Santa was incredible this year, but this one requires a bit of back story...

When my SS first contacted me, I was asked if I had been a good this year, and also had a few inquiries into what music I liked, a couple vague personal questions, etc. After some back and forth, I sent Santa a photo of some memorabilia I've collected (bands I've met, concert ticket stubs, etc), just to give an idea.

Lo and behold, days later, I get a letter saying that Gift #2 was on its way - and that gift #1 would come after. A few short days later, I look in my mail, and there's a package! I walk towards it. As I look at it, it appeared very vinyl record in size.

Then I looked at the FROM line.

From: PAPER LIONS

At this point, I literally fell over laughing. Why, you ask? I've been a fan of Paper Lions since before Paper Lions was their stage name, and in the photo I sent, was a TON of PL merchandise going back all the way to their first tours.

I open it up, and inside is an autographed freakin copy of My Friends, made out to me - and with a note inside that Santa wanted me to get this second, but they rushed it!

Wait what?? Paper Lions AREN'T my Secret Santa??

Shortly after I get a notice a second parcel was on the way, which was to be parcel #1.

When it arrived, it contained several baking supplies I had been sorely lacking (when my ex and I split, I lost most everything, so I've been rebuilding ever since). It made my day, because what Santa likely didn't realize is that I have a crazy tiny oven - and I somehow finally got a baking pan and muffin tin that fit in it

The greatest part, is that the Amazon gift label was cropped in such a way, it cut off my Secret Santa's name. So, to whoever you are in Ontario, ...to SANTA:

THANK YOU SO MUCH. YOU MADE MY YEAR.