To all you avid, loyal readers of this engaging and entertaining blog… I’m Aubrey Jean, the latest blogger to join the All American Soy crew. Have you ever seen those “bag tags” that everyone is doing on their personal blogs? Well, if not, today is your lucky day! I am an adamant believer that a glimpse into a woman’s handbag is a glimpse into her soul, so what better way for all of you to get to know yours truly than taking a gander into my very own purse.

Caution: The following may contain embarrassing, ridiculous, or awkward items - readers are forwarned.

• 1. Palm Centro Phone - As a workin’ woman, this is the one thing I cannot live without. I think I may be getting carpal tunnel of the thumbs from all the emails I type on it.
• 2. Keys - which open my car, house, and office. Oh and Mr. Albert, my pet owl.
• 3. Wallet - now what bag doesn’t have this? While I will spare you the very long list of items in there, I will say it includes numerous credit and bank cards, various customer reward cards, some spare change, perhaps some postage stamps, old receipts…you get the idea.
• 4. Gum - I have an oral addiction to gum that’s so strong, I think I alone could keep eclipse in business.
• 5. Chapstick - one of my (many) beauty musts, Burts Bees is one of the best kinds out there.
• 6. Lipgloss - In conjunction with the previous item, this is also one beauty product I must have. Victoria’s Secret has the most amazing lipgloss in their Beauty Rush line.
• 7. Pen - How many times have you been out and about and desperately needed a pen? I like to be prepared for any writing emergencies that may come up.
• 8.Concealer - My MAC concealer pot goes everywhere I do; you never know when that damn zit is going make an appearance and totally ruin your day.
• 9. Dietary Supplement - Some of you drink gallons of coffee every day - I take a Zantrex energy pill and stay skinny. Suckers.
• 10. Kudos Bar - Cause you never know when the munchies are going to strike…and at only 100 calories a bar, how can I resist?
• 11. Lotion -For soft, supple hands all day long.
• 12. Hairspray - To keep my immaculate tresses in place at all times (Dove works great and is cheap!).
• 13. Junk - This is the inevitable pile of crap that can be found in the depths of every woman’s handbag, which includes old papers, loose change, garbage, and perhaps even a few lose birth control pills: Ladies - don’t leave home without it!