Michelle, whoever you are, you made my day/week/year! You said your goal was to give me a child's Christmas, and that's EXACTLY how I felt opening your carefully planned and perfectly presented package. Each parcel I opened caused an eager squeal to burst out of me, I could not contain myself. I cannot wait to share the books with my students next year, and I know the Star Trek and Doctor Who memorabilia will provide me with hours of fun. I think my favorite gift is the Star Trek Cookbook, because it amazes me that such a thing actually exists and that you found it to give to me. I will now be able to try Klingon Raktajino for myself, and I'll be able to enjoy "Tea, Earl Grey, Hot" a la Captain Jean Luc Picard. Not to mention if I ever get that cat I've been yearning for, I can make Data's preferred meal for Spot, "Cat Food #219, Subroutine |DataSpot/Nancy|." Yes, all that plus every food ever mentioned on any series of Star Trek is in this cookbook; it's utterly mind-boggling, and my mother is truly jealous of this gift.

Of course, the greatest part about this gift is the amount of pure LOVE that was put into it: From the really touching card and notes, to the puzzles, coloring pages, cross-stitch (which I am so excited to try!), and hand-drawn Tardi used to wrap each gift. I don't think I've ever felt so cared for by a complete stranger. I am blown away! Michelle, you're the best! If you ever want to hang out in Austin, you are more than welcome to stay at my house!

PS: I'll totally be wearing the Tardis necklace to work tomorrow. Just try and stop me. I LOVE IT!