So I owe a major apology to my fantastic, wonderful exchange redditor "M" (didn't give reddit name) - he sent TWO amazing packages with the sweetest notes and most delicious treats a while ago. I've been so busy with work that I haven't had a chance to post all my pictures.

So, "M" had emailed me a while back saying that he couldn't fit all the snacks he had gotten into one package and would be sending two. He was sending the snack from Germany, so would that be okay? Of course! First off, anyone who's willing to pay for overseas shipping is a gem. Anyone who's shipping TWO packages and paying overseas shipping? All the gold for you.

I come home one day, and lookey here, there's a package on my doorstep! Yay! It's from Germany! Even better!

I tear it open - out pours a small trove of german chocolates and treats. There was seriously so much stuff in this box that I thought "M" had ended up fitting everything into one box. It was amazing. I was so frickin' giddy, I had to remember to take photos of everything before shoving it in my mouth. "M" was also incredibly thoughtful and wrote little notes explaining some of the chocolates (like one bar that he had chosen because the chocolate was made in his hometown) as well as some German to English translations. I loved the notes - it made each treat feel that much more special, like I was partaking in something more personal than just a snack exchange.

A few days later, I'm still chowing down on sweets, and another envelope from Germany shows up with MORE CHOCOLATE. First off, chocolate is kind of my most favorite thing, and secondly, I was CONVINCED I had received all my treats. NOPE. MORE TREATS. In this batch was a big bag of Rieslens (these scrumptious nuggets of caramel covered in chocolate), a couple mini chocolate bars and this incredible chocolate bar filled with strawberry cheesecake filling. This thing was so luscious and sweet I wanted to both share it with the world and keep it all for myself.

What I loved about this was that "M" really went above and beyond, thoughtfully finding treats he knew I'd like (LOVE) but choosing ones that had some meaning to him or to his country, even if it was something simple like "we ate this as kids, put it in vodka." It's so easy to shove some treats in a box, but to step up, go the extra mile, and basically send two personalized, thoughtful gifts to a complete stranger overseas - this guy is incredible. Everyone, buy him a drink.

"M", thank you, thank you, thank you!!!!