Introduction/How To Enter

[Ree]

read and messaged! very excited about this :)

[EnglishElle]

I read your instructions and messaged you! I cannot wait to find out who I get!

[alittlelifeofmel]

JUST TO LET YOU ALL KNOW THAT SS SIGN UP NOW ENDS THURSDAY AT NOON.

You still have time. Most messages will go out on Friday. Some, very few, will be on Thursday night.

[[deleted user]]

Cool

[Camille]

Read & messaged!

[Katie]

Read and messaging soon! Thank you for extending the sign up window!

[alittlelifeofmel]

So didn't really think about adding this in the intro post but no used books please. Everything must be new.

[Tyler Leigh]

Mel wrote: "So didn't really think about adding this in the intro post but no used books please. Everything must be new."

I could have sworn that I read that in the intro, but now I can't find it.

[alittlelifeofmel]

I had it in there once but I think I edited it out.

[karen]

for the books i asked for (the subset, non book depository ones), they will be impossible to find new, so i personally am okay with used copies.) if that doesn't mess things up...

[Karlyflower *The Vampire Ninja, Luminescent Monster & Wendigo Nerd Goddess of Canada (according to The Hulk)*]

I don't really care one way or the other, either. But I don't have an issue getting someone a new one.

[alittlelifeofmel]

Yeah Karen you're the special case but otherwise I only wanted new just because it's not fair to people who don't like used and end up getting one.

[karen]

I'M SPECIAL!!!!!!

[alittlelifeofmel]

Another update: I will NOT be confirming that I received your purchase emails. If you hear from me it will be because you didn't send.

[alittlelifeofmel]

Small batch of messages was sent before GR crapped out and I almost died (not actually but I did injure myself).

Some people's gifts have already been sent and some order time is almost up so keep posted to your GR please :)

[Karlyflower *The Vampire Ninja, Luminescent Monster & Wendigo Nerd Goddess of Canada (according to The Hulk)*]

karen wrote: "I'M SPECIAL!!!!!!"

Always, Karen.... And not in a stop eating the paste way :)

[alittlelifeofmel]

I'm sending the remainder of the messages tonight so keep your eye out on your messages! So far lots of success :)

[Pilar]

Awesome! Can't wait! :) thank you for all your hard work!

[Steph]

Awesome! :D Can't wait. I'm so excited to shop for my person!

[Kirsten]

Man I love getting presents for people.

[alittlelifeofmel]

IM DONE!! I'm tired and my neck hurts but I'm done!! All the messages have been sent.
Now it's all on you guys :)

[EnglishElle]

Thank you for organizing the Secret Santa exchange, Mel! Out of curiosity, how many people signed up to participate in the exchange this year?

[alittlelifeofmel]

It's really no problem!! I enjoyed it :)

We had 55 entries this year but only 54 of them participated.

[karen]

you did a great job! i hope (view spoiler)[nice try, buddy! (hide spoiler)] likes my book!

[Angelique]

You wanted a comment on the introduction post?

[Sofie]

Posted :)

[Mercedes]

Read it all and have actually already sent out my gift :-)

[alittlelifeofmel]

So this was so worth hosting but so many more problems than last year.

[EnglishElle]

Here's my intro post comment! Howdy everybody!

[Jade]

How's it going everyone?

[alittlelifeofmel]

Stressed. things are going a little rougher than last year lol. If you haven't heard from me consider yourself lucky haha

[Paula]

Oh! Only now I understand that we're supposed to introduce ourselves, haha. Hello!

[Kerry]

Hey Everybody!

[TL *Humaning the Best She Can*]

Mel wrote: "Stressed. things are going a little rougher than last year lol. If you haven't heard from me consider yourself lucky haha"

[Laura]

Hi everyone! This is my second time around participating! Hats off to Mel for organizing it once again!

[alittlelifeofmel]

Thanks Laura!! You're very sweet :)

[Laura]

2nd book is ordered just waiting for the email confirmation to forward to you! I hope this elf likes their book! It's supposed to be shipped in 2 days.

[alittlelifeofmel]

yay!! now im just waiting on one more book to be sent and then this is all over!! woo :D

[Laura]

Wahoo, now we wait for the books to come in! It's exciting to see what books people asked for.
I always add some of the picks to my TBR!

[alittlelifeofmel]

Yes Laura that's a fun thing too!! Well I know what people got. Surprisingly a lot of people ended up getting the exact same book! It's kind of ironic lol

[karen]

oh, jeez - i'm sorry there were problems! you deserve a pony

[Karlyflower *The Vampire Ninja, Luminescent Monster & Wendigo Nerd Goddess of Canada (according to The Hulk)*]

Hi everybody, I'm Doctor.... No wait, sorry. I'm Karly ;)

[alittlelifeofmel]

I'll take a pony!!

Also hi yes I'm introducing myself I'm mel

[Karlyflower *The Vampire Ninja, Luminescent Monster & Wendigo Nerd Goddess of Canada (according to The Hulk)*]

Yes! A pony.... Or a puppy.... Or a very large glass of whatever beverage you most enjoy!! I'm sorry it's been a stressful endeavour this year, Mel!!

I sent off my second conf. Hopefully all is smooth sailing from now going forward!

[EnglishElle]

I cannot wait to get my present from my Secret Santa! I hope the person I chose for likes my purchase for them. :)

Wow! That's crazy most of us wanted the same book. I wonder which book was the most popular choice.

I wish there could be activities like this all year long. It's fun to wait and see what surprise you'll get in the mail.

[TL *Humaning the Best She Can*]

Hi, I'm Terri *waves*

Sorry it's been so stressful for ya this time Mel

[TL *Humaning the Best She Can*]

Mel wrote: "Yes Laura that's a fun thing too!! Well I know what people got. Surprisingly a lot of people ended up getting the exact same book! It's kind of ironic lol"

Be interesting to see which one was the most popular book

[Karlyflower *The Vampire Ninja, Luminescent Monster & Wendigo Nerd Goddess of Canada (according to The Hulk)*]

I'm curious too!

[TL *Humaning the Best She Can*]

Karly *The Vampire Ninja, Luminescent Monster & Wendigo Nerd Goddess of Canada (according to The Hulk)* wrote: "I'm curious too!"

any guesses?:)

[alittlelifeofmel]

If it helps, the most popular book was actually a personal recommendation!!