What a thoughtful, amazing series of gifts from my Secret Santa! It started with an envelope in the mail a couple weeks ago from a restaurant I LOVE - and a gift card addressed to my Reddit handle with the promise of more on the way. Way to amp up the excitement and anticipation!! The next installment came in a box with my one true love, David Bowie, on the outside. Opening it revealed a beautiful poem detailing the endeavors my Santa set on out on to retrieve my gifts (including a trip to Hot Topic, where they procured some rad lace up gloves for my gothic adventures). Additionally in the box was a gorgeous handmade leather journal (I love artisan crafts, leather, writing, and journaling, so this was the perfect culmination of things!). The poem hinted at a final gift, so I held off on my gratitude post. Finally, a small, unassuming envelope arrived, with a customized passport cover with my name and a quote from one of my favorite passages in Lord of the Rings!

I am blown away from the thought and care my SS put into my gift. I am so thankful! I just moved 2000 miles from home and am very alone this holiday season. Santa, you made me feel so special, thank you!