This is by far the most anticipation I've had for an exchange.

Shortly after matching I received a communique that I am the only thing standing between the imminent end of the world and the survival of the human race. And that I would have assignments...

Then i was told that my first task was written on the box I should be receiving.

I've been hassling the receptionist for days (I use my office in case signature is necessary). Today I finally received my instructions. First of all I'm really glad I don't have to assassinate any world leaders or rob a bank, however the task may be equally as challenging.

Task 1: "Find out the other match I had based on contents"

So I'm enlisting your help, if you've got any leads on who might be my 'twin' please help bring us together, i can only imagine they have been tasked with the same objective.

Contents: 2 packs of noodles (Ramen like), package of instant flan, 41 plastic knives, a roll of blue painters tape

intriguing b/c neither Ramen nor flan is best handled with a knife, perhaps the tape it to create a giant fork, or some defensive weapon. At this point I can only guess...

Task 2:"post confused pictures"

Well that's easy enough, because I'm plenty confused: http://imgur.com/a/QsPIu

Task 3: "????" okay, that one is going to be very challenging, maybe 1 & 2 will help.

UPDATE: It seems my comrade at arms may be missing in action. With the end of the world at our doorstep I've been given my next task and told to proceed with out them, luckily I have a pack of sidekicks to aid me in my quest.

Task: I am to craft my weapons and armor, and feast on my noodles in preparation for the next task.

Next task has been received!: last week I received further instructions from my "ninja wizard" gifter. Now that we're prepared for battle I received the following: "as anyone who knows anything is already aware bottle caps fuel the post apocalyptic economy as told to us by Fallout. So in order to fund further adventures you will need to conquer an iconic location"... In Oklahoma this could only mean one place: Pops(http://route66.com). A diner/gas station/soda specialty store carrying over 600 kinds of pop (or soda, or coke depending on what part of the country you hail from), as well as a huge bottle out front. After some careful planing we were able to get there.

Once there we noticed a problem. The giant bottle had already been opened and the cap was no where to be found. I removed my armor for some covert research as to where i might find said giant cap. The waitress didn't seem to know much, but the breakfast burrito was delicious. Then we acquired a few exotic soda's (FYI: do not drink rock piss butterscotch soda... it's gross) to assist in our research.

After putting the clues together I was able to find and recover said cap. I've also rounded up my post-apocalyptic savings account. Now I'm ready to fund further adventures after the world's end...

Epilogue: It's been a few weeks and life after the end of the World continues. As a reward for my quest I have been inducted into the elite society of the Elves. And with victory/survival achieved I enjoyed my just desserts - flan. Though I sometimes wonder what would have been if my twin had not been MIA... I guess some of life's mysteries never get solved.