Wow, what a day! Seriously, I can’t even. So, I’m a sign language interpreter, right? And today was just... intense. Like, I woke up in my tiny apartment on Långholmsgatan, and I was already feeling the vibes. You know, the kind of day where you just know something’s gonna go down?
First off, I had to rush to a meeting at Bromma Blocks. Ugh, traffic was a nightmare! I mean, who thought it was a good idea to have roadworks on Drottningholmsvägen? Like, come on! I was stuck behind this old dude in a Volvo who was driving like he had all the time in the world. I was like, “Dude, I got places to be!”
Finally, I made it to the Blocks. It’s this big shopping center, right? Super popular. I was there to interpret for a workshop on accessibility. Sounds boring, but it was actually kinda cool. The energy was lit! People were passionate about making things better for everyone. I was vibing with the crowd, signing away, feeling like a rockstar.
But then, outta nowhere, this guy starts yelling. Like, full-on shouting. Turns out, he was mad about the lack of sign language resources in the area. I mean, I get it, but dude, chill! I had to jump in and interpret his rant. It was wild. I was signing like a madman, trying to keep up with his emotions.
After that, I needed a breather. So, I strolled down to the nearby park, Alvik Park. It’s so pretty there! I sat on a bench, just soaking it all in. The sun was shining, kids were playing, and I thought, “Man, life can be good.” But then, I saw this pigeon. And not just any pigeon. This one was like the king of pigeons. It strutted around like it owned the place. I swear, it looked at me like, “What are you looking at, human?” I laughed so hard, people probably thought I was nuts.
Then, I had to head to a school on Kvarnbacksvägen. I was super excited to work with the kids. Kids are the best! They’re so honest and funny. But when I got there, I found out they were having a fire drill. Ugh! I was like, “Really? Now?” But hey, safety first, right? So, I joined the chaos. Kids were running everywhere, and I was trying to sign instructions while keeping up with them. It was like herding cats!
Finally, we got outside, and I was just relieved. But then, this little girl came up to me. She was maybe six or seven, and she signed, “Are you a superhero?” I was like, “Me? Nah, just a sign language interpreter.” But she looked at me with these big eyes and said, “You make words fly!” I mean, how cute is that? It totally made my day.
After the drill, I got to do some actual interpreting in the classroom. The teacher was awesome, and the kids were engaged. We talked about their favorite animals, and I was signing like crazy. They were so into it! I even did a silly dance to get them laughing. I mean, who doesn’t love a good interpretive dance, right?
But then, as I was leaving, I tripped on the sidewalk. Classic me! I fell right in front of a group of parents. I was mortified! But then, one of the moms laughed and said, “You okay, superhero?” I couldn’t help but laugh too. I mean, if you can’t laugh at yourself, what’s the point?
So, I wrapped up my day feeling all sorts of emotions. Happy, surprised, a bit angry at the traffic, but mostly grateful. Bromma, with its quirky streets and vibrant people, always keeps me on my toes. I love this place!
Anyway, I’m home now, and I’m ready to crash. What a day! Can’t wait to see what tomorrow brings.