My Secret Santa (A.B.) is amazing! And it's not just because of the gift but because of the personal touches and thought he put into the whole experience.

It started with a message letting me know my gift was shipped but coming from another continent so I should be patient. My mind was whirring trying to guess it, and I didn't even check the tracking because I wanted a surprise. And the past weeks I've been as excited as a kid again. The Secret Santa Exchange gives that feeling back to everyone. Thank you for that! So tonight my mystery was solved...Denmark!!

The package was small, but heavy and I couldn't help but smile all 17 floors to my apartment. Even my roommate was excited as I had texted him a warning that it came.

After opening the outside wrapping I first found a letter taped to my wrapped gift. This is my first year and even watching the gallery I hadn't thought of a letter. This was the touch that made everything perfect!! My Secret Santa introduced himself and gave some background about his studies here in the U.S. He also explained the gift: two beautiful wall plaques with antique Danish imagery. One a representative of Tuborg beers, and the other for a Danish T.V. Company that includes the country flag. I'm totally blown away! He combined my love for photography, art, graphics, travel, and antiques into one (two piece ;) amazing gift!! These are going to fit right in with my colorful and eclectic decor. In fact I already know where they'll hang!

Overall I can't be thankful enough. It's totally unbelievable that a stranger so far away would care enough to think about me and pick out something that I would totally buy for myself; it brings tears to your eyes.. I will always think of my Secret Santa and this awesome experience every time I look at my new gifts on the wall. The roomie loudly proclaimed that he's definitely participating next year!