Getting started with googlewave can be a bit overwhelming for some. My first problem was that I didn't have any friends or co-workers to 'collaborate' on waves with. so, after a little digging around I found a great way to start 'catching' waves.
in your wave search bar, simply query for 'with:public' and watch your wavebox go nuts! refine your search by adding tags or arguments like 'with:public san diego'. It helps your search become manageable. I found this to be a great way to meet other people and start waving on topics and subjects that I don't need to manage.
Enjoy!
