My first semester of college has been quite the wild ride. Throughout figuring my way around campus, meeting new friends and forming great connections, there is one thing that always reminds me of home and made my transition easier: ordering packages.
Here on campus, aside from the shipping notification from the store we order from, we also get MyDRL notifications. MyDRL is the email notification that I get each time I receive a package, these emails make me feel many things, but most of the time they brighten my day and make it instantly better despite any craziness going on. The list below is meant to enlight all of you about the benefits of being addicted to MyDRL and explains the stages of waiting for a package.
1. The feeling when you get that shipping confirmation email
The satisfaction is unparalleled.
2. Imagining all of the ways this package will make your life infinitely better
Whether the package is something as exciting as an article of clothing or a box full of water bottles, you are in for a treat no matter what.
3. When you have a bad day, it is important to focus on the positive
The delivery needs to come so you can go from this:
To this:
4. Knowing full well that the package has not yet arrived, but checking the tracking number provided 50+ times anyway
Oh well.
5. Waking up in the morning and saying a silent prayer that today is the day
It's all about to happen.
6. Giving up hope entirely
At this point, I'm fully convinced it's never coming.
7. The finish line is near
Hope is restored and all joy will soon be restored.
8. Seeing is believing
The time to sprint to pick it up has FINALLY arrived.
9. THE moment of all moments
Walking back to my dorm with my new package is such an unbelievably fulfilling feeling.
Though this seems semi-ridiculous, getting a package really makes it feel like everything is going to be ok. If it seems like my world is crashing down, but I have a MyDRL notification in my inbox, I know I'm in for a good day.
