My secret Santa was lovely enough to message me and let me know my present was on it's way. They told me it was perfect. That's the word they used. Expectations were high. Perfect is a big word to use on the interwebs, especially when gifting to a stranger. And Fucking hell, perfection achieved.

I've been training in Tribal Fusion bellydance and recently took a sword balancing class when an amazing dancer from the USA came over to teach here in Ireland. I've been dying to get a sword since and go all Xena in stage, but was finding it hard to get one shipped here.

Well, now I have the most beautiful one I've seen. It's so well weighted and balanced, and its already notched to help the grip. It's the badass alternative to those books girls use for posture when walking.

Santa, I don't know how you did it, but you've really made Christmas this year for me. This us one of the most personal and thoughtful gifts I've ever gotten, from anyone, and it really warms my heart to think of how much you thought of me and my passions.

From the bottom of my heart, thank you. You are wonderful.