I don’t usually do these, but I’ll definitely make an exception for this one because there are some good questions. Thanks to my friend Krystal at Essencious for tagging me! However, I didn’t like the rules. So I’m breaking nearly all of them. I hope the internet police won’t come after me.

Q&A With Marjorie

1. What is your favourite gadget?

My favorite gadget is my iPad. There’s nothing better than getting into bed to lay down with a cup of coffee and my iPad. I can’t curl up with my iMac, as productive as it makes me. There’s just something about the iPad that’s so personal and light that it seamlessly becomes part of you. Kind of like a phone vs laptop for many people. I feel that way about my iPad; I need it around and I hate when someone else picks it up to use it. (I hate my phone, by the way, so we have a rocky relationship that equates to anything but seamless.)

2. Cookies or cakes?

Those are both my food weaknesses, and I wouldn’t be able to choose. Actually, my favorite food in the world is cookie cake — the ultimate hybrid. (One which I will be enjoying for my birthday coming up!)

3. How did you get into blogging?

I guess you can say I stumbling upon blogging by accident. I wanted an outlet for my designs, and One Parade was born!

4. If you were given one million USD what would you do with it?

I would buy my parents a house so they could retire, pay my brother and sister through university, buy a house, send some to family members abroad, and then probably donate a good chunk of it. Whatever is left over I would live off of as needed! What a dream, to have no financial worries… Did you know that most people who win the lottery spend their earnings within 5 years? Money can’t buy you class or wisdom!

5. Can you live without the internet for a whole month?

Absolutely. Anyone can, I think they’ve just forgotten! Though honestly this wouldn’t work out well for me, considering I work for a web development company and the internet is part of my job…

6. OSX or Windows? 

Pretty soon my computer, tablet, and phone will all be from Apple. So yes, OSX/iOS. I’m a huge fan of the simplicity and cross-integration!

7. Which social group were you/are you in high school? 

The lone wolf or drifter. I had friends in all sorts of social groups, but preferred being alone when I could be. I didn’t really like high school.

8. What is your dream job?

I work for a paycheck. I feel that as soon as you put the title of “job” or “work” on something it becomes less appealing. I feel like “dream job” is kind of a juxtaposition in that sense!

9. How many children do you want? Boys or girls?

One. Either.

10. What is your favourite fairy tale?

Beauty and the Beast. My favorite novel renditions are Rose Daughter and Beauty by Robin McKinley, Beauty having the better character interaction and Rose Daughter having the better ending. I highly recommend any fairy tale fan to give them a read!

11. Do you prefer heavy rain or heavy snow?

I’ve never experienced heavy snow, so I couldn’t say I prefer one over the other. I assume both would call for a book and warm cup of coffee, so bring them on!

I wasn’t tagged to do this, but I see a lot of bloggers who send this one around — What’s inside your bag? When it comes to accessories like bags, shoes, glasses, and jewelry I’m a huge minimalist. Jewelry I own is either from Josh or my mom. I only wear one purse at a time and then rotate when I feel the need. (I own four purses, two are for travel only.)

This is the outside of my bag.

The purse I’m using right now is special to me because my mom just sent it in a care package last week. (Along with my Hufflepuff mug and home-knit socks! It’s summer, mom.) This has been her Coach bag for a while and I was shocked to see that she sent it to me. So regardless of what it says on the outside, the purse is quite special no matter what.

Here's what's inside of the bag!

1. Phone. This is my HTC Evo, which pretty much does everything I need it to. Now it even looks cute, thanks to Jenny.

2. Mints. I was a dollar away from applying a $10 off coupon at American Eagle. Salesperson suggested cinnamon mints and I fell in love with them.

3. Wallet and pen. I love this wallet. It doesn’t open up — cards on one side, change in the middle, and a flap on the back for bills. Took me a while to find something small but effective! Pen is for all the times I randomly need a pen out and about, which is often.

4. Sunglasses. This is probably the only product from Juicy Couture I’ve ever owned that I can testify to its quality. (Their jewelry? Junk!) It has a purple tint to the lens and has held up for years. Beauty and durability!

5. Earbuds. I always carry these in case I get bored somewhere and want to listen to music on my phone. It’s never happened.

6. Gum and tissues. I am not a fan of gum, but I keep it if I get stuck somewhere and my tummy growls. The tissues have been saviors to myself and many people sitting around me, and people are always shocked I carry them around.

7. Tampons. Yeah, that’s right. I’m stocked up.

8. Upkeep. I have lip balm and a tiny hand sanitzer in here. If I’m wearing lipstick that day, I toss that in here for touchups.

9. USB/Flash drive. I put save games on here when I play at a friend’s house. When I was teaching 5th grade, I’d throw my Power Points on here to pull up for lessons.

My keys aren’t pictured, but they’re plain keys with nothing else on them.

As you can see, I really don’t have too much in my bag. I used to be that girl with the oversized bag containing two books, an mp3 player, a pencil case, ten cute things on her keyring, a camera, a make-up bag, etc. but I’ve learned as time goes on to just bring around the absolute essential. It’s easier on me when I’m walking around with my bag, and when Josh asks me to hold his sunglasses I don’t lose them in its depths.

Tell me what’s in your bag! Do you have more or less than what I’m carrying?