New book bag

Greetings,

Today .... I began school again. I noticed that since these classes are online, which I have always preferred live in-person instruction, my "flow" has been disrupted. **Flow means the way in which I typically do things**

One of my favorite things to do before starting a new semester....

buy a new book bag.


There is just something special about the stiffness and freshness of a never-been-used before school tote. A nice new clean with shiny metal hardware book bag for the first day of class.

Before each semester begins I have sort-of a ritualistic routine.

First: purchase books (to see what size book bag I would need)

Second: purchase the new highlighters, loose leaf paper, folders, 3 ring binder, etc. (items to fill the new book bag)

Third: shop for the perfect, in style, must have, stares at me from the Neiman Marcus counter book bag and buy it.

Fourth: take my new book bag home and fill it with my new school goodies


Harry thinks my ritual stems from some repressed childhood grammar school memories. He wonders what adult needs a new book bag every semester when last semester's looks brand spanking new. I can see his look of bewilderment as I finish loading my satchel and place it in the kitchen chair anxiously awaiting my first day of class. He just doesn't get it.

Harry has used the exact same bag since he began seminary over 5 years ago. Some would say he is nostalgic and likes continuity... but I say he's just cheap.

It's not that I dislike my old bags.... it's just that I do not have to hear Harry's normal shopping complaints when I buy a bag in furtherance of my education!


Blessings to those with a reason to shop for a new bag,

Kristie