Inside My Bag
Diane Conti Twice married and divorced, currently single. Mother to Chloe and Travis and Nonna (my dad is Italian, plus I’m too young to be a grandmother so I prefer to be called Nonna) to Hunter. After a lifetime working in administration positions in a variety of companies, I found my retirement job two years ago as a security guard. I have a great lifestyle roster because I love to paddleboard (SUP) and enjoy the beach. Something a little unusual about me is that I have two different coloured eyes, one brown and one green.
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1. 1. My shoulder bag from Collette. It’s so big so I can fit all everything in! 2. Five different sunnies The guys and girls at work love them as I wear unusual but nice ones to keep them entertained. 3. Scented candle from my beautiful friend, Tracy who sells them. 4. Car keys with a tree of life pendant purchased when I was living on the Gold Coast. It reminds me of that time and for what it stands for – knowledge, wisdom, and insight within one’s self. 5. Purple Lipstick My favourite colour. I owned a ute in this colour that I travelled to Victoria to pick up. 6. Barista Buddy After owning my coffee shop in Charters Towers, I became addicted to coffee. Handy for when I need a quick takeaway. 7. Sealed container For those little snacks when I’m looking after my adorable 15 month-old grandson Hunter. Every moment spent with him is precious. 8. Photo of my family taken at my niece’s twenty-first. I keep it in my bag as I am so proud of them all and it makes me smile when I see it. 9. My work ID After a lifetime of administration jobs, I changed careers and now work security at defence sites. I love my job and the people I work with. 10. Hand crochet handkerchief my mother made for me. 11. Sterling silver bracelets Mum owned an antique shop at Mission Beach and sold jewellery as well. These bracelets were a gift from her. 12. Blue Kombi van key holder My dream is to travel to all of our amazing Aussie beaches in a Kombi with my paddle board. 13. CMC ROCKS 2019 Cowboy boot bottle opener I went with my daughter and her family and my son-inlaw won it and asked me to give it to my son as he knew he’d like it. 14. Hand made earrings by my talented daughter Chloe. 15. Miniature Chloe perfume My mother’s surprise gift. She thought it was cute that it’s also my daughter’s name.
