Man, what a day! Seriously, I’m still reeling from it. So, I wake up in Higashikurume, right? The sun’s shining, birds are chirping, and I’m like, “Today’s gonna be chill.” Spoiler alert: it was NOT chill.
First off, I’m an estimator, which means I’m usually crunching numbers and dealing with clients. But today? Nah, today was a rollercoaster. I grab my coffee from that little joint on Kōen-dōri. You know the one? The barista there is a total legend. She knows my order by heart. I’m like, “Yo, give me that double shot!” And she’s like, “You sure you can handle it?” LOL, girl, I need it!
So, I’m buzzing, right? I head over to my first site on Sakae-dōri. It’s a construction gig, and I’m ready to estimate some costs. But when I get there, the foreman’s like, “Dude, we hit a snag.” A snag? More like a freaking boulder! Turns out, they found some old pipes buried under the foundation. Ugh! I’m standing there, trying to keep my cool, but inside I’m like, “Are you kidding me?!”
I mean, who even puts pipes there? It’s like they were trying to hide them or something. I’m fuming, but I gotta keep it professional. So, I’m jotting down notes, trying to figure out how much this is gonna cost us. My brain’s racing, and I can feel the caffeine kicking in.
Then, outta nowhere, it starts pouring! Like, seriously, it’s a monsoon. I’m dodging raindrops, trying to keep my paperwork dry. I’m soaked, and my hair’s a mess. I look like a drowned rat. And of course, the foreman’s laughing at me. Great, just great.
After that chaos, I decide to take a breather. I stroll down to Higashikurume Park. It’s a nice spot, you know? Cherry blossoms, kids playing, and all that good stuff. I sit on a bench, trying to calm down. I’m munching on some onigiri I grabbed earlier. It’s like a little piece of heaven. But then, I see this kid with a kite, and it’s flying high. I’m like, “Man, I wish I could fly away too.”
But nope, back to reality. I gotta head to my next site on Kōen-dōri again. This time, it’s a renovation project. I walk in, and the place is a disaster zone. Dust everywhere, tools scattered like a tornado hit. I’m trying to focus, but my allergies kick in. I’m sneezing like crazy! “Bless you!” says one of the workers. I’m like, “Thanks, but I’m about to bless you with my estimate if you don’t clean this place up!”
Finally, I get my numbers sorted. I’m feeling a bit better, but then I get a call from my boss. He’s like, “Hey, we need those estimates ASAP!” I’m like, “Dude, I’m working on it!” But inside, I’m screaming. I mean, can’t a guy catch a break?
By the time I wrap up, it’s already evening. I’m exhausted, but I decide to treat myself. I hit up this izakaya on Kōen-dōri. Best decision ever! I order some yakitori and a cold beer. I’m sitting there, finally relaxing, and I can’t help but laugh at the day. It was a mess, but it was MY mess.
As I’m leaving, I bump into that barista again. She’s closing up, and I’m like, “You won’t believe the day I had!” She just smiles and says, “Tomorrow’s a new one.” And you know what? She’s right.
So, yeah, Higashikurume, you crazy city. You’ve got your quirks, but I wouldn’t trade you for anything. Here’s to more wild days ahead!