Man, what a day! Seriously, I’m still reeling from it. So, I woke up in Bientina, right? This little gem in Tuscany, and I thought, “Today’s gonna be chill.” Spoiler alert: it was NOT chill.
First off, I hit up Via Roma for my morning coffee. You know, the usual spot. The barista, Marco, he’s a legend. But today? He was all outta my fave blend. I mean, c’mon! I almost threw a fit. Like, how do you run out of coffee in Italy? It’s a crime! So, I settled for some mediocre cappuccino. Ugh.
Then, I had a meeting at the office on Via Garibaldi. Traffic was a nightmare. Bientina’s streets are narrow, and everyone’s in a rush. I swear, I saw a guy on a scooter almost take out a cat. The cat was like, “Nah, not today, buddy.” I laughed, but also, I was late. Classic.
Finally, I get to the office, and my team is all hyped about this new product launch. I’m like, “Guys, we need to chill.” But they’re bouncing off the walls. I mean, I love their energy, but c’mon! Focus! We’re in Bientina, not a rave.
So, we’re brainstorming, and outta nowhere, my phone buzzes. It’s my mom. She’s like, “Did you see the news? The old fountain in Piazza della Libertà is getting renovated!” I’m like, “Mom, I’m in a meeting!” But inside, I’m like, “OMG, that fountain is iconic!” I used to throw coins in there as a kid. Good times.
After the meeting, I decided to take a stroll. Needed to clear my head. I walked down Via della Repubblica, and it was packed. Street vendors everywhere! I grabbed a slice of pizza from this little hole-in-the-wall place. Best decision ever. I mean, it was like a party in my mouth.
But then, I bumped into my ex. Ugh. Talk about awkward. She was with some dude, and I was like, “Great, just what I needed.” I tried to play it cool, but inside, I was like, “Why are you here?!” We exchanged some awkward pleasantries, and I bolted.
Next, I headed to the park near the church, you know, the one by Via della Chiesa. It’s usually peaceful, but today? Kids everywhere! I swear, they were running wild. I sat on a bench, trying to catch my breath, and this little kid comes up to me, all wide-eyed. He’s like, “Mister, do you have a pet?” I’m like, “Nah, buddy, just my stress.” He laughed, and for a second, I forgot about my crazy day.
As the sun started to set, I decided to grab a drink at this bar on Via dei Mille. It’s got a killer view of the hills. I ordered a spritz, and just as I was about to sip, my phone buzzed again. It was my boss. “We need to talk about the launch.” I almost choked on my drink. Like, can’t a guy catch a break?
But then, as I sat there, watching the sunset over Bientina, I felt this wave of calm. The sky was painted in pinks and oranges, and I thought, “Yeah, today was a mess, but it’s my mess.” I mean, Bientina is my home. The streets, the people, the chaos—it’s all part of the charm.
So, I raised my glass to the day. To the coffee that wasn’t, the awkward run-ins, and the wild kids. Life’s a rollercoaster, and I’m just here for the ride. Cheers to Bientina! 🍹