First some background - I was laid off from I job I had for 16 years back in August and have been temping on and off since then while looking for work (strangely, I'm currently temping for the same institution that laid me off - yes, it's weird). I love doing these exchanges because I like surprising people and I love being surprised. I left enough economical hints in my "likes" section that even someone in my financial state could afford something (when I said, "anything in purple," I meant it). So imagine my surprise and delight when the person who pulled my name sent me an Amazon gift card for $100!!! Holy SHIT, Batman! This was beyond generous! Since a simple thank you on a webpage just isn't enough, I've mailed my benefactor a brief thank you note and a small pan of brownies. NOW I can finally buy that new purse I've needed for months! THANK YOU!!!!