Man, what a day! I woke up in Yangsan, and I swear, it felt like the universe was just messin’ with me. First off, I’m a machinist, right? So, I’m used to the grind, but today? Today was somethin’ else.
I hit the streets of Yangsan, and it was like a scene from a movie. You know, the kinda flick where everything goes wrong? I was cruisin’ down the main drag, Gyeongsang-daero, and I’m already late for work. My boss is gonna flip! I’m thinkin’ about how I shoulda left earlier, but nah, I hit snooze like five times. Classic me.
So, I’m walkin’ past the Yangsan Intercity Bus Terminal, and I see this old dude tryin’ to cross the street. He’s like, “I’m gonna make it!” But, bro, the light’s red! I’m shoutin’, “Yo! Watch out!” He just gives me this look like I’m the crazy one. I mean, c’mon! I’m just tryin’ to save a life here!
Finally, I get to work at this machine shop on Seongju-ro. The smell of oil and metal hits me like a brick wall. I love it, but today? Ugh. My machine’s jammed. Like, seriously jammed. I’m yankin’ on levers, cursing like a sailor. My buddy Jin comes over, laughin’ at me. “You sure you know what you’re doin’?” he says. I’m like, “Dude, I’ve been doin’ this for years!” But inside, I’m panicking.
After a solid hour of wrestling with that beast, I finally get it workin’. I’m feelin’ like a champ, right? But then, my phone buzzes. It’s my mom. She’s like, “You remember your cousin’s wedding?” Oh snap! I totally forgot! It’s today! I’m supposed to be there, lookin’ sharp and all that. But I’m covered in grease and metal shavings. Great.
I bolt outta there, runnin’ down the streets of Yangsan like I’m in a marathon. I pass by the Yangsan City Hall, and there’s this street performer playin’ the guitar. He’s actually pretty good! I stop for a sec, toss him a few won, and think, “Man, I wish I could just chill like that.” But nope, gotta keep movin’.
I finally make it to the wedding venue, and I’m a hot mess. I walk in, and everyone’s lookin’ at me like I just crawled outta a dumpster. My cousin sees me and bursts out laughin’. “Nice outfit!” she says. I’m in my work clothes, and she’s in this gorgeous dress. I’m like, “Yeah, I’m the ‘machinist chic’ lookin’ to start a trend.”
The ceremony’s beautiful, though. I mean, it’s in this fancy hall near the Yangsan Lake. The view is killer! I’m tryin’ to focus on the vows, but my stomach’s growlin’ like a beast. I’m thinkin’ about the food. I can already taste the bulgogi and kimchi. Finally, they wrap it up, and we hit the buffet. I pile my plate high, like I’m in a food competition.
After eatin’ way too much, I’m sittin’ there, feelin’ like a balloon. My aunt comes over, and she’s like, “You need to find a nice girl.” I’m like, “Auntie, I’m just tryin’ to survive!” She rolls her eyes, and I can’t help but laugh.
As the night goes on, I’m dancin’ like a fool. I mean, who cares, right? I’m in Yangsan, livin’ it up! The DJ drops some bangers, and I’m bustin’ out moves that should be illegal. Everyone’s laughin’, and I’m just happy.
But then, outta nowhere, my phone buzzes again. It’s work. They need me to fix a machine that’s gone haywire. I’m like, “Seriously? On my day off?” But I can’t say no. So, I sneak outta the wedding, and I’m back on the streets of Yangsan, feelin’ like a superhero.
I get to the shop, and it’s chaos. Machines are screamin’, and I’m the only one who can save the day. I dive in, fixin’ stuff left and right. It’s intense, but I’m in my element. I’m sweatin’, but I’m also kinda pumped.
Finally, I wrap it up, and it’s late. I