Man, what a day! Seriously, I can’t even. So, I’m a librarian, right? And today in Vrutky was just... wow. Like, I woke up thinking it’d be a chill day. Spoiler alert: it was NOT.
First off, I’m walking down Hlavná ulica, and it’s like, 7 AM. The sun’s barely up, and I’m already regretting my life choices. I mean, who decided that 7 AM was a good time for anything? Anyway, I’m dragging my feet, coffee in hand, when I see this old dude trying to cross the street. He’s like, taking his sweet time, and I’m just standing there, thinking, “C’mon, man! I got books to shelve!”
Then, outta nowhere, this stray dog runs past me. Like, full-on sprinting. I’m talking Olympic-level speed. It zooms right past the old guy, and I swear, I thought he was gonna drop his cane. But nah, he just chuckles. I’m like, “Dude, you’re braver than me!”
So, I finally get to the library, right? And it’s a mess. Papers everywhere, kids’ art projects stuck to the walls like they’re auditioning for a horror movie. I’m not even kidding. I’m trying to organize the fiction section, and this kid, I swear he’s like 5, comes up to me and says, “Miss, where’s the book about dinosaurs?” I’m like, “Buddy, we’re in Vrutky, not Jurassic Park!” But I help him find it anyway.
Then, I get a call from my boss. She’s like, “We need to talk about the new system.” I’m thinking, “Oh great, more tech stuff.” I’m not a tech wizard, I’m a book nerd! So, I’m trying to keep my cool, but inside I’m like, “Why can’t we just stick to paper?!”
After that, I head out for lunch. I decide to hit up this little café on Špitálska ulica. Best decision ever! I order a slice of štrúdľa, and it’s like heaven in my mouth. Seriously, if you’re ever in Vrutky, you gotta try it. I’m sitting there, enjoying my food, when I overhear this couple arguing. Like, full-on shouting. I’m just trying to enjoy my dessert, people!
But then, they start talking about the local football team, and I’m like, “Oh snap, I’m in!” Turns out, they’re both die-hard fans of MFK Vrutky. I jump in, and suddenly we’re all best friends. Who knew football could bring people together?
After lunch, I head back to the library, and it’s chaos. Kids are running around, and I’m just trying to keep my sanity. I’m like, “Guys, this isn’t a playground!” But they’re all hyped up on sugar and excitement. I can’t blame them, though. I mean, I’d be wild too if I had that much energy.
Then, this lady walks in, and she’s looking for a book on local history. I’m like, “You’re in the right place!” But then she starts asking about the history of the old church on the corner of Námestie, and I’m like, “Uh, I’m a librarian, not a historian!” But I give it my best shot.
Finally, the day winds down. I’m exhausted, but I feel good. I love my job, even if it drives me nuts sometimes. As I’m locking up, I look out at the streets of Vrutky. The sun’s setting, and everything’s bathed in this golden light. It’s beautiful.
So yeah, that was my day. Full of surprises, chaos, and a bit of magic. Just another day in Vrutky, I guess!