GIFTS 1-4: My secret Santa sent me a brand new ukulele, picks, a tuning device, and even the books to learn how to play! It's perfect especially since I am in auditory research and need a hobby! It's an instrument I've always wanted to learn too.

While working through grad school, this will be a great way for me to pass the time and learn something new. I can't begin to express how grateful I am!

GIFTS 5+: My SS sent another package that arrived more recently. The outside of the box had a little reddit alien wearing a santa hat. I opened it up and saw something great... She wrote down, on individual cards, her favorite recipes for me to try! I'm amazed at how thoughtful this gift was and am so lucky to have a new set of categorized recipes at my disposal!

Not only did she handwrite all of those recipes (see the picture!), but she sent chocolates from Switzerland. There were two bears that are a specialty from Bern (see photo), and I just shared one of them with my girlfriend.. we really enjoyed them!

Thank you! This was such a thoughtful set of gifts, and I really appreciate your effort into them. My time in grad school is now a bit brighter thanks to my SS!