These Are A Few Of My Favorite Things…

I love getting packages (brown paper or not). Even in the States I loved getting things in the mail. In addition to entering every sweepstakes invented, I also would write away for every sample offered. “But two, get one free!” “Special offer – limited time – try these new, blah, blah, blah!” “All you have to do is complete this form in which we need all your personal information in a 2 cm space, provide the original cash register receipt with purchase price, store name, address, phone number, and method of payment circled, enclose a self-addressed, stamped envelope, write an essay about why we should send you our product and know you’ll be on our direct mail list for the next 15 years…”

But even better than the jumping through hoops for a supposedly free product is getting an unexpected, *real* package. From someone you know. I got two this week. My endorphins are still raging.

In the first package, compliments of Ida, were summer clothes. No, not just summer clothes. Summer clothes that *fit*! And that were stylish. Sandals, sundress, shorts, tank top. Bring on the hot weather. A nice fat book, in English. I need to take a train ride. And within that package, a package from Stas. Everything that glitters. Mood changing nail polish. Glitter powder. Glitter lipstick. Glitter body balm. And a purple, fur trimmed purse to hold them all. My friends know me too well.

Package number two – a culinary compilation from Rob. The largest package of instant macaroni and cheese powder I’ve ever seen. A bag of Starbuck’s coffee – just the smell makes me smile. And Peeps – beautiful, sugary, marshmallow peeps. Bright yellow. Staring at me, unknowing, from their cellophane packaging. You are mine. It has been so long since I’ve had pure sugar creations. Oh, baby.