I'm a bit of a neat freak (emphasis on "freak"). Yep, I like my ducks in a row and on a plate if they step out of line. I don't even know what that means (I kill disorderly ducks?), but it somehow illustrates my freaky neatness. I don't really have the time to spend/waste perfecting my freaky neatness, so I'm always looking for cool new tools and ways to keep things organized. LOVE this handy "Be Swiss Inside" bag organizer by Coucou; it's made of durable fabric and has pockets and places for all your gadgets, bits, and pieces. It functions as a purse organizer (making it easy to transfer necessities when you swap bags), but I think it'd make a cute bag in itself. "I'm Swiss inside" sounds so much better than "neat freak."

I've only just recently cottoned on to the convenience of toting a smartphone over a dumbphone + camera + mp3 player + address book + weatherman + compass + more. One day, I hope to catch up to smart people who use their phones to check in at airports and pay at Starbucks. The idea of eliminating my wallet is a bit scary, but liberating, too. The CandyShell Card Case, a one-piece iPhone case that lets you stash up to three credit card–size cards inside its built-in rubberized slot, is one step closer to a streamlined bag and life. Just slide your cards in to store them securely and use the handy thumb release to access your cards when you need them. Neat freak heaven.

It's a famine or a feast with me and pencils; one minute I have seven in my bag, the next I have none. I like having pencils and pens in my bag because it makes me feel like I'm armed and ready for when inspiration/lottery numbers strike. Thinking I should just invest in a pencil case and keep all my pencils there in a row waiting to win me fame and money. Love this screen-printed "These Machines Kill Fascists" canvas satchel case by The Royal We. Comes with ten pencils so I can get busy being mighty (and tidy).