an·tic·i·pa·tion (an-tis-uh-pey-shuhn) [noun]
1.) the act of anticipating
2.) an expectation
3.) foreknowledge, intuition, and presentiment
4.) the use or assignment of funds, especially from a trust fund, before they are legitimately available for use
5.) [music] introduction on a weak beat of one note of a new chord before the previous chord is resolved
according to wikipedia, anticipation, or being enthusiastic, is an emotion involving pleasure, and sometimes anxiety, in considering some expected or longed for good event...or irritation at having to wait.
i'm filled to the brim with this stuff
(the good kind, not the irritated kind)
a few things currently anticipated:
finishing my first semester of grad school (thursday)
good times with friends - this weekend (and always, duh)
the wrapping and giving of gifts
baking goods/making food (and eating it)
time off from work/school to relax/recharge
strengthening my hope, joy, and relationship with my savior while awaiting his return. - this is what i need the most.