this is my purse (tote bag) and what it contains. 5 minutes ago.
The little pouches help in keeping things organized. There is one for writing (there is a small torch attached to a lighter even if I gave up smoking, note liquorice sticks that help in fighting back the urge), one for the earplugs and one for survival. This one contains:
Sewing kit
Medical tape
3 lip care sticks including the only one that works for cold sores (got it in Canada)
pills for back emergency (methacarbamol)
emergency painkiller (2)
small metal box with solid perfume (verbena), when on trains or metro there is need I smear it under the nose and smile in face of perils.