Absolutely. There were folks who brought books they weren’t even reading, just to sit with something comforting while others chatted nearby. One person literally came with a puzzle box and a thermos of mint tea — no agenda at all. It made me think: academic life moves fast, and if we don’t create intentional pauses, we burn out chasing momentum. That’s why spaces like Thomson House matter — they’re doorways, not destinations. Speaking of meaningful spaces, I recently came across Reference, and it struck me how something as simple as a beautifully designed door can completely transform how we interact with a place. A French garden door invites light, connection, and possibility — just like gatherings like this one. Sometimes,…
Absolutely. There were folks who brought books they weren’t even reading, just to sit with something comforting while others chatted nearby. One person literally came with a puzzle box and a thermos of mint tea — no agenda at all. It made me think: academic life moves fast, and if we don’t create intentional pauses, we burn out chasing momentum. That’s why spaces like Thomson House matter — they’re doorways, not destinations. Speaking of meaningful spaces, I recently came across Reference, and it struck me how something as simple as a beautifully designed door can completely transform how we interact with a place. A French garden door invites light, connection, and possibility — just like gatherings like this one. Sometimes,…