What's in my bag - Presentation Edition

The thing I like most about blogging so far is that I get to write about all the things I enjoy reading on other blogs. One of my favorite types of posts is an immaculately organized and semi-intrusive "What's in my Bag" deconstruction. A voyeuristic birds eye view into someone else's essentials always hooks me. I could scroll through them for days.

So here are the things I find essential for a light presentation day.

(Warning: I am a minimalist at heart and this might not be as exciting as you think. ) 

In order of importance (to the presentation... to me would read far differently) :

1. Apple VGA to Lightning Adapter

 It isn't cheap but it is oh so easy. This connector provides a simple stable connection between your iPad, iPhone, or anything else with a lightning adaptor. Since, I am a huge fan of Google Apps for Education, I typically do all of my conference or other presenting on my iPad mini. For this particular presentation day, I was only doing 30 minute presentations and didn't need anything fussier.

2. Apple iPad Mini 

 As a librarian in heart and practice, there is nothing I value higher than a book but a book sized piece of tech that holds my presentation, connection to social media, emails, and Kindle library takes the cake. Its like a really versatile tech savvy popular cousin of the book and I love it. Now I don't link this because it is an older iPad mini and no longer sold but it doesn't mean I love it any less. The new one is snazzy too.

3. Pilot G2 Rollerball Pen

Yet again my book gets knocked down the list. But listen guys, this is a long term love affair. I adore office supplies. This pen is magic.

4. "Love in the Time of Cholera" by Gabriel Garcia Marquez

A book is an essential anytime leaving the house. And in the last 2.5 years I have contented myself with that book being digital and on my phone via the Kindle app. However, recently nostalgia and good old fashion common sense have gotten the best of me and I have returned with a vengeance to the neglected pile of books on my dresser. I can't recommend this one in particular any higher. It is gorgeous and compelling. I am so impressed by the descriptive language and creativity in a book already translated from its native tongue.

5. Business Cards via Vistaprint

I often find myself attempting an introverts version of networking. And let me tell you, it is waaay easier to avoid tripping over your tongue and to seem more confident if you have one of these handy. Vistaprint turns out affordable and high quality products in the quantity you need. I highly suggest using them if you choose to make your own.

6. Note Book 

My little sister was kind enough to buy me this planner as a present. However, its become a note book in the true sense of the word. I find it much easier to scribble notes and reminders as a meeting or presentation progresses and to transfer it to my calendar, email, or Google Keep afterwards when I get home.

7. Wallet, Kleenex, Sunglasses, Charger

None of these things are exceptional. They are the usual suspects for occupying my purse on non-presentation days and are of just the right utility and size to make the cut for today.