The Scarf

Growing up, I never had any of those security blankets that were literally blankets or some other stuff that served the same purpose.

But lately, I notice that I have been attaching myself to scarves.

Other than my camera + passport, I travel with my scarves. On a recent 4-nite trip, I had with me 3 of my favorite scarves. I came home with 5.


from ans Japan, perfect for spring!

But Too Much Ecobags Isn't Healthy Either...

I remember the day China banned plastic grocery bags many years ago. It seemed impossible, keeping in mind the demand and volume of people in the major cities alone. I foresaw a protest, but surprisingly the Chinese just followed the LAW.

If there's one thing I truly admire, it's their "pay for plastic bags" policy. I see the people around the city carry ecobags, just like many Europeans have been doing for decades.

Finland was memorable for me partly because of this. I remember my dad and I shopping for grocery and in the end had to pay for the plastic bag, as both of us simply could not carry our purchase by hand. Lesson learned.

These days I carry with me at least one ecobag wherever I go, especially when I know I'm gonna need it during an errand.


One of my first ecobags was from Starbucks. I was on a trip with my relatives and spotted a store merchandise display with a few interesting things that included an umbrella. If I was not hopping on a plane I would've bought the umbrella as well, but I'm anal about baggage so I just grabbed the bag. I have been asked about it a few times.


I got this on a recent trip. It's still a a virgin, meaning, I haven't taken it out yet.

There's another bag I got, along with the virgin one, but I have given it to my sis. It's pretty adorable, reversible, and with two lengthwise pockets deep enough to keep valuables safe. I haven't taken a picture of that one.


This is my newest acquisition, surprisingly cheap for a sturdy body + embroidered design. I love the black + green combination. LOVET.

Coins

My sis and I went to see Dear John at the cinemas earlier this evening, and I think it's one of the few intelligent movies I have seen lately. Sensitive love story + special children & adults + men in uniform + beautiful leading lady + drop-your-panties-and-jaws leading man + beautiful countryside + writing letters = my sis was probably shocked to see I did not sleep through a movie for once.



I got something quite catchy, isn't it cool? Dad gave this to me for some reason and I wanted to use it as paperweight but changed my mind. I wonder what kind of purse the Japanese used for this stuff.


I do keep a few foreign currencies in my travel pouch, not really for the reason that I am an avid collector but these are like odds and ends from trips abroad...


Oh and then there's this M&M memorabilia I bought coz I thought an M&M store is sooo cool like super tiny Disneyland without the rides.


I have a few of these that I think will never serve a purpose anymore except for keeping.