Man, today was a wild ride in Lugoj! Like, I woke up thinking it’d be just another boring day at the cash register, but boy, was I wrong.
So, I get to work at the supermarket on Strada 1 Decembrie. You know, the one near the park? Yeah, that one. The sun was shining, birds were chirping, and I was like, “Today’s gonna be chill.” Ha! Spoiler alert: it was NOT chill.
First customer walks in. This lady, I swear, she had a cart full of stuff. I mean, who needs 10 packs of toilet paper? Like, are you building a fort or something? Anyway, she’s all flustered, can’t find her wallet. I’m standing there, tapping my foot, thinking, “C’mon, lady, I got a line forming!”
Then, outta nowhere, this dude bursts in. He’s all sweaty and panicked. Turns out, he just ran from the train station. I’m like, “Bro, you know it’s just a few blocks away, right?” But he’s like, “I missed my train to Timișoara!” I felt bad for him, but also, dude, plan better!
After that, things got crazier. A kid, maybe 10 years old, runs in, holding a balloon. He’s all smiles, right? But then, BAM! The balloon pops! I swear, the kid’s face was like someone just told him Santa isn’t real. I had to stifle a laugh. Poor kid.
Then, my buddy Mihai from Strada Făget comes in. He’s always got some crazy story. Today, he tells me he saw a cat chasing a dog. Like, what? In Lugoj? I can’t even. I mean, I love this town, but that’s some next-level stuff.
Around noon, I finally get a break. I step outside for a sec, and the view of the Mureș River is just stunning. I mean, it’s Lugoj, but sometimes you forget how pretty it is. I take a deep breath, and just as I’m about to enjoy the moment, a pigeon decides my shoulder is a good landing spot. Ugh! Thanks, but no thanks, Mr. Pigeon.
Back inside, the line is still long. I’m ringing up groceries like a machine. Then, this old man comes in, super grumpy. He’s got a loaf of bread and a single apple. He looks at me like I just stole his lunch money. I’m like, “Dude, it’s just bread!” But he’s all, “Prices these days!” I mean, I get it, but c’mon, it’s not my fault!
By the time I’m done, I’m exhausted. But wait, there’s more! A lady comes in with a huge cake. She’s all excited, saying it’s for her daughter’s birthday. I’m thinking, “Finally, some good vibes!” But then, she drops it. The cake goes splat on the floor. I’m just standing there, mouth agape. Like, how do you even recover from that?
Finally, the day winds down. I’m counting the cash, and I can’t help but laugh at the chaos. Lugoj, man. It’s a small town, but it’s got its quirks. I love it, even with the crazy customers and the pigeon attacks.
As I walk home down Strada Timișoarei, I think about how tomorrow will probably be just as nuts. But hey, that’s life, right? You never know what’s gonna happen next. And honestly, I wouldn’t trade it for anything.