Man, what a day! I’m tellin’ ya, being a barber in Seregno is like riding a rollercoaster. One minute you’re chillin’, the next you’re dodging drama like it’s a game of dodgeball. So, let me break it down for ya.
I roll into the shop on Via Garibaldi, right? The sun’s shining, birds are chirping, and I’m thinkin’, “Today’s gonna be a breeze.” Ha! Little did I know. First client walks in, this dude named Marco. He’s got hair like a lion’s mane. I’m like, “Bro, what’s up with that?” He laughs, says he’s going for the ‘wild’ look. I’m all for it, but man, I had to tame that beast.
While I’m snippin’ away, the door swings open. It’s Carla from down the street. She’s always got some gossip. “Did you hear about the new café on Corso del Popolo?” she yells. I’m like, “Nah, what’s the scoop?” Apparently, they’re serving the best cappuccino in town. I’m thinkin’, “Great, just what I need, another place to spend my cash.”
Anyway, back to Marco. Halfway through the cut, he gets a call. He answers, and suddenly he’s yelling. “What do you mean you lost the keys?!” I’m just standing there, scissors in hand, like, “Dude, chill!” But nah, he’s in full panic mode. I’m tryin’ to finish the cut, but he’s pacing around the shop. I’m like, “You’re gonna give me a heart attack, man!”
Finally, he calms down, and I finish up. He looks in the mirror, and his face lights up. “This is fire!” he says. I’m grinning like a fool. That’s what it’s all about, right? Making people feel good.
Next up is this old guy, Signor Rossi. He’s a regular, always comes in for his trim. He starts telling me about the good ol’ days in Seregno. “Back in my day, we had the best gelato on Via Roma!” he says, and I’m like, “Yeah, but have you tried the new place on Via Dante?” He just shakes his head, “Nothing beats the classics.” I can’t help but laugh.
Then, outta nowhere, the power goes out. I’m like, “Seriously?!” The whole shop goes dark. I’m fumbling around for my phone, trying to get some light. The clients are all confused, and I’m just standing there like a deer in headlights. But then, I hear laughter. It’s Marco and Signor Rossi, cracking jokes in the dark. I’m thinkin’, “These guys are nuts!”
After a few minutes, the lights flicker back on. Thank goodness! I finish up with Signor Rossi, and he leaves with a smile. That’s when I notice the time. I’m running late for my lunch break. I dash outta the shop, heading towards that new café Carla was raving about.
I get there, and it’s packed! People everywhere, sipping their fancy drinks. I finally snag a seat, and the barista comes over. “What can I get ya?” I’m like, “Just a cappuccino, please.” She gives me this look like I just asked for a unicorn. “We have a special today!” she says. I’m like, “Alright, hit me.” Turns out, it’s a lavender-infused cappuccino. I’m thinkin’, “What the heck?!” But I’m too curious to say no.
I take a sip, and wow! It’s like a flavor explosion in my mouth. I’m shocked. “This is actually good!” I say to myself. I’m sittin’ there, enjoying my drink, when I spot a couple of friends walkin’ by. They wave, and I’m like, “Hey! You gotta try this!”
After my break, I head back to the shop. The afternoon rush is crazy. I’m buzzin’ through cuts, and then I get this kid, Luca. He’s about 10, and he wants a mohawk. I’m like, “You sure, buddy?” He nods, all serious. I can’t help but laugh. “Alright, let’s do it!”
As I’m cutting, I’m thinkin’ about how Seregno’s changed. The streets are livelier, new places poppin’ up everywhere. But some things never change. Like the people. They’re what make this town special.
By the end of the day, I’m exhausted but happy. I lock up the shop, take a deep breath, and look around. Seregno’s got its quir