Library Living

I have never truly been a library studier until this semester, when gaps in my schedules made cracking open the books in the library a necessity. Because of that, my apartment has been my refuge and I mentally have a difficult time working at home.

So I have spent almost every single day of finals period at the library. The situation actually is not that bad since I have a lot of friends there to keep me company, and I found a spot with natural sunlight. However, I am definitely showing symptoms of needing a long winter break away from that place.

Signs that you have been spending too much time in the library:

• You get there early enough to claim the coveted black executive chairs, and you leave late enough that no one is really there to steal it after you are gone.
  
• You see the security guard who checks IDs more than your family, significant other, friends, and even roommate combined.
  
• When you walk around the library, you know exactly who you are going to see in each spot, and in turn, people will know where to find you.
  
• You have a little theme song in your head when some library workers walk by...ok, it is really only when John Smith walks by, because John Smith would have a theme song.
  
• You talk about your favorite printer, which is named by the tech guys, like its a friend or a pet (I heart Yoda).
• You have considered napping on the long couch downstairs, tucked around the corner, by the bathroom.
• You see library employees come into work and leave.
  
• You now start your morning routine at the library instead of at home- get coffee, read the news, eat yogurt, walk around for a little bit before settling down. I am just waiting to see someone come in a bathrobe and slippers.
  
• You wonder what you are going to do during winter break when you have freedom.