I want to straight up thank my Santa for going above and beyond for the BEST exchange I've ever participated in. I have to admit I didn't know what to expect out of a New Years Resolution exchange, but I think the oddity of having something just out of left field allowed for my Santa to really blow it out of the park.

This is the first time I've ever recieved one of those beautifully decorated and wrapped packages you always see on r/secretsanta. I couldn't believe it at first. As someone who, when able to, loves wrapping and gifting it was so fun to read each individually personalized card. I was smiling and laughing throughout the whole unboxing. I also wanted to thank my santa for being patient, i had to wait to pick up my package due to a crazy week and my technology continues to be on the fritz so I hope that everything gets posted correctly(from my phone).

So in the order that I unwrapped them.

1) the actual mailing box was covered in cute pictures of mice and spider meme's. I was dying reading them (I'm definitely going to be decorating my desk with a couple of them). And when I opened it I was greeted with a lovely letter (btw you're handwriting is amazing, it inspires me to work on improving mine) it's so cool to have a santa with so much in common.

2) a small blue box that held a gorgeous spider broach from my wishlist. I have to tell you, it looks even more fantastic in person. I had to wear it right away and got so many compliments. It came with the funny spider meme card

3) the hilarious story "the latke that couldn't stop screaming" by Daniel Handler AKA Lemony Snicket. Came with a card featuring "the scream" by Edvard Munch to help me release some tension as I deal with my wedding planning.

4) when I saw the mothman card I gasped, they're one of my favorite cryptids. I got a lovely pair of novelty socks featuring different cryptids. I love collecting fun socks, so this is gonna fit in perfectly with my collection.

5) my future MIL has been hinting at my partner and I to get married for several years by gifting me ring holders. I'm so glad I can add this cute mouse to my collection. Cause I gotta tell you, you can never have to many. Btw I LOVE the mouse used for the little card, I may need to make copies to hide around the cookie table at my wedding....

6) lastly I was gifted a fantastic cheese recipe book with the cutest dedication inside