I just opened my security solstice Santa presents.
Two amazing ly beautiful beaded necklaces with dragonfly pendants. One silver beads with blue and red accents and the other purple beads with blue accents.
And boys -- let's watch the swearing.
Mayor ,'Chosen'
Goodbye and Good Riddance 2016: We know the world didn't end, because, check it out!
Every year we watch the Charlie Brown special, do the Snoopy dance, wish everybody a Merry Thanksgivukkahmas, and thank our Secret Santas in the good riddance thread. Which is this one, in case you were wondering.
Go away, 2016.
askye - Dec 27, 2016 6:42:02 am PST #172 of 269
Thrive to spite them
Laura - Dec 27, 2016 8:38:01 am PST #173 of 269
Our wings are not tired.
2016 continues to be the year of horror and suck, but I am trying really hard to focus on good things. I am grateful for the good that happened in friends lives. I am also grateful for my son's relationship which began last summer. I feel like I have gained a daughter and it is really a beautiful feeling to see my child happy and in love. He gave her a lovely ring for Christmas, and her parents gave them a sweet "First Christmas Together 2016" Wedgwood ornament. All parties on both sides are happy these two found each other. So that happened.
eta: She also cracked me up this morning telling me they couldn't get married until he finished his degree because she makes too much and would trash his financial aid status. Heh.
SailAweigh - Dec 27, 2016 9:35:22 am PST #174 of 269
Nana korobi, ya oki. (Fall down seven times, stand up eight.) ~Yuzuru Hanyu/Japanese proverb
I got the most adorable Christmas card ever from sj. Ltc is just akdlfj;akfds;lfaj. I get a big grin on my face every time I look at it.
I also got a nifty placeholder gift from my secret santa, a Buffista.org refrigerator magnet. Thank you!
-t - Dec 27, 2016 9:35:40 am PST #175 of 269
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration
Aw, Laura, I'm so happy for all of you!
Beverly - Dec 27, 2016 2:09:05 pm PST #176 of 269
Days shrink and grow cold, sunlight through leaves is my song. Winter is long.
I got a card from sj, too--what a gorgeous little girl. Happy Christmas indeed!
crossposted--Laura, that's all just wonderful to hear. So happy for them, and for you!
Connie Neil - Dec 27, 2016 5:11:30 pm PST #177 of 269
brillig
I got a Happy New Apartment card from msbelle! Thank you! I didn't know they made New Apartment cards.
quester - Dec 27, 2016 6:45:26 pm PST #178 of 269
Danger is my middle name, only I spell it R. u. t. h. - Tina Belcher.
Dear Secret Santee, the package will be mailed soon. I ordered something today that I hope I get this week and then I'll be ready to send. Hang in there. I hope it will be a New Year's gift.
Calli - Dec 27, 2016 6:54:53 pm PST #179 of 269
I must obey the inscrutable exhortations of my soul—Calvin and Hobbs
I came home to an unexpected book on roses. Was this my secret Santa? It's lovely, but I didn't see any indication of where/who it's from. Thank you, if it's from you! It's huge, and has tons of info on one of my favorite plants.
Dana - Dec 28, 2016 5:55:26 am PST #180 of 269
"I'm useless alone." // "We're all useless alone. It's a good thing you're not alone."
Got back in town last night, checked mail this morning, and there's a lovely "Calm Coloring Book" waiting for me from a Buffista elf. Thank you! The calming part is especially appreciated.
Kate P. - Dec 28, 2016 5:53:53 pm PST #181 of 269
That's the pain / That cuts a straight line down through the heart / We call it love
Came home today from a week away to find packages from both my Secret Santa and the Buffista Elf! I have deduced that Anne W. was my Santa, and she did a wonderful job: she made a donation to a local-to-me org that provides services to the homeless, plus she sent me delicious-smelling lavender-oat soap! Thank you so much.
And I was so touched to get a package from the Buffista Elf to boot: an iTunes gift card and another sweet-smelling soap!
Thank you both; it lifted my spirits to open your gifts, and to be the recipient of such generosity and thoughtfulness.