Man, what a day! I’m tellin’ ya, being a shoemaker in Rouet is like riding a rollercoaster blindfolded. So, I wake up, right? Sun’s shining, birds are chirping, and I’m thinkin’, “Today’s gonna be chill.” Ha! Spoiler alert: it was NOT chill.
First off, I step outta my little workshop on Rue de la République. That street’s always buzzing, ya know? People rushin’ by, tourists takin’ selfies, and I’m just tryin’ to get my coffee from that tiny café on the corner. You know the one? Le Petit Café? Best croissants in town, but today? Ugh, they were out! Like, seriously? Who runs outta croissants? I was ready to throw a fit.
So, I grab a black coffee instead. Bitter as my ex’s attitude. I’m sippin’ it, and boom! I spill it all over my apron. Great start, right? Now I’m lookin’ like a mess before I even start work.
I head back to my shop, and guess what? My first customer is this lady, all decked out in fancy shoes. She’s like, “Can you fix these?” I’m like, “Lady, those look like they’ve been through a war!” But I smile, ‘cause that’s what you do. Turns out, she’s from Paris, and she’s in Rouet for the weekend. She starts ramblin’ about how beautiful the beaches are. I’m like, “Yeah, yeah, but have you tried the local wine?”
Anyway, I take her shoes, and she leaves. I’m thinkin’, “Easy peasy.” But then, my buddy Jean strolls in. He’s always got some wild story. Today, he’s like, “Dude, you won’t believe it! I saw a guy juggling on Rue des Écoles!” I’m like, “Juggling? In Rouet? What’s next, a unicyclist?”
So, I’m workin’ on these shoes, and I hear this loud crash outside. I rush to the window, and there’s a delivery truck that just backed into a lamppost! I’m laughin’ so hard, I almost drop the shoes I’m workin’ on. The driver gets out, lookin’ all sheepish, and I’m thinkin’, “Welcome to Rouet, buddy!”
Then, the afternoon hits. I’m in the zone, fixin’ shoes like a pro, when this kid bursts in. He’s like, “Mister, can you make my shoes glow?” I’m like, “Kid, I’m a shoemaker, not a wizard!” But he’s persistent. So, I tell him, “Alright, I’ll see what I can do.”
I’m tryin’ to figure out how to make shoes glow, and my mind’s racing. I mean, what’s next? Shoes that fly? I’m chuckling to myself when suddenly, the door swings open again. It’s the lady from earlier! She’s back, and she’s brought her friends. They’re all like, “We heard you’re the best!” I’m blushing, but inside, I’m like, “Yeah, I’m the best at fixing shoes, not at handling crowds!”
So, I’m juggling orders, and my phone buzzes. It’s my mom. She’s like, “Did you eat today?” I’m like, “Mom, I’m fine!” But I’m not fine. I haven’t eaten since breakfast. I’m starving!
Finally, the day winds down. I’m exhausted, but I feel good. I fixed a bunch of shoes, made some people happy, and even got a few laughs. I step outside, and the sunset over the beach is just beautiful. I take a deep breath, and for a moment, I forget about the chaos.
Then, I trip over a cobblestone. Classic Rouet! I laugh it off, ‘cause that’s just how it goes. Life’s a mess, but it’s my mess. And I wouldn’t trade it for anything.
So, yeah, that was my day. Just another wild ride in Rouet. Can’t wait to see what tomorrow brings!