Gradual increase of stuff in Pockets

Over the last year, I've started carrying around more than just a pencil in my pocket, like I did Freshman year. I started carrying my iTouch (I just have a dumbphone and an iPod Touch, not an iPhone/smartphone). This provides a lot of entertainment in the boring parts of classes through my music or many eBooks I keep on it. It doesn't really matter that I can't get on the Internet during school.

When I was earning hours on my permit, I started carrying my wallet with ID around so I could ingrain this habit and so I could earn hours by driving home when my parents picked me up from shool or somewhere else. And just last week, I got my car, so I started carrying around my car and house key on the same ring as my flash drive. I've learned through experience that you never want to be locked outside of the house.

Sometimes I carry earbuds with me, but recently, I just store them in a secure pocket of my backpack to avoid damage. Within the last 3 weeks, I've been through 8 pairs of earbuds, each time they malfunction to the point of losing all auditory capabilities. I think of it as a sign my pockets are too rough on the poorly made electronics