I wrote this post over a year ago, and never finished it properly enough to publish. I wanted to finally get some of my draft posts on my blog, so I am revisiting this now, although I have been free of library days for near a year now!
I've spent a lot of time over recent weeks in my university library. Since we all know that the library is a quiet space it can be annoying when the person sitting next to (or just near to) you pulls out an apple and starts noisily munching away at it. If your work is flowing and your writing going well, you don't want to get up mid flow and go out to eat something so you just need to eat whilst you're in there. As I spend so many hours in the library next to inconsiderate people chomping loudly on their snacks I've given a lot of through to alternatives foods that don't make loads of noise distracting your fellow students.
I bought this brownie in Pret, after I was craving one and didn't want to buy a pack of three from Tesco. I was a little skeptical about whether it would be good or not, since it came packaged in plastic and didn't seem like it was baked fresh that day (unlike the croissants etc that are displayed unpackaged at the counter). Although I do wish it wasn't packaged in plastic (bad environmental karma there) it was the BEST brownie I've ever had. Quelle surprise! I couldn't really believe how nice it was! AND great for the library because once you've undone that plastic (I do this outside the library to avoid all the rustling) it's not crispy or crunchy so not as likely to disturb anyone around you.
Cashews... although nuts aren't generally the best snacks to eat when you're trying to be quiet, I've found cashews are soft enough to get away with. Particularly if you are studying at an individual desk. You're not as close to other people then and can discreetly munch away!
3. Raisins
Usually in a cardboard bow (or you can decant from a larger pack at home into your own quiet packaging). Raisins are the number 1 silent snack!
Slight noise when you first peel the skin but after that, bananas are so soft you'll get away with eating as many as you want!
These are a weird choice maybe, but I've enjoyed these quite a lot recently. It takes some preparation at home but they are a decent
Bonus:
Chocolates - maltesters, minstrels, m&m's,
You need to be careful about the packets (open outside!) but once you get these bad boys open you can just let these melt in your mouth rather than chewing and unless you're slurping all over the place no one's going to know!
I've spent a lot of time over recent weeks in my university library. Since we all know that the library is a quiet space it can be annoying when the person sitting next to (or just near to) you pulls out an apple and starts noisily munching away at it. If your work is flowing and your writing going well, you don't want to get up mid flow and go out to eat something so you just need to eat whilst you're in there. As I spend so many hours in the library next to inconsiderate people chomping loudly on their snacks I've given a lot of through to alternatives foods that don't make loads of noise distracting your fellow students.
1. Brownies
I bought this brownie in Pret, after I was craving one and didn't want to buy a pack of three from Tesco. I was a little skeptical about whether it would be good or not, since it came packaged in plastic and didn't seem like it was baked fresh that day (unlike the croissants etc that are displayed unpackaged at the counter). Although I do wish it wasn't packaged in plastic (bad environmental karma there) it was the BEST brownie I've ever had. Quelle surprise! I couldn't really believe how nice it was! AND great for the library because once you've undone that plastic (I do this outside the library to avoid all the rustling) it's not crispy or crunchy so not as likely to disturb anyone around you.
2. Cashew Nuts
Cashews... although nuts aren't generally the best snacks to eat when you're trying to be quiet, I've found cashews are soft enough to get away with. Particularly if you are studying at an individual desk. You're not as close to other people then and can discreetly munch away!
Usually in a cardboard bow (or you can decant from a larger pack at home into your own quiet packaging). Raisins are the number 1 silent snack!
4. Banana
Slight noise when you first peel the skin but after that, bananas are so soft you'll get away with eating as many as you want!5. Sweet Potato Fries
These are a weird choice maybe, but I've enjoyed these quite a lot recently. It takes some preparation at home but they are a decent
Bonus:
Chocolates - maltesters, minstrels, m&m's,
You need to be careful about the packets (open outside!) but once you get these bad boys open you can just let these melt in your mouth rather than chewing and unless you're slurping all over the place no one's going to know!
Good job I introduced you to raisins at an early age!!
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