UPDATE:

Like so many in the Midwest, I spent the weekend snowed into my apartment complex in a city that doesn't have the infrastructure to deal with 14" of snowfall. When I finally managed to dig myself out this morning, it was one disaster after another. From broken windshield wiper blades to a flat tire, I had to agree with the local radio jockey who called this the "Monday-ist of all Mondays."

I was completely not expecting to come home to another package from my rematch Santa, and grateful doesn't even come close to describing how I feel right now. I'm absolutely beyond words at my rematch Santa's generosity, thoughtfulness, and investigative skills.

Gift after gift after gift, meticulously chosen to suit a hobby or a passion or a favorite of mine. I opened them all in absolute shock. I'm still in shock, updating this right now. Honestly, it's all so much more than I can say. Rematch Santa, from the bottom of my heart, you've earnestly made my holiday season.

In addition to the gift I was already sent, I received:

Gift tags and a Christmas card featuring American Sign Language artwork

A set of rainbow-colored iridescent polyhedral dice

A tea infuser shaped like an owl

A set of coasters

ENORMOUS bags of chai and rooibos teas (my two favorites)

The most adorable toy for my dog

Two mugs featuring art by Jena Floyd, a Deaf artist who designed the new Starbucks mugs for their Washington, DC store (the green says TEA and the brown COFFEE, both in ASL)

Each one has such a special meaning for me. Please forgive the pictures, as I know they don't do any kind of justice to these incredible gifts. Again, I just cannot thank you enough.

ORIGINAL POST:

I've been waiting all day on a package that was projected for delivery by 3:00 PM. After watching the time come and go and hours upon hours pass, I'd almost given up hope when finally my bell rang a little after 8:00 PM. (Who knew UPS delivered so late? Those folks are incredible.) When I eagerly threw open the door, I found not one, but two packages sitting in the threshold. I certainly wasn't expecting two, and since my rematch Santa hadn't indicated shipping I'd all but forgotten about redditgifts.

My rematch Santa kindly sent this gift, along with a note that says it's "a little something to keep [me] busy until [they] can ship my package." Are you kidding, Santa? This is more than I expected already!

A few weeks ago I started a new job, which meant moving to an unfamiliar city. I'm settling in, but I don't really know anyone yet, and since I'm living alone my time has been pretty lonely. I've been interested in the One Deck Dungeon game for a while now, particularly after hearing such great things about it, but it's even more poignant now. I absolutely love board games and D&D, so having something I can play for myself is, in fact, an incredible way to keep myself busy.

I can't thank you enough, Santa. This is incredible, and the idea that there's more coming makes me feel so spoiled and grateful, and far less alone in this unfamiliar city! Knowing that I wasn't even your first giftee, and that you're giving this all with such a generous heart deserves so much thanks and praise.