Man, what a day! Seriously, I can’t even. So, I woke up in my tiny flat on Rue de la République, right? The sun was shining, birds were chirping, and I thought, “Today’s gonna be chill.” Spoiler alert: it was NOT chill.
First off, I hit up the local boulangerie on Rue de la Mairie. You know, the one with the best croissants? I’m talking buttery, flaky goodness. I grab one, and as I’m munching, I see this old dude, like, totally losing it over a pigeon. I mean, c’mon, it’s just a bird! But he’s yelling, “Get away from my baguette!” I’m dying laughing. Like, bro, it’s not even your baguette anymore.
Then I decide to stroll down to the Parc de la Mairie. It’s a nice spot, you know? Trees, flowers, and all that jazz. I plop down on a bench, feeling all zen. But then, outta nowhere, this kid runs by, kicks a soccer ball, and BAM! It hits me right in the leg. I’m like, “What the heck, kid?” He just giggles and runs off. I swear, kids these days have no respect.
After that, I’m walking down Avenue de la République, just vibing, when I see a street performer. He’s playing the accordion, and honestly, it’s kinda catchy. I start tapping my foot, and suddenly, this lady next to me starts dancing like she’s in a music video. I’m talking full-on twirls and everything. I can’t help but join in. We’re both just there, dancing like fools. It was hilarious!
But then, out of nowhere, it starts to rain. Like, seriously? I look up, and it’s sunny one second, and the next, I’m drenched. I run for cover under the awning of a café on Rue de la Liberté. I’m standing there, soaked, and I see this couple laughing at me. I’m like, “Yeah, yeah, laugh it up!” But inside, I’m just trying to keep it together.
Finally, the rain stops, and I’m like, “Okay, let’s get some food.” I head to this little spot on Rue des Écoles. They’ve got the best galettes. I order one, and while I’m waiting, I overhear this guy talking about the history of Saint-Denis-en-Val. Apparently, it used to be a big deal back in the day. Who knew? I’m just here for the food, man!
So, I get my galette, and it’s amazing. I take a big bite, and it’s like a flavor explosion in my mouth. I’m in heaven. But then, I look around, and I see this group of tourists taking selfies. They’re blocking the whole entrance! I’m like, “Excuse me, can I get through?” But they just keep posing. Ugh, so annoying!
After that, I decide to head home. I’m walking back down Rue de la République, and I can’t help but think about how wild today was. I mean, from croissants to dancing in the rain, to getting hit by a soccer ball. It’s like, what even is my life?
I finally get home, plop on my couch, and just laugh. Saint-Denis-en-Val, you crazy little town. You never fail to surprise me. I wouldn’t trade today for anything. Well, maybe a dry shirt, but you get the point!