I'd like to think there's a difference between waiting and looking forward.
Waiting assumes you have nothing else to do but drown in anxious anticipation. Sa Tagalog, hindi ka mapalagay. Looking forward assumes nothing of that sort. You can be painting a bathroom wall or revising a contract and be "looking forward" to something in the back of your head. Much like how anti-virus software runs every two weeks or so.
Waiting is active. You're on the edge of your seat. You're tense. Mentally pacing, counting seconds go by. Looking forward is laid-back, enjoying an ice-cold diet Sprite and a salad.
I'm looking forward to Halloween this year. I wonder if people dress up over here.
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