I like to use Arbitrary Day to learn something new, and asked Santa to introduce me to something important to them, that could teach me and enrich my life in some way. Santa NAILED IT!!! This is such an amazing gift, I am having a hard time trying to put it into words. I am blown away, and this surpasses any hopes I had for this exchange!

My gift is to learn about painting, and I have been given all of the tools to get started properly. In the huge box that came, I got a pack of 12 canvas panels, a sweet adjustable easel to hold the canvas up, an acrylic paint mixing palette (for easy clean up...I'm guessing that will be important and helpful so I don't make a mess), and the coolest part, the Bob Ross Master Paint Set!!! It is so freaking awesome!! It has paint, brushes, tools, and the Jedi master of painting instruction, Bob Ross!!! I used to love watching his show on PBS. I can't wait to paint some happy little trees, just like the master. I'm so excited to get started! There was also a pack of foam soccer ball toys for my cats, and they definitely appreciate it as well.

I don't know if this was a lucky coincidence, or maybe my Santa works for the NSA and was really stalking me, but I have been wanting to try painting for quite some time. I don't think I have any artistic prowess, so getting started always seemed a bit overwhelming. I have looked around my area for painting classes, but nothing was really available. I now have the resources to try my hand at painting, with great instruction, from the comfort of my home. I am so thankful for this amazing gift!!!

Lastly, I wanted to thank my Santa for the great notes he sent along with the gifts. It was wonderful to read why he chose these specific items, and briefly what painting means to him. It is nice to understand the meaning behind the great items.

All in all, I couldn't be any more happy than I am right now! Santa let me know that this was his first time participating in Arbitrary Day, and this was a hell of a great way to get started! I hope you continue to participate in Reddit gift exchanges, as you are a true asset to our community. My Santa did not tell me his name, but I hope he comes forward to take credit for this amazing gift. You totally rock!!!

THANK YOU!!! THANK YOU!!! THANK YOU!!!