This was my first exchange, and I was REALLY stoked to get some snacks from around the world. I'd been waiting for weeks, checking my mailbox every day. I even got my boyfriend in on the anticipation. Unfortunately, I guess our dog overheard our snack convos, because he got to the package before either of us did.

Even though we've asked the postal carrier (and even put a sign on our gate) to hold all parcels at the post office, they apparently decided to shirk their duties and tossed a soft parcel into a yard with a waiting, hungry dog.

I'm so sorry, Santa! I cried when my boyfriend called to tell me what happened. From what I can see in the picture, these probably would have been delicious. Dumbass dog ruins the day.