I was very excited to receive my gift today. Not only did I receive one gift I received four gifts and a letter. The letter was labeled "Spoiler" so my wife was quick to confiscate it to conclude if I should read it before opening my gifts. After she decided the presents should be opened first she also decided that I should open the packages in order of size.

The first gift, also the smallest was the best gift. I had happy tears working their way out in the corners of my eyes after realizing what it was. The personal level of this beautifully smithed copper key chain blew me away. My Santa did her research and discovered that I was married last year. She, with her own hands, smithed a small copper ring keychain, stamped with my wife’s and my wedding date and also with our names. That was it, that was all I needed. The level of this gift superseded all expectations I had for this year’s Arbitrary Day.

but that wasn't the last gift...

After the keychain, my Santa still had three more gifts anticipating my fingers to discover what else she had instore for me. I carefully opened the second gift wondering what else she picked out for me. As I excitedly peeled away her doodles, I was ecstatic to see it was “The American Boy's Handy Book”; it’s a book that I’ve been meaning to pick up for the last few years. I grew up in a 120-acre forest and have had my original book since I was old enough to read and now it’s starting to fall apart. I was happy to see that I will have a copy to eventually give my children when they are exploring the natural world. Also packaged with the book was a 3D metal sculpture of the Millennium Falcon, which is great because whenever I’m out shopping I’m constantly battling on if I should buy one or not, but now it’s decided and it will grace my desk in all its glory. The only downfall is now I have to get the X-Wing and the Tie Fighter.

The next two gifts I opened were so very fitting for me too. First the wonderfully dragon decorated gift was comical because the wife and I have an inside joke where we refer to the dog as Dobby and now our Dobby has her own little statue to grace our nerd shelf. The awesomely drawn raven package was even better for I have an unhealthy obsession with dark roast coffee. I so happen to love the idea of trying new brands so now Happy Belly French Roast will be in my happy belly tomorrow morning.

Thank you Santa for making my summer even better with your thoughtful gifts. I couldn’t have asked for anything more fitting or grand. You made my day and blew me away with that keychain, thank you for going the extra mile and stalking me. I hope your summer is awesome and as phenomenal as you are.