This is the first time I have participated in Secret Santa. I did not know what to expect but I signed up wanting to spread joy to someone somewhere in the world. Getting a gift on my own was just a nice side bonus. Unfortunately my original Santa did not send me anything but my rematch Santa made sure I did not get disappointed. A postman rang my door bell today and gave me a package. It made a few rattly sounds as I signed for the package. I was intrigued. I had no idea what to expect as I wanted my Santa to surprise me. A pair of socks would make me happy (I love socks!)

So. I open the package and without looking into it I reach in and one by one grab the following items.

A deadpool t-shirt. It is a perfect fit and I could not stop laughing. This t-shirt alone would have been enough but no there was more. Much much more. Haribo gold-bears Christmas edition. Red and green bears are my favourites! Then I got to the card. Pink and with a lot of hearts. The store was all out of Christmas cards so I got a valentine's day card instead. It is my first valentine's day card as valentine is not celebrated where I am from. So this was pretty cool. Mr. Mercedes by Stephen King. I was at a bookstore the other day and considered buying this book but something made me not do it. This is just perfect. At this point I'm 'Seriously, more stuff? Wow!' The next thing I got are these small soda can candy things. I have never seen stuff like those before but I'm hyped! I can't wait to try them! A wall decoration with zodiac signs on it. I think I might use it as a scarf since I want to show of how awesome it is! A pair of socks. I am in heaven! And to make things even better - it is star wars socks! I reached in a grabbed a can. My first thought was that I am impressed a beer can survived the trip overseas. I soon realised it is actually beer flavoured jelly beans. A Cardinals coffee mug. I just broke my old mug so this is perfect timing. I will enjoy a cup of hot coffee tomorrow morning after riding my bike to work. A tiny bottle of champagne with champagne flavoured jelly beans. Buttered (very important detail - sugar on popcorn is a no-go) popcorn jelly beans. I really like jelly beans. Especially those with popcorn flavour! A Missouri Tigers t-shirt. Also a perfect fit.

I was speechless! I really did not expect anything like this and here I am with all of these awesome things. If I was not already a rematch Santa I would definitely have signed up right away in honour of my own rematch Santa.

Thank you so much for all of these amazing gifts! You really did surprise me! Rematch Santa - you are a wonderful person!