Man, what a day! I swear, being a cashier in San-Leone-Mose is like riding a rollercoaster with no seatbelt. So, I roll into work at the little grocery store on Via Roma, right? The sun’s shining, birds are chirping, and I’m thinkin’, “Today’s gonna be chill.” Spoiler alert: it was NOT chill.
First customer walks in. This dude, I swear, he’s got a cart full of stuff. Like, who needs 10 packs of pasta? We’re not in a pasta apocalypse, bro! Anyway, he’s fumbling around, and I’m just standing there, tapping my foot, like, “C’mon, man, I got places to be.” Finally, he pays, but then he drops a jar of sauce. It shatters everywhere! I’m talkin’ tomato explosion, right in the middle of the store. I’m like, “Great, now I’m a janitor too.”
Then, there’s this lady, right? She’s on Via Garibaldi, and she’s got a million coupons. I mean, I love a good deal, but c’mon! She’s scanning through them like she’s on a treasure hunt. I’m just standing there, watching the line behind her grow longer. People are getting antsy. I can feel the tension. It’s like a scene from a horror movie. “Coupon Lady” finally finds one that expired in 2015. I’m like, “Lady, that’s older than my grandma!”
But then, outta nowhere, this kid runs in. He’s got ice cream all over his face, right? He’s laughing, and it’s contagious. I can’t help but smile. He’s like, “I got it from the gelato shop on Via Mazzini!” I’m thinkin’, “Man, I need some gelato in my life.”
So, I take my break, right? I head over to that gelato shop. It’s packed! Everyone’s getting their fix. I grab a cone of pistachio, and it’s like heaven in my mouth. I’m sittin’ outside, just chillin’, when I see this street performer on Via della Libertà. He’s playing the accordion, and it’s actually kinda good. I’m vibin’ to the music, feeling all the good vibes.
But then, BAM! A pigeon poops on my shoulder. Like, seriously? I’m just trying to enjoy my day! I’m laughing and cursing at the same time. “Thanks for the gift, Mr. Pigeon!”
Back to work, and it’s chaos again. This guy comes in, and he’s all frantic. “I lost my wallet!” He’s pacing around like a madman. I’m like, “Dude, chill. Did you check your car?” Turns out, he left it on the roof of his car. Classic move, right?
Then, there’s this sweet old lady who comes in. She’s from Via delle Rose, and she’s got the best stories. She tells me about how she used to dance in the piazza when she was young. I’m just standing there, listening, and it’s like I’m transported back in time. She’s got this sparkle in her eye, and it makes me forget about the craziness of the day.
But then, the power goes out! Just like that, everything’s dark. I’m fumbling around, trying to find my phone for light. Customers are freaking out. “What’s happening?” “Is it the end of the world?” I’m like, “Nah, just a Tuesday in San-Leone-Mose.”
Finally, the lights come back on, and I’m exhausted. I’m counting the cash, and I’m like, “Did I really survive this?” I head home, and I’m just thinking about all the wild stuff that happened.
San-Leone-Mose, man. It’s a crazy place, but I wouldn’t trade it for anything. Every day’s an adventure, and I’m just here for the ride.