Now Updated with a second box!

Books 2016 has made my month! Seriously, the fun lasted from matching day until... hey look it's about time for the next matching day <3 The messaging has been great and the fun has been spread out; it's something I'm going to try and replicate more in the future. My own Santa is ridiculous, and my giftee had a wish list that let me spoil them. I've just been simmering in a pot of warm fuzzy feelings, so let me share!

Special thanks to the person behind this all. I don't know how to thank them enough - all I get is a gallery post! They have requested to remain anonymous, so I just have to tell the community this person rocks. No question, my Santa has been so cool, generous, and creative that I just can't believe my luck to get paired with someone with art skills!

It all started on a dark and stormy night when I rescued an Amazon box from the mail... The three books therein turned out to be both familiar and a surprise in ways. But we didn't stop there! What followed was two Humble Bundles of e-books and then a box with hand-drawn bookmarks, books for my cousins (I know, right?), and even a little art book for me! (See the photos for details. There's art so it's totally worth looking through)

Tl;dr version: Holy s**t! My Santa made and sent all this perfectly incredible stuff that makes me happy! Taking the time to make me art, in particular, was fantastic. The physical books are gorgeous and right up my alley, and e-books are already getting use! This was amazing and thoughtful, and I'm so inspired to keep the love going and pay it forward.

Santa, continue being awesome <3