My SS has been amazing so far! They've been messaging me to say hi, ask questions, and let me know to expect multiple packages(!). I knew I had a great santa even before they sent off my gifts. :)

So, I got home late last night and noticed I had a package waiting for me at my door. At first I was confused since my latest online purchases weren't set to arrive for another couple of days. Then I saw it was from Sports Authority...I didn't order anything from there. Must be the first package to arrive from my SS!

As soon as I got inside, I had to open it. (I have no patience. What can I say.) Inside were 2 running shirts, which is perfect because I'm always in training for one race or another and some of my old shirts are definitely ready to retire to the trash can. These will definitely be put to good use and soon!

Thank you so much, Santa! I love them and Hunter the cat approves too! You've made me one very happy exchange participant! I can't believe there is more to come! :D

Happy Holidays!!!

UPDATE: I finally received my second package! USPS and I got into a little fight over the delivery (they left a notice, which I signed and left for them, but they didn't re-deliver so I had to drive out and pick it up myself...) but I got it!

I was so excited I forgot to take pictures with my banana for scale...I will get this right at some point!

As soon as I got home from the post office with my package, I turned on my fireplace for a little ambiance and got right into the unwrapping.

First thing right on top was a lovely card and a beautiful photo. I had mentioned in a comment that one of my current dream vacations was a safari, so my santa enclosed a stunning picture she took in Kenya to inspire me. :)

Once I peeled back the tissue paper, I finally saw all of the gifts to unwrap! They were each wrapped in brown paper packaging and tied up with strings. They also all had little punny cards to go with each theme. I went with the bag first and inside was a cute horseshoe bracelet (I can always use luck at the barn!).

Next I opened up the "Tea-riffic Australia" to find a box of the most yummy smelling fruit tea. I immediately put a kettle on so I could try it. (Spoilers: it's delicious!) Then, I went for "scrumptious Sydney" which was a bag of chocolate non-pareils (one of my favorite types of chocolate, though I don't think I've ever mentioned that online, so that was amazingly psychic of you, Santa!) and a little chocolate Santa that barely made it through my photo shoot. (He too was delicious.) Iconicly Aussie was 2 packs of Tim Tams (YES!) which likely will not survive the weekend. And last but not least, I mentioned in my profile that I like cute and kitschy souvenirs. Santa surely delivered! I have a brand new Wattle Baby to put on my travel shelf.

Overall, my santa wrangled up an AMAZING haul for me! THANK YOU SO MUCH! (Yes, that had to be shouted!) She put so much thought into every bit of the gift and I could not have asked for a better SS. :D