denim dreams

I got this denim backpack from American Apparel a while ago yet I still haven't used it. Rather, I received this bag from somebody as a gift, but I'll just tag this under purchase anyway. As lovely and pretty and cute and pretty and wonderful this backpack is, and as much as I would love to use it at school (and show it off ahem), I swear, this bag will probably break soon if I do. I mean, it's so cute and pretty and all those other adjectives I used, which obviously makes people gravitate towards it (like I did), but the material is so thin. Too thin. When I felt it the first time, I knew right away that my dreams of wearing this to school would be over. I mean, I usually carry binders and textbooks and notebooks etc etc in my backpack and I always carelessly shove and cram them into my bag as soon as the bell rings, and I can just imagine one day the binder corners ripping through the bag after countless wear.

Sadly, I tried to get it returned for store credit, but they said this was final sale. But I guess I could use this bag on a light day when I don't have to carry many things. Or use it during exam weeks. Okay at least it's cute.

Edit 03/26/12: I've been using this backpack since January now and I actually gotta say, this backpack is actually pretty good so far for school. Daily, I carry a 1-inch binder, Five Star notebook, and a bunch of other things such as my pencil case, lunch, small books, etc etc and I have to admit this backpack is more sturdier than I previously thought. Anyway, now I'm thinking, imagine if I had an acid wash backpack.. Sigh