It's Friday afternoon, I've just driven 500km to get home from visiting friends interstate and there's an amazon package sitting on my doorstep (ಠ_ಠ Australia post). I'm so excited I just want to tear into the little bundle of surprise right then and there. My mind is brought back to a little message I got from my SS before I went on holiday: "..you're likely to get 2 or 3 boxes. So please, wait till you open them."

Oh the agony and suspense. But wait! Perhaps the other part of my gift is inside already? I crash through my door, ignoring the welcoming cries of my pets left and right, looking for the mail. I tear through the regular places my family leaves correspondence, only to be met with boring stuff: bills, christmas cards and university results.

Disheartened, I trudge to my room to begin the unpacking process (still not done - a week later). Upon opening the door, it is as if buglers from on-high are playing, revealing to me a glowing parcel seated upon my berth. I hastily cast aside my impedimenta, sending clothes, gifts and laptops flying.

I ready myself, wondering what some kind stranger has decided I will like. I (carefully) tear into the packages as a smile spreads across my face. My bounty is glorious, and I'm filled with gratitude toward an anonymous internet hero.

On the left: "Exit Through the Gift Shop" - A film I've wanted to see for a long time, about the world of street art.

In the middle: An awesome decal for my macbook (how did you know?) depicting "Banksy", the British artist responsible for the above film.

On the right: Iced Earth's "The Blessed and The Damned" - A compilation album that gets better with every listening. Thank you so much for introducing me to them!

So yeah, you nailed it, Secret Santa. Thank you for making my first gift exchange an awesome experience, guaranteeing I'll want to do it again!