So I finally managed to square things away with UPS and pick up my gift at one of their stores near my work. The box was largely unremarkable but the gift inside absolutely blew me away. It was a brand new G-Star Raw Whistler HDD Bomber jacket. I'm a broke-ish graduate student living in Cleveland so naturally January and February are not my favorite months due to the cold. My peacoat is enough to keep me relatively warm but it really isn't ideal in the snow as it tends to get wet and heavy. This coat was a godsend that I would never be able to afford otherwise and I'm absolutely blown away by my Santa's generosity. Thank you so much and know that your present will be valued for years to come! I only wanted to post the one photo because there's really only so many angles from which one can take a photo of a coat. Nonetheless this may have been one of the most thoughtful and generous gifts I have ever received.

And Santa delivered just as hard again!! I wanted to update this because I was once again blown away with my Secret Santa. I came home and went to the leasing office to pick up my SOs delivered gift. I was super surprised to find an extra box addressed to me. I was expecting another package for later in the week so at first I thought that the extra box was that package. However when I opened it up I saw three more PERFECT gifts. Like seriously just perfect. Santa if you read this please understand that I believe you may work for the NSA!

I got a super sharp, well-crafted, and desperately needed Chef's knife. By that I mean I've wanted this type of knife for about 3 years but could never buy due to other bills and obligations. I've been making due with a $30 set of cheap Walmart knives so this was an absolute god-send. Second, I got an infrared thermometer that is absolutely perfect for monitoring the temperature of my bearded dragon cage and betta fish tank. The thoughtfulness of this gift almost made me cry a bit because it would seem so random unless you knew I had those types of animals. I promptly used that on every wall and surface of my apartment with much glee. The last gift was a card game called Disturbed Friends which is equally appropriate given how much I love raunchy jokes, movies, games, etc. It will serve me well during the upcoming holiday party season.

Santa, from the bottom of my heart I thank you. You have turned a usually incredibly stressful time of year for me into something magical with your generosity and kindness. Seriously the amount money, and even more importantly time, that you must have put into this makes me truly have hope in this day and age. For all the hate and bile being tossed around in the media daily, its moments like these that should instead be remarked upon. I don't know you and chances are I probably won't ever but if nothing else please know that I will treasure everything you have gifted me. I won't ever forget how an internet stranger gave me one of the best Christmas experiences I have ever had. Thank you Santa, God Bless You and Yours, and if that's not your thing then please take my very best wishes and may good karma find you soon.