seventeen: he lives at the library

Since starting law school I've had the chance to meet a whole bunch of new people, and at first it was a bit overwhelming trying to remember the names of people but there are always a few that stick out. I think I first noticed the library man one day in the lounge and I asked someone who he was, and someone mentioned something about doing research at the library every day. At first I thought that meant he was on the staff, as some of the librarians do do their own research in such a research intensive faculty. But then I started working there and noticed he seemed to spend most of his time wondering around, photocopying and writing things out the good old fashioned way with pen and paper.

Of course he was the one who noticed a change in the scenery, that being me joining the library workforce and he started to chat it up with me. He seemed quite knowledgeable of the staff at the school, and may have attended U of M/Robson Hall. So it got me thinking who is this character? So far I know he does independent research and has published some stuff, he stays every day at the library until closing and he gets there around 10am, he wears a sweater and dress pants every day, and he eats at Degree's, or UC. He also seems to love to talk, though the library isn't exactly the best place to do so. He also seems to have a genuine desire to get to know people and it seems that everyone who spends enough time at the library will become acquainted with him.

So how is a seemingly random influential? I think it's pretty cool that he just does his own thing, even though some may regard it as weird to spend your time hanging out at a law school library everyday (though I could be wrong because I've only worked 5 shifts thus far). I'm sure he has his reasons and to be of that age and to find something you're passionate about to work on everyday is pretty rare. That thirst for knowledge is also refreshing, especially amongst some classmates who think they know it all (I'm sure the exams will show them!) I wish I was more passionate about my studies to the point where staying at the library until closing doesn't feel like the worst thing in the world and my mind is constantly thinking about the other things I could be doing. I look forward to seeing him around the next 3 years, and it felt nice when I started working that someone actually noticed I was there (since there have been no student initiated computer queries).