Living in an apartment complex is sometimes like living in an episode of "Seinfield" sans the 90's clothing. Mine is no expection. Me and 2 of my close friends all live in one complex , "The Reserve" . Its like being in college sometimes without the homework. We have coffee mornings and pool days, and we have had a lof of fun getting to "know" our neighbors. And by know, I mean making up what we think their lives are like based on how they act.

Meet "old tan pool guy". He is about 65. He's tan. He sits at the pool EVERY day. He doesnt read, just sits and looks around, not in a creepy way. I know what you're thinking- if you know he's at the pool every day, then so are you. Not the point. :) We just cant figure out why he doesnt work - he looks clean cut.

Then there's "Perfect Running Girl". She is tall, blonde, and leggy. And she runs in perfectly coordinating outfits and a hair is never out of place when she comes back into the Reserve after her worksout. We have also spotted her doing squats on the sidewalk outside the complex- with her bottom facing traffic. I wish I had that confidence. And we all make faces of disgust as we go out to dinner while she finishes up her workout and then goes to eat her well balanced meat with lean protein and leafy greens.

But perhaps the most interesting of the residents is the mystery boy in 2402. He received a wedding invitation intended for me by accident and sent the following note :

"Dear Sender,
I live at 2402 **** Drive and received your letter. Unfortunately, Allie does not live here. I am sending you your letter back unopened so you may re-route it.

I assume its a wedding invitation from the envelope---Congrats and Good Luck

Best-
2404"

We have come up with all sorts of stories about 2402.  One things for sure- he's WAY nicer than me- I would have never done that. And that makes me a little sad- and a little challenged in a good way. That in the world of email, and facebook, and instant-ness, that he took the time to do something for a stranger, someone he may never meet and for which wont get anything in return.
Thank you 2402 for reminding me of how I can show Jesus' love to others to- "love your neighbor as yourself".