It has come to my attention that certain parties have been mocking a conspicuous bright-blue fanny pack that may or may not have appeared amongst our many Egypt pictures.
The said parties have even audaciously claimed that such a fanny-pack could be categorized as a "grandma" accessory.
To all such churlish parties:
1. Alma 5: 30-31
2. It's so nice not to have to have anything in my hands, or to have to worry about pickpockets.
3. Everyone here wears them. Therefore, it's not geeky or old-fashioned; it's in style!
4. Fanny packs have so much room! I can take a lot of things without needing to lug a huge backpack around. For example, on any given day during our Egypt trip, if you were to go through my fanny pack, you'd find the following:
-Sunglasses
-hand sanitizer (a MUST in Egypt)
-extra toilet paper (also a MUST in Egypt)
-bug repellant wipes
-tickets to various sites we visited
-band-aids and neosporin
-extra immodium
-extra benodryl
-camera
-headset
-headphones
-Phase 10 cards
-money (in Egyptian pounds and American dollars)
-copy of passport
-insurance card
-hotel room key
-trinkets from the bazaars
I rest my case.
Granted, fanny packs may never go back into style in Provo. That's okay. In Provo I have other options. But, in the bustling markets in the Middle-East, they are definitely handy. Even if they are bright-blue. And granny-ish.
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ha just for the record I didn't carry around bug repellent wipes, benodryl, ammodium, neosporin, bandaids, or cards, and I survived. However, good job Kim on being the most prepared. See, you ARE more like Mom, and here's the proof. :)
You always were about the latest fashion.
(FYI: your scripture link is broken.)
Hey, I'm on your side. Two thumbs up for those stylish blue fanny packs! --Mom
Bug repellent wipes? That sounds like a brilliant invention! I don't think I've ever seen those before.
Just combine that with the hand sanitizer and you will be set.
I think the problem is that we call them "fanny packs" -- I mean, surely there is a more attractive name for it. "Wonder-Wallet" or "Super-Spacious Waist-pack of Awesomeness" for example.
I must say that if Kim had had her Super Spacious Waist Pack of Non-Granny Awesomeness in Jerusalem during our visit, we might not have "lost" our camera!
NOT true. Everyone here does not wear fanny packs. Like 5 people do, and you'll all surrender your precious "fannies" by the time Galilee rolls around. :)
I don't know, I think a neon green one might be better. And provide a nostalgic link to your past.
Where's the picture? I'll be the judge of whether or not it's grandma-ish
no matter how much it holds, it is still a fanny pack. and still nerdy. :)
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