I was having a bit of a rough weekend but I knew my SS gift was in the mail, so my outlook was good. I came home this evening and saw a package that my roommate had left on the coffee table in our living room. YAY!

I was determined to help my roomie clean the apartment a little bit to get organized for the holiday break, so I put opening my gift off. Finally, after about an hour and a half I sat down to open the little box!

I cut open the box gently and immediately when I opened it there as a little gift for my dog, Greta! We recently got a new puppy so they're going to have to fight over who gets the bone!!

I opened the package at the bottom first, because the card said to open it last. A book on how to play the piano and a book of Christmas songs for piano!!! I've been dying to learn how to play, and just recently my niece allowed me to borrow hers. The book I received is Alfred's "Teach Yourself to Play Piano," which is the EXACT book I had planned on purchasing for myself!!!! YEAH!

Next, I opened the package below the card. I live in Minnesota, and we have plenty of snow, and this year I've really been wanting to go play outside and make things with it. Strangely enough, I had mentioned this in real life but not on the internet, so the next gift was serendipitous! A dress your own snowman kit! It's horribly adorable. Now I have someone to guard the igloo I plan on making this week on my break!!!!

Finally, I opened the envelope that encased my card. I noticed the edge of a paper clip but didn't really think anything of it. I flipped open the fold to reveal a crisp 100 dollar bill and a sweet heartfelt message from my Secret Santa. I have gradually been setting up my home screen printing studio, and my SS told me that they love to see people fulfill their dreams and their wish was that I use that money to continue making my studio dream a reality. It actually brought a tear to my eye.

Thank you. Thank you cheesewilliams. Your generosity, kindness, and thoughtfulness made my Sunday end with a massive smile. I hope that your weekend was amazing and you have truly captured the heart of what makes Secret Santa so fun and memorable.

This is my first year participating, and no matter what I was planning to do it again next year, because I love giving gifts to people. I signed up to be a rematch as well, so hopefully I can make someone feel as special as I felt opening my gifts tonight.