Man, what a day! I woke up in Kostanay, and I swear, it felt like the universe was throwing me curveballs left and right. First off, I’m not even a morning person, but I had to drag my butt outta bed. You know how it is, right? The sun was shining, but I was like, “Ugh, not today!”
So, I hit the streets. I live near Abay Street, which is kinda the heart of the city. It’s always buzzing, ya know? I’m walking, and I see this old lady selling fresh bread. I mean, who can resist that? I bought a loaf, and it was still warm. Best decision ever! But then, I dropped it. Like, seriously? I was so mad at myself. Bread on the ground, just like my hopes and dreams.
Then I decided to head to the central park. It’s a nice spot, but today? It was packed! Kids running around, people chilling, and I’m just trying to find a bench. Finally, I plopped down, and guess what? A pigeon decided my lap was the perfect landing spot. I freaked out! Like, dude, personal space, please!
After that, I needed coffee. I hit up this little café on Kabanbai Batyr Street. The barista was super chill, but the coffee? It was like liquid gold. I was feeling good again. But then, I overheard this couple arguing. Like, come on, guys, not in public! They were going at it, and I’m just sitting there, sipping my coffee, trying not to eavesdrop. But I couldn’t help it!
Then, I thought, “Let’s go explore!” I wandered down to the river, the Ishim River, and it was beautiful. The sun was setting, and the colors were insane. I took a million pics, but my phone died. Of course! Just my luck, right?
I was feeling kinda bummed, but then I saw this street performer. He was playing the guitar, and honestly, he was pretty good! I dropped a few tenge in his hat. It was nice to see someone just vibing, you know? Made me forget about my phone and the bread incident.
But then, outta nowhere, it started to rain. Like, what? I ran for cover under a tree, and I was just standing there, soaked. I was laughing at myself. “What a day!” I thought.
Finally, I decided to head home. I took a different route, and I ended up on Pushkin Street. It’s a bit quieter, and I love it. I was just walking, thinking about life, and then I saw this cute little shop. They had the best pastries! I couldn’t resist. I bought a couple, and they were gone in seconds.
By the time I got home, I was exhausted but happy. I mean, Kostanay is wild. It’s got its ups and downs, but that’s what makes it real, right? I fell into bed, thinking about all the craziness. What a day! Can’t wait to see what tomorrow brings.