My Secret Santa put some thought into this gift, and that is always much appreciated. Let's begin with the note:

First off, it had proper grammar, so that's a good start. The user had come across my previous posts about my tumor when it was originally posted, so that was a nice surprise. It was clear that he had done his homework; he had thoroughly gone through my Reddit history and my RedditGifts profile. He even read some of the stories I'd posted to /r/writingprompts. The ending of the note truly showed what the Secret Santa exchange is all about. In reminding me that Reddit is a family, he also wished me and my family good wished through our current and future struggles.

The Doctor Who sticker was a small yet wonderful touch. The show has been a big part of my life during rough times, and one of the few shows I watched live after surgeries.

The Bender figurine is also a great addition. We share a love for Futurama, and he probably doesn't realize that it's my go-to show when I've got Netflix when I'm going to bed. My Secret Santa urged me to continue my mission in returning to school, and this will certainly be sitting on my desk once I do just that.

Lastly, we get to the centerpiece of the gift: The Tao of Pooh. Working at Barnes & Noble (which he knew), this was an interesting choice. A great gift-giver gives gifts (how's that tongue twister?) that a person would never have thought to put on their list, and this is one of those items. Winnie the Pooh is rooted deep into my childhood. As an infant, I grew up with a mural on my wall that my mom had painted. It, of course, was made up of the characters in the Pooh stories as they were originally drawn. In addition, he sent it to me with the hopes that it would bring some balance into my life. I am an open-minded Christian, and look forward to introducing some Eastern philosophies to my faith and life.

So, thank you, Santa. This was a fantastic gift in every sense of the work. Merry Christmas!