I'm very sad about the upcoming apocalypse, because it means I won't be able to get to know my santa which is a shame because she is AWESOME and we are clearly destined to be best friends.

Anyway, on to the awesomeness which is her gifts (or, rather, the first of two packages from what I gather)!

Just after 7 this morning (SEVEN AM. SERIOUSLY. - as a side note, I will not do well in the apocalypse if it requires early rising) the doorbell went. I was (ahem, still am) a little hungover, so I was cursing every piercing echo of the bell while dragging myself to answer, in an ironically zombie like state.

Whenever I see that c/o MerpyP on a package, no matter how miserable or self pitying I'm feeling, it instantly cheers me up and today was no exception! I wasn't expecting anything nearly this quickly, but quickly sussed out that it must be my Apocalypse gift!

I feel like I say this with every gift write up I do, but it was a BIG box - think at least a banana and a half high (shamefully we have no bananas in the house, sorry!), and two or three long. Quick photo snapped of it, I finally get to rip (okay, slice with a knife, Amazon wraps that shit up tight!) open the package and peek at all the goodies inside!

The first thing I pulled out was a Rick Grimes plushie! This is super awesome, because now I'm only one away from the complete TWD plushie set! Along with each gift, nifty1 had included a message which corresponded to each gift, with some awesome references to Zombieland's zombie rules - for Rick, she said: "Rule number 8 is Get a Kickass Partner. I'm pretty sure Rick falls into this category (though I prefer Daryl. :P) Rick also helps you with Rule number 29, which is The Buddy System."

I love the thought that went into these gifts, they are all awesome just by themselves but the added personal touch like that just makes it an incredible gift experience!

Next up was one of the most creative and amusing things I've seen - a "Wreck This Journal" book. I've never seen this before, I've seen instructive doodle books and loved them, but this is something else and WOW it is so cool! The whole idea of this book is to destroy it and mess it up, however you like but they provide lots of helpful hints and instructions! The apocalypse is going to be stressful business, so this will provide a much needed source for stress release! nifty1's note about it says "Rule Number 32 is Enjoy the Little Things.... I think you might enjoy this, especially in the Apocalypse, you will need something to take your mind off everyday life." And she is so right!

The last thing in this package was another big box - this one I knew exactly what it contained and I actually made a little noise of joy (and possibly lust) at seeing it... A HUGE box of Kinder Hippos!! If you've seen Zombieland, you will understand when I say these things are my twinkies. nifty1 got it SO spot on I can't believe it. The only problem I have with these is that I'm not sure they'll last until the apocalypse!

nifty1's comments on all of this awesomeness are "These fall under Rule number 32 as well as being necessary sustenance!"

And she says "I hope you enjoy all your gifts as much as I enjoyed deciding on what to get you"

Seriously. You killed it.

I was ridiculously, unbelievably, excited for the apocalypse exchange (it was made for me - I have my plan down to perfection) but I was mostly excited about what I could give my giftee; in NO WAY was I expecting to receive anything this awesome and perfect for me.

So thanks nifty1, I really hope you survive the apocalypse!