Dear Santa, You probably knew you were doing an awesome thing by getting me the most expensive thing on my wish list. You probably knew you were going far above and beyond what you had to do for reddit Secret Santa. You probably knew that you were going to make someone's holiday a whole lot brighter. But I think there are some things you couldn't have known by just looking at my picture, reading my likes and profile, and checking out my wish list. I don't want to just say thank you; I want to tell you how very very much this means to me and how much I wish there was some way I could repay you.

One Thursday last August, just 3 days after my birthday- just one day before my weekend birthday party- I was volunteering at the Second Harvest Food Bank and I injured my back pretty badly. I couldn't walk, I couldn't stand, I couldn't even sit, and I definitely couldn't go celebrate my 23rd spin around the sun. All I could do was lie down all day and read outside (the only chair I could be comfortable in was in the backyard) all day. It wasn't so bad, because reading is one of my favorite things in the world, but I couldn't go swing and ballroom dancing, which are my other favorite things.

When the new school year started in early September, I had to drop all my classes, because after sitting for 20 minutes in my first class, I had to leave because I was in tears from the pain. It just kept getting worse and worse. The doctors had no answers other than "give it time". I just sat at home, alone, all day, able to do nothing but read (because I'm not really into TV.)

I needed something to do with my time, so I started a charity project- helping people learn to clip coupons to make donating essential items to homeless shelters more affordable for broke students like me (or really, anyone with tight finances, which isn't rare given the current economic climate). It helped me find some purpose and made me feel like I was contributing in some way to society.

...Okay, I know that was really long winded and may pretty much seem like nothing more than a sob story, but there is a point. The point is that I didn't get the response to the project that I had wanted and interest waned amongst those involved until it was only me left. I just felt like no one cares to do nice things for people in need, even if they have the means to do so.

So I wanted to let you know, Santa, not only did you get a really awesome gift, not only did you do a really good thing for someone in their time of need, but you restored my faith in humanity. I know it might sound cheesy- but it's true. Everyone bailed on he charity project, and it's so awesome to see someone just be awesome for the sake of being awesome. It means so much to me to see someone else do something nice for a stranger just because they can. I want you to know that I love the gift, and it will be put to good use and definitely appreciated.

So Santa, I know I can't repay you, and I know you didn't do this expecting to be repaid. But I want to pay it forward; I want to keep this trend of doing good things for strangers going. So please step forward. If you want to stay anonymous, that's cool too- you can just message me with the redditgifts.com mail, and I won't be able to find out who you are. Or comment here and take the kudos you so most assuredly earned. Either way, please step forward and name your favorite charity and I will make a donation to it in your honor. I can't promise much, but I will do what I can.

Thank you for making me believe again, Santa. You fucking rock (=´∀｀)人(´∀｀=)

PS: The good news is that I had a procedure about 3 weeks ago, and it just started to kick in over the last week or so. So lately, I've been...kind of okay, actually, but I still need to take it easy. With my love of books, having your present will drastically cut down the weight I have to schlep with me everywhere. So not only did you get me something I'll love, but also something that will help me get better more quickly. Thank you so** much, Santa. Did I mention that you fucking ROCK? ヽ(；▽；)ノ