Awkward Silence...

Maybe it makes me a dork, but one of my favorite places on campus is the library. I love the quietness of it. It is a place that brings peace and tranquility. More importantly, I am ultra-productive when I’m in the library. So, this semester, I’ve made it a habit to come to the library every Tuesday night. I’m usually graced with the lovely presence of Kristina Osborne or Jessica Collins. Tonight it happens to be Kristina by my side, with Bradyn on her way to join the fun… Or the awkwardness I should say…

The only downside to the library? Finding a spot that meets all your needs. I am referring to the need of a table that will hold your entire group or an indoor table if it’s cold outside. The trickiest one is finding a table that fits your party AND has enough outlets to equip all the laptops that your group has brought. This was the problem this evening.

Kristina and I were hoping for one of the larger study group tables (for a few reasons). First, they always have extension cords by them so everyone can plug their laptop in, making it highly convenient. Second, they have these amazingly comfortable chairs that make it very easy to get comfortable while doing work. And lastly, it’s nice to have a larger table to spread your stuff out on. The problem this evening? They had already been taken.

One in particular was occupied by one person. That’s right a SINGLE HUMAN BEING. I feel like it’s a tad rude to take a 6-person study table to have all to yourself. As Kristina and I searched the library, we decided we would have to fight the awkwardness and just ask the lady if we could join her, because we needed those outlets darn it! So, we walked over and politely asked her if we could join her. The expected response? Oh of course, no problem. The response we received? “Umm as long as you don’t talk.”

Well… excuse me! So now, Bradyn, Kristina and I are sitting here in silence, afraid to speak to one another. I can’t speak for the others, but all I really want to do is burst out in laughter at the awkwardness of the whole situation. I notice she keeps looking at her phone to check the time, so we’re all secretly hoping she has to be somewhere soon. Then again, I’m sure she is thinking the same thing of us...