What's in my bag? | Book reviewer edition

[@GinaStanyerBooks]

Oh I LOVE what's in my bag videos! We need to revive this trend - especially for the bookish bags. Your bag is beautiful.

[@abookolive]

Thank you - and I agree! I love to peek inside other people's bags 👀

[@MaryE171]

I still love these kinds of videos, and I loved all the context you added for each item you carry. Super interesting, and a gorgeous bag!

[@heth300]

I always enjoy watching 'What's in my bag' videos'. The little first-aid kit tin is a really good idea and it's cute.

[@alexcerra5892]

After watching this video, I found myself doing a google search to find out what being a book reviewer takes in terms of education and how to do it. I’d love to see a video about what led you to your job and what it takes to do that full time.

[@lindaharrison3240]

Congratulations on your new very cool bag. Love your Decomposition notebook. I have one of those. So subversive 😛 I like the name a lot. Makeup looks great!

[@lindastapleton2324]

Love this Olive! Love all your reviews!

[@abookolive]

Thanks Linda!

[@audreycaldeira-hankey2951]

Thanks for a very helpful video. I love the bag. What is the make/ model of your bag? Love the idea of carrying a portable straw, and meds kit. I also like that you dont overstuff your bag. Happy book reviewing. 😂😂

[@dianewalker9154]

Everything you have is very practical for your lifestyle. Great video.

[@PageTurnersWithKatja]

Love the bag, and you have a fair few things I've never heard of before 😮

[@GloriaZThompson]

I love this! Especially your survival pocket of all the necessities. I have basically the same thing, but keep it in my car. Also the bag is stunning, what a lovely find!

[@TheTeddybear1992]

I had never heard of what's in my bag videos, but they seem interesting and fun🥰

[@myrarucker7953]

After shock blue tooth ear phones are amazing!! Amazon sells them. I have air pods too. But the shocks are soooooo portable and they sit in front of your ear against the bone. You can hear what’s going on or turn it up !! I paid $159 comes with charge cord and case. I wear mine around my neck and raise them up when I want them. Super light and comfortable. Love them.

[@theesilverghost]

I absolutely love your take on this, and it was fascinating to see what you carry. I legitimately cackled at the statement about needing GPS in Pittsburgh regardless of how long you have lived here. So true! And even then, GPS has failed me from time to time.

[@vcackermanwrites]

That is a beautiful bag! Also this was very eye opening for what you need when being a book reviewer.

[@andreadodson2817]

I love this, and I love that bag.. I'm the same way about keeping stuff until it falls apart, also a child of single parent. My mom's favorite phrase was "If you take care of things, you'll have them a long time." So I just keep things.

[@Yesica1993]

Also, that bag is gorgeous! Working PT as I've been for years, I understand the financial aspect. I'm glad you were in a position to get it. It's something practical that you daily use and it looks like it will serve you well for years to come.

[@abookolive]

That's exactly what I thought! I'm not normally one for "splurging" (though the price of this bag was actually reasonable since it was on sale), but for something I'll be carrying for years to come, it was worth it, I think.

[@AshtheViking]

hmmm that contacts plus eyeglasses thing may be a gamechanger. Gorgeous bag.

[@abookolive]

Definitely give it a try!

[@myrarucker7953]

Great vlog!!

[@heysara910]

If you think the pop sockets are great, wait until you try a Loopy Case. I thought it was a little goofy and WAY too expensive but I can never go back now. I always have 100 things in my hands and being able to loop my phone on one finger is very helpful! I'm a write-it-down kind of gal also. People love to make fun of my paper planner but it is my actual brain, and I love it! Also, wow. I have amblyopia and I'm wondering if the reading glasses can help me, thank you!

[@sandyokey7728]

I love what’s in my bag videos. And that is a great bag🥰

[@mbrady199]

That bag is gorgeous. 👀 Great video!

[@whatbringscorinajoy2724]

Love the bag. Green is my favorite 😍

[@abookolive]

Thanks - and same! Plus, I figured I needed to have an *Olive*-colored bag, hehe

[@whatbringscorinajoy2724]

@@abookolive lol I agree 😍 it’s the best name for a green lover😜

[@thiadesg]

Earlier this summer, I bought a new backpack that I'm using as a purse and I love it so much. I should get a first-aid kit in mine, I have thin skin and any little bump makes me bleed!

[@abookolive]

Sounds like that little kit would be a godsend for you! I'm burn-prone myself (since I do so much cooking), but that mainly happens at home so I don't have to carry around burn cream lol

[@krzysamm7095]

I have the same thing with my eyes. I use progressive lenses and it has really made a difference. Like you I have a low reading prescription that hasn’t changed since I started using the progressive lenses over 15 years or so ago. It is nice to hear someone else has the same issues

[@abookolive]

It's apparently very common in people who do a lot of "up close" work (like computer work, reading, etc).

[@estherkarinmngodo5442]

It's a cute bag 💜

[@kaortega1120]

Love this video & loving this bag - Is this the Boxer Bag or Tote? What size? Gorgeous!

[@abookolive]

It's just called a "handle bag" on the site - it's not designed to go over a shoulder which is a little disappointing, but I adore everything else about it!

[@catsandbats77]

I wonder if I developed an allergy to the Optifree solution. I went from wearing daily contacts to wearing reusable contacts again because my insurance changed and doesn't cover much. I could only wear the contacts one or two times and then they would hurt my eyes. It was SO painful. I changed solution and no more pain.

[@Yesica1993]

Ha ha, I have spent WAY too much time watching, "What's in my bag/backpack", videos. I've never understood why it's a thing. But I'm glad I'm not alone in enjoying them. It was good to see one from a Booktuber. Sort of a crossover! I'm glad the Fire works for you. It didn't work for me. It felt like stabbing pains in my eyes. I really didn't even use it that much. Hm, I wonder if mine had a dark mode and I didn't even know! Maybe that would have made a difference. Anyway, I ended up giving it to someone and eventually got the Paperwhite. That one gives me no pain and I am so thankful. Wow, I have never heard of wearing glasses while wearing contacts! I'm horribly nearsighted so I've worn glasses since maybe 6th-7th grade. Contacts changed my life even more. Unfortunately, since I lost my FT job 10+ (!!!) years ago, I've not been able to afford contacts. I've also struggled with severely dry eyes as well, so who knows if contacts would even be an option for me anymore. Thanks for the heads up. That was totally new information for me.

[@abookolive]

So sorry the Fire didn't end up working for you! It seems like there's some trial and error involved in finding the right ereader for you...

[@makeupcrazee87]

How does one get started freelancing? I’m really interested in becoming one, just don’t know where to start.

[@abookolive]

You need to write for venues for free for some time to build up a portfolio before pitching to editors.

[@AthynVixen]

What an amazing eye doctor.. If I'm understanding you correctly, his tip seems to be actually improving your natural eyesight :O This was fun thanks. I'd love to see more people do this crossover.

[@abookolive]

Yes, exactly - my eyesight is improving based on his recommendation, which is incredible! He's the best.

[@launchedathousand]

I may need to grab a little Ibuprofen container. OOH I've never heard of the those patches before, I also am always red after alcohol or exercise.

[@abookolive]

I don't think the redee patches help with redness after exercise, but redness with alcohol, they're likely to help! Just a heads up, they smell strongly of vitamins. It's not a *bad* smell, just a very distinguishable, chalky smell.

[@someonerandom8552]

Haha your bag is full of awesomeness! But how do you have long nails and wear contacts? Like I know it’s possible but my optometrist was relieved to know that my work requires my nails to be kept short for safety reasons lol

[@abookolive]

I use the sides of my fingers! Just takes some getting used to.

[@someonerandom8552]

@@abookolive Ahh fair enough

[@catsandbats77]

I've always had long nails and I wear contacts. I agree with Olive. I use the sides of my fingers.

[@hopenparker]

Yep, I thought my eye Dr was insane when he told me the same thing about wearing reading glasses with contacts

[@abookolive]

It really works! I'm glad there are other eye doctors other than my own that are spreading the word about it.

[@tabethacore5511]

That bag is 😘

[@abookolive]

Thanks! I thought so, too 😍

[@saintdonoghue]

Gah! Why isn't the whole 150-hour video solely devoted to that Kindle Fire????

[@abookolive]

I will never understand your obsession with tech! It's a tablet. It does...tablet things.

[@saintdonoghue]

@@abookolive Nooooooo! I need SPECS! Geek Benches! UNBOXINGS!

[@samanthag2740]

I didn’t know that you are a WNBA fan! I’m a Chicago Sky season ticket holder so you can’t tell me nothing this season. 😎🤣 Who’s your team?

[@abookolive]

I'm so jealous of your season tickets!! I went to see my first WNBA game when I was briefly in Chicago in June and had THE TIME OF MY LIFE. I wish I could go to every game! I love the Sky (watching the game right now!), but I'm also a big Mystics fan.

[@zubaerchaudhari8267]

Hello

[@smokeyeyeslover]

9th like!

[@Ms.SpookyNerd]

Gorgeous bag..my book bag are backpacks and bigger purses I always gotta carry a book with me on the go.📚☕🌈🍉🪦👻🎃🦇