8 september 2025
Tested my card access today, and was let in without a hitch- took a jog around our department space to figure out a feel for the lay of the land. Hunted down the usual- access to outlets that work, comfortable seating, water, where the emergency exits where and how the rooms generally connected with one another, and snapping fun photos to share with my brother. Puttering around took up a bit of time, but I'm here for the next five hours or so, after sitting down and getting through my dailies in about half of an hour, to try to grind out some readings. Hopefully I can get about a week ahead on them, but I'm being optimistic! Also confirmed some more bookings, sent off a thank you email, and generally got the admin stuff out of my way for today. Very sleepy. I packed a nice big lunch, but I'm not sure if I'll be hungry before I actually get home. Got up at 9, it is currently about just shy of noon, so I've had a few hours of being up and at 'em. No one else is here so far, except who I think is a prof and would prefer to be left alone at this quiet hour, but I don't mind- I snagged a good view and some natural sunlight at an island station with a charger. Even if it does feel weirdly vulnerable to have my back exposed, even if there is a pillar sandwiching me off from things. The space seems fairly safe so far, to leave your items behind- I tested it with a brief jog to the water fountain, but definitely is not somewhere I'd feel comfortable with splaying my stuff out on sight for hours on end. A quick nip out to the bathroom should be fine, though, even if I do feel the urge to tidy up a bit before heading out. Such are the things trained into you from ages of using the library, where blaring signs announce that anyone can just wander on in- this place is pretty locked down with keycard entry, though, so I don't foresee it being an issue. And I repainted my nails last night, the colour is quite pigmented with a second coat, though the first wearing off has made a pretty gradient effect on my nails, so I'm not complaining. Pixeldust by OPI, if you were curious- a shimmery, light pink, that's sort of 'my nails but cuter.'
Damn it, I forgot to hit enter as I yapped. Well, wall of text aside- I'm feeling pretty good about today. Hopefully the rest of the week is similarly chill. I set some cold water into my cup to steep, so I'm looking forward to enjoying a nice coldbrew green tea by lunch- since it's one of those that specify you can steep it cold, you'd just have to wait a minute or two longer. I usually let mine oversteep- terrible habit, I know. But delicious.