Don't feel bad about dwelling on it -- I tend to hold grudges forever, and after an experience like this, I would be angry for life. It is ALOT of fun shopping for people; giving them gifts and making them happy. But it simply isn't fair when someone made a commitment and chose to forget about it. I always fret about spending the money on the gift swap, but I always think that in the end, it will be worth because I'm getting something in return. Hopefully the package is still on it's way. I sent a package to EssTer in January and it only got to her this month.

Have the organizers got back to you?