Man, what a day! I swear, being a cashier in Darlowo is like riding a rollercoaster with no seatbelt. So, I roll into work at the little shop on ul. Kościuszki, right? The sun’s shining, birds are chirping, and I’m like, “Today’s gonna be chill.” Spoiler alert: it was NOT chill.
First customer walks in. This old dude, right? He’s got a shopping cart full of stuff. I mean, FULL. Like, how many jars of pickles does one man need? I’m standing there, scanning away, and he starts telling me his life story. I’m like, “Sir, I’m just here for the cash, not a TED talk.” But he goes on and on about his cat, Mr. Whiskers. Apparently, Mr. Whiskers is a legend in Darlowo. I’m thinking, “Dude, I just wanna get through this shift.”
Then, outta nowhere, the fire alarm goes off! I’m like, “Great, just what I needed.” Everyone’s freaking out, running around like headless chickens. I’m standing there, trying to keep my cool. I mean, it’s just a drill, right? But nooo, it’s not just a drill. Turns out, some kid on ul. Słowiańska thought it’d be funny to pull the alarm. Thanks, kid. Now I’m stuck outside with a bunch of grumpy customers.
While we’re waiting, I spot this cute dog. Like, the cutest thing ever. It’s a golden retriever, just chilling. I’m like, “If only I could trade my job for dog petting.” But then, the owner starts yelling at the dog. I’m like, “Chill, dude! It’s just a dog!” I mean, we’re all stressed here, right?
Finally, we get back inside. I’m sweating bullets. The next customer is a lady with a million coupons. I’m talking, she’s got coupons for stuff I didn’t even know existed. “Do you have a coupon for this?” “Do you have a coupon for that?” I’m like, “Lady, I’m not a walking coupon book!”
By now, I’m losing it. I just wanna go home. But no, the universe has other plans. A group of teenagers comes in, blasting music from their phones. I’m like, “Seriously? This is a store, not a club!” They’re laughing, throwing snacks around. I’m ready to kick them out, but then one of them drops a bag of chips. It explodes everywhere! I can’t help but laugh. It’s like a scene from a movie.
After that chaos, I finally get a break. I step outside for some fresh air on ul. Morska. The sea breeze hits me, and I’m like, “Okay, maybe today isn’t so bad.” I see the beach in the distance, and I’m dreaming of a cold drink and some sun. But then I remember I gotta go back in. Ugh.
The last customer of the day is this sweet old lady. She’s got a basket full of fresh veggies from the market. We chat about the weather, and she tells me about her garden. I’m smiling, thinking, “Finally, a normal person!” She pays, and as she leaves, she says, “You’re doing a great job, dear.” Aww, my heart!
But then, as I’m closing up, I realize I forgot to ring up a whole shelf of candy. I’m like, “Noooo!” I can’t believe it. I’m gonna get fired for sure. But whatever, I’m done. I clock out and head home, exhausted but somehow happy.
Darlowo, you crazy little town. You keep me on my toes. I love the chaos, the people, the beach, and even the weirdos. Can’t wait to do it all again tomorrow!