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[desh]

You know what's an awesome feeling? That particular feeling of anticipation you get when doing something routine or even habitual, except that this time you're doing it just before a much more important or well-attended event.

I really think it needs a name.

• Running out of the tunnel onto the Super Bowl field.
  
• Ashrei at the start of ne'ilah.
  
• Ma'ariv for Purim (more so if you do a shvach ma'ariv and everyone's waiting for the megillah; less so if you do an interesting ma'ariv and people are actually davening).
  
• On opening night:
  "House to half. Stand by blackout cue 3."
  "House is at half. Cue 3 standing by."
  "House out. Cue 3 go."
  "Going."
  
• Just guessing here, but probably everything you do on the morning of your wedding. Shower, put on underwear, brush teeth, pour OJ.

Any more?

Comments

[alanscottevil.livejournal.com]

When you get back from a long trip, and you're almost home, and you step onto your subway line / turn onto your street / get on your local bus / take your hometown exit.

[desh]

I like that one a lot, but is it the same feeling? I guess it depends on how much you like being home.

[alanscottevil.livejournal.com]

Hm, well it's a normal activity that feels different on that occasion

[bumonyou.livejournal.com]

dude. Stepping off the plane in Philly. Yes, it is the same feeling. And then some.

Furthermore, let's recap: shower in OJ, pour your underwear, brush your tie.

[burr86.livejournal.com]

The supenuse before the mind-boogle!

[dorchadas]

Speaking of weddings, I need your mailing address.

You still have my email?

[arigi.livejournal.com]

Shower, put on underwear, brush teeth, pour OJ.

...you sleep commando? Actually, I don't wanna know...

[tobeginagain.livejournal.com]

Hey, I'd prolly put on fresh underwear on the morning of my wedding day. Just sayin'....

[desh]

...you shower with underwear on?

[tobeginagain.livejournal.com]

Taking the city bus [to the bus to the airport] before leaving the country.
Sitting down to learn when you know you're about to finish a masechet. ;-p
Along with your just guessing - calling home to tell your folks you're engaged.

[sen-ichi-rei.livejournal.com]

All the prep stuff you've done in rehearsals- getting the set up, putting on costumes and make up, etc. before the actual show.

[mantisbot.livejournal.com]

"The performer before you is on the last movement of their piece. By the way, did you notice the reviewers from the NYT in the front row?"

[(Anonymous)]

The last day of school, doubly so if you're graduating.
The day you make aliya(assuming its important to you).