back from walking about after swimming...
bought a backpack from NB outlet for $29 to replace the crumpler
messenger bag i have.. nothing wrong with the bag, lots wrong with
the user... user's back is screwed and the asymmetric messenger bag
is causing a lot of stress on one side of the back.. which is why i
opted for the backpack...
not too bad.. $29...
there was a $19 one but it had only one giant compartment with
one zip.. i need at least a couple to put away my security pass,
wallet, keys and other stuff.. there's even space for my notebook
should i want to bring it around 
FS has been wanting to buy a Crumpler messenger bag for me for
the longest time..... but I resisted all this while.
My logic was......
Messenger bag: all load on one shoulder ==> excess load and
pressure on one shoulder ==> back becomes asymmetrical ==>
long-term back problems.
Backpack: load spread across both shoulders ==> can handle
heavy loads more easily ==> back remains balanced ==> fewer
problems.
In the first place, I don't understand what's so good about
Crumpler. The material they use reminds me of Kaimara primary
schoolbags. 