Whoa. So here I am, sitting around at work thinking about what I got for my RedditGifts victims matches, high and mighty in the knowledge that I was going to get them out pretty fast.

Bam, was I wrong. My Calendars Secret Santa must have sensed my smug self-satisfaction, cos' when I got home I found a package waiting for me - next day delivery.

Somewhat taken aback I checked the calendar. Yes, it was still Wednesday, less than two days since the exchange signups were closed. Whoever had sent me this package was sure in a rush to make sure I got a calendar that I wouldn't be able to use for a few months yet.

Regardless, with my sense of speedy-self-smugness defeated, I resigned to opening the package. Bam! How did they know that I'd always wanted a snazzy paper scarf. Stylish! Or was it a recyclable towel for my hair?

That's when I saw them, a pair of blood-red eyes glaring me down. Terrified, I checked to make sure there were no small vermin around before extracting the calendar from the box.

Owls, owls of all shapes and sizes. Once upon my wall they would no doubt impart their wisdom upon me, though what they know beyond techniques of catching woodland creatures is a mystery to me.

But, hold the phone... that box isn't empty! Nay, it could not be. Two calendars? How am I ever supposed to be able to say I forgot which day it was with two calendars, and a penguin one at that!

Sadly it will be a while before I can put them to use, so for now the penguin calendar can hang out with my penguin pals, and the owls calendar with my bobble-owl.

Last, I found a note included in the box: Hope you enjoy the owls and penguins! I'm totally with you here - both are awesome! From your secret calendar girl. I certainly will, Secret Santa(ess?). Now I have to figure out the hard part - where to put them on the wall!