UPDATE: WOW. Ok. The last gift just came...a beautiful canvas-wrapped version of Banksy's "Hope" and I must say, this made me just a tad emotional. Story behind this print is...I had an awful ex take it away from me and crush the copy I had towards the end of last year (right around the same time, actually), so receiving a new Banksy "Hope" is somewhat overwhelming and hit me right in the feels :) (hey, Star Wars reference!) Thank-you, thank-you, thank-you Secret Santa for replacing this print as it's one of my favorites.

WOOHOO! So I'll start by saying I was SUPER happy with everything my Secret Santa sent me. I got three boxes that arrived on separate days, so I more or less received an extended Christmas. Hell yes. Anyhoo, on to the gushing...

The first box I got was the absolutely adorable Appa plushie!!! I'd totally forgotten this thing was in Avatar and I'm so glad my SS thought of it. I <3 stuffed animals and this was the perfect gift because it combined my love for plushies with anime :)

Box two I was very impressed with. My SS bought Thus Spoke Zarathustra for me, which I did NOT have in my reading collection yet. I enjoy what little Nietzsche I have read, so this was a huge +1 in my book, hehe.

However, I must say, my final gift was my favorite. I have an unhealthy obsession with Iron Man and received a 1/10 scale model. It's seriously well-made and super sturdy. It will probably soon be adorning my cubicle at work!

Thank you so much, SS! I hope you have a very merry, warm, safe, and happy holiday season :)