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Originally Posted by DanaC
But anxious does have a precise, slightly different meaning when used in place of eager. I am anxious to ... as opposed to I am eager to... suggests a difference in how that anticipation is being experienced. Eager is a positive anticipation, anxious suggests that the experience is less positive.
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In that case, you are using it correctly. Well done, you.
Something along the lines of "I'm really anxious for summer vacation to start" would be incorrect, but is often used.