Observation 2-Febuary 7 12:30 PM

This afternoon, was far far more quite than the previous observation. Of course how much more quite can you get on the 3rd floor of the Halle Library??? Well the silence is aways expected on the floor but today was diffrent . So many questions could be asked about why. I noticed that there seems to be a lack of people useing the floor today.
The floor is set up in a oblong streched "Addition Sign"(+) With a long cross section that points North and South and virtical section going East and West. As I made my usual laps arround the perimeter, I noticed the the cubical study sections in the central cross sections where completly open, not a soul was occuping one study section. The lack of usage stuned me. I continued tocmake my rounds. Almost every single study room was left un occupied. Except for one.
There was one that had one person alone in it. She was very attractive, but what was diffrent was the usage of the room, she had her computer open and books spred about but she was just looking out the window. Maybe she was getting her thoughts in order or just trying to clear her mind of thought. This was something I have never seen on the floor. I left her to her business and moved on.
I sat down at a cubical study section with the most cubical and began to sit a watch. Time passed and the 3 people that passed where in seach of somthing. Each of them had a look upon their face showing a need. I kept my eye on an older women, she looked about mid 30, she moved with haste and ened up in the Physchology section. Her hussle amazed me,she moved so quickly like she was under massive amounts of pressure. What could have made her act in such a way? I guess only she knows. The people today didnt seem like staying was an option, so I changed locations and moderatley moved arround the floor.
As I was walking I did see an african american man with an Ipod in catching a few minutes of sleep. His head planted squarly on the table of the cubical breathing loudly. I think that the expected silence aides in peoples decision to use the floor as a quick Motel 8. Time seemed to draw on and on during my time here. The sudden visit of a few people was the highlight of the day. very few people where present. At some points it seemed as if only I and 2 Librarians where present most times.They kept to themselves as did I. What could I have caused this lack of people. It may be classes but I am a big supporter of weather. In pervious visits the weather has kept people away. Im sure the walk to the Libary just is not worth it to many. Hopefully my visits will improve as weather clears up.