Well that was quick!

This is in reference to my previous post, so if you haven't read that one, go do that and then come back to this one :-)

Because of the frigged 37 degrees outside it was when I left the house, I was delayed a few minutes in putting on an extra jacket, finding a scarf, as well as gloves. I headed outside just having finished a little more homework (that I admit is late) and am off to get a bagel from the cafeteria despite the fact that it will make me a few minutes late to class. My professor never minds, and I'm not a happy camper when I don't get breakfast.
As I walk in, my professor calls me in (something he usually doesn't) and as I sit down in my seat, my neighbor explains to me that we are being giving a take-home final, and once it's explained we're free to leave....

SCORE!!!!!
:-D
I was SO excited. A take home final means it's open note and book, and I can take my time to do the best I can. On top of that, my professor let us out early which means I now have at least a little extra time to work on homework (or write a blog...) This take home final greatly lessens the stress level; now I can take my time, focus, and figure out how it's all going to get done.

So perhaps my excitement this morning wasn't a practice of anticipation, though I believe that it's still a part of the equation. As I was waiting for my bagel this morning, standing a long with 3-5 of my peers as they were also waiting for their toast one of them turned to me and he simply said "Patience, patience." This is someone I know, but have never had a real conversation with, or formally met. He said it, I'm sure, just to say something and in reference to the bagels. Yet the tone of his voice and the way I gave a half grin and slowly nodded in response hinted at something more.
I don't think my waiting is over. Rather, it has just begun. This morning's blessing from (get this) my Psalms class is a catalyst, something to help me get going, and keep going. From this morning I have hope that good things will happen and continue to happen as long as I accept them. I'm still anticipating, patiently, and now I have hope that my waiting will not be in vain.
I'm done waisting my life complaining and pointing out the negative. I hope you can be too.