There's a theory that says you can learn a lot about a woman from the contents of her handbag. What they fail to add is that when a woman becomes a mother, the contents and size of her handbag changes too.When I was anak dara, my handbag(s) used to be chic and fashionable with various sorts of colours and design, it sort of matched with my groovy image. *wink*
I don't go for imported branded items coz they cost a bomb. My take-home pay at the time simply did not permit me to purchase such notable brands. I would normally buy handbags and purses at very affordable prices and during sales from Sogo and Sg Wang Plaza in Bukit Bintang.
The must-have contents in my handbag those days were:-
- Lipsticks (1-2 colours), lip brush, lip liner and lip gloss
- 2 in 1 compact powder
- Mascara, blusher
- Perfume spray
- Pen, address book, a purse with important documents - IC/driving license/ATM card/creditcard/some cash/coins
- Hairbrush
- Eyedrops, tissue pack
- Sanitary pad (just in case of emergency situation, err ladies should know this) *blushing*
- Keys
- A walkman
These days, my handbag carries different contents a mother with small kids associated with. My handbag has become bigger in size, it looks more of a mini suitcase and have large pockets inside and outside, very practical for me to stuff more things in it (urghh, tak groovy langsung). I call it a grandmother's handbag in the same manner as grandmother's underwear. It is so compacted with things that it becomes a comfy pillow to lean my head on for that 15 minutes of nap in the car.
You can find a lot of stuff in there and these are a must.
- Wipes and tissue
- 1-2 unused disposable diapers
- A bib, a baby's handkerchief
- A rattle, few toys, a small picture book
- A pair of toddler's clothing
- Talcum powder, baby lotion and comb
- Pen, a small notebook, myKad/driving license/discount cards/free vouchers
- Small bottle of liquid handsoap
- Cellphone
- Empty green angpow (senang nak hulur sedekah kat sedara mara yg tua2 bila balik kampung)
- Sanitary pad, condom (don't ask)
- More keys
No make up kits not even a lipstick can be found in my handbag. Nowadays, I just put on lip balm (glossy type) and dab my face with cheap compact powder bought at the Guardian pharmacy in less than 5 minutes. Not exactly a groovy thing to do if I want to look and be a groovy mom.
I'm pretty content being a selekeh mom for now.
