Man, what a day! I swear, Derzhavinsk really knows how to throw a curveball. Woke up this mornin’ thinkin’ it’d be just another chill day, ya know? Just me, my tools, and some wood. But nah, the universe had other plans.
First off, I hit the road down Kairat Street. It’s like the main drag, ya know? Bumpy as hell, but it’s got character. I’m cruisin’, feelin’ good, when BAM! A stray dog darts outta nowhere. I slam on the brakes, heart racin’. Almost took out a lamppost! I’m like, “Dude, chill! I’m not tryin’ to be a dog killer today!”
So I finally get to the job site, right? It’s this old house on Abay Street. The kinda place that’s seen better days. I’m talkin’ peeling paint, creaky floors, the whole shebang. But hey, I love a challenge. I’m all pumped, ready to work my magic.
But then, I find out the client, this lady named Aigul, she wants a custom bookshelf. No biggie, I can do that. But she’s like, “Make it look like a tree.” A tree? Seriously? I’m a carpenter, not a forest ranger! But whatever, I roll with it.
So I’m cuttin’ and hammerin’, tryin’ to channel my inner lumberjack. And let me tell ya, it’s a mess. Wood shavings everywhere, I’m sweatin’ like a pig. Aigul’s watchin’ me like a hawk, and I’m feelin’ the pressure. I’m like, “Lady, I’m not a magician!”
Then, outta nowhere, her kid runs in. This little dude, maybe five years old, starts yellin’, “Mom! Mom! Look! I found a frog!” And I’m like, “Great, now we got a frog in the mix.” Aigul’s all excited, and I’m just tryin’ to keep my cool.
Next thing I know, the kid’s lettin’ the frog hop around the room. I’m dodgin’ it while tryin’ to finish this tree bookshelf. It’s chaos! I’m laughin’ and cursing at the same time. “This is not how I pictured my day!”
Finally, I get the bookshelf done. It’s not perfect, but it’s got that rustic vibe. Aigul’s all smiles, and I’m feelin’ like a rockstar. But then, she says, “Can you add some leaves?” Leaves? I’m about to lose it! I’m like, “Lady, I’m not a botanist!”
But I can’t say no. So I grab some green paint and start slappin’ it on. It’s lookin’ wild, but hey, it’s Derzhavinsk, right? We do things differently here.
After that, I’m wiped out. I head over to the local café on Kairat Street. Gotta grab a coffee and chill. I sit down, and the barista, this cool dude named Timur, he’s like, “You look like you’ve been through a war.” I laugh and tell him about my day. He’s crackin’ up, and I’m feelin’ better already.
But then, I see this guy outside, just standin’ there, lookin’ lost. Turns out he’s a tourist, tryin’ to find his way to the river. I’m like, “Dude, you’re in the wrong part of town!” But I help him out, give him directions to the Irtysh River. It’s a nice spot, especially at sunset.
So, I’m feelin’ good, helpin’ out a fellow wanderer. But then, I step outside, and it starts rainin’. Of course! Just my luck! I’m soaked in seconds, laughin’ at the absurdity of it all.
By the time I get home, I’m exhausted but happy. Derzhavinsk, man, it’s a wild ride. Full of surprises, chaos, and a bit of magic. I wouldn’t trade it for anything. Just another day in the life of a carpenter, right?