I was surprised by how quickly I received my Arbitrary Day gift: it arrived on my front porch on June 29th, scarcely 4 days since we were matched. When I picked up my package, I felt how heavy it was and was perplexed as to what it could be.

They were 5 books, all individually wrapped, which really built up the suspense! I unwrapped 3 of the smaller gifts to reveal National Audubon Society guides for trees, birds, and wildlife of the southeastern United States! My jaw dropped. Just by these 3 books alone, my eyes became misty and my smile stretched into a manic grin. I couldn't imagine what wondrous tomes were concealed in the remaining 2 gifts.

They were 2 marvelous books on the art of tracking and recognizing sign of various animals. This really sent me over the edge; my Arbitrary Santa went WAY above and beyond what I ever expected to receive. I haven't been this excited for a gift in a long long LONG time. If I recall correctly, I might even have danced around my kitchen with all 5 stacked books bouncing in my arms.

I don't know my Arbitrary Santa's username (his first name & last initial is Brian J.) but I hope he sees this and understands how happy he made me with these books.

This was an AWESOME Arbitrary Day!

Sincerely,

notsosilent