Yesterday was really a hectic, but enlightening turnaround of a day. I realized how much, in this day and age, we rely on technology. So much so that when the smallest device is unavailable to you, it feels as if you're lost in a mob of people, unable to find anyone to help you. I had something like that happen to me — I lost my phone on the BART train on my way to the city.

It was completely by accident since it slipped out of my pocket, but I didn't notice until I was a few hours in the city. Communication became so difficult, luckily wi-fi hotspots and a Borders bookstore telephone were my savior. However, I really have to thank the woman who found the phone and was kind enough to call my house, leave a message and arrange a pickup with me. That has to be the most selfless gesture I have ever seen in a stranger, almost shocking really. I'm infinitely grateful for her kindness, and wished I could have returned her with a favor or a "thank you." Unfortunately, I couldn't, but I just want to say thank you to that woman.