Man, what a day! I’m tellin’ ya, being an auctioneer in Carignano is like riding a rollercoaster blindfolded. So, I wake up, right? Sun’s shining, birds are chirping, and I’m thinkin’, “Today’s gonna be chill.” Ha! Spoiler alert: it was anything but.
First off, I had to set up for this big auction at the Palazzo Comunale. You know, that fancy building on Piazza Carlo Alberto? Yeah, that one. I’m hustlin’ down Via Torino, dodging tourists and their selfie sticks. Seriously, who needs that many pics of the same fountain? Anyway, I get to the Palazzo, and it’s packed. Like, sardines in a can packed.
I’m tryin’ to set up my stuff, and this dude, I swear, he’s got a vendetta against my microphone. Keeps bumpin’ into me, spillin’ his espresso everywhere. I’m like, “Bro, chill! I’m not your personal napkin!” But he just laughs it off. Ugh, so annoying!
Finally, the auction kicks off. I’m in my zone, you know? Bidding starts, and I’m feelin’ the energy. People are raising their paddles like they’re at a rock concert. I’m shoutin’ numbers, and it’s like a dance. But then, outta nowhere, this lady in the back starts yelling. Turns out, she’s mad ‘cause I sold a painting she wanted. Like, lady, it’s an auction! Not a charity event!
I’m tryin’ to keep it cool, but inside, I’m fumin’. I mean, c’mon! It’s Carignano! We’re known for our art, our history, and this lady’s throwin’ a fit over a canvas? I almost lost my voice tryin’ to calm her down.
Then, just when I thought it couldn’t get crazier, a cat strolls in. Yeah, a cat! Right through the front door like it owns the place. Everyone’s distracted, and I’m like, “Is this a cat auction now?” I mean, it’s Carignano, so anything’s possible, right?
But here’s the kicker. The cat jumps on the auction table, and I’m thinkin’, “Great, now I gotta compete with a feline for attention.” But then, it just sits there, all regal-like, and the crowd goes wild. They start bidding on the cat! I’m losing it. “What’s next? A bidding war over a pizza?”
After that chaos, I finally wrap things up. I’m exhausted but happy. We raised a ton of cash for local charities. I’m walkin’ down Via Roma, feelin’ like a rockstar. But then, I trip over a cobblestone. Classic me, right? I laugh it off, but man, my ankle’s gonna hate me tomorrow.
As I’m limping home, I pass by the Chiesa di San Giovanni Battista. It’s beautiful, all lit up at night. I stop for a sec, take it in. Carignano’s got this vibe, ya know? It’s a mix of history and chaos, and I wouldn’t trade it for anything.
So, yeah, that was my day. Full of surprises, a bit of drama, and a cat that stole the show. Just another day in Carignano, I guess!