MISSION: It’s In the Bag

Sorry I’m a little late with today’s mission post.  I wasn’t feeling very well last night (sore throat, aches, fatigue), so I thought I’d allow myself to sleep in a little today and move a bit more slowly than usual.  I think the holidays have finally caught up with me!

As promised, more holiday missions from our amazing Affiliated Agents!

DATE:
Monday, 20 December 2010

OPERATIVE:
Affiliated Agent C

LOCATION:
Public Library Restroom
LeRoy, NY

TIME:
11:45 a.m.

I love to make things for someone, anyone. I started making tote bags ever since I saw Green Bag Lady’s website. Although I make a lining in my bag so it’s reversible. I also make knitted hats, key FOB chains, bake and of course sew. When it’s towards the holidays, I always make tons of bags to give away. I give them to teachers, friends or families. This year I made too many and I figured this would be a perfect secret agent gift.

My son is in Pre-K and we have to drop and pick him up from school. The library is right next to the school so I walk and get my books and movies while I wait for his class to end. I always bring my tote with me when I go, since I always end up borrowing lots of books and it’s a perfect carrier.

I started upstairs but as I turned around the corner, I saw a big sign that says SMILE YOU’RE ON CAMERA, so I skedaddled out of there before they start looking at me funny, all secretive. LOL! Then I went into the story room but there was a woman there with her grandson. OK, one more place, which is downstairs. NO luck there either, there was 2 librarians eating their lunch and she asked me if I needed help. (QUICK think, think, think!)

So I told her I was looking for a chapter book for my daughter, which I wasn’t, but I do have a daughter. LOL! She told me where they were, picked up a few and then I sat it down at the edge table and told her I needed to use the bathroom. Ahhhh, that’s where I ended with my present. I hurriedly place it on top of the paper towel rack took some pictures and flushed the toilet (just in case they’re listening). I washed my hands as well.

The towel rack is right in front of the door, so when someone walks in, they will see it right away. So, I have a feeling it was one of those librarian that got the bag. Maybe I will see her sometimes walking with my bag.

I’m not done yet, it feels good and it just makes me happy. My daughter asked me why I’m doing this, she’s 8, and I told her that it makes me feel good and it’s fun and it will make someone’s day.

Affiliated Agent C, your bag is beautiful! If you don’t already have your own shop on Etsy, I think you should!  They’re gorgeous!  And reversible? Brilliant!  Thank you for your sharing your talent in the name of kindness!