This year, I approached Secret Santa a little differently, and gave my Santa a variety of things that I was looking for. My santa completely blew any of my expectations out of the water, and gave me an amazing gift! I gave some general ideas like I love space! and cooking! and learning some new things, and general ideas.

So taking all of that in my Santa hunted around, and the astronomical surprise (cue drum roll), was membership to the amateur's astronomy association. I've always been super obsessed with pictures of space. The funny part is, when I majored in Physics, I never actually took an astronomy class. The really cool thing about this gift is it lasts all year, so I get to check out telescopes, go to lectures, and go to a lot of events around my area. This is a gift that keeps on giving, and I'm really excited to try it out.

From there, my Santa also got me some material things that I was looking for, and one that was a complete surprise.

NESSIE! Omg I never thought I would be this obsessed about a cooking spoon. Super cute, and I can't wait to start using Nessie the loch-ness monster when I'm cooking.

I also received the grumpiest of cats to display for 2019 (ILY Grumpy Cat) and a beginner's calligraphy book. I always saw the super neat calligraphy that everyone does, and I wanted to learn how to do that.

My Santa went above and beyond this year with super thoughtful gifts that will last beyond Christmas into the upcoming year. I'm super blessed and really thankful to my Santa. Thank you for your generosity and thoughtfulness in picking gifts that feel 100% tailored to me. I hope you receive the same in kind, and that you have a very Merry Christmas and a Happy 2019.