At first, I never thought I would receive something. Actually, I wasn't expecting anything at all; I just wanted someone on the planet to be happy because I like making others happy; so the fact that I was actually matched with someone that would send me something was just a bonus in all of this. My secret santa was someone very quiet, no updates, no little hints, no messages, just... very quiet; although, being quiet doesn't necessarly mean a bad thing here. So I waited. I got the email asking me if I had received anything from my secret santa this year and as I had received nothing, I did confirm that nothing had been sent out. Unfortunately, my secret santa shipped their package after I was rematched and that my other secret santa had already touched base with me. I wasn't sure on how to proceed with this, so I just continued what I had done in the first place, which was to wait. Now I don't know what will happen with the rematch Santa? (halp)

It was cold today, minus 20s outside. Considering the post office tried delivering my present yesterday and I wasn't there, I had to walk to the post office to pick up my package. The walk was very cold, but, it didn't really matter to me; to me, it's just another regular day, another work day, another frosty dry cold winter day (ungh winter)... I got the box and walked back to the office, placed everything on my desk and proceeded to its unwrapping; that is when I found the card. You see, I like it when a person actually takes the time to write a message in my cards, so the fact that it was a full card with a message in it kinda rose tears to my eyes. (Mind you, I am very emotional lately for personnal reasons).

The message read as follow: "I'm so sorry it took me this long to get your prezzie to you. I looked through your reddit history and you were such a compassionate, thoughtful person who had such a difficult year, I wanted to find/make something nice for you. It kinda backfired as all online stores are mega slow during holidays but finally, here we are! I would have loved to get you a Chevrolet, but for budget considerations, I had to settle for your other interest. I hope 1) you enjoy the thing I made 2) you don't have the think I've purchased! :) You should be proud of how wonderfull you went through your year, and next one will be easier. Hugs, Happy New Year, Merry Xmas."

To my secret santa, R, You've made me cry, tears of joy... Because, yes, you are right, this year was awful, it had been filled with terrible things and really unfortunate events. You are spot on to a certain extent about who I am, definetly. Through these unfortunate events, I always try to find balance within; and I do add this little ray of sunshine you brought me to weight down the awful things I had to live. Your words were kind and extremely appreciated. Your artwork was great and shall be hung in my office! And your hoodie will warm me as I am always cold and yes, you might know... it's d*** cold in Canada!

To everyone...

May you find a ray of sunshine and hope for every situation that makes you sad.

TauV2 xxx Merry Xmas and a wonderful New Year!