What's in my Bag?

I thought it might be interesting for you to see what I tote around the village on a daily basis.  

1. Peace Corps Phone: It has the numbers of all staff members and fellow volunteers preprogrammed (and a growing number of village counterparts every day).
2. Peace Corps Lanyard: We received these during training, and I stole Emily’s idea to attach my room key to my phone with it.
3. Sunscreen:  I usually do full body sunscreen before I leave the house in the morning, but I need to reapply to my face through the day (probably due to the inordinate amount of sweating I do…).
4. Bug-Spray: I use the kind with DEET in it that PC gave us in our med kit.  With Dengue, Malaria, and Chick-V in the area, getting a million mosquito bites is not recommended.
5. Tissues: Toilet paper is not made readily available at every bathroom or latrine.  Need I say more?
6. Baseball Cap: Sun protection with the additional benefit of less sweat running into your eyes when you are teaching PE!
7. Gallon-Size Plastic Bag: The ultimate multipurpose tool, but most commonly used to prevent items three and four from leaking.  
8. Peace Corps Flash Drive: It is now a joke at the school between the teachers about how much I care about this little guy.  If it is out of my sight for more than five minutes, I get nervous.  
9. Camera Case: A sturdy case for all electronics is a must!!
10. Digital Camera: This camera is probably six years old, but it still works great.  I like to tote this around as opposed to my iPhone because it is fairly valueless without the specific charger and adapter cord.
11. Diphenhydramine (Benadryl) for allergic reaction
12. Loperamide (Immodium) for diarrhea 
13. Pen: Peace Corps hooks you up with a nice pen at every training.  It is makes my day every time.
14. Water Bottle: Has anyone ever seen a broken Nalgene?  PC gave us one as well, but I’m saving it for backup.
15. Antacid (Tums) for mild stomach issues/heartburn
16. Acetaminophen (Tylenol) for pain or fever
17. Ibuprofen (Motrin) for pain or fever
18. Diotame (Pepto Bismal) for upset stomach
19. Medi-Phenyl for allergy-type symptoms
20. Daily/Monthly Planner:  My mom sent this for Christmas, and I use it everyday.
21. First Aid Kit:  Left from my days as a Girl Scout leader, this holds 11, 12, 15-19, and 22..
22. Multi-Tool: A mini-multitool.  I got mine for free when I returned an LL Bean backpack.  (Ask me about their incredible return policy some time.)
23. Messenger-style Bag:  Not too big.  Lightweight material.  Dark color.  It has been helpful.

Love always,

Jess