October Secret Sister Thank You

[MomOnBike]

I have the best Secret Sister on Earth!

No, really, I do.

Yesterday I got off one stressful job, came home to a looming deadline on my home business, and was looking forward to a sleepless night. I came home to a wonderful package with fun socks, a fluffy purple pen that actually fits my hand and the prettiest note cards I've ever seen. I could feel stress peeling off me just looking at my goodies.

Today, I wore the socks commuting to work and didn't take them off to look "professional". My bright yellow toes showed through the Croc knock-offs and made me smile every time I looked down. They were the best part of my day.

So, thank you Secret Sister. I needed that.

(and yes, I made the deadline, thanks for asking)

[btchance]

Secret Sis, thank you so much for part 1 of 2! After part one, I can't wait to see what part 2 holds. The socks were adorable, but I have to say, arriving 1week after OU lost to TX, the TX theme socks were a little bit of a shock. (I know, a Sooner in Alabama, not exactly expected) But they are cute! I even wore them today. So everyone else will know what I'm talking about, they have the TX flag on the top with "Don't mess with my feet" instead of "don't mess with Texas" on bottom.

It was also so sweet of you to go through and find those old pics of me and print them off. That was definately a surprise!

And thanks for the monthly breast check reminder. It was even one of the updated versions! That is something I always have a hard time remembering to do, even though I've seen way too many women with advanced breast cancer they just ignored. There are so many screening tests out there now, that it can be caught early and often cured, and it makes me sick when women don't even take the time to look at themselves and it ends up costing them their lives. Everyone needs someone to remind them to check their selves. So thanks again!!

Oh, and I think I figured out who you are!! It reminded me to go finish my secret sis shopping. Just waiting for something I ordered to come in, then mine will be off!

[Aggie_Ama]

Secret Sis, thank you so much for part 1 of 2! After part one, I can't wait to see what part 2 holds. The socks were adorable, but I have to say, arriving 1week after OU lost to TX, the TX theme socks were a little bit of a shock. (I know, a Sooner in Alabama, not exactly expected) But they are cute! I even wore them today. So everyone else will know what I'm talking about, they have the TX flag on the top with "Don't mess with my feet" instead of "don't mess with Texas" on bottom.

I was looking for those socks for my SS and couldn't find them in the right size! I always try to spread a little bit of Texas to my secret sisters (as GLC can tell you). At least she didn't send you some longhorn ones- ICK!!

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

Got my SS package yesterday! Pondered the package that the mailman left on the porch, trying to figure out what I had ordered from CA, then it dawned on me it must be from my TE secret sister!!! Oooh, Goody! Ran to the bedroom to open it up...

Thank you, my Secret Sister all the way across the country in Sacramento!!! Those wild California wicking socks! And the sparkly pretty stationary is so lovely.
So much FUN getting that mystery package in the mail....THANK YOU for all your sweet thoughtfulness.

[Haudlady]

What a great way to come back from vacation. (I did get some riding in, thank goodness, but most of the "vacation" was deferred maintenance around the house and barn that just couldn't be deferred any more ). The mail run just came, and she said "you got a present" as she tossed the mail onto the pile on my desk... usually when she says that it means MORE WORK for me! What a great surprise to have it ACTUALLY be a present!

Yippee! Thank you! Yes, I read the card first... and yes - they match my bike! Now I have real cycling socks! They are very cute - a black background with blue butterflies. Very pretty, but not too "girly" - perfect for me!

The note cards are really neat, too. I have a hard time finding cards with a cycling theme - these are sweet!

Thank you!

P.s. Secret Sister of mine - I am not as organized as the SS who sent a present to me... it's coming! Soon! I promise!

[divingbiker]

I came home today to a package from Norway! Even I can figure out who my secret sister is...thank you, Duck on Wheels! I love the colored pencils and the Scream notebook, and I got the pretty pink socks last week. It was a real treat to get a present when I walked in the door.

AND, I also had a package from TE with the socks I ordered for my SS and all my cold weather gear--Showers Pass rain jacket (which fits perfectly and which I love), hooded long sleeve jersey, helmet cover, beanie, warm gloves, etc. Tomorrow it will all get a workout on my commute.

(All these new things kind of blunted the nastiness of having to deal with rampant stinky bloody diarrhea from my dog who's very sick. And the other diarrhea from the one who's not sick. Come to think of it, parts of my life are not so good. )

[Brina]

UK Elephant you rock. As a SS you go above and beyond in finding the TD related items. Thank you, thank you, thank you.

[CyclChyk]

Ok so I got home today from a totally cruddy day/week at work. You know the kind where you want to just quit and walk out without a second glance/thought/care about what you have just done? Well, it was that kind, only worse.

SO I get home, and excitedly look to my front porch hoping that there might be something there waiting for me from someone I have never met. It so would have made my week fade into a distant memory. But alas, nothing.

So my DH and I go to eat some fajitas and hit Lowes for ceramic tile (re-doing a bathroom) and return home. Its raining; I am frustrated because I did not work out tonite and I ate way too many chips and salsa..... walk to my mailbox for what I know will be way too many bills tucked inside. But SURPRISESURPRISESURPRISE! Its a package and its for me and its from someone I have never met!

I rush inside proclaiming to my DH of my findings and rip into my package. (Gently of course. Things of importance need to be handled with care).

The first thing I notice is that its not a bag of $50's but a bag of $100's!!!! WOOHOO!!! I hit the motherload!!! Boy did I LAUGHLAUGH at least 18 times! There were also some $20's thrown in so I'd have something "smaller" to spend.....

My secret sis must be an awesome person cuz she took the time to KNOW that I wanted a bag of $50's, and doubled it. She knew I love my Bianchi so much that she got me some very cool Bianchi socks. I also got a Bianchi sticker which I will display proudly. I got a weekly to do list, and a very cool to list with magnets for my fridge and a disney pen (I love disney!) and cards and lil pads of to do notes..... this was just a great surprise that came on the day I needed it most.

{{{{{Cathy}}}}} You rock LaughLaugh18!

OMG I am having to edit cuz I left out that I got a very cool-o Bianchi catalog as well! My DH is trying to hide it so I don't get any ideas

[mimitabby]

Ok so I got home today from a totally cruddy day/week at work. You know the kind where you want to just quit and walk out without a second glance/thought/care about what you have just done? Well, it was that kind, only worse.

SO I get home, and excitedly look to my front porch hoping that there might be something there waiting for me from someone I have never met. It so would have made my week fade into a distant memory. But alas, nothing.

So my DH and I go to eat some fajitas and hit Lowes for ceramic tile (re-doing a bathroom) and return home. Its raining; I am frustrated because I did not work out tonite and I ate way too many chips and salsa..... walk to my mailbox for what I know will be way too many bills tucked inside. But SURPRISESURPRISESURPRISE! Its a package and its for me and its from someone I have never met!

I rush inside proclaiming to my DH of my findings and rip into my package. (Gently of course. Things of importance need to be handled with care).

The first thing I notice is that its not a bag of $50's but a bag of $100's!!!! WOOHOO!!! I hit the motherload!!! Boy did I LAUGHLAUGH at least 18 times! There were also some $20's thrown in so I'd have something "smaller" to spend.....

My secret sis must be an awesome person cuz she took the time to KNOW that I wanted a bag of $50's, and doubled it. She knew I love my Bianchi so much that she got me some very cool Bianchi socks. I also got a Bianchi sticker which I will display proudly. I got a weekly to do list, and a very cool to list with magnets for my fridge and a disney pen (I love disney!) and cards and lil pads of to do notes..... this was just a great surprise that came on the day I needed it most.

{{{{{Cathy}}}}} You rock LaughLaugh18!

Hey CyclChik,
what do you mean??? you have a SS who gives you lots of money??

[CyclChyk]

Hey CyclChik,
what do you mean??? you have a SS who gives you lots of money??

Well, it's paper, and the BIG pieces look like hundreds and the smaller pieces look like twenties...... but can I spend it at a store??

Probably not

[crazycanuck]

TheaV, thank so much for the funky package. The socks are cool and i too wish for no stacks while wearing them. I'll smell nice for Ian with the body butter...*trying hard not to type the oh so adult comment i just thought of*

The funniest thing is the little pegs . Ian said "We have Winnipeg and now little peg..". I think ya had to be there..


Thanks again thea!!!

Have a good one

c

[btchance]

Got the second half of my SS today - and thank you for the goodies! I have to say I could have used one of those "prescription" pads this week!! Also love the gift certificate - I'll be playing with that this weekend. Thanks!

[laughlaugh18]

{{{{{Cathy}}}}} You rock LaughLaugh18!

CC -

I'm so glad you figured me out! I guess I peppered my note with enough "laughs" (I like to give my SS hints in my stuff to figure out who I am, but was too subtle by half last month; I guess this month it worked )

I had so much fun putting your package together. I knew Bianchi socks were a necessity the second I got you; the play money was the bonus (and don't I wish I had bags of real money I could share!!). The Disney pen is celebrating Disneyland's 50th Birthday, and I got it at Disneyland.

Yippee; I made my SS happy!

[Toni]

Dear SS in Nebraska!

Thanks so much for the all the great "goodies" in my SS package! I love the alligator pen! And I have a jersey that says "Biker Chick" so the socks will be a perfect match (How did you know??)!

And like so many others I received it on a day when I needed to smile. My girlfriend and I decided to end our 4 year relationship the night before. I needed the smile. Thanks.

[CyclChyk]

CC -

I'm so glad you figured me out! I guess I peppered my note with enough "laughs" (I like to give my SS hints in my stuff to figure out who I am, but was too subtle by half last month; I guess this month it worked )

Yippee; I made my SS happy!

Ok, I wasn't going to point out yet again how much of a dork I am but here goes: I'm investigaing. Trying to figure out who my SS is.... when I get it figured out I said to my DH "HEY! She put "I hope it makes you laugh laugh" on her card! That's a dead giveaway!"

Well it's a dead giveaway for those with a brain. For the rest of us, the clouds clear up only when its spelled out in words no more than 4 letters each.....