Today, I realized that I have a book that is due back to the Virginia Tech library on January 2. I got kind of panicked because I’m not going to be back in Blacksburg until around January 22. Do I want to pay 20 days worth of overdue fees? Absolutely not. I wish they would have reminded me to return the book before I left Blacksburg, but there’s no time wasting wishes when that’s not gonna get this book to whoever requested it after me!

Luckily I made good friends with quite a few employees of the library especially within the past year. I Facebook messaged them and asked if I could send books via USPS to the library. He explains that it’s possible and people do it all the time but that it might be easier if I just send it to him and he can make sure that it gets back in time. What a pal. I had forgotten to include a wristband with the package so, Brian, I owe you one for sure!

I think this is a great example of always helping someone out whenever you get the opportunity. I practice that every day – you should too!

PS, I wrote this post write outside of the post office on my iPhone. I hadn’t put my chair in my car yet and so this older lady takes notice. She strolls on over and asks if I need a hand. As frail as can be and a full head of gray, I respectfully decline but she is just so kind that I decided she could be the one new person I meet today. Shout out to Mary of Fredericksburg for also helping people in any way she can. (: