I've been traveling to visit family across the country and arrived late last night in the pouring rain. Upon seeing a package from my secret santa, I became unreasonably excited and immediately dropped my luggage to open it.

First off, the box was decorated with a swell reddit alien that made me feel like I was in good hands. The first thing I encountered in the box was a letter from my secret pal. She displayed great knowledge of my interests and it seems as if she did great research on my various foibles and excitements.

The next thing I pulled out of the package was a bag of a java-chai tea from my secret santa's favorite coffee shop. She did the adequate research to know I enjoy both and found a tea blend that combines both of them. It was super thoughtful and I'm actually sipping a cup of it as I type.

Deeper inside the package was a pair of vintage ray-bans that my secret santa found for me-- which is great because I work mostly outside and mostly in the sun. Badass would be the word I would describe them with.

Finally, the pièce de résistance...a piece of art from my secret santa, herself! She took my love of bicycles and created a beautiful little piece of a bike that is matted and framed. It made my heart flutter and I'm really excited to hang it on the wall of my house.

I feel so loved and understood by this complete stranger. Thank you so much, secret santa! I really owe you one for your kindness and generosity. Happy Holidays!