I didn't give my Santa a whole lot to work with in my "about me" section. I figure I have enough in my comment history to give an eager stalker a pretty good picture of who I am. I did, however, hint at my undying love for one Severus Snape. So can you imagine my utter delight at the gift I received; a print of a digital portrait of my paramour created by my Santa!!!!!

The portrait had a quote from Snape alongside it. "The mind is not a book, to be opened at will and examined at leisure." Now I don't know the precise reasons my Santa had for choosing this quote, but she could not have picked one more appropriate. I'm a teacher and I've pretty much dedicated my life to helping develop the minds of young people. This is a beautiful reminder that no one comes to me as a tabula rasa. I can no more open up the mind of a child and begin writing, than I could open it up and begin reading.

I liked the picture so much I went and put it in the only frame I had available in that size; the one with my sister's picture in it. (It's ok, we're not close.)

But that was only part of the awesome gift sent to me by my awesome Santa! I also received a totally funky "upvote" hairbow and a handful of candy! And that was only in the second package! I haven't even told you about the package I got the day before!

Yes,I ended up with one of those awesome Santas who sent out two boxes! I also received a box from Think Geek. In this box was a cupcake shaped stress ball which my Santa thought might come in handy for those stressful days as a teacher. She is totally right!! This is perfect for throwing at children who stress me out. I will definitely feel better! I also got a Super Mario Question Block filled with candy. When I finish the candy, I'll be able to use the box for holding paper clips!

Thank you RobotJackie!!!! You are so totally awesome!