I recently bought a new purse and couldn't wait to show it off, but instead of just showing you my new grown up looking bag, why not show you what's inside too?

Top: (Left to right) Sunglasses, my hide all bag (feminine stash, body mist, floss, and that hairbrush on top)
Middle: iPod, metropass(for transit!), Totoro wallet (yes, I love this thing!), brown sugar perfume, MAC lipstick in 'lustering', Bath & Body peach lipgloss.
Bottom: Bose headphones, wrist comfort brace for work, tissues, Netrogena hand cream (I swear by this stuff), and Terry Pratchett's Colour of Magic.

I feel in love with Roots' Olivia bag and just had to use it as my treat item from my stock money.  It has just the right amount of space and pockets for me.  I like the option of having two straps.  Very versatile!  It happens to be my first real leather purse too. ^_^

Over time it will develop little scratchy marks all through the facing, but it's only the waxy covering.  Great colour for everything too, wouldn't you say?

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Miss Cris

Let me just say that I, in no way, enjoy not being able to see without the care of my glasses.  I have an astigmatism.  I've had one since I was young and only recently learned that the problem is that when you blink, your eye refocuses the view.

Who knew?

Instead of cramming them into a desk and straining my eyes forever (Yes, I have done this.  Poor eleven year old me), I've embraced it.  Plus, glasses are hot.

Something I love about having a short, early shift at work on Monday is having the time to enjoy a delicious lunch I've cooked simply from scratch.
Fresh halibut fillet battered and breaded in panko, then seared in a tad bit of sunflower oil for about 7-10 minutes.  Finish it off with a squeeze of lemon and a fresh salad on the side to clear the palette.  

Barbara was really nice to talk to.  She even inquired about my camera and asked for my blog address.  I big hello to you if you see this! :)  I'm coming back for that pretty humpback whale pillow. 

Jennifer was such a pleasure to talk to.  She even offered to send me info about the stores she supplies to locally since the Canada Post strikes might effect shipping. 

I came home from the event with lip glosses from Sugarbush, a beautiful basil & lemon soap by Yriss, and this cute, kiytchy tea cup that west elm had. (20% off too!) After all that excitement it was a trip to Tealish for Lemon Meringue roobois tea and to a chapters Stabucks to visit a dear friend and drop off some basil to her.

What a day!