Oh my goodness.

After only two days of waiting (from the date of shipment), BOTH of my gifts arrived at pretty much the same time today!! First, I got some long lost Calico Critters! I have to say, I forgot I commented about it and it truly was a surprise! I harassed my cat with the box for a while, eventually she got bored and left.

Then, the big box came. I really had no idea what it was. I was happy to just see bubble wrap (which sadly, I also sort of scared my cat with; she watched from a safe distance looking quite intrigued. Now she's ignoring me.) It came with an incredibly sweet note, and I learned that we both went through a similar experience. The note warmed my heart, and I laughed at the stalking part. My SS was truly a good stalker.

I finally get through the bubble wrap, and a disturbing number of packing peanuts, to find a PAINTING of my very best friend (my dog) who died last year. I actually cried a little. It's one of the best gifts I've ever received.

I showed it to my dad and said, "LOOK HOW NICE PEOPLE FROM THE INTERWEBS ARE!" And, oh secret santa, you turned my dad into a redditor. Not five minutes later he was asking, "So what sort of usernames do people have on reddit?" I'm not kidding. He made an account. I can't believe it. I am not sure whether or not I should thank you for that, yet. ;)

So, SS, THANK YOU! So much. I can't express how much I loved your gift. It made a great end to tough semester! All those people who gave their match a 3DS or an xbox or a spaceship have absolutely nothing on you.

In return, I've included a very adorable picture of my cat from yesterday.