Well, this evening has definitely been a game of two halves. I collected my snack exchange parcel from the post office this morning, but had to leave it in my car all day as I was travelling. Got home this evening, and then remembered the parcel, so went back outside in the dark in my pyjamas to go retrieve it. A combination of it being dark, my own stupidity and wearing slippers on a uneven surface meant that I hadn't got far before I took a hard tumble headfirst on the concrete path, banged my head, cut my hands and leg and was left a crying mess on the pavement all alone in the dark.

Once I sufficiently recovered, and finding there was nothing majorly broken apart from my pride, I proceeded to get my parcel and bring it in the house. After washing the blood off my various body parts, I then decided to console myself by seeing what Santa had brought me. And boy oh boy, thank you Santa Daniel for looking after me in this exchange!!

First up, I really appreciate you taking the time to type me a letter explaining some of the snacks in my parcel and why you chose them. I'm really grateful for the thought you put into it and understanding why you chose what you did will really make me appreciate the very "American" snacks you included all the more. I'm very intrigued by the spray cheese - I'd heard this was a thing, but I've never experienced it personally... I must admit I'm a bit apprehensive. The Mac N Cheese and the SPAM also made me laugh out loud!

Secondly, I'd like to really commend you for the incredibly wide range of snacks you sent me. I mean, you literally really covered every base - cereal, cake, cookies, chips, chocolate, seasonings, even drinks!! I am now feeling really bad for the rather limited range of things I sent to my own giftee - but I'll definitely be drawing inspiration from you next time I do this exchange - your creativity is amazing.

I've written more comments alongside each photo - but suffice to say I LOVED your gift - you went way beyond my expectations, and I'm so sorry that the shipping nearly bankrupt you - $88!!! :-O I hope you still have money left to feed yourself this month!

Anyway, huge thanks again, particularly for making my rather painful evening considerably more bearable! I hope your own Santa looks after you this exchange xx