When I first signed up for this exchange, I wasn't exactly sure what to expect. I really only had one wish -- that I'd get something from someone who truly shared their simple pleasure, and not something that they thought would be my "simple pleasure." I truly feel like I hit the jackpot with reddit user esmach!

I opened the box with anticipation and saw a note sitting on top, explaining to me that her simple pleasure was gathering shells from Assateague Island. I began unwrapping the individually-wrapped shells and "oohed" and "aahed" more than the Fourth of July!

I used to live in Florida, so I'm familiar with scouring the beach for shells, but I have never seen shells this beautiful in my life!

In addition to the individually-wrapped shells, there was a small jar with some tinier shells, a crab shell & shark teeth from about 17 million years ago!!

The box arrived on Saturday, but I wanted to go out and buy a jar, some sand and rocks for the shells so I could display them properly. I just finished that very task tonight. I'm so pleased with what I received & I can say with certainty this is the best gift I've received in any exchange! Thank you SO MUCH! I hope your match was just as good to you!