Man, what a day! I’m tellin’ ya, being an elevator operator in Tulnici is like riding a rollercoaster, but without the safety harness. So, I roll into work, right? It’s a sunny morning, and I’m thinkin’, “Today’s gonna be chill.” Spoiler alert: it wasn’t.
First off, I’m at the building on Strada Principală. You know, the one with the old-school vibe? Yeah, that one. I’m just mindin’ my own biz, when this lady rushes in. She’s all flustered, hair a mess, like she just ran a marathon. I’m like, “Hey, lady, you good?” She just huffs and says, “Up, please!” So, I hit the button, and up we go.
But then, BAM! The elevator stops. Just stops. I’m like, “Great, just great.” I can hear her breathing all heavy, and I’m thinkin’, “This is how horror movies start.” I try to calm her down, but she’s like, “I have a meeting! I can’t be late!” I’m like, “Lady, I’m not a magician. I can’t just poof us outta here.”
Finally, after what felt like an eternity, the elevator jerks back to life. We shoot up to the fifth floor, and she bolts out like a bat outta hell. I’m just standin’ there, thinkin’, “Wow, that was intense.”
Next up, I get this group of tourists. They’re all excited, takin’ selfies and stuff. They’re on Strada Tineretului, and I’m like, “You guys know this place is famous for its views, right?” They’re all nodding, but I can tell they just wanna get to the top. So, I’m like, “Alright, let’s do this!”
But then, one of ‘em drops their phone. It’s like slow-mo, I swear. The phone hits the ground, and I’m like, “Oh no, not the phone!” They freak out, and I’m just tryin’ to keep it together. I’m like, “Dude, it’s just a phone. You can get another one.” But they’re all dramatic, like it’s the end of the world.
After that, I finally get a break. I step outside for some fresh air on Strada Muncii. Man, the sun feels good. I see the old church down the street, and I’m like, “That’s a vibe.” But then, I hear this loud noise. It’s a car honking like crazy. I look over, and it’s this guy in a tiny car, just losing it. He’s yelling at someone, and I’m like, “Dude, chill! It’s just traffic!”
Then, I get back to work, and it’s like a parade of people. Old folks, kids, business types. I’m just pushin’ buttons, tryin’ to keep up. At one point, I’m stuck with this guy who won’t stop talking about his cat. I’m like, “Bro, I get it, your cat is cute. But I gotta work here!”
And then, the cherry on top? I get this call from my buddy. He’s like, “Yo, you won’t believe what happened!” I’m thinkin’, “Dude, I’m in the middle of a cat crisis here!” But he goes on about some wild party in the city. I’m like, “Man, I’m stuck in this box all day!”
Finally, the day winds down. I’m exhausted, but I can’t help but laugh at the craziness. Tulnici, man, it’s a wild place. From the old streets to the bustling people, it’s got character. I love it, even when it drives me nuts.
So, I close up shop, and as I walk home, I think, “Tomorrow’s gotta be better, right?” But deep down, I know it’ll be just as wild. And honestly? I wouldn’t have it any other way.