OMG, what a day! Seriously, I can’t even. So, I’m a Maiko, right? And today was just... ugh, intense. Like, I woke up in my little room on Cherry Blossom Lane, and I was already feeling the vibes. You know, the kind of day where you just know something’s gonna happen?
First off, I had to get my hair done. Like, my obijime was all tangled up. I swear, I spent an hour just trying to get it right. And my hairdresser, bless her heart, was like, “Girl, chill.” But I was like, “Chill? I can’t! I’m a Maiko!”
So, I finally get outta there, looking all cute and stuff, and I head down to Lantern Street. It’s buzzing, like always. Street vendors everywhere, selling all kinds of snacks. I’m talking takoyaki, yakitori, you name it. I was starving, but I had to keep it together. Can’t be munching on street food when you’re all dressed up, right?
Then, outta nowhere, I bump into my friend Yuki. She’s like, “Hey, you look fab!” And I’m like, “Thanks, girl! You too!” But then she spills her matcha latte all over my kimono. I was like, “Are you kidding me?!” I mean, it’s not like I can just throw it in the wash. Ugh, I was so mad!
But then, we started laughing. Like, how can you stay mad when you’re with your bestie? We decided to hit up the Laytown Market on Willow Way. It’s this super cool place with all these handmade crafts and stuff. I found this cute little fan that had a cat on it. I mean, who doesn’t love cats?
After that, we wandered over to the riverfront. The view was stunning! The sun was setting, and the water was all sparkly. I felt so happy, like all my worries just floated away. But then, I saw this guy trying to take a selfie with a duck. Like, seriously? A duck? I couldn’t help but laugh.
But then, bam! Outta nowhere, this huge gust of wind comes and knocks my fan right outta my hand. I was like, “Noooo!” It flew right into the river! I was so dramatic, I swear. I was ready to jump in after it. Yuki was like, “Girl, it’s just a fan!” But I was like, “It’s a cat fan!”
So, we’re standing there, and I’m pouting, when this old lady walks by. She’s got this big ol’ smile and says, “Don’t worry, dear. The river has a way of bringing back what you’ve lost.” I was like, “What? Is this some kind of fortune cookie wisdom?” But it made me feel better.
Then, we decided to grab dinner at this little place on Lantern Street. The food was bomb! I had the best ramen ever. Like, I could’ve eaten ten bowls. And Yuki kept making these weird slurping noises, which made me laugh so hard I almost choked.
By the time we finished, it was dark, and the city was lit up. Laytown is so pretty at night! The lights reflecting on the water, the sounds of laughter everywhere. I felt so alive.
But then, as we were walking back, I tripped on a loose cobblestone. Classic me, right? I fell right into a puddle. I was soaked! Yuki was dying laughing, and I couldn’t help but join in. I mean, what else could I do?
So, yeah, that was my day. Full of ups and downs, but mostly just a blast. Laytown is wild, and I wouldn’t trade it for anything. I’m exhausted, but I can’t wait for tomorrow. Who knows what’ll happen next?