I just got my gift today, I couldn't retrieve it before since I was in holiday far away from my home.

At first I was a little bit disappointed since my SS had not tried to contact me. I was thinking that this exchange was first a human experience and I was eager to meet someone who was supposed to get me something.

I was proved wrong, even if I still have no idea who my SS is, I know I got matched with someone very and deeply human and kind.

So. I after retrieving the package, I open it and found two gifts (TWO GIFTS ?!? OMG TWO GIFTS !!! \o/) and a letter saying : "Open last". Ok so, let's open the big one.

A 2014 calendar with great, old maps. Wow. I guess my SS stalked me and had not difficulty to discover that I heavily frequent /r/worldbuilding where the love of maps is HUGE. This is already an awesome gift.

Then the second package, smaller. It is a book. Cloud Atlas by David Mitchell. Never heard of it. It is worn, but it's probably a great book ! And this is when I read the letter. Basically, the letter tells me that this is not a common book. The very book I'm holding in my hand is used because it has a big story. This book has been passed from my SS's teacher to him, and now my SS is giving it to me.

I.. I just don't know what to say. This is so GREAT. I mean I'm just holding something that several people value. Yet, I'm still thinking that this is too much and that I don't deserve such an important thing.

Thank you SO MUCH SS. I'll take care of the book, I promise. You just gave me all I wanted and even more. You gave me ways to travel, escape. Maps and books. Lands and minds. Papers and souls.

I'd love to know who you are so I could thank you even more and maybe discuss the book with you.

As soon as this is posted, I'll begin to read it.

Thanks.

Hugo.