The Random Fan That Almost Made It to My Box

I have to admit, I was quite excited when I opened my Christmas presents from my sister Jasmine, but one item that really caught my attention was a random fan. As soon as I picked it up, I knew that this wasn't the kind of fan you would use in everyday life. What's the point of having a fan if you don't even need to cool yourself down? It's like having a lightsaber that you're not allowed to use for its intended purpose. The Emperor himself wouldn't have been pleased with me keeping such an inefficient piece of technology.

As I continued to explore my sister's gifts, I couldn't help but feel grateful for her thoughtfulness and creativity. Each item she had chosen seemed to be tailored to my interests and hobbies. She even managed to include some fun surprises that caught me off guard. I remember when I first saw the Emperor figure that was accompanying a special Imperial Stormtrooper action figure set. The detail and craftsmanship that went into creating this intricate piece of art was truly impressive. I have to admit, though, that the packaging for these figures could use some improvement.

The wookies were another delightful addition to my sister's gift-giving skills. She managed to secure not one, but two versions of the lovable creatures from the Star Wars universe. One figure stood out in particular - a lone Wookiee standing proudly with its arms at its sides. The lack of articulation in this figure seemed odd at first, but I later found out that it was intentional. This stance would allow the figure to stand upright without having any unnecessary joints or parts that could get in the way.

As a fan (no pun intended), I have always been eager to explore the Star Wars universe and learn more about its vast array of characters. The inclusion of these wookies, including my personal favorite Chewbacca, was a thrilling addition to my collection. My sister's thoughtfulness knew no bounds as she carefully selected each item with care.

I must admit that I have always had mixed feelings towards the prequel trilogy. While some elements of it were enjoyable to watch, others left much to be desired. Nevertheless, the Star Wars action figures she included in her gift-giving list were a welcome surprise for me. Among them was a special figure that showcased the Emperor's iconic hairstyle - a signature look that made him instantly recognizable.

The inclusion of Ewoks and other smaller figures from the Star Wars universe was also appreciated by me. My sister seemed to have an eye for detail, selecting items that would complement my existing collection without overwhelming it. Each item she included served as a reminder of her kindness and thoughtfulness.

As I continued to explore the various gifts Jasmine had given me, I couldn't help but feel grateful for our sibling bond. The little red boots that accompanied one of the figures were an amusing surprise - almost as if they wanted to add a bit of whimsy to my day. Even the nail polish set and cupcake-scented bath products managed to bring a smile to my face.

A Special Bond with Jasmine

One aspect that made this Christmas gift-giving experience truly special was the bond I share with my sister Jasmine. We have always been close, but there's something unique about sharing experiences like these together. Whether we're watching movies, trying new things, or participating in online discussions, our conversations are always filled with laughter and excitement.

Jasmine seems to know just what I love when it comes to gifts - whether it's a particular hobby, interest, or just plain fun items that bring me joy. One of my favorite memories from this Christmas was playing the Battlefront video game together, as Jasmine casually mentioned over the phone. Our virtual gaming session was an instant hit, and we're now planning to continue our rivalry in future sessions.

As I continued exploring Jasmine's gifts, I found another small surprise - a little nail kit that turned your nails into stained glass art. It seemed like such a unique item, and I couldn't wait to give it a try. As for the macaroon-flavored body wash she sent me, I was intrigued by its sweet aroma.

In her gift-giving, Jasmine seems to have a knack for selecting items that are not only thoughtful but also unexpected. It's clear that she put some thought into choosing the items that would be most enjoyable for me. And as always, our sibling bond shone through in every interaction I had with her gifts.

"WEBVTTKind: captionsLanguage: entwas the day after Christmas and all through the car only daddy was driving but he's not going far another christmas day has come and gone and I find myself fully slipped into the role of Christmas caretaker which is different than being a kid I have different Christmas responsibilities when I was a kid all I had to do was open things you can't have one without the other so I'm happy to play my part at home the chaos cleanup process has begun but we're taking things casually we didn't do everything immediately if only because jasmine and Slav stopped by they dropped off a few surprises which were definitely a surprise the mailbox was closed a little early today so back home my head with Jedi I'll play she has new toys a lot of new toys a lot of new toys that are old toys that I can't wait to play with help yourself he beamed with pride but there was no sweet soup inside silence fell on the cooling night I thought a bit or faked it just to be polite I ate so much yesterday Jasmine made deviled eggs and she brought over like 21 of them and pretty much all but one have been eaten plus all the biltong that I ate I was ready to stop but Jedi wanted some and it's really really tough so I had to chew it up first and then give her the little tiny bits which she doesn't mind at all I had a fair amount of chocolate too but it's not like I overloaded on reasons I didn't have one of those I wouldn't stand a chance against Jedi this is one of the gifts that Jasmine slaven Adele gave Jedi it is a bath towel that Jedi can drape over her head Jasmine also made some homemade chocolates filled with coconut oh whoa whoa ha I need to stop snacking my new year's resolution is to keep this weight off that I keep putting back on they also brought Jedi some bright stars toys one keeps going off randomly without touching it and this was my biggest Christmas surprise this year also from their family it's designed to hold your glasses while you sleep or while you're not wearing your glasses hipster reader I love star wars before the force awakens I had mentioned that a random fan sent this fan well apparently that random fan is not so random it is patron Michael hokanson thank you I do want to remove this one from the box because what uses a fan if you don't use it and Who am I without my fans technically I'm still Chris Pirillo but I'm an even better Chris parrilla with you around virtually whoa you're blowing my hair back not really it would take a much more powerful fan that doesn't yet exist my hair never moved Jasmine slobbin Adele also got me another Emperor's raft Darth Vader this one I am going to be removing from the packaging edge now you will feel the full power of Christmas let's go ahead and get your lightsaber in hand uh-oh I dropped your blade this is definitely a versatile figure his hand pops off too let's go ahead and put it back on is that better now we've got to get you balanced that is one of the bigger challenges with action figures that have higher points of articulation sometimes giving them to stand is a trick and a half I brought balance to the force you can see the veins and scars in his skull he doesn't glow or anything it's just done up like this because that's what happened when the Emperor was sending lightning bolts through Darth Vader's body spoiler alert oops though by the time this was happening to him he had already lost this again spoiler alerts I gotta get better at this do you want to test it on your hair ah just because Christmas is over doesn't mean we have to put every bit of Christmas away this can stay out year-round people have asked if I like the prequels and this should be enough of an answer it may not be my favorite part of Star Wars Canon but i love the figures these are all the wookies that i got in my stocking yesterday for christmas and i do not think i'm missing any largely from Revenge of the Sith I don't know if they produced many other rookie figures beyond Chewbacca you might remember that I have other prequel character sitting on the shelf still in the packaging if only because the packaging is not in great condition and Jedi can grab these safely instead of grabbing the things that I don't want her to grab I say safely because i'm not going to remove them from the packaging anytime soon not until Jedi gets older those are all the Ewoks and the wookies might eventually join them on that shelf bee bee bee bee bee ok now let's watch thank you Chris Miller she'll grow into him you put one foot in front of the other and then you put the wrong in front of that jasmine and slob got Jedi these little red boots which is funny because santech got er this red hat and mittens I don't think they planned this together but it worked out you want to play with that thank you this is some of the stuff that Jasmine got me and it's really cool this little nail kit right here turns your nails into stained glass um race but hombre or electric hombre that is so cool i can't wait to try that it's like art on your nails and then she got me hahaha and she also knows that macaroons are one of my favorite pastries i wish i could find a real macaroon this bake and eat the whole thing oh it is wait to try one Jedi they're so yummy and this body scrub it also came with a body wash with that in the shower it smells so good it's buttercream frosting and it smells just like a cupcake oh my gosh I want to eat them but i also want to save them because they're so cute but i want to eat them too cuz it looks so good these are the cutest things ever my two favorite things in one thank you so much jasmine the only wookie which seems to be a non-standard will he figure at that scale is the one that comes with the flyer he's sitting down permanently there are no points of articulation in his legs Oh am I being invited to the wolf pack podcast tonight I am I just got a DM from Corey he's the one that sent all those clone wars star wars figures a couple of weeks ago three hours later that is one relaxed wookie my brother Ben texted me during the live podcast recording and told me that he and Adam were playing battlefront right now that was a while ago I am now at rank 40 which means I can finally play as some alien creatures so first I unlocked a Rodian that's when I'm a rebel when I play as an imperial I'm currently going to play as a biker scout or a scout trooper I've heard him described both ways thanks again for taking the time to watch like share subscribe leave positive comments participate with us on this and every other social platform every single day and of course supporting us in whatever ways that you see fit we'll see you tomorrowtwas the day after Christmas and all through the car only daddy was driving but he's not going far another christmas day has come and gone and I find myself fully slipped into the role of Christmas caretaker which is different than being a kid I have different Christmas responsibilities when I was a kid all I had to do was open things you can't have one without the other so I'm happy to play my part at home the chaos cleanup process has begun but we're taking things casually we didn't do everything immediately if only because jasmine and Slav stopped by they dropped off a few surprises which were definitely a surprise the mailbox was closed a little early today so back home my head with Jedi I'll play she has new toys a lot of new toys a lot of new toys that are old toys that I can't wait to play with help yourself he beamed with pride but there was no sweet soup inside silence fell on the cooling night I thought a bit or faked it just to be polite I ate so much yesterday Jasmine made deviled eggs and she brought over like 21 of them and pretty much all but one have been eaten plus all the biltong that I ate I was ready to stop but Jedi wanted some and it's really really tough so I had to chew it up first and then give her the little tiny bits which she doesn't mind at all I had a fair amount of chocolate too but it's not like I overloaded on reasons I didn't have one of those I wouldn't stand a chance against Jedi this is one of the gifts that Jasmine slaven Adele gave Jedi it is a bath towel that Jedi can drape over her head Jasmine also made some homemade chocolates filled with coconut oh whoa whoa ha I need to stop snacking my new year's resolution is to keep this weight off that I keep putting back on they also brought Jedi some bright stars toys one keeps going off randomly without touching it and this was my biggest Christmas surprise this year also from their family it's designed to hold your glasses while you sleep or while you're not wearing your glasses hipster reader I love star wars before the force awakens I had mentioned that a random fan sent this fan well apparently that random fan is not so random it is patron Michael hokanson thank you I do want to remove this one from the box because what uses a fan if you don't use it and Who am I without my fans technically I'm still Chris Pirillo but I'm an even better Chris parrilla with you around virtually whoa you're blowing my hair back not really it would take a much more powerful fan that doesn't yet exist my hair never moved Jasmine slobbin Adele also got me another Emperor's raft Darth Vader this one I am going to be removing from the packaging edge now you will feel the full power of Christmas let's go ahead and get your lightsaber in hand uh-oh I dropped your blade this is definitely a versatile figure his hand pops off too let's go ahead and put it back on is that better now we've got to get you balanced that is one of the bigger challenges with action figures that have higher points of articulation sometimes giving them to stand is a trick and a half I brought balance to the force you can see the veins and scars in his skull he doesn't glow or anything it's just done up like this because that's what happened when the Emperor was sending lightning bolts through Darth Vader's body spoiler alert oops though by the time this was happening to him he had already lost this again spoiler alerts I gotta get better at this do you want to test it on your hair ah just because Christmas is over doesn't mean we have to put every bit of Christmas away this can stay out year-round people have asked if I like the prequels and this should be enough of an answer it may not be my favorite part of Star Wars Canon but i love the figures these are all the wookies that i got in my stocking yesterday for christmas and i do not think i'm missing any largely from Revenge of the Sith I don't know if they produced many other rookie figures beyond Chewbacca you might remember that I have other prequel character sitting on the shelf still in the packaging if only because the packaging is not in great condition and Jedi can grab these safely instead of grabbing the things that I don't want her to grab I say safely because i'm not going to remove them from the packaging anytime soon not until Jedi gets older those are all the Ewoks and the wookies might eventually join them on that shelf bee bee bee bee bee ok now let's watch thank you Chris Miller she'll grow into him you put one foot in front of the other and then you put the wrong in front of that jasmine and slob got Jedi these little red boots which is funny because santech got er this red hat and mittens I don't think they planned this together but it worked out you want to play with that thank you this is some of the stuff that Jasmine got me and it's really cool this little nail kit right here turns your nails into stained glass um race but hombre or electric hombre that is so cool i can't wait to try that it's like art on your nails and then she got me hahaha and she also knows that macaroons are one of my favorite pastries i wish i could find a real macaroon this bake and eat the whole thing oh it is wait to try one Jedi they're so yummy and this body scrub it also came with a body wash with that in the shower it smells so good it's buttercream frosting and it smells just like a cupcake oh my gosh I want to eat them but i also want to save them because they're so cute but i want to eat them too cuz it looks so good these are the cutest things ever my two favorite things in one thank you so much jasmine the only wookie which seems to be a non-standard will he figure at that scale is the one that comes with the flyer he's sitting down permanently there are no points of articulation in his legs Oh am I being invited to the wolf pack podcast tonight I am I just got a DM from Corey he's the one that sent all those clone wars star wars figures a couple of weeks ago three hours later that is one relaxed wookie my brother Ben texted me during the live podcast recording and told me that he and Adam were playing battlefront right now that was a while ago I am now at rank 40 which means I can finally play as some alien creatures so first I unlocked a Rodian that's when I'm a rebel when I play as an imperial I'm currently going to play as a biker scout or a scout trooper I've heard him described both ways thanks again for taking the time to watch like share subscribe leave positive comments participate with us on this and every other social platform every single day and of course supporting us in whatever ways that you see fit we'll see you tomorrow\n"