Purse Update:

My purse/messenger bag came in the mail yesterday, and I must say I’m very pleased. I was worried about it being too large. However I think it is the right size I was looking for. It swallows all my belongings from my old purse up with lots of room to spare. The even better advantage is somehow, without looking overstuffed, it even manages to fit my laptop and cords in it with all my other crap. The advantages of this is now when I go to work I’m not carrying my lunch box, purse, and duffel bag with my laptop, cords, and whatever I have managed to cram in there. My purse possessions, laptop and a single notebook is plenty. The next step now is the “Test of Time” and how well it is constructed and holds up to my abuse. The good thing in its’ favor: thick, sturdy canvas material. As long as the shoulder strap holds up I’m in good shape.