Man, what a day! Seriously, I’m still reeling from it. So, I wake up in my tiny apartment on Rue de la République, right? The sun’s shining, birds are chirping, and I’m like, “Today’s gonna be chill.” Spoiler alert: it was NOT chill.
First off, I’m a music editor, right? So, I’m all about those sweet sounds. But today? Ugh. I had a meeting at this café on Avenue des Frères Lumière. You know, the one with the weirdly good croissants? Yeah, that one. I’m there, laptop open, ready to vibe. But my client? Late. Like, fashionably late but also just plain annoying. I’m sitting there, sipping my coffee, and I’m like, “C’mon, dude, I got beats to edit!”
Finally, he rolls in, all apologies and no coffee. I’m like, “Bro, you’re killing me.” We start talking about this new track, and he’s all hyped about it. But then he drops this bomb: “Let’s change the whole vibe.” WHAT? I’m like, “Dude, we’ve been working on this for weeks!” But whatever, I’m a pro. I roll with it.
So, we’re deep in this convo, and suddenly, the power goes out. Just like that! I’m sitting in the dark, and I’m like, “Is this a horror movie?” The café staff is scrambling, and I’m just trying to keep my cool. I mean, c’mon, it’s Vaulx-en-Velin, not the Twilight Zone!
After what feels like an eternity, the lights flicker back on. Thank you, sweet electricity! But then, I step outside, and it’s pouring rain. Like, monsoon-level rain. I’m soaked in seconds. I’m standing there on Rue de la République, looking like a drowned rat, and I’m just laughing. Like, what else can you do, right?
So, I decide to head to Parc de la Feyssine. I need to clear my head. I’m walking, dodging puddles, and I see this street performer. He’s playing the accordion, and honestly, it’s kinda magical. I stop, listen, and for a moment, I forget about the chaos. It’s just me, the music, and the rain.
But then, outta nowhere, this kid runs by, splashes me with a puddle. I’m like, “Really, kid?!” But then I see his smile, and I can’t help but chuckle. Kids, man. They’re wild.
After that, I’m feeling a bit better, so I hit up this little bistro on Rue des Écoles. I order a burger, and it’s massive. Like, I’m talking a tower of meat and cheese. I take a bite, and it’s heaven. I’m in my own world, just enjoying life. But then, my phone buzzes. It’s my client again. “We need to change the tempo.” I’m like, “Dude, chill! I’m eating!”
Finally, I wrap up my day. I’m walking back home, and I pass by the local market. The smell of fresh produce hits me, and I’m like, “I need to cook something.” I grab some veggies and a bottle of wine. Because, you know, self-care.
As I get home, I crash on my couch. I’m exhausted but happy. Vaulx-en-Velin, you crazy city, you’ve got my heart. Even with the rain, the chaos, and the unexpected twists, I wouldn’t trade it for anything. Just another day in the life of a music editor, right?