I knew that today would be the day my gift would arrive, as I had been watching the tracking information like a hawk since it was provided to me. So I was sitting by the window on my computer when the mail lady pulled up. I grabbed my camera and ran to the door to get my package!

As I looked at the box, I noticed that it required a spell to open and came from one of the top wandmakers, Alivan's. My eyes got wide and I started bouncing. Could it be? A wand of my own?

So first I cast the needed spell to open the box and discovered inside yet another box! This one was blue and had the wandmakers' symbol on it as well. I carefully lifted the lid off to find my own wand, complete with a beautiful carrying satchel and certificate of authenticity!

On the back of the certificate, it tells me that my wand is a 14 inch Redwood. It says "Redwood is known to be extremely useful for protection spells as well as to help obtain focus and discipline. The user of this wand will find complete serenity in the most chaotic of situations." This is perfect, as my life is somewhat chaotic right now (what with being a new graduate with no full time job!)

I've been trying little spells here and there (such as Lumos, Nox, Accio, and Wingardium Leviosa) and they seem to be working out so far! I'll keep practicing and hopefully my new wand can help me magic a job! Thank you so much Santa! I freaking love it!