This was my first exchange, and I am overwhelmed. The first thing to arrive were two Kindle books, which were outstanding by themselves. I have really wanted to read both of these, and can't wait to absorb them. Although that was exciting enough, my Secret Santa told me more was on the way, and it arrived today.

The "expert coloring book" made my wife scrunch her eyebrows when she saw it, but I love it. I can't wait to pass the time with it, especially trying my fountain pen inks on the designs.

The zippo pipe lighter really made my day. It's a special type of lighter that you can hold sideways and draw into a pipe, and its one of those things I've wanted for a long time but just never treated myself to. I can't wait to use it and pass it around. My old box of matches will see very little love in the future!

The Pinaud after shave is awesome! I discovered it a while back, searching for "vanilla" in after shave products (I love vanilla...). I've heard great things about it and it makes me look forward to my next shave, when I can use it!

This was extremely exciting and I am overjoyed. Knowing I was getting more than the Kindle books, I realized my Secret Santa was going above and beyond expectations and requirements, and I tried to pay it forward to my match as well. I guess I was caught up in the spirit! Thank you for a great, first exchange!