Man, what a day! I swear, Acate really knows how to throw a curveball. So, I wake up, right? Sun’s blazin’, birds chirpin’, and I’m thinkin’, “Today’s gonna be chill.” Ha! Spoiler alert: it was anything but chill.
First off, I’m headin’ down Via Roma, and I’m already late. Classic me. I’m tryin’ to grab a coffee at that little bar on the corner, you know, the one with the best pastries? But of course, there’s a line. Like, a line that wraps around the block. I’m standin’ there, watchin’ the clock tick away, and I’m like, “C’mon, people! I need my caffeine fix!” Finally, I get my cappuccino, and it’s like heaven in a cup. But then, I spill it all over my shirt. Great start, right?
So, I’m rushin’ to the sheep farm. Yeah, I’m a shearer, and let me tell ya, it’s not as glamorous as it sounds. I’m thinkin’ about the sheep, the wool, the whole shebang. But as I’m walkin’ down Via Garibaldi, I see this old dude, right? He’s tryin’ to cross the street, but he’s movin’ slower than molasses. I’m like, “C’mon, man! I got sheep to shear!” But then I see him struggle, and I’m like, “Okay, chill, help the guy.” So, I help him cross, and he’s all grateful and stuff. Makes me feel good, ya know?
Finally, I get to the farm, and it’s chaos. Sheep everywhere! I’m talkin’ about a wooly stampede. I grab my shears, and it’s on. I’m in the zone, snippin’ away, and then BAM! One of the sheep decides it’s a good idea to headbutt me. I’m like, “Dude, chill! I’m just tryin’ to give you a haircut!” But nah, this sheep’s got other plans.
After a while, I’m covered in wool, sweat, and probably a bit of sheep drool. But I’m laughin’ it off. It’s a wild job, but I love it. Then, outta nowhere, my buddy Marco shows up. He’s got this crazy idea to take a break and hit up the beach at Punta Secca. I’m like, “Dude, we just sheared like a hundred sheep!” But he’s all, “C’mon, man! Life’s too short!”
So, we hop in his beat-up car, and we’re cruisin’ down the coast. The wind’s in my hair, and I’m feelin’ free. We hit the beach, and it’s packed. Families, kids, the whole deal. I’m just tryin’ to relax, but then I see this kid buildin’ a sandcastle. And I’m like, “That’s a solid castle, kid!” But then, a wave comes and wipes it out. I’m feelin’ for the kid, man. I mean, I’ve had my fair share of bad days, but that? Oof.
After a while, we grab some gelato. I get pistachio, Marco goes for lemon. We’re sittin’ there, laughin’, and I’m thinkin’ about how life’s a rollercoaster. One minute you’re shearin’ sheep, the next you’re chillin’ at the beach.
But then, the day takes a turn. We’re headin’ back, and I realize I left my shears at the farm. I’m like, “No way! I can’t go back without them!” So, we race back, and I’m stressin’. I’m thinkin’ about all the sheep I’ll have to shear without my trusty shears.
Finally, we get there, and thank the heavens, my shears are right where I left ‘em. I grab ‘em, and I’m feelin’ like a hero. But then, I trip over a rock and almost faceplant. Classic!
So, I’m back home, exhausted but happy. Acate, you crazy little town, you’ve given me a day to remember. From coffee spills to sheep headbutts, to beach vibes and gelato, it’s been a wild ride. Can’t wait to see what tomorrow brings!