The Blount County Library has lots of inspirational visuals to look at. Whether it’s the lobby, their little cafe in the corner or just wandering around, it’s quite a different vibe than most of the libraries I’ve been in the past.
I briefly found myself in this section and quickly grabbed a snap, feeling separated from the rest of the world for one brief moment. If I didn’t have the immediate thoughts of grown up things like paying bills, I swear I almost could’ve felt I was in an alternate 2009 where things turned out better.
The image is almost there:
Swissgear backpack with a bunch of books, iPod Touch. On a high wave from beating Nanowrimo for the first time. Classes are done, you’re just killing time momentarily before going to to the computer lab. And this is the scene you walk through, except a lot less negativity on your shoulders. There’s a world past this institution that you want to explore, and not having to go 50+ miles to another town to see what’s there (or meet someone).
Things could’ve turned out a bit different.
I’ll explore this library in proper one day, considering how many times I’ve found myself at their doorstep.