It has been said that anticipation is half the fun of any event.
Anticipation is…
The countdown - 59, 58, 57, of the last seconds before the start of a new year.
The initial entry on page 1, January 1, in a brand new diary.
A young type commenting, with bewilderment, ‘I stayed up to midnight…once.”
Anticipation is…
Sighting the first display of Valentine cards.
Sorting out just the right penny card for just the right person.
Hoping that someone special spends as much time in sorting his cards.
Anticipation is…
Noticing the first new green leaf of spring.
Spying the first star at night.
Picking the first blooming daffodil.
Anticipation is…
Being aware that the swimming pool opens on such and such a day.
Being cognizant that the school year ends just a week later.
Being fitted for cap and gown.
Anticipation is…
Seeing red, white and blue everywhere.
Searching for the true celebration.
Wondering why July 4, 1976 falls on Sunday.
Anticipation is…
Detecting the first crispness in the air.
Knowing the date of the first football game.
Refurbishing the fall wardrobe.
Anticipation is…
Seeing Santa in the store window before Thanksgiving.
Thumbing through the toy catalogue.
Having a part in the church’s nativity play.
Anticipation is…
Making the whirl of parties and the many plans before saying “I do.”
Enduring the last, long, heavy days before due date.
Awaiting the visit of a grandchild.
Anticipation is...
Being aware.
Counting the days - 30, 29, 28 - before a birthday.
Life.
1976
Anticipation is getting my home ready to be "shown" to a potential buyer!