Secret Santa 2011 Part 2
I participated in two book blogger holiday exchanges this year. I posted about my first parcel on December 5th and was super excited to get my second yesterday. What made the experience even more exciting is that Cass was my swap partner and how awesome is it when someone who knows you gets you a gift? Pretty darn awesome I think.
(It was addressed as being from my secret Santa but the return address was her work sooo… and also she told me to make sure I was home Monday – that also kinda gave it away!)
Here is the gift all prettily wrapped:
I ended up trying to work while wearing the little monster finger puppet all afternoon which worked less than ideally, but was way too enjoyable. I also tried to harass the cat with it but he didn’t care.
When I unwrapped it I found:
Yay! Four fantastic used books. I’ve read (but hadn’t been able to locate) Breath, Eyes, Memory by Edwidge Danticat (and so now am convinced that Cass can read my mind). The other three books are new and all sound great. They are:
- Putting Women on the Agenda edited by Susan Bazilli
- The Chelsea Whistle by Michelle Tea
- Women and War in South Africa by Jacklyn Cock
In addition there are some pretty book plates I’m going to have to go sticking on books, as well as worry dolls. The worry dolls are apparently a tradition of the Mayan people in Guatemala and I can tell my worries to them and then put them under my pillow and they should take them away. I intend to test them tonight so should know by the time you read this how well they work 
Thank you Cass!
Aw, nice gift!
Thanks Colleen
Such a great gift that you got! I love the worry dolls, and have always wanted a set. The books look like thy are the perfect fit for you too! How wonderful!
They’re pretty cute zibilee, I’d never heard of them!
Gift exchanges are SO fun! I can see why those books might be chosen for you.
Happy Holidays!
Thanks Care, and yes, I love gift exchanges
Very nice, Amy. Cass did a great job.
Yes, she really did Judith
Isn’t it great if someone you know send you gifts? Beautiful books.
Always Nana! And yes, I agree!
Very interested in the Women and War in South Africa. Good books. Enjoy and thanks to Cass
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I’ll try to get to it sooner Kinna, so that I can tell you how it is!
I love her wrapping paper!
Me too Amanda. I opened carefully and saved the paper to rewrap with. lol
How fun!! I read Chelsea Whistle about…seven years ago and had an opportunity to attend a writing workshop with Michelle Tea — it was awesome. She’s awesome. Really amazing — a great read — I hope you enjoy it and the rest of your books!
Oh wow, so glad to hear you enjoyed it so much Audra. And I’m so jealous you met the author, very cool!
Aw, what sweet little gifts in addition to what look like great books!!
Yes, Cass sure did well Emily!
Cass rocks!
She sure does Jill!
Someone definitely knows you quite well!
It seems that way doesn’t it Michelle
What a great haul! Enjoy!
Thank you Kailana!
Awesome presents! Three cheers for Cass!
Yay Cass! Yay Cass! Yay Cass!!
Heh, she did fantastic didn’t she Kim?
I am so happy you like your gifts–I can’t wait to hear what you think of the (new to you) books! Thanks for the kind words everyone
Also I just noticed you have a “Cass” tag and that makes me INCREDIBLY HAPPY.
Merry Christmas, lady!
Heh Merry Christmas and thanks again Cass
Ok, thats it… I thought I could wait to Christmas to open my Secret Santa gift but after visiting Cass, and now you… I want to open them now! I’ll post my finding in the morning.
Great gifts and how awesome Cass got your name!
Yay so glad you caved Sheila
Isn’t it great to know what you got??? hehe
some wonderful gifts amy ,all the best stu
Thanks Stu.