waiting takes too long

When I got home from work today, there was a small, brown box in my mail slot. It looked like a box of new checks, but I didn't remember ordering any new checks.

As I examined the box closer, I saw it was from my aunt in New York. Fantastic!

She even used Wilma Rudolf stamps.


For just one moment I thought, "I should wait to open this until Christmas." But the thought left as quickly as it came, and I started ripping open the box as I ran up to stairs to my apartment. It was a gold and purple box. Using my finger nails I pealed away the tape, and opened it...

Oh my.

How exciting.

I love Christmas.
I love suprises.
I love my aunt for sending me maple candy.

Perfectly pressed into the shape of maple leaves, I could hardly handle the pleasure. It melted in my mouth. The best thing would be to ration this treat?

Only five pieces: one each day for the next five days.

No. Its only been two hours and I only have two pieces left.