So, I didn’t cheat, but I DID think ahead- On December 31st, I purchased a Timbuk2 bag similar to the one in the picture here. They had a blowout sale at the end of the year, and I was in need of a new bag. It actually arrived last week, but I forgot to post about it until now.
Carrying a bag is a really interesting part of owning “stuff”, especially here in New York, where we don’t own cars that we can keep things in. It is essential that you have a bag that can keep your daily essentials organized and easy to carry. The type of bags that we choose really say a lot about us. The T2 bag makes sense for me for a few reasons- 1) It’s big and lets me carry my gym shoes and other things easily 2) It has a ton of side pockets to let me stay organized. and 3) It is designed to be slung over my shoulder while on a bike.
Actually getting the bag was a big moment since this was the last purchase I was going to get for the rest of the year. I don’t know about you, but I take a lot of pleasure in opening up a package and seeing what I have been anxiously waiting for… it takes me back to when I was a kid and I’d be waiting for a good couple of weeks for something to come in the mail. The thrill of the unwrapping is one of my favorite parts of getting “stuff”… and now I have 11 months before I’ll get that little thrill again.
