Sunday, January 10, 2010

Santa Lives in New Zealand

The mailman rang the bell yesterday and delivered this. I was on the couch where I am growing roots. Another week went by and I accomplished nothing at all. Ihate whining. Here is my list. My hip is a mess--surgery is in my very near future.The shoulder on the opposing side is also a mess, haven't even started that evaluation. My cold is clearing up but my ears are flared up with the loudest roaring you have heard. Meniers in the good ear is getting active. Ailments depress me. I am a good caregiver and a horrible patient; I am depressed. BIG TIME.


What? Out in the universe someone was thinking of me! That is humbling.
Will you look at this? Can you believe how pretty? Awh shucks--*wipes eyes*

And it's heavy it feels like it's full of rocks. *Laughs*  ooooooooh what is in here?

Nobody sends rocks from New Zealand.
It's full of more goodies. Have you noticed the price of postage lately?

Look!
Look at this, chocolate! The little pillow is full of fragrant herbs. The silky black bag is for lingerie. It has a cute corset appliqued on it, that didn't show in the picture. Trust me it's adorable.

She even sent an extra cute button. The bag is just incredible. You would not believe the stitching she does. It's all made by Chris, from diet Coke Rocks. Her blog is now private but if you are nice and want to be invited that can be arranged.
I love to read blogs where women are making things. I don't sew much any more but I like to see what others do. It's just fun to see what people make, and how they live and what their interests are. I just love people.
But let me tell you, this present just blew me out of the water. WOW.


This is a cup that was in the bubble wrap. It is toooooo cute!
Perfect for my coffee.


And the card was also handmade.I am so classy I read the card last. I already KNEW who sent it!  It made me think of Santa Cruz. Beach towns have the same feel all over the world. What a woman this lady is ; and what a friend.
You blessed me socks off, you sweet tart!

19 comments:

Jeanie said...

How fun! Chris is amazing and so it your gift. You must have been a very good girl.

Chris H said...

*smiles*... glad it arrived all intact!
You are welcome chick... sometimes a parcel can just pick up your day eh?
I hope your aches and pains ease up soon.... Much Loves.

Schnitzel and the Trout said...

What an amazing friend and gift. That should give you a good feeling for a long time.

noble pig said...

Now that's a present!

Khris said...

woohooo...well arent you the lucky girl...well done Chris...hugs Khris

joanne said...

What a sweet girl! But then again you are pretty special too...;p
So, I need an update on the hip...did I miss something, when did it get so bad again??? take care.

Unknown said...

For A lovely artsy blog, check out my friend Shona at
www.shonastudio.blogspot.com

Linda@ Lime in the Coconut said...

Ooooh! It looks like the perfect pick me up! Perfect!! What a great gift from afar! ,You deserve it girl.

I hope this horrible cold isn't making you feel worse. Probably is. It sure is making my yard feel worse!! Way worse! But what wants to survive will.

Unknown said...

When it comes to blessings this gift was abundant with them. Hope you feel better soon

Mental P Mama said...

What a wonderful surprise! I hope you are better soon...take care of yourself!

Britt-Arnhild said...

Hey, I always thought he lived on the North Pole :-)

Michelle said...

Awwww..how wonderful. Just when you needed a pick me up in life!

Twisted Fencepost said...

Well...Merry Christmas to you! Lucky girl!!
And all this time I've been sending my letters to the North Pole!

Kathy said...

HUGS. THinking of you and checking in on you. Chris Rocks! Great package! more HUGS

Anonymous said...

Chris is SO COOL!!!!! And I am green gReEn GREEN with envy!!! Come visit me and bring that bag so I can fondle it!!! Or I'll come visit you.

Lynne's Somewhat Invented Life said...

Wow, what a bunch of neat-o things. You deserve it. I'm sorry for all your owies and hope you are fixed up soon.

Ha, the only bed that would fit in my laundry room/furnace room is a cat bed!

Sorry about your carpet dilemma. I hope someone had an answer

WudWerkr said...

go by the coffeeshop read it and pass the note to all the milkmaids friends please rofl

Grandma Tillie's Bakery said...

So how are you feeling these days? My mom is doing quite well, recovered from surgery, gaining weight and now she has a decision to make regarding more chemo...

Tricia said...

The bag is ADORABLE!