I want you to know I've never been let down by a gift because I firmly believe that anything selected specifically by one human being, for another human being, is something to marvel at and cherish. I am a big supporter of "it's the thought that counts" mentality. That being said, this gift blew me away. It meant to much to me that someone else in this huge world had created such an experience for me out of the kindness of their heart and desire to empathize with someone else, regardless of knowing (or not knowing!) them.

For everyone who isn't me or my SS, I was sent a box with ingredients to brew my own mulled wine (minus the base wine, totally understandable), as well as a homemade crocheted hat and a lovely scarf (not homemade crocheted, but still very much enjoyed).

You sent me a gift that pulled at my heartstrings in so many ways. First and foremost, the note that detailed an explanation of the gift (which I consider a large chunk of the gift itself) meant so much that I think I might have to frame it. Telling me to enjoy a mug of this special home brew on a comfy night really touched me, and is something I will absolutely do. I wear my new hat around town like the queen of England and have brought my mug to work to show that off too. I haven't brewed my wine yet only because I haven't had the time I would want to sit down and enjoy it, but the day is coming soon!

Lastly, I just want to say that I think we may be kindred spirits. 2014 was not my year either. I learned that I have huge anxiety triggers related to the responsibility of caring for living things that may cripple my ability to have pets/children in the future (it may not sound believable, but it's true and I stand by it). I've felt adrift in my goals and direction since dropping out of college and finding a poorly paid, underwhelming desk job that I have to drag myself to every day. I have a loving boyfriend and supportive family that are behind me every step I take and they are the reason I keep taking them, and your note is only one more huge reassurance that I am not alone in my quest to find where I need to be and what makes me happy.

Thank you for making my holidays that much more special, and thank you for being the human being that you are, you beautiful person.