I wan to tell you how grateful I am because my Santa was so generous and thoughtful that I feel in debt with the universe for years to come.

My Santa was very distressed about my gift arriving untouched, and then gave me specific instructions that made the anticipation increase more and more. Then, the day came, I got my gift and when I opened it I read the first letter and those words made me feel so good she took that time to write something. Now was the time to check the gift and there it was, stroopwafels that she knew I wanted to try and I just laughed because it was one of those little dreams coming true (yes, it may be silly for some of you, but never in the world I would have the opportunity to try it), then I see a big "J" made of chocolate and I thought it was so lovely. After that, something wrapped in a shiny pink paper, I opened it and there was an Anatomy Atlas with real images (still useful for me even though I already finished medical school, and I get to practice my french too, which is a plus), I start flipping pages, and what the... oh, my! Is this...? Yes, yes it is, 300 euros because of course, 300th exchange extravaganza and she knew life hasn't been easy for me lately and I'm trying to move to another country in order to pursue postgraduate studies. There was a second letter too, I was deeply moved by the words in it, I really hope one day someone tells you the things she said to me.

So kids, never lose hope, life will surprise you from unexpected places. This was the difference from the life I have and the one I want to have.