How do I start this.. I actually have become stumped for words. Something that doesn't really happen to me. I shall try to unstump.

I received this box yesterday, but due to pregnancy I fell asleep before my husband had picked it up and brought it home (at 6 o clock). So I had to go to work knowing it was there, waiting for me on the kitchen table. Work has never gone by that quickly.

When I arrived home I tore into the box, yeah I wasn't gentle about it.

After I had emptied the contents on the livingroom table I just sat there staring at everything. I look up to my husband who is a bit pale in the face.

What is it hon?

Yeah, I'll never be able to top that. This guy knows you better than I do!

And yes. That's exactly how I can describe this. My Santa has been so thorough in his stalking and gifting that I can honestly say I've never gotten more appropriate, heartfelt and thoughtful gifts. And believe me, I've gotten some amazing gifts.

So enough with the blubber (yes I've been crying a little but I'm pregnant so that's ok right?) here's what I got:

Assorted candy of all sorts. Tamarind (no idea what that is) flavoured, chili flavoured, coconutty. Nothing like the candy I've ever tried. I think I'm going to run a bath and just have a little tasting tray and go nuts.

Coal! Pepparmint coal soap. I opened this first and thought I had ended up on the naughty list, especially since there was another item in the bag...

A Christmas Rage Face Ornament that says Naughty! I hung it up right away, it made the tree sparkle.

Postcards from Texas, a map of how long the package have travelled and a picture of a band dressed in red. Slightly confused I found the answer in the added note.

Some sort of Christmas Test, I will have to look into what I have to do to pass. It looks tricky. Can I call a friend? Ask the audience?

A signed book on crochet ... my absolute favourite hobby. Signed by the author herself! I haven't actually owned a signed book before, not many authors travel this close to the arctic circle so I am super chuffed and happy to be an owner of this.

Soft crochet holders that goes around needles that lack handles. This is the most genius thing I've ever seen.

Yaaaarn. In blue and red called Araucania, hand dyed from Chile. I will have to pick something really good to make with this.

A crocheted octopuss. I've crocheted for many years now and I've actually never gotten a crocheted piece myself. Now I know the feeling of being on the receiving end and it's lovely. I can't believe you've gone through the trouble of making one (or well I know it's your wife who made it, please hug her from me).

2 Reddit snoos in plastic pearls, with magnets behind so I can plop them onto the fridge. Perfect for when I want to up- and downvote people in my kitchen.

Now.. it's hard to pick a favourite thing out of the bunch of love from my Santa, but I have to say the card really touched me. I shall write down what it said:

"Merry Christmas! I am Santa's helper and was tasked with looking into your background so that Santa could send you a gift. I'm very excited to say that I feel like I got to know you well over these past weeks. You seem to be a nice and caring person. And, have a passion helping people (as evidenced by r/secretsanta. You also have a great sense of humour and a loving family.

Feliz navidad,

Santa

P.S I included a map showing how far away we are for giggles as well as a picture of a Santa mariachi band that I took. I think it really captures the essence of Texas.

P.P.S Say hi to your awesome family for me!

P.P.P.S I know from personal experience that working in the mental health care sector can be very challenging. I also know that if you are to be successful and make a large impact you need to take care of yourself. Therefore, I have enclosed 100 trillion dollars. Now that you're a trillionaire, you don't have to sweat the small stuff."

Really. Me? I'm .. funny? Caring and nice. You know, it means a lot to hear that, it's a nice feeling to have someone take the time to read through all the inane crap I type out and actually find me nice. It's a bit narcissistic of me to bathe in the compliments like this but I just wanted my Santa, or Santa's helper, to know that it really means a lot and that I am so utterly thankful.

I thought nothing could top last year's Secret Santa, when I actually got my first Christmas cheer back into my life. I had no idea it could grow even stronger. The trillion dollar bill is amazing and I'm going to frame it and put it up to remind myself how incredibly rich I am, to be able to be a part of this. You know, if I truly had that much money I'd be everyone's rematcher, because everyone should have the luxury to feel this happy.

Thank you Santa's helper, from the bottom of my heart. Please take me up on my offer to visit Sweden with your family, you'll always have room here with us.

Love to you and yours,

Vira.