I hate to carry a purse but do. have to bring all those "essentials" haha. try not to bring too much. just a money, bank cards, comb, cell phone i only use for emergencies, car keys, small address book, check book. and those annoying little things that always sink to the bottom of my purse and disappear when I need them.

I carry my 4GB stick drive with me at all times. I nicknamed it my other toolkit, since I tend to lug all manner of computer programs on it. Lots lighter to carry than my screwdriver and grounding strap, and about as useful. :)

Oh, that is too funny. And I thought I was the only one who carries all that loose change. Shhh. Nobody say a word bad about either of us.

I tell ya, if anyone EVER went through my purse...crayons, band-aids, hand sanitizer, receipts from probably 6 years ago, pics of my girls and animals, about $700.00 in change....and the list goes on.  Funny thing though, as OCD as I am with cleanliness and structure, my purse (and glove box) will never be straightened!

I carry tools to point a dish into outer space on my van at all times.

UPDATE: It may sound funny, but that IS my job...

I always carry a Bible, a Queen of Hearts, sellotape and occasionally a small bottle of soy sauce around with me... what can you judge from that?