Man, what a day! Seriously, Shankill is wild. I woke up, and the sun was blazin’ through my window. I thought, “Today’s gonna be chill.” Spoiler alert: it wasn’t.
First off, I hit up the local café on the corner of the Falls Road. You know, the one with the dodgy Wi-Fi? Yeah, that one. I ordered my usual—coffee so strong it could wake the dead. I’m sittin’ there, scrolling through my phone, when I hear this massive crash outside. I’m like, “What now?”
Turns out, some dude on a bike wiped out right in front of the shop. I mean, he went down hard. I almost spilled my coffee! But then, instead of helping him, everyone just started laughing. Like, c’mon, people! Have some compassion! I was fuming.
After that, I decided to take a stroll down Shankill Road. You know, just to clear my head. The street art is sick, though. I love how it tells stories. But then I saw this group of lads arguing over a football match. Typical, right? They were shouting about Celtic vs. Rangers like it was the end of the world. I couldn’t help but chuckle.
Then, I bumped into my mate, Liam. He’s always got some crazy story. Today, he was raving about this new pub on the corner of Woodvale. Apparently, they’ve got the best pints in town. I was like, “Let’s go!” So, we headed over.
The pub was packed. I mean, shoulder to shoulder. But the vibe was electric. We grabbed a couple of pints, and I swear, the banter was top-notch. I was laughin’ so hard, I nearly choked on my drink.
But then, outta nowhere, this guy starts singing. Like, full-on karaoke style. He was belting out some classic Irish tunes. Everyone joined in, and it felt like one big family. I was happy, man. Just vibin’ with the crowd.
But then, the mood shifted. Some fella got too rowdy and spilled his drink all over me. I was like, “Are you serious, mate?” I was ready to throw down, but then I saw the look on his face. He was just as shocked as I was. We ended up laughing it off.
After that, we decided to hit up the park on the other side of the road. You know, the one with the big playground? It was packed with kids, and I felt a wave of nostalgia. I used to play there all the time.
But then, I saw this kid climbin’ a tree. I was like, “Dude, be careful!” But he just laughed and kept going higher. I was half impressed, half terrified. Kids these days, man.
As the sun started to set, I realized how much I love this place. Shankill is chaotic, but it’s home. The streets, the people, the stories—they all make it special.
So, yeah, my day was a rollercoaster. From crashes to karaoke, it was a whirlwind. I’m exhausted, but I wouldn’t trade it for anything. Shankill, you’ve got my heart.