There’s a giant insect in my bathroom. But uncharacteristically I’m not running away leaving a NotPennyWisesBoat-shaped hole in the door. See, my Santa read the novel I left for them outlining my wants and needs, colors and likes. Among the needs were a new shower curtain and bath mat. Santa came through big time (literally! It’s 72x72) with the shower curtain, even to the point of noting that I elsewhere mentioned a love of dragonflies, which represent magic and transformation. My new dragonfly shower curtain certainly transforms my tiny Tetris game of a bathroom with a magical new look. Bonus: while I was taking down my old shower curtain I looked at my mismatched shower curtain rings, some of which date from my first apartment back in the 80s, with disdain and silently wished I’d thought to ask for new ones. Then I opened the new curtain and was delighted to see it came with its own hooks! Magic at work already.

But wait. There’s more! I got a fluffy soft bath mat too! So soft you can see my footprint on it in the picture! In my note to Santa I mentioned scents and colors but forgot to mention sensations. Soft and fluffy are two of my favorites. Full marks with extra credit for superb Santa-ing!

Thank you so much! I love what you got for me. You made my day bright and my bathroom brighter. I’ll think of you every time I shower. I know that sounds creepy but don’t worry. I’ll be sure to wear my bathing suit.