I could not be happier. Today's visit from the postman made my summer.

Before I begin discussing the huge box pictured below, I should give a little background information!

So, I travel a lot. My wife and I move to a different country every few months. To support this, we work and volunteer. In the past year, I've been fortunate enough to transfer my interest in home cooking into professional kitchens. We're currently spending the summer in Wales where I'm continuing my cheffing pursuit by working as a grill chef. I adore the work, kitchen life, and the fact that I have a job I can travel with.

So, before I go into how brilliant my secret santa is, I should note that she is also a chef! A fantastic coincidence. I mean, what are the chances? So, back to her brilliance. As I giddily unboxed the gift I couldn't hold back my surprise. I got seriously gifted. Hard.

A Le Creuset grill pan! A pan that is literally guaranteed to last for the entirety of my life. This is a seriously marvellous pan. I had to use it immediately. I slapped some patties together and bust out some summer burgers. The most appropriate word to describe the pan would be "sublime".

But that's not all. To pursue my goal of becoming a 'travelling chef' I'll need some gear. A Dick knife bag is no ordinary knife bag. It's like showing up to work in a Porsche. It's like tucking my knives into bed every night. It's amazing! Now I can take my gear all over the world with me with great safety, comfort, and style.

Secret santa, thank you so, so much. You have seriously made me so happy. You have even given that little nudge of reassurance that confirms I'm on the right path in life. Thank you for such generous and thoughtful gifts!

Secret santa, you are awesome.