Man, today was a wild ride. I mean, I thought being a cashier in Tiganesti would be chill, but nah, not today! So, I roll into work at the supermarket on Strada 1 Decembrie. You know, the one with the weird parking lot? Yeah, that one.
First off, it’s raining. Like, pouring. I’m talkin’ buckets. I get soaked just walkin’ from my car. And of course, I forgot my umbrella. Classic me, right? So, I’m already grumpy. I get inside, and the line is already out the door. Ugh.
I’m scanning stuff like a madman. This lady comes up with a cart full of groceries. I mean, FULL. Like, how many chips do you need, lady? She’s got 10 bags of those cheesy puffs. I’m like, “Are you hosting a party or what?” She just laughs and says, “Nah, just me and my cat.” I can’t even.
Then, outta nowhere, this dude walks in. He’s got a parrot on his shoulder. A PARROT! In Tiganesti! I’m like, “Is this a pet store or a supermarket?” The parrot starts squawking, and I’m trying to focus on the lady’s groceries. But the parrot’s like, “Polly wants a cracker!” I’m dying inside.
So, I finally finish with the lady, and I’m about to ring up the parrot guy. But guess what? The power goes out. Just my luck, right? The whole place goes dark. People start freaking out. I’m standing there, holding a bag of chips, like, “What do I do now?”
After a few minutes, the lights flicker back on. Thank goodness! But now, the register won’t work. I’m like, “Seriously?!” I can feel my blood pressure rising. I’m sweating like crazy.
Then, this old man comes up to me. He’s got a cane and a smile that could light up the whole street. He says, “Don’t worry, young one. It’s just a little hiccup.” I’m like, “Yeah, a hiccup that’s gonna cost me my sanity!” But I smile back. Gotta keep it together, right?
Finally, the register starts working again. I’m ringing up the parrot guy, and he’s like, “You should get a parrot too!” I’m like, “Yeah, right. I can barely handle my life!” But I laugh. It’s nice to have a moment of fun.
As the day goes on, I get a few more weird customers. There’s this lady who insists on paying with coins. Like, a whole bag of coins. I’m counting them, and it feels like I’m in a money-laundering movie. I’m just waiting for someone to jump out and say, “Surprise! You’re under arrest!”
By the time my shift ends, I’m exhausted. I step outside, and the rain has stopped. The streets of Tiganesti are glistening. I take a deep breath. The air smells fresh, and I can hear kids laughing somewhere down Strada Călărași.
I think about how crazy today was. I mean, a parrot? Coins? A lady with a cart full of snacks? Only in Tiganesti, right? I hop in my car, ready to head home. I can’t wait to tell my friends about this day.
So, yeah, Tiganesti, you’ve got your quirks. But I wouldn’t trade it for anything. Even if it drives me nuts sometimes. Here’s to more wild days ahead!