My match was in this for the long run - they messaged me asking for more details about me and my love for the color light blue, and how could I not oblige?

I came back from spring break to an array of packages. One was hand-written, one mysteriously said "SURFACE TRANSPORTATION ONLY"...it takes something special to bewilder me before I've even figured out what, in fact, it is. From there the mystery got even more complex.

Now, I'd offhandedly mentioned to my match that I was into cyanotype printing (some of you may know this as "sunprinting"). Cyanotypes happen to be blue, at least unless you wash the print in tea... To my complete surprise, I opened a box with absolutely lovely cyanotype greeting cards made by Anna Atkins. I've already given a few to loved ones, filled with poems and drawings and reminders of spring that perfectly accompany the cheerful designs on the front of the cards.

I also got a blank stamp base. I will carve foliage into this stamp and stamp an entire forest. I'm very excited about this. My friends will attest.

Onto the next little box... a clear glass bottle (maybe blue-tinted?) of Chanel N°5 and a contrasting black mascara. When I told my match I'd be all for something random/out of the ordinary, I was not expecting this. What a dream. I now have a collection of 3 very special perfumes displayed on my bedroom shelf. Fact about me: I hate taking showers. But I apply perfume after showers. This is some great encouragement. ;)

Finally, I opened a carefully packed box with light blue.... all around. The cutest pony just like the ones my sister and I played with as kids now stands next to my desk lamp. I think I'll fill the small blue containers with office supplies. And I don't own a comb, except now I do, thanks to my match. And in my favorite color.

I'm in love with your amazingly thoughtful gifts and what a kind gesture and thank you so much. A cyanotype of appreciation will follow. Thank you thank you thank you!