This morning I was actually running late but when I got the word from Mariko that the "Don't open 'til Xmas" tape was decorative, I had to rip into that box and see what was inside. 

I still almost can't believe it--thank you so much!!  Nothing can shake me out of my not-a-morning-person daze like a box with a cute handmade pouch, fun candy and Christmas-y stuff from home.  I fondled everything and fought to urge to eat the candy but 5 minutes later I had to hit the road  (at which point I was running REALLY late--it's hard to make up for lost time on an uphill bike ride too). 

After just getting a great package from my Secret Pal (AND one from my Aunt Lori) last week, I am starting to feel a bit spoiled.  Knitters are definitely the best!