It all began on the day of the exchange, i received a message with the subject "Hello~".

I opened the message to the nicest message i have ever gotten in an exchange. I was so happy that someone across the world wanted to know so much about me and my fianceé. I replied as quick as i could, learning soon after that the message box had a limit to how many characters it could hold.

A day went by and i got another reply, again a lovely response and so began the best experience i have ever had on an exchange.

Messages were exchanged and we learned about each other and when the exchange deadline arrived he let me know with no doubt that i would be receiving a gift.

When i got the notification that the parcel was shipped i was so excited i told everyone and anyone that i was expecting a parcel all the way from Japan and the person sending it is amazing! I couldn't stop checking the tracking, i couldn't stop checking my emails! Any glimpse or sign from my match was something to look forward to.

Roll on a few days, it's Monday morning and the first thing i do is check the tracking, it's out for delivery! But.... I have work. :( So after pictures from my Fianceé teasing me with this amazing parcel i finally get home.

I start to open and the first thing i see is is Microfibre Slippers! Perfect for my fianceé to walk about in, in the mornings! :P

Once i removed them and took out a sheet, i found a wonderful picture of a Dachshund and French Bull Dog. My Fianceé and I's favourite dogs in the world! This will definitely will be framed and hung on our wall, so expect a picture of your picture! lol.

Next we found LOADS (100) of origami cranes, each one more perfect than the next. After digging a little longer we started to find all these weird and wonderful gifts, that made us laugh and smile.

From Finger Condoms to Traditional Wedding ChopSticks (These will be featured at our wedding btw). Everything was so amazing. You couldnt have picked better for a couple who love all things odd and wonderful.

I can't wait to read my comic and we can't wait to try out the crazy weird treats and toys you sent, you only live once eh? haha. Your lovely letter was the cherry on the cake and we cannot thank you enough. What you did for us will never be forgotten and we hope you will stay in touch. We will also definitely finish the 300 origami cranes. We feel like it would be the perfect homage for such a wonderful experience.

Again, We honestly cannot thank you enough and we are so truly grateful that we had the honor of speaking with someone as wonderful and talented as you.

We hope to speak to you soon! Thanks, Daz & Zoe