Special Things

While traveling through Japan I met a lovely Thai woman at a hostel. We indulged in fried shrimp and karaoke together. I really loved her top, and didn't believe her when she said she'd send one to me.

For Christmas, she sent me the exact shirt I loved.

With gifts, it's always the thought that counts. But when you actually like the gift, that's pretty cool, too.

Today a little girl from an Iraqi family who I help through my job gave me a beautifully wrapped Christmas present.
It was a Christmas Bell placed in a My Little Pony box.
I'll cherish it along with these other Christmas ornaments some of my old students in Japan recently sent to me.


My Christmas tree will be DECKED OUT next year.