Taking the bag out for a walk

So we've had a few excursions, what I like to call, "taking the purse out for a walk." A few observations:
> I feel special carrying it. I think that's kind of stupid, but it's true.
> I walk a little bit taller, according to the boy.

It is a bit like armor. Perhaps I am more willing to barrel through the tough girl lines with this bag in tow. Meaning that people have to go around me now, rather than the other way around. I did notice a lot of "excuse me"s. Usually, people just push me aside.

Weird.