Positive Post Its

So most of you may have seen the abundance of post-it notes that were posted in random places all over campus on Monday-- and I hope you did see them! One of my really good friends and teammates came up with the idea last week: to create a Facebook page inviting people to write positive, encouraging, and uplifting memos on post-it notes and put them anywhere on campus on Monday, February 9. The idea was that, with all the tragic events that are happening around us, the Appalachian State community needs to come together and remind each other that we are worthy, important, and loved. I saw some of the sweetest, most up lifting post its around campus. My heart was filled with happiness to know that a simple sticky note like that could make someone's day or even save someone's life. I even had a pretty bad day on Monday, and a pretty bad week so far. But when I think about our campus spotted with those sticky notes full of love and encouragement, I can't help but smile. I am so proud of not only our student body, but of my beautiful friend who thought of the idea and made it all happen. She has been interviewed by local newspapers and even the Huffington Post for Positive Post-It Note Day. She plans to make it an annual event, and hopes that Post-It will even sponsor her someday. I am so proud to call such an awesome person my friend, and I am so happy that I could participate and be affected by such an awesome idea. I can't wait till next year's positive post-it note day!