Man, what a day! Seriously, I’m still reeling from it. So, I wake up in my tiny apartment on Via Roma, right? The sun’s shining, birds are chirping, and I’m like, “Today’s gonna be chill.” Spoiler alert: it was NOT chill.
First off, I head to the café on Piazza della Libertà for my usual cappuccino. You know, the one with the foam art that looks like a cat? Yeah, that one. But guess what? They ran out of milk! Like, how do you run out of milk in Italy? I mean, c’mon! I was ready to throw a fit, but I just settled for an espresso. It was strong, like, “I’ll wake you up and slap you in the face” strong.
After that, I had to run to the office on Via della Repubblica. Traffic was a nightmare. I swear, I saw a guy on a scooter almost take out a tourist. Like, dude, watch where you’re going! But hey, at least the streets are pretty. Borgo-a-Buggiano has these charming cobblestones that make you feel like you’re in a postcard. But then you hit a pothole and it’s like, “Bam! Welcome back to reality!”
So, I finally get to the office, and my boss is already in a mood. He’s pacing around like a caged lion. Apparently, we missed a deadline. Ugh! I mean, who even cares about deadlines, right? But no, he’s all about the “client satisfaction” and “professionalism.” Whatever, man. I just want to get through the day without losing my mind.
Lunchtime rolls around, and I decide to hit up this little trattoria on Via Garibaldi. Best pasta ever! I order the pici cacio e pepe, and it’s like a hug in a bowl. But then, outta nowhere, this group of loud tourists comes in. They’re taking selfies, and I’m just trying to enjoy my food. Like, can you not? I mean, I get it, you’re in Italy, but chill out!
After lunch, I had to run some errands. I needed to pick up a gift for my friend’s birthday. So, I head to the market on Via della Storia. It’s bustling, full of colors and smells. I’m dodging people left and right, trying to find something that screams “I care but not too much.” Finally, I spot this cute little ceramic dish. Perfect! But then, I drop it. Yup, shattered into a million pieces. I was like, “Great, just great.”
By the time I got back to the office, I was ready to call it a day. But no, my boss had other plans. He wanted to have a “team-building” meeting. Ugh! The last thing I want is to sit in a circle and share my feelings. I mean, who even thought that was a good idea?
But then, something unexpected happened. One of my coworkers, Marco, brought in this amazing tiramisu. Like, the kind that makes you forget all your problems. We all dug in, and suddenly, the mood shifted. We were laughing, joking, and for a moment, I forgot about the stress. It was like magic.
Finally, the day ended. I walked home through the streets of Borgo-a-Buggiano, feeling a mix of exhaustion and relief. The sunset was beautiful, casting a golden glow over the buildings. I thought about how crazy the day was, but also how it reminded me of the little joys.
So yeah, that was my day. Full of ups and downs, but hey, that’s life, right? Can’t wait to see what tomorrow brings!