My "Sidekick", A Genius Invention (though you may not think so)

Is all this necessary?

        It all started at Hilbert college last fall.  I kept leaving my totally precious hard drive, containing my life's work and photos, plugged into the USB near the floor of the computer.  After loading my books, purse, etc. who could remember that little black thing at my feet?  I was nearly insane with fear of losing this  box called the  "Passport." It certainly was my passport to all future printing at that time.   The Hilbert Campus security was enlisted and Frank,the "Knight in shining Blue" (who should have been an FBI agent), vowed to invade every venue to find it,  Lo and behold, after investigating who sat where  at what time, he tracked the finder and returned it to me.  I was a happy camper until I left the next one in the library. (same scenario) and later in the academic service computer room (that time it was the mini thumb drive - easier to forget.  Every when I walked into the Campus Security office they immediately asked "What did you lose this time Bernadine?"

The "Bing" boy - my dad, my inspiration

       On a a trip to Florida, the Office Max people forgot to give me the thumb drive they were using to print my photos- their fault this time, but equally as stressful.  Not only have I left hard drives, but, worse than that, my cell phone which I put on shelves in the library or in stores to examine items with both hands. Restaurants, friends homes, my car, various rooms in the house, bathrobe pockets - you name it, my cell phones been there.

     Time for a "bing"  (my inventive dad's name for a solution).  Hopefully following my father's creative genius, I knew I had to come up with something no one had ever thought of, no matter how crazy it might seem.  I started with the cell phone.  throwing it in my purse did no good.  I had to carry that huge thing around then fumble through to the very bottom to find it.  By the time I did, it stopped ringing - of course.  I couldn't carry  a strap at my wrist - needed hands for writing, so wanting something elegant and useful, I took a piece of sheer blue beaded fabric and made a holder and strap.  It was certainly elegant but impractical, wearing through the flimsy fabric.
     Persevering until I got it right took six months and at least four prototypes. At last I came up with a little number I call the "Sidekick".  It has everything - glamour, bling,  personality, a "see-through" cell phone holder at the back (you can see who's calling in one second and answer in two), a pocket for credit card, even room for a small point and shoot camera (I'm never without my Samsung).  At the bottom, I keep three small thumb drives and hook my car keys on the side.  Who needs big purses with everything but the kitchen sink.(do you really put on makeup in the store?)  Another exclusive perk is the fact that all sidekicks are personalized.  (this took a lot of trial and error).  I sling it around my neck and shop, write, clean, cook. and never miss a call!  

Sidekick with jewels added and flounced strap

     The kids at the gym ordered some so while I was at it, I decided to make some for dear friends and relatives. Adding to this craze for personalized holders, I even made a Chromebook holder to die for.  It's a Google designed bag with photos of every child on the back.  Who needs a wallet to show family pics?

My "Eat your heart out Google-lovers" bag (holds my Chromebook and flat notebook)

Campus Security is wondering why I haven't visited them lately!