I've got mail

I just found out checking mail could be intimidating! As I approached my mail box, I could already see a few brochure pages sticking out from the small seam of the door, crying out for help, and the second I opened the mail box, the crowded envelopes popped out as if they couldn't hold on to being squeezed into the narrow space any longer. Perhaps the postman got mad at my habit of not removing mails in time, quite few letters got distorted by being pushed in with force.


I am never motivated to check mail. In contrast, opening the mail box is almost one of the most exciting moments for Hao when he gets home everyday. I don't understand it, because our communicating with family or friend is all through phone or email, nobody will send us a letter any more; he doesn't buy lottery either, there can't be anything surprising such as he has just won a brand new racing car. The most common mail we have got so far are bills, credit card applications, and some occasional sale information together with coupons. I occasionally collect coupons with the wishes that I will get better in saving money, however, never do I remember to use them for real. The only envelopes that don't go directly to trash can are bills, but they are really not a source of happiness as you can imagine. Anyway, as much as I am confused about Hao's enthusiasm toward checking mail box, I was glad and relieved that he took the responsibility for both of us when we lived together. For this reason (and lots of others of course), I miss Hao at this very moment.