Man, what a day! Seriously, I’m still reeling from it. So, I’m a librarian in Pino-Torinese, right? Small town vibes, but today? Today was anything but chill.
I woke up late. Classic me. Alarm? Nah, who needs that? I rushed outta bed, threw on whatever I could find. I mean, it’s just the library, right? Who cares if I look like a hot mess? Spoiler: everyone.
So, I’m zooming down Via Roma, dodging cars like I’m in some action movie. Pino-Torinese is usually quiet, but today? It was like a circus. Kids screaming, dogs barking, and I swear I saw a cat just chilling on a scooter. Like, what’s that about?
I finally get to the library, and it’s packed. PACKED! I mean, who knew people actually read? I thought they just came for the Wi-Fi. But nope, they were all there, looking for books. I was like, “Wow, I must’ve missed the memo.”
Then, this kid—let’s call him Marco—comes up to me. He’s got this wild look in his eyes. “I need a book on dinosaurs!” he yells. I’m like, “Dude, chill. We got a whole section for that.” But he’s bouncing around like he’s had too much gelato. I help him find a book, and he’s so stoked. I mean, who knew dinosaurs could make someone that happy?
But then, outta nowhere, this lady storms in. She’s fuming. Turns out, someone took her favorite book. Like, lady, it’s a library, not a personal bookshelf! She starts yelling about “theft” and “disrespect.” I’m just standing there, trying not to laugh. I mean, it’s a book, not a diamond ring!
After that drama, I needed a break. So, I stepped outside for some fresh air. Pino-Torinese is beautiful, man. The hills, the trees, the whole vibe. I took a deep breath, and then—bam! A pigeon poops on my shoulder. Seriously? I’m just trying to enjoy the view!
I go back inside, and guess what? Marco’s back. This time, he’s got a friend. They’re both hyped about dinosaurs, and I’m just trying to keep it together. I mean, I love my job, but two hyper kids? That’s a whole different level.
Then, around noon, I get a call from my boss. “We need to talk about the budget,” she says. Ugh, budget talks are the worst. I’m like, “Can’t we just buy more books and call it a day?” But no, we gotta discuss numbers and spreadsheets. So boring!
Finally, the day winds down. I’m exhausted, but I can’t leave yet. I see this old man sitting in the corner, reading. He’s been there all day. I go over and ask him what he’s reading. Turns out, it’s some ancient history book. He starts telling me stories about Pino-Torinese back in the day. I’m just sitting there, totally captivated. It’s like I’m in a time machine.
As I close up the library, I can’t help but smile. Sure, it was chaotic, but it was also kinda magical. Pino-Torinese may be small, but it’s full of surprises. I mean, where else can you find a kid obsessed with dinosaurs, a lady ready to fight for her book, and an old man with the best stories?
So yeah, that was my day. Just another wild ride in Pino-Torinese. Can’t wait to see what tomorrow brings!