Man, what a day! I’m tellin’ ya, being a lifeguard in Jastrowie is like riding a rollercoaster, but without the safety bar. So, I roll up to the beach, right? It’s a sunny day, perfect for chillin’ at Jezioro Jastrowie. The water’s lookin’ all sparkly, and I’m thinkin’, “Today’s gonna be a breeze.” Spoiler alert: it wasn’t.
First off, I’m settin’ up my spot on ul. Wrzosowa. You know, the one with the best view of the lake? I’m just kickin’ back, sippin’ my iced coffee, when I see this kid, like, totally wipe out on his inflatable unicorn. I mean, c’mon, dude! Unicorns are supposed to be magical, not a death trap! I’m laughin’ so hard, I almost spill my drink.
But then, outta nowhere, I hear this scream. Like, a legit horror movie scream. I whip my head around, and there’s this lady flailing her arms like she’s tryin’ to take off. Turns out, her kid’s gone under. My heart drops. I sprint over to the water, and I’m like, “Not today, kid!” I dive in, and it’s cold as ice. I’m thinkin’, “Why didn’t I wear my wetsuit?” But whatever, I’m not lettin’ this kid drown on my watch.
I find him, and he’s just chillin’ under the water, lookin’ like he’s takin’ a nap. I grab him and pull him up. He coughs up a lung, but he’s okay. The mom? She’s a mess. I mean, I get it, but c’mon, lady, chill! I just saved your kid, not the world!
After that, I’m feelin’ like a hero, right? But then, I look over at ul. Lechitów, and there’s this group of teenagers blasting music. Like, seriously? It’s a beach, not a club! I’m tryin’ to keep my cool, but I’m also thinkin’ about how I’m gonna have to deal with them later.
So, I walk over, and I’m like, “Hey, can you turn it down a notch?” And they look at me like I’m from another planet. One of ‘em says, “But it’s summer!” I’m like, “Yeah, and I’m a lifeguard, not a DJ!” They finally turn it down, but not before I hear some snarky comments. Kids these days, man.
Then, just when I think I can catch a break, I see this old dude on ul. Główna, trying to fish. He’s got this massive hat on, and I swear it’s bigger than my lifeguard chair. He’s yelling at the fish like they owe him money. I can’t help but laugh. I mean, who talks to fish?
As the day goes on, I’m just tryin’ to keep my head in the game. I’m watchin’ the water, but my mind’s racing. I’m thinkin’ about how Jastrowie is such a cool place. The lake, the parks, the vibe. But then, I remember the trash. Ugh! Why can’t people just pick up after themselves? I see a plastic bottle floatin’ by, and I’m like, “Really, people?”
Finally, the sun starts to set, and it’s beautiful. The sky’s all orange and pink, and I’m feelin’ grateful. I love this job, even with all the craziness. Jastrowie’s my home, and I wouldn’t trade it for anything.
But then, just as I’m packin’ up, I hear a loud splash. I turn around, and it’s that same kid from earlier, back on his unicorn. He’s like, “Look, I’m a mermaid now!” I can’t help but laugh. Kids are wild, man.
So, yeah, that was my day. Full of ups and downs, but that’s life, right? Jastrowie, you keep me on my toes!