Man, today was a wild ride. Like, I woke up in Herzliya, ready to tackle the day, but boy, was I in for a surprise. First off, I live near the marina, which is super chill. You know, the boats, the sea, all that jazz. But today? Ugh.
So, I get to work at this grocery store on Sokolov Street. It’s usually pretty chill, but today? Nah. The line was out the door. I mean, c’mon, people! It’s just groceries! I swear, I saw this lady with a cart full of stuff. Like, how much can one person eat? She had chips, soda, and, like, ten packs of hummus. Who needs that much hummus?
And then, this dude walks in. He’s got a surfboard under his arm. I’m like, “Bro, you’re in a grocery store, not the beach!” But he’s all about that vibe, right? He starts chatting me up about the waves at Herzliya Beach. I’m just trying to scan his stuff, and he’s like, “You gotta catch the sunset, man!” I’m like, “Dude, I’m stuck here for another 5 hours!”
Then, outta nowhere, the power goes out. Just poof! Lights off, registers down. I’m standing there like a deer in headlights. The customers? Total chaos. People are yelling, kids are crying, and I’m just like, “What do I do?” I mean, I can’t even ring anyone up!
So, I grab my phone, and I’m like, “Okay, let’s see if I can get some light.” I turn on the flashlight, and it’s like a mini disco in the store. Everyone’s laughing, and I’m just trying to keep it together. I’m like, “Welcome to the Herzliya Grocery Disco!”
Finally, the power comes back, and I’m back to scanning. But then, this guy comes in, and he’s all frantic. He’s like, “I lost my wallet!” I’m thinking, “Dude, you’re in Herzliya, not a crime scene.” But he’s freaking out. Turns out, he left it at the café down the street on Ben Gurion. I’m like, “Bro, just go get it!”
And then, this sweet old lady comes up to me. She’s got this huge smile, and she’s like, “You’re doing a great job, dear!” I’m like, “Thanks, but I’m just trying to survive here!” She hands me a piece of baklava. I mean, who doesn’t love baklava? It’s like a sweet hug.
After that, things calmed down a bit. I was finally able to breathe. But then, this kid runs in, and he’s like, “Mom! I wanna go to the beach!” I’m thinking, “Dude, it’s like 3 PM, and you’re in a grocery store!” But I get it. Herzliya Beach is calling.
By the end of my shift, I was exhausted. I walked home along the promenade, and the sunset was insane. The sky was all pink and orange, and I thought, “Okay, maybe today wasn’t so bad.” I mean, Herzliya has its charm, right?
So, yeah, that was my day. Full of chaos, laughter, and a bit of baklava. Just another day in Herzliya, I guess.