pair of sunglasses in my purse because there wouldn't be enough room for other items if I put my sunglasses in there. :/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emily Posted May 30, 2011 Share Posted May 30, 2011 My purse doubles as my school bag, as I live extremely close to campus and I rarely have more than 2 back to back classes, so I never need to have many books with me. Always have: -Keys (our door locks automatically) -Wallet (ID, money, store cards, cheques, birth certificate, passport. Probably not always necessary, but it's easier to just to keep it all in one place) -Phone -iPod (always in pocket) -lip balm and a tinted gloss -multiple hair elastics -a few pens -sunglasses -gum -small notepad -usually a magazine or something in case there's some down time I never thought about carrying bandaids. Probably not a bad idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tedhaun Posted May 30, 2011 Share Posted May 30, 2011 For me: My House Keys My Mints My Hand Sanitizer My Wallet (has my cash, library card, bus pass card, and my ID) My Cell Phone My Stress Ball Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonicKeith Posted May 30, 2011 Share Posted May 30, 2011 my nintendo dsi it holds my pokemon... and my laptop everything else is expendable :D oh and my dog... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Ryan Posted May 30, 2011 Share Posted May 30, 2011 I always have: My watch My keys My Cellphone ... Yup thats it. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spritzie Posted May 30, 2011 Share Posted May 30, 2011 For my purse: Cell phone Car keys/apartment keys/parents' house keys Wallet/checkbook IDs/Important docs (Proof of car insurance, car registration) Pen(s) Migraine Medication USB Flash Drive (I never leave without this. Ever.) Access badge for work (When I keep it my purse, I'm never hunting for it last minute in the morning.) Lip balm Hair tie/hair clip Calendar Car Stereo Face plate iPod and headphones (Wow. Is it any wonder my purse is so heavy...) Work bag: Notebook Pen(s) Book Bottle of water Car: Hoodie/sweater/jacket of some type Pen(s) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wistiria12 Posted May 30, 2011 Share Posted May 30, 2011 My bag: wallet:money,loose change and credit card lip gloss hand sanitizer MP3 player with headphones eye liner tic-tac mints ...And that's about it really Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angeló Posted May 30, 2011 Share Posted May 30, 2011 cell phone which can also double as a digicam and mp3 player wallet keys 16 GB usb flash drive attached to my keys tissues .. i love having LOTS of tissues and ............................. my GLASSES .. i can't see anything without my glasses Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nbbug132 Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 Seems like these days I cannot survive without my smartphone, it has everything on it from my grocery list to me being able to check my bank accounts. Little scary it is. x__x But aside from the phone my purse always has; Wallet Drivers Licence/Student ID/Debit Card/Insurance Cards Any random gift cards I may have at the moment Tylenol & IB Profin (yes, both xP) Chap stick Coin purse (must have, wallet is tiny and I HATE loose coins in my purse) Hand Sanitizer Headphones for the phone Pen When I have hair (aka: the half of the year when I haven't cut it short and it's long) I've always got a couple of hair ties I've always got a blanket, flashlight, sunglasses, and proof of insurance in my car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siniri Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 I try to travel light; usually, that's just wallet, keys, and chapstick (in my pockets) -- oh, and a jacket, even in summer (I get cold very easily). I usually have a knee brace, too (I have patellar tendinitis, so I need it if I have to walk far or its hilly). If it might rain, I like to have an umbrella. If I'm going to be out for a while, I may bring a bag with a pen and notebook, reading material, water, food, and a folded-up plastic bag. Spare socks if it might rain and I'm going to be outside a significant amount of time. If I'll be exercising and far from home, I'll bring a cooler with ice for my knee (so I can ice it as soon as I'm done; I can strap the ice on with an ace bandage and ice while I drive). In my car, I always have a local map, emergency cell phone, paper towels (for checking the oil/cleaning the windows if needed), CD's, and an umbrella in the passenger cabin, and a spare tire, jack, jumper cables, mini tool kit, a quart of engine oil, reusable shopping bags, and a blanket in the trunk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jules Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 I try to travel light so that my purse isn't too heavy! In my purse: Cell phone Keys Wallet (money, id, credit cards) Chap stick Pen Mints A book or my kindle Sunglasses Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nbbug132 Posted June 1, 2011 Share Posted June 1, 2011 I try to travel light so that my purse isn't too heavy! In my purse: Cell phone Keys Wallet (money, id, credit cards) Chap stick Pen Mints A book or my kindle Sunglasses Slightly off-topic, but soooo jealous you have a Kindle. I want one so bad. <3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jules Posted June 1, 2011 Share Posted June 1, 2011 Slightly off-topic, but soooo jealous you have a Kindle. I want one so bad. <3 Oh thanks, the Kindle is awesome! I defiantly recommend getting one! I just got it a few weeks ago for a graduation present and it has quickly became one of my essential items! It is super light, easy to read, and I can bring tons of books wherever I go instead of just choosing one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geoterza Posted June 1, 2011 Share Posted June 1, 2011 I always have a cellphone, kindle, GPS, pens, candies, and a stamp pad and notebook. I collect stamps from rubber stamps in a notebook. You'd be surprised how many times you'll come across stamps in random places. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chalkinator Posted June 2, 2011 Share Posted June 2, 2011 If I'm not using my backpack for classes I usually carry around: -Driver's License, School ID, debit card -Smokes and lighter -Keys -Cell phone -iPod Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanako Posted June 12, 2011 Share Posted June 12, 2011 For school: -Pencil case -Planner -Paper -Cellphone -Money -Chapstick -Hand lotion Purse: -Cellphone -Cash, cards, ids -cat nip -Hand sanitizer -Pen -Glasses YUP. ^_^ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naamah D. Posted June 14, 2011 Share Posted June 14, 2011 Purse -Cell phone -Makeup -Pens and pencils -iPod and headphones Book bag -Journal I'm a student so I need these at all times. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashbash Posted June 15, 2011 Share Posted June 15, 2011 Pretty much all I ever have with me at all times is my cell phone, id and lipgloss. And I keep it all in my cell phone case. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huskrlvr1985 Posted June 16, 2011 Share Posted June 16, 2011 Let's see ... In my purse: Keys (security door / front door / mailbox / laundry room) Ibuprofen Sunglasses w/ case (I wear prescription glasses so I need to switch them if I go outside) Cell phone Wallet (cash ... if I have it / debit card / library card / driver's license) Spare change ... for the bus Umbrella Hand lotion Chapstick Pen Bus Schedule Comb Hair Tie That's about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spiderwebbing Posted June 20, 2011 Share Posted June 20, 2011 Hmm, in my purse I have: Keys (apartment, car, work) on a lanyard Lip gloss Mascara Hair brush Wallet (with 10 tons of cards inside) Cellphone Body lotion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joycelyn Posted June 20, 2011 Share Posted June 20, 2011 In comparison to everyone else, I feel like I carry way too much stuff.. Flexi Binder seperated into 6 or 7 categories for classwork Simple plastic folder for non-holepunched paper or non standard sized paper Agenda Scientific Casio calculator andGraphing HP 50g calculator [this thing is huge x.x] 3 notebooks Pencil bag [style fit pencils, lead box, pens, eraser] A book for reading in downtime Any required english book Water bottle Yes to carrots lip butter Hair brush Aspirin and Tylenol Bath & Body Works lotion Hair ties and bobby pins House Keys Wallet with cash and school ID Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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