Man, what a day! I’m tellin’ ya, Humenne really knows how to throw a curveball. So, I wake up, right? Sun’s shining, birds chirping, and I’m like, “Today’s gonna be chill.” Spoiler alert: it was NOT chill.
First off, I’m an ichthyologist, which is just a fancy way of sayin’ I study fish. Yeah, I know, not the most exciting job for some, but I love it. Anyway, I had this big plan to check out the Laborec River. Heard there were some rare fish hangin’ out there. So, I grab my gear and head out.
I’m walkin’ down Mierová Street, and it’s like a scene from a movie. People are out, kids are playin’, and I’m just vibin’. But then, BAM! I step in a puddle. Not just any puddle, but the biggest, muddiest one ever. My shoes are ruined! I’m like, “Great, just great.”
So, I finally make it to the river. It’s beautiful, honestly. The water’s glistening, and I’m feelin’ all poetic. But then, I see this group of kids. They’re throwin’ rocks, and I’m like, “Dude, chill! You’re scaring the fish!” But they don’t care. They’re just laughin’ and havin’ a blast. I mean, I get it, but come on!
I try to focus on my work. I set up my net and start lookin’ for those rare fish. But then, outta nowhere, this old man comes up to me. He’s like, “You catchin’ fish or just playin’ in the water?” I’m like, “Uh, both?” He starts tellin’ me about the good ol’ days when the river was full of fish. I’m nodding, but inside I’m thinkin’, “Yeah, but what about now?”
After a while, I finally catch a glimpse of a rare one! My heart’s racing. I’m like, “YES! Finally!” But just as I’m about to scoop it up, a dog runs by and knocks me over. I’m in the water, soaked, and the fish swims away. I’m like, “Are you kidding me?!”
I get up, dripping wet, and I’m just about to lose it. But then I see the kids again. They’re all gathered around, and one of them says, “You’re like a fish too!” I can’t help but laugh. Kids have a way of makin’ things better, ya know?
So, I decide to take a break. I walk over to the nearby park on Špitálska Street. It’s a nice spot, with trees and benches. I sit down, still fuming a bit, but then I see this old lady feeding pigeons. She’s got this huge bag of bread, and the pigeons are goin’ wild. I’m like, “Man, I wish I could just throw bread and forget my problems.”
Then, outta nowhere, I get this idea. What if I organize a fish awareness day? Get the community involved, teach ‘em about the river, and maybe even do some clean-up. I’m feelin’ pumped! I whip out my phone and start jotting down ideas.
But then, my phone dies. Just like that. I’m like, “Seriously?!” I can’t catch a break today. So, I head back home, defeated but with a spark of hope.
As I’m walkin’ back down Hlavná Street, I see this cute little café. I’m starving, so I pop in. The smell of fresh pastries hits me, and I’m like, “Yes, please!” I grab a slice of štrúdľa and a coffee. Best decision ever.
Sittin’ there, I reflect on my day. Yeah, it was a mess, but it was MY mess. Humenne is quirky, full of surprises, and I wouldn’t trade it for anything. I mean, where else can you get mud on your shoes, a dog knocking you over, and a slice of heaven all in one day?
So, I head home, ready to plan that fish day. Humenne, you crazy, but I love ya!