This is my first Christmas in the US and when I signed up for secret Santa this year, I was slightly apprehensive.

But turns out I was in for a surprise.... because I got the BEST gifts this year.

Not only were the gifts beautiful and useful, but the packaging also was just amazing. I had to open each gift carefully so as to not ruin the wrapping and the messages on each gift were so thoughtfully written.

Football for dummies: - This is by far my favorite gift of the lot!! I remember trying to catch UF vs FSU game this year and being confused about it. This book should come in handy.

Field notes journal: - I like to write a lot and carry around pocket diaries or journals. I had these bookmarked in my shopping list and was pleasantly surprised to see them in the gifts.

Zen garden:- I can't wait to set it up on my desk.

Food: In addition to these thoughtful gifts, my Santa sent a care package of snacks. And it wasn't just some random collection. They had carefully selected for each occasion: Wafers (for sharing..but they are just too tasty), Candies (for when the sweet tooth hits you), Meatsticks (for travel), Cake (for after tea, coffee).

I would love to get in touch with you Santa! Please DM me if you too want to stay in touch.

And as thanks here is a small poem from me to you.

Having come from a faraway shore,

I thought Christmas was a bore,

Giving gifts a tedious chore,

The spirit of Christmas long-forgotten lore,

Lo and behold, I get a nice little box,

filled with gifts, selected with nice and kind thoughts,

Thank you once again, kind little stranger,

for this Christmas, you have been my angel.