Oh my goodness.

I've been out of town, but my SO told me my gift arrived. I've waited over a week to open it and it was the first thing I did upon returning home.

In my profile, I mentioned that I recently enrolled in pastry school and baking is giving me life. The first package contained an absolutely beautiful and dainty cupcake necklace. I love love love it. It's lovely and cute and I'm going to wear it all the time.

The second package was a book. I knew this because I've ordered books on Amazon many times and I know that box anywhere. My SO's kids laughed and mocked me for the audible gasp I made when I saw the cover. I said in my profile that I'm a theater kid at heart and love musical theatre. My current obsession is Hamilton. My Santa got me The Complete Libretto of Hamilton, which includes stories of its creation and notes on hip hop and storytelling, and it's all written by Lin-Manuel Miranda! I still can't believe it. I can't wait to dive in. I'm so excited.

The gifts were wonderful, obviously, but my Santa also included very nice notes. I couldn't get good photos of them, but they were such nice little things to read as well. I feel so so grateful that a total stranger was willing to do something so nice for me. I love this community (and my Santa) so much.

I really can't express my gratitude and excitement via text, but I'm STOKED.

Thank you SO much, Santa. You made my Christmas!