I received my package today, and I'd planned on saving it until Christmas, but I had my last exam this evening, and I wanted to reward myself for making it through another semester!

First package… Zeno's Conscience! I first found about this book from Cigarettes are Sublime. Richard Klein talks about Zeno's repeated failures to quit smoking. I looked up the book and decided I needed to read it!

Next up… The Conquest of Happiness! I haven't read any of Russell's works, but a dear friend of mine said that he was reading this, and I trust his recommendations!

And finally… A gorgeous Parker fountain pen! I've really wanted to start writing with a fountain pen, but I didn't have one… until now! I'm so stoked about this!

This is perfect. School has just ended, I finally have some free time, and my Secret Santa got me a fountain pen along with two books I've been dying to read. I'm gonna take some time to myself over Christmas break to enjoy all of this!

Thank you so much, Secret Santa! Christmas is my favorite time of year, and this has just made it even better. I couldn't be happier!

Now, time to light my candy cane candle and start reading…