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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?

OP posts:
Sickallday · 08/07/2026 09:39

Babies eviction date! Longest few weeks waiting for it to get here

FriNightBlues · 08/07/2026 09:39

The end of the World Cup

PurpleMunchkin · 08/07/2026 09:40

To hear back after a job interview 2 weeks ago.
For the settlement date on my sold house, and to move out.
To hear from my solicitor and start the financial split from my ex.

suburberphobe · 08/07/2026 09:42

A poo, I'm bunged up.

Eat some prunes @Slugfest

Vroomfondleswaistcoat · 08/07/2026 09:44

My new book to be published (end of next week)
My holiday in October
My daughter's wedding

I am living on the constant verge of excitement and I get annoyed with life for intervening.

RaraRachael · 08/07/2026 13:12

@JMSA definitely "taps aff" weather today. I had on a short sleeved t shirt and had to swap it for a vest 😯

DramaAlpaca · 08/07/2026 13:15

Very mundane I know, but my work bestie to appear in my office so we can go for a coffee and a natter. He's always running late.

CocksBolingey · 08/07/2026 13:30

Monday - when my husband and I head to Cornwall for the week! 🌞🌊

JoyousWriter · 08/07/2026 13:31

Pre season non league football.

Cooler weather.

An ongoing problem to be resolved.

nannynick · 08/07/2026 13:32

cool air and rain

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.

AllJoyAndNoFun · 08/07/2026 13:35

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

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.

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.

Sallycinnamum · 08/07/2026 14:11

I second Autumn. My favourite season!

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 😞🩷

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 💃🏽🪩🙌🏽

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.

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!

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.

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.

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 😕

seanconneryseyebrow · 08/07/2026 17:55

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

CadiFfan · 08/07/2026 18:02

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

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!!