Usually, the courier, in a rebellious act of passive aggressiveness, will leave my packages at the front door - in full view of the street, when my clear instructions say BACK DOOR. Today, I was happy to find the package sitting at the back, waiting for me. Perhaps my calls to the post office were finally paying off!

Upon opening the package I was greeted with a box with a wee sticker on it, which gave no hint as to what was inside. When I opened that box there was a nest of shredded paper with a little packet of lollies that thanked me quite excitedly. Well, thanked my Secret Santa for purchasing, no doubt! I dug in this nest for a while before discovering a beautifully wrapped present. Love the choice of string, and it included a second thank you note with care instructions. Still, I am unable to deduce what it could possibly be!

I opened the present inside the nest inside the box inside the package and my eyes were met with 'be fucking nice'. I laughed. Whoever my Secret Santa is definitely has a sense of humour!

My gift - a tea saucer with a very gracious reminder is my new favourite plate that I intend to serve to any unwanted house guests in the future. It's also a good reminder in general - to be kind when you can be, but with attitude!

My second package arrived, and holy crap! My Santa really went all out! Included in this one was a bunch of stuff including stationary which I LOVE. Who doesn't? It included:

A pink and gold notebook, with a pencil! Three black gel pens! A little Pacman and ghost! A candle that smells like strawberry skittles! A soft kitty keychain! Two picture frames! 4 beautiful Dirty Hippy shampoo soaps! And a lovely card from my wonderful santa.

There is SO MUCH STUFF it really does feel like Christmas. Thanks for making my day, Chickletducks! There's plenty of fun stuff here for me to enjoy!

Great gift, Secret Admirer,

xxx