Man, what a day! I swear, being a cashier in Spijkenisse is like riding a rollercoaster with no seatbelt. So, I roll into work at the Albert Heijn on de Kade, right? It’s a chill morning, sun’s shining, birds are chirping. I’m thinkin’, “Today’s gonna be easy-peasy.” Ha! Spoiler alert: it wasn’t.
First customer walks in. This dude, I swear, he’s got a cart full of snacks. Like, who needs 10 bags of chips? Anyway, he’s all like, “Can I pay with my phone?” I’m like, “Sure, bro, but it better not be one of those weird apps.” Turns out, it was. The thing wouldn’t scan. I’m standing there, trying to keep my cool, but inside I’m like, “C’mon, man! I got a line forming!”
Then, outta nowhere, this lady storms in. She’s got a toddler in one hand and a shopping list in the other. She’s yelling at the kid, “Don’t touch that!” while the kid’s reaching for a chocolate bar. I’m just trying to ring up the snacks, and she’s like, “Excuse me, can you help me find the diapers?” I’m like, “Lady, I’m a cashier, not a tour guide!” But I point her to the baby aisle on de Kade, and she bolts off.
Next thing I know, it’s lunchtime. The place is packed. I’m ringing up a bunch of old folks from the neighborhood. They’re sweet, but man, they take forever. One lady, bless her heart, pulls out a coupon from 1995. I’m like, “Ma’am, this expired before I was born!” But she just smiles and says, “Oh, honey, I thought it was still good.”
Then, the fire alarm goes off. Like, seriously? In the middle of my shift? Everyone’s looking around like deer in headlights. I’m just standing there, thinking, “Is this a drill or what?” Turns out, it was just some kid messing with the alarm. I’m so mad, I could’ve thrown a bag of flour at him.
After that chaos, I finally get a break. I step outside to breathe. Spijkenisse is kinda nice, ya know? The water by the Spijkenisse Bridge is glistening, and I can see the boats cruising by. I think about how I used to hang out at the park on de Kade with my friends. Good times, man.
But then, I head back in, and it’s even crazier. A guy comes in, looking all frantic. He’s like, “I lost my wallet!” I’m like, “Dude, did you check your back pocket?” He’s all, “No, I’m serious!” So, I help him look around. We check the aisles, the checkout counters, even the bathroom. No wallet. Finally, he finds it in his jacket. I’m like, “Bro, you gotta chill.”
By the end of my shift, I’m exhausted. I’m counting the cash, and my brain’s fried. I just wanna go home, kick back, and forget this wild ride. But as I’m leaving, I see the sunset over the Spijkenisse skyline. It’s beautiful, man. Makes all the craziness worth it.
So yeah, that was my day. Full of ups and downs, just like Spijkenisse itself. I love this place, even when it drives me nuts. Can’t wait to see what tomorrow brings!