So, I spent all of today obsessively refreshing UPS's tracking page. So excited was I at the prospect of finally seeing what Santa got me! My family doesn't do Christmas so my Secret Santa's would be about the only presents I'd receive this year.

UPS delivered around 9pm. I originally wanted to do the usual Christmas thing, that is, wait till Christmas morning before opening my presents. I couldn't wait, though. I tore into the boxes the moment they arrived and oh my...what Santa got me exceeded my wildest expectations. He got me a whole series of presents, and I spent a couple minutes in a daze, just opening boxes, pulling things out, all the while smiling to myself. When everything got unwrapped, I sat looking at my pile of presents, and it sunk in that someone who doesn't even know me thought about me this Christmas and went to the trouble of getting me things I would like. I started to cry. I was completely overwhelmed by the generosity of my Santa.

Honestly, I would be happy with any small trinket and in fact, I was expecting to get one. However, my Santa went waaaaaay above and beyond. I received many gorgeous books! And a shirt referencing my favourite movie! And Gelly Rolls! And journals! And a type of seasoning not easily found here! Even my pets were not forgotten.

I was, and still am, absolutely humbled that a stranger would bother going to this extent to get me such beautifully thoughtful gifts. I love every single one of them.

Thank you, Joseph E. Seriously, I can't find the right words to convey my gratitude. Thank you SO, SO much!! You've made this Christmas very special.

PS: I'm sorry my pictures look like they were taken using a potato. The lens on my phone camera is terribly scratched.

PPS: To whomever gets my Santa as their giftee, please take care of him. He is good people!

Update:A gorgeous coloring book arrived today (28/12)! Thank you SO much!! I really wasn't expecting more presents. I will share it with the kids I teach. They've been scoffing at how simple the coloring pages I'm giving them are and I'm sure they'll love the pictures in this book. Thank you again Joseph, you've made this one of the best Christmases I've had!