Waiting for the Bus

I learned yesterday that I'm rather helpless when I don't know how long I have to wait for the next bus or train. I'm the one squinting to see the updates on the electronic board even though I've already glanced at it the minute before. If there's no board or announcement I find myself lost, not knowing how long I have to wait. Knowing how long I have to wait gives me a definite end (though it can be tricky when the time given isn't accurate).

I think I need to know how long I have to wait so that I can brace myself for how long I'm supposed to endure. I often don't have a clear end to any particular wait, as all I'm instructed to do is simply that - wait. And what's more, I'm asked to wait patiently. Waiting, as I'm learning, implies faith. It's faith that must be undertaken if there's truly something of Value behind that wait - something better than a ride on Joe MUNI.