I'm a bit late posting my gifts because I simply can't find the words to describe just how blown away I have been by my Secret Santa - Tom.

Words like awe-inspiring, faith-restoring, incredible, amazing, delirious, surreal, fantastic, mind-blowing, life-affirming… simply wonderful all touch on how this year;s secret santa have made me feel but if you really break it down I guess I would say really really really really happy.

When I returned home a rather large amazon package was waiting - I knew it could only be one thing. Like a schoolboy I ran to rip it open by the tree. Inside three presents all wrapped and ready for me! Excitement building, heart racing I pulled open the first package - IT WAS A GRAPHIC NOVEL!! I love comics so instantly I was grinning, especially when I realised it was Compendium #1 of Walking dead!! I've been thinking about reading this for a while so it was perfect. Package #2 was actually Compendium #2 of Walking Dead!!! OH MY GOD!!!! I'm going to be sorted for the next few months on my commute! I was completely overwhelmed, what awesome gifts!

Now package #3 - I pulled open the wrapping to find…(drumroll)… HEADPHONES! Wow and not just any headphones, Audio-technica studio headphones! Bloody hell Santa, have I really been this good this year? The are superb, I instantly listened to a few of my favourite songs, and it was like hearing a whole new track! So much detail, such good balance, and SO comfortable! I couldn't believe just how lucky I had been. Again these will come in use every single day on the 2 hours I commute to and from work, not to mention when I'm editing films or trying to play my guitar! Just AWESOME.

So whilst completely overwhelmed and melting in the kindness of this stranger I suddenly realise I've missed a note on the headphones, it said: "Hey Nobby, Merry Christmas! Well… I've decided to do a bit more than christmas; I'm going to send you something every month for a year. Round 1: My favourite comic ever and my favourite headphones ever. Enjoy! Love, Santa.:

WHAT? WAH!? WWWHHHAAAATTTTT!!!!???? I am completely speechless. Completely completely dumfounded, bowled over, completely…. see there isn't a word!!!! Just amazed. Just, just, WOW.

Santa/Tom - you don't understand just how incredible I find this. Just how much you have inspired me and how much I am thankful. Thank you Tom. Throughout this whole process Tom has emailed me back and forth and I'm sure we'll be in contact more - seriously man, if you're ever down my way please let me buy you a beer.

Merry Christmas everyone, and here's to an incredible new year.