what's in my bag: the mother of the friend group edition
Hello.
Sharing what’s in my bag and a music treat and film rec in today’s letter.
I was always the designated driver- pervert shield so you wouldn’t go home with a rando- holding your hair back as you vomit in the toilet from drinking too much- brings everyone coffee and breakfast burritos the morning after- always has snacks, water, and meds in my bag just in case- while also being a raging mama bear with anyone who tries to fuck with my people- type of friend. The mother of the friend group if you will. As the mother, I wanted to share some things I carry with me anytime I leave the house.
(I’m also a Virgo which makes me a bit insufferable, but I’m a Taurus rising so I’m loyal af and care deeply about my friends. Virgo sun, Aquarius moon, Taurus rising, which tells you everything you need to know about me)
What’s in my bag (mother of the friend group edition):
-snacks: always
-meds: nsaids and other things
-glasses: for reading and sunnies
-pen and pencil: for writing in my notebook or signing the bill
-notebook: for random thoughts and lists
-dark chocolate: for a little treat
-book (or two): because I’m a mood reader
-hair ties: goes without saying
-disposable film camera: to capture fleeting moments of happiness
-water: I’m a thirsty bitch
-hand sanitizer: germs are gross
-ginger chews candy: hot girls have tummy problems
-buly1803 lip balm: for the aesthetic
-aquaphor: for functionality
-pillow talk lipliner: for smooches I’ll never have
-perfume: a bit of an obsession tbh
-wallet
-travel buly1803 hair brush: also for the aesthetic and for windy days
-hand cream and lotion: dry skin is not allowed
-more snacks: I have an array of snacks on me. Granola bars either Kind or Go Macro, trail mix (Costco is the best), dried fruit bars like That’s It bars or dried mango and fun snacks for friends if they get hungry like dark chocolate almond, a chip of some sort, a cookie or sweet snack, etc
-makeup wipes: just in case
-nail clippers and file: just in case
-pepper spray: because people are vile
-lighter: candles?
-emergency cash: I’m that bitch
-keys
-tampons and pads: enough to go around
-Sonny Angel rabbit: for luck
-charger(s): there’s nothing worse than having a low battery
-AirPods, AirPod max, and corded headphones: there’s nothing worse than a commute with no music or podcast to keep you company
-cough drops: my throat is always dry
-tissues
-crystals: you know…
Okay, I think that’s it?
Before I let you go, here’s another secret playlist I’m still crafting, but I’ll share it with you before I’m done for your listening pleasure.
I’m obsessing over HighSchool right now and boy band (they have more on sound cloud). ftcu <3
Looking for a good film? Watch Bottoms with ayo edebiri and havana rose liu
That’s all for today.
I love you.
Bye <3
as a fellow mother-of-the-group friend, i resonate to this so much. i love this. such a feel-good piece of writing. also getting into the music and film recs!!