I didn't actually think I was going to get a gift. This was my first SS, my gift was marked shipped on the very first day (did they even read my poorly-crafted bio?!1!), and after 7 days...nothing. I just figured that my SS marked it 'sent' and then either forgot to send it or neglected to on purpose. Ever the optimist, I know.

Then, last night, at about 7:30 and around my fourth beer, my roommate and I heard a knock on the door. For some reason the UPS man comically sprinted away, but after all the waiting and anticipation and then thinking nothing was coming...there was my gift!

I've tried craft brews from all over the place, be it canned beer sent from an Aunt in Florida to sampling flights at the Baranof Brewery in Alaska. I also have a notoriously awful memory. This super high quality poster (I don't know what it's made of, but it feels like Unobtanium or Khal Drogo's pride) will allow me to keep track of and personally rate all the beers I've tried from each state. Which is awesome. To my SS up in Minnesota: you're awesome. Thanks for a great first year and stay warm up there!