jesca's tote

So I only just recently realized that, after having my iBook serviced, I no longer have iPhoto on my laptop. Since I've been dragging on bringing my camera to work to upload photos of my tote, I thought I might as well just steal a photo from the Web. The color's off--mine's actually a pearl color--but it is this model, Tano's "Boogie Bucket." Not to say that I do my best shopping in Philly, but that's where I found this gem last fall. I did struggle with the size a bit at first because I found myself carrying around quite a few things for my second job--clothes, shoes, etc. But then I ended up getting a locker at the other gig, so I no longer have to carry around my wardrobe.
Anyway, this is working out quite well for me so far. The strap drop length seems low, but it isn't at all, and it's quite comfortable and stays put. It's also got a pocket for my phone and another pocket that I use for my iPod, plus a small zip pocket for my crack pipe and other unmentionables. Otherwise, no large dividers or anything, and it's a pretty unstructured, large space, so sometimes things do get a bit jumbled in there. But I can easily stow my notebook (not full-sized), wallet and modest lunch & snacks with room for Palm, bills, checkbook, etc. For Christmas last year, a coworker gave me this really tiny, very lightweight umbrella that doubles as a parasol (it's made of this reflective material) that she picked up in Singapore for Christmas. I suppose parasols are more useful in climates closer to the equator, but the really nice thing about the umbrella is that it folds flat, rather than cylindrical, so it slips in my tote with all this other stuff very nicely.
Overall, I'd say this tote works great for me--but I never can shake that feeling that there could be something better out there...