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What are you impatiently waiting for at the moment?

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UncannyGhostie · 08/07/2026 07:39

Here is a thread for those waiting impatiently for something to pass the time!

What are you impatiently waiting for right now?

I am waiting to find out if two of my artworks have got into a local open art exhibition. 800 pieces of art for 80 places! Yes I know 😆

I was pleased with my entries and dying to know if I got in but I know the odds are against me! I enter a lot of contests such as creative writing, art etc. Some get in, some win, some don’t even get shortlisted. I drive myself bananas waiting… 🍌

I’m also counting down the days until my Disney Cruise in August! ⛴️

What are you currently waiting for?

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doglikescheeseontoast · 09/07/2026 21:04

Solitude. I’ve been with PEOPLE 24/7 for 9 days and I’m peopled out. My current visitor is leaving tomorrow and it will be just me and the cat. Bliss.

lemoncurdcupcake · 09/07/2026 20:32

@UncannyGhostie congratulations!!!!! 🥳

lemoncurdcupcake · 09/07/2026 20:32

Labour. I'm 40 weeks tomorrow.

Most of my shoes no longer fit. Rolling over is an olympic sport. Baby still hasn't dropped so am choosing between breathing and eating. PGP means I'm barely walking or driving. I've finished work and am bored stiff.

Baby #3 so am pretty confident there's the best part of 2 weeks to go. Am hoping it comes next weekend as I don't think I'll be a great holiday mum in my current state 🤪

On the other hand I'm also kinda enjoying the peace and it would be SO helpful if DH's paternity leave overlapped with the first few weeks of the holidays.

PrimRoseLaffington · 09/07/2026 20:31

Early retirement- only 9.5 years to go.

Cleo65 · 09/07/2026 20:27

The world to end - I don't think we'll have long to wait with all the lunatics currently racing each other desperately to the finish line.

Alittlefrustrated · 09/07/2026 20:25

To be able to exercise again and not feel like I'm living in a sanatorium.
I'm 3 weeks into a horrendous bug, my DP is about 10 days in, and DS is now off school with it,and probably going to miss his works experience next week.
I'm climbing the walls.

FettleOfKish · 09/07/2026 20:18

Well done OP! I’m impatiently waiting for the wedding of a good friend a week on Saturday!

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UncannyGhostie · 09/07/2026 20:15

Hi everyone! Thank you to everyone who replied to my thread about impatience! It helped me pass the time while I waited to see if my artwork had been accepted…update - I got in!! I’m so happy! 800 entries and only 80 places! I entered two pieces and one was accepted, I’ve just had a celebratory beer in the garden 🍺 Things have been shite lately so I needed some good news 🤩

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SquirrelGG · 08/07/2026 21:49

MermaidMummy06 · 08/07/2026 07:57

Amen to that. It's too cold!!

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It's also too wet!!

CadiFfan · 08/07/2026 18:02

Waiting for my colleague to say she’s leaving or quitting. She’s fucking hopeless .

seanconneryseyebrow · 08/07/2026 17:55

Going abroad in September. First overseas holiday with partner so Im v. excited.

RhosynCymru · 08/07/2026 17:49

booksrus · 08/07/2026 17:48

Do you have an AC unit? They’re a godsend.

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We have two - one in living room one in bedroom. However they don’t help when I have to go to work 😕

booksrus · 08/07/2026 17:48

RhosynCymru · 08/07/2026 08:58

You’re lucky then because right now I’m questioning whether I should contact my GP for something to help me calm down I’m so unhappy. I can’t see an end to it

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Do you have an AC unit? They’re a godsend.

Elsvieta · 08/07/2026 17:40

Medical test results. So I can get a diagnosis and then start waiting impatiently for treatment. I'm in pain.

Losing the last stone on Mounjaro so I can know what it's like to be a not-overweight person for the first time ever.

Hollyhobbi · 08/07/2026 16:18

Reimbursement from my health insurance company for surgery I had in March. It’s for 1,000s of euro. They are being extremely difficult and the hospital I had the surgery done at are not exactly helping my cause either!

Tiddlywinks63 · 08/07/2026 16:16

Surgery for lung cancer, 19 weeks after being put on the 2 week cancer pathway.
I have a pre-op (I think because it said meeting the surgeon?) tomorrow, then presumably another long wait before anything happens. I’ve become totally resigned to waiting.

Oohanothername · 08/07/2026 16:10

Crushed23 · 08/07/2026 13:34

So much.

My prenup to be finalised and signed.

My engagement ring to be made.

My wedding.

My holiday/mini moon.

Tomorrowland

My immigration status to change.

Confirmation I can change jobs at my company.

Ooh Tomorrowland! Not a word you see on MN very often 😂 Have an amazing time 💃🏽🪩🙌🏽

Oohanothername · 08/07/2026 16:09

A level results and to find out where my daughter will be going to university. Then I'll be waiting for her to come home again 😞🩷

Sallycinnamum · 08/07/2026 14:11

I second Autumn. My favourite season!

PeonyBulb · 08/07/2026 13:39

I’m also looking forward to watching Arthur Fery later today at Wimbledon on TV whilst I carry on cleaning and washing.

PeonyBulb · 08/07/2026 13:37

Waiting for my Merrell Moab 3 trail shoes to turn up as my Moab 3 mid gore tex ones are pointless in this hotter weather and I want my feet to breathe. Also waiting for the DC to clear up all their crap after returning from Uni. Fed up of stepping over it all.

AllJoyAndNoFun · 08/07/2026 13:35

DD's apple account to be unlocked. Everything else is secondary to the happiness of our house😂

Crushed23 · 08/07/2026 13:34

So much.

My prenup to be finalised and signed.

My engagement ring to be made.

My wedding.

My holiday/mini moon.

Tomorrowland

My immigration status to change.

Confirmation I can change jobs at my company.

nannynick · 08/07/2026 13:32

cool air and rain

JoyousWriter · 08/07/2026 13:31

Pre season non league football.

Cooler weather.

An ongoing problem to be resolved.