Count thy gifts

This is about being contented and grateful for the gifts I've received. Not boasting. XD

From left (counterclock-wise): Candles/deco/candy from a potluck party, Mp3 player from Andreas, Christmas deco/leather thingy/clock from a company party and stickers/stationary(including a Sakura Micron pen!)/fun art stuff from my office Secret Santa

Thank you thank you thank you! XD

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Secret Santa

The week before, the department had a Secret Santa week where each one of us was responsible for giving gifts to each other anonymously. The maximum budget for each gift is $5 and this goes on for 5 days in one working week (one gift per day). The assignments were done by drawing lots and I was assigned to the director of the department! Ohhhh the pressure! XD Nah, actually, I had a lot of fun giving gifts to her secretly. I think she was delighted since she likes being creative and humorous. ^_~

Here is the list of my Secret Santa strategies last week.

Day 1 ~ Stocking with her fav. candies, slipped in her mailbox inside a departmental envelope

Day 2 ~ Gift paper bag with Christmas decoration balls, left hanging on the knob of her office door while she was inside on her computer (XD ooh the thrill of sneakingly doing this)

Day 3 ~ A pretty card with 'keyword clues' to find the 12 pack of Diet Coke Caffeine Free hidden in the departmental fridge, slipped the card under the door to her office ala Treasure Hunt (this was the best, IMO)

Day 4 ~ Magnetic alphabets which spell out her name. Since RQT department was having their Christmas celebration in an upclass restaurant, I tipped a waiter to give her this gift. Fun Fun! XD

Day 5 ~ Everyone gathered together for a breakfast to reveal the identity of their Secret Santas. She had to open the gift to reveal my identity, which was indicated in a photo frame along with a mistletoe

What a crazy yet fun week! Lord Jesus wasn't kidding when He said:

"....'It is more blessed to give than to receive. " ~ Acts 20:35