Man, what a day! I’m tellin’ ya, being a butcher in Trissino ain’t for the faint-hearted. Woke up this mornin’ with the sun blazin’ through my window on Via Roma. Thought, “Today’s gonna be chill.” Ha! Spoiler alert: it wasn’t.
First off, I get to the shop, right? The smell of fresh meat hits me like a brick. I’m talkin’ about that good stuff, you know? But then, I see it. The fridge is on the fritz! I mean, c’mon! It’s like a horror movie. Meat sweatin’ like it’s in a sauna. I’m freakin’ out. I can’t have my prosciutto go bad!
So, I call up my buddy Marco. He’s the local handyman, but he’s always busy. I’m like, “Dude, I need you NOW!” He’s on Via Garibaldi, grabbin’ a coffee. I’m like, “Forget the coffee! My meat’s dyin’!” He finally shows up, all chill, like he’s not about to save my life.
While he’s fixin’ the fridge, I’m tryin’ to keep the customers happy. This lady comes in, right? She’s all, “I need the best cut for my husband’s birthday.” I’m like, “Lady, I got the best cuts in Trissino!” But then, I realize I’m outta ribeye. Ugh! So I suggest some tenderloin. She’s like, “Is it as good?” I’m thinkin’, “Lady, it’s like askin’ if gelato is better than ice cream!”
Finally, Marco fixes the fridge. I’m so relieved, I could hug him. But then, I remember I gotta pay him. I’m like, “Dude, I’ll give you a discount on meat.” He laughs, “Only if it’s the good stuff!”
Then, around noon, I head out for a break. I stroll down Via Mazzini, grabbin’ a slice of pizza. Man, the pizza here is legendary! I’m munchin’ away, thinkin’ life’s good. But then, I see this guy, Paolo, tryin’ to parallel park his car. It’s a disaster! He’s bumpin’ into the curb like it’s a dance partner. I’m laughin’ so hard, I almost choke on my pizza.
After my break, I head back to the shop. The afternoon rush hits. People are lined up out the door! I’m slicin’ and dicing like a madman. I’m talkin’ about the best salami in Trissino, folks! But then, this dude walks in, all decked out in a suit. He’s like, “I need a whole lamb.” I’m like, “A whole lamb? You throwin’ a feast or what?” He just nods. I’m thinkin’, “Man, I hope you got a big family!”
As the day winds down, I’m exhausted. But then, my buddy Luca shows up. He’s got this wild idea. “Let’s hit up the bar on Via Vittorio Emanuele!” I’m like, “Dude, I just wanna crash.” But he’s persistent. So, I go.
At the bar, we’re laughin’, drinkin’ some local wine. I’m tellin’ him about the fridge fiasco. He’s crackin’ up, spillin’ his drink. I’m like, “Dude, you’re gonna make me clean that up!”
But then, outta nowhere, this girl walks in. She’s got this smile that lights up the whole place. I’m like, “Who’s that?” Luca nudges me, “Go talk to her!” I’m like, “Nah, man, I’m a butcher, not a Casanova!” But he pushes me, and I end up chatting with her. Turns out, she loves meat! I’m thinkin’, “This is a match made in heaven!”
So, the day ends with me feelin’ all kinds of emotions. From panic to laughter to maybe a little love? Trissino, you crazy place, you. You keep me on my toes! Can’t wait to see what tomorrow brings.