Man, what a day! Seriously, I’m still buzzing from it. So, I woke up in my little 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 decided to hit up the local market. You know, the one by the Place de la Mairie? It’s got that vibe, ya know? Fresh fruits, veggies, and all that jazz. I’m strolling through, feeling artsy, when I spot this old dude selling the weirdest paintings. Like, I’m talking abstract stuff that looks like a toddler went wild with finger paints. I’m like, “Dude, what’s this?” He just grins and says, “Art is in the eye, man.” I’m like, “Yeah, but my eye’s kinda confused right now.” 😂
Then, outta nowhere, I hear this loud crash. I turn around, and some guy on a bike just wiped out on Rue de la Liberté. I mean, he went down hard! I couldn’t help but laugh. But then, I felt bad. Like, should I help? But he just got up, brushed himself off, and yelled, “I’m good!” Classic Villeneuve-sur-Yonne moment, right?
After that, I needed a pick-me-up. So, I hit up this cute café on Rue des Écoles. The barista, a total legend, made me a cappuccino that was basically art in a cup. I’m sipping it, feeling all fancy, when I overhear this couple arguing about... wait for it... the best way to cook a potato. I mean, come on! It’s a potato! Just boil it or fry it, right? But they were going at it like it was the end of the world. I couldn’t help but chuckle.
Then, I decided to take a stroll by the Yonne River. It’s so pretty there, with the trees and the little boats. I was feeling all zen, until I saw this group of kids throwing rocks into the water. I’m like, “What are you doing? You’re gonna scare the fish!” But they just laughed and kept throwing. Kids, man. They don’t care.
But then, BAM! Outta nowhere, a seagull swoops down and snatches a sandwich right outta some lady’s hands. I mean, it was like a scene from a movie! She screamed, and I just lost it. I was laughing so hard, I almost dropped my phone in the river.
After that, I thought I’d check out the old church, Église Saint-Laurent. It’s got this amazing architecture, and I wanted to get some inspiration for my next piece. But when I got there, it was closed! I was so mad! Like, why close a church in the middle of the day? I mean, come on!
So, I wandered back to the market, and guess what? The old dude with the weird paintings was gone! I was bummed. I wanted to buy one just for the laughs. But then, I spotted a street performer on Rue de la République. He was playing the accordion, and it was actually kinda nice. I stood there, swaying a bit, feeling the vibe.
As the sun started to set, I realized I had to head home. I was exhausted but happy. Villeneuve-sur-Yonne had thrown me a wild ride today. I mean, who knew a small town could be so full of surprises?
So, I plopped down on my couch, still buzzing from the day. I thought about the old dude, the bike crash, the potato argument, and the seagull. Life’s weird, man. But I wouldn’t trade it for anything. Villeneuve-sur-Yonne, you’ve got my heart. ❤️