Just a week prior to receiving my gift, I received a relocation offer/layoff notice from my employer and was feeling pretty down about having to make some really hard life decisions. I had completely forgotten about my redditgift match until I came home from work one day to an Amazon package on my doorstep. I was expecting a used book ordered straight from my wishlist without a second thought; what I received were THREE awesome books that showed my match read my profile, analyzed pre-existing items on my wishlist, and then inputted her own life experiences/personality/flair (what I look forward to the most when participating in these exchanges) when making her decisions.

For a moment there I completely forgot about the goings-on of my life and felt like a kid opening my birthday presents again. I actually managed to crack a silly grin for the first time in a while, and may have even chopped some onions (figuratively speaking). Thanks, Santa!

P.S. My Santa's generosity inspired me to be just as generous and thoughtful to my giftee.