Sounds like that was an awesome gift! So how long have you been playing TF2? I've literally played only one week, and I'm still just doing the training missions. It's silly, but I'm nervous to play on a regular server yet :/
I've been playing for about two months now, I remember when I first joined the servers, I didn't like it. The players were just wayyy too good, so I've playing practice mode as well too XD. Although I do play with other players occasionally. Have you unlocked any hats?
I've bought some things from the store, but I haven't picked up any unusuals, if that's what you mean. And I'm glad I'm not the only one intimidated by the other players. I'm practicing to be a really good medic, but I don't want to be vote-kicked the first time I play a real server...