Last year my Reddit Secret Santa experience was a bit of a flub. I received a t-shirt that was a child's size XS with an iron-on image that was cracked/torn. I thought "I'll try it on anyway!" but wasn't able to fit the toddler sized garmet over my lady melons. I didn't want to look a gift horse in the mouth, but my 2013 Secret Santa ignored/broke most of the rules and etiquette when they participated which left me kinda sad and disillusioned with the whole thing. My only hope then was that my gifted would get what I sent soon and be able to enjoy it. Unfortunately I sent off my gift that I'd carefully researched and chosen never to hear from the receiver. Thankfully I had proof I sent it because they never acknowledged they received anything. I wasn't hesitent to sign up this year because Reddit is an awesome place and hey, stuff happens. Maybe my gifter and giftee had extenuating circumstances that led to the flub.

When I checked the mail and received my Secret Santa l knew I'd made the right choice to participate. The package was heavy and from a fellow Canadian. I rushed home and opened it up. It was very clear my secret Santa had spent time and a great deal of effort finding out about me and choosing his gift. As soon as I opened the package I saw the telltale yellow Lego store bag. We don't have a Lego store here so I was extremely excited. I've only ever visited one once before. Anything from the Lego store is a win with me. I am obsessed with Lego. I have a large collection of Lego and an ever growing Lego city in my basement. It's been a really hard year and I've been extremely sick with hemiplegic migraines. Lego is something quiet and methodical my partner and I can do together even when I'm feeling really yucky. Seeing that Lego bag gave me an instant smile. I opened it up and found the Lego creator cat (!) and the soundtrack to the new Grumpy Cat Christmas movie. Cats are about as awesome as Lego so I really love what I received. I can't wait to put it together and display it. I know my Secret Santa was a little worried he wasn't orignal enough but I don't think I could have gotten a better gift.

Receiving this gift was awesome! I am so very grateful and I absolutely love my gift! Thank you so much! I hope your Secret Santa gives you an amazing gift too!