I was lucky to be paired with a great Santa. I've done a couple of the redditgift exchanges, but this was my first Secret Santa exchange. This also was the first time my match messaged me with questions and was interested in getting to know me a little better. They let me know when my gifts were on the way.

The first delivery was a big box which contained a really cool art print. I was so excited that rearranged my room that night so I could hang it up! Within the next week I received two more gifts, a Rolling Stones tank top (I'm a rock n roll type girl) and a magical unicorn figurine (to further my Cryptozoology studies).

But wait! There's more! I received a final box that I waited until Christmas to open. I had a rough couple of days with stressful family crap and this was something to look forward to; a surprise box from a stranger. And WOW! My Santa really outdid themselves. They sent me a thumb drive with music from their personal collection, since I'm really into music. A Groupon for Fusion Taco, because I'm really into tacos! I haven't been to this place either, so I'm looking forward to trying it. They also sent a Groupon for five belly dancing lessons! This is awesome; I just saw this group Wine & Alchemy a couple of weeks ago and the singer can belly dance something incredible, and afterward I had a conversation with her telling her how I wished I could dance like that. Now maybe I can learn some moves! Im so excited! On top of all of this, my Santa sent a ton of Bath & Bodyworks products in my favorite "stress relieving" scent, and two pairs of cozy socks, plus a custom colored picture of Rudolph from the 60's cartoon.

Truly amazing and thoughtful gifts that I will most definitely use and enjoy for a long time. Thank you SO MUCH!!

I also want to add that the experience with this particular exchange has inspired me to get more involved with / get to know my match better on future exchanges. Time to step up my game!