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My favorite hiding place:

I love this space.

First of all, it's secluded. It's way at the back of the 6th floor, behind many rows of shelves.

Second of all, it's not _entirely_ secluded. There's wi-fi up here (though I frequently turn it off in order to get writing done when I come here), and there's a great view of all the goings-on down on the Commons. So I don't feel lonely, just... secluded. Besides, you have a marvelous walk to get here from the elevators or stairs, and it's not very far from where I work. A few of my friends know that this is where I go when I need uninterrupted writing time, but most people don't.

Third, it's one of the most secluded places in the library that also has these big poofy sofas. Some folks think we shouldn't have sofas in the library because most Americans and many others have large personal space buffers and don't tend to share sofas when studying. Most of the sofas in the library get used for sleeping. But the sofas are so comfy!

Finally, I like this space because it's near some of my favorite parts of the library, the Q stacks. It's all science all the time, up here. And technology too!

I've seen this space listed as a secret gem of a study space, in the student newspaper, and it's so true. By the way, it's a great place to get some early morning work done. Try it! I may join you if you're here on the right day, but don't worry, I'll be quiet as a mouse.

Enjoy! (Wondering what this is all about? Find out at sf∅.org!)

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Okay, so that's what I wrote. I took pictures before writing, in fact, because I wanted to go away and meditate on the space a little more. Then I wrote and printed my note.


This morning, I planted the note. We'll see how long it stays there; I'll check back every few days, when I can remember to.