Why Does Waiting Sometimes Feel Thrilling?

Why does waiting so often feel thrilling?

That what come across my mind now.

Well... Every human being has experienced waiting at some point—and many of us don’t like it. I’ve felt that unpleasant kind of waiting many times too.

Sometimes, waiting feels boring. We try to fill the time with activities like reading, scrolling through our phones, singing, observing our surroundings, sketch, or simply enjoying a cup of coffee. These things work well when the wait is short—just a few minutes or hours.

But what about waiting for something much longer?
A year… two years… maybe even a decade… or something with no clear timeline at all.

In those moments, maybe it’s better not to think of it as waiting. Because if you do, it can feel like you’re wasting your precious time. Instead, stay productive. Keep growing. Become the best version of yourself.

So, what does it mean to wait for a long time?

Take relationships, for example. Waiting for someone—hoping your boyfriend or girlfriend will eventually marry you—can be emotionally exhausting, especially when nothing is certain. Instead of holding on to uncertainty, keep living your life. Do what you love. Travel where ever you want. Move forward.

If you’re meant to be together, you will be.
And if not, that’s okay—because you didn’t waste your time. You filled it with meaningful experiences and personal growth.

But is waiting always unpleasant?

Not really.

Sometimes, waiting can actually feel beautiful.

Like waiting for iftar during Ramadan. I prepare takjil, and my heart feels full when I see my family enjoying the food I made—simple things like sweet drinks or snacks become special moments.

Or when I’m baking bread or a cake. Waiting in front of the oven, feeling a mix of excitement and impatience… wondering if it will turn out just right—not too burnt, not undercooked. And when the oven finally turns off, there’s that moment of truth—did it turn out perfect?

Those moments remind me that waiting can also be filled with joy, hope, and quiet excitement.

So, why am I writing this?

Because right now, I’m waiting for an announcement.

But surprisingly, I don’t feel anxious. I feel calm. Easy-going.
Because during this waiting, I’m still moving forward. I’m working, I’m growing, and even I went traveling to Europe. Why I'm this calm because I already have a clear roadmap for my future.

So whatever the result of that announcement may be, it won’t stop me. I’ll keep going. The path might change, but the destination remains.

Because in the end… life itself is a form of waiting.
A waiting filled with possibilities, opportunities, and meaning.

So stay enthusiastic.
Keep moving.
And make every moment of waiting worth it.
We should not waste time unless we really want to.