Dankeschön

Gift giving has never really been one of my Love Languages. I am lousy at giving gifts (it's the tight-wad in me - I have a VERY hard time buying something that isn't hugely discounted), and while I truly do appreciate receiving gifts, it has never been a make-it-or-break-it thing in my relationships. Forgot my birthday? Meh, I don't mind. No Christmas gift? No big deal.

But one thing that I really love and get super excited about is when someone randomly sees something and thinks of me. THAT makes me feel special. Heck, they don't even have to buy it for me; a quick text or snapped picture means just as much. I take the saying "It's the thought that counts" quite literally.

My friend, Jessica, is awesome at sending me random happiness.

She sent me this necklace after Torah was born. I absolutely love it.

For Christmas, she sent a box of German treats (she lives there. Lucky!) and this adorable little German incense burner. You stick a cone of incense in his body and the smoke comes out of his pot. Awesome!

And today, I found a surprise package on my front porch. It was a birthday box from Jessica. This chocolate will be eaten in roughly . . . 1 day . . . or maybe 10 minutes . . . Ok, well, it's already gone.

She also sent this piece of awesomeness. I tell you, this girl KNOWS me.

It's minimalist.

It's functional.

It's a space saver.

And it's about as hip and stylish as I'll ever hope to be.

It's a collapsable basket with a zipper lid! Pure. Random. Love.

Thanks Jessica! Ich bin Ihnen sehr dankbar! (Maybe Noah can translate that for you.) :)