Man, what a day! I’m tellin’ ya, being a prison warden ain’t all it’s cracked up to be. So, I wake up in Sanzhi, right? The sun’s blazin’ down on me like it’s tryin’ to roast me alive. I’m thinkin’, “Great, another scorcher.” I grab my coffee from that little joint on Zhongzheng Rd. Best brew in town, no cap.
So, I’m sippin’ my joe, and I get a call. Some inmate’s actin’ up. Like, c’mon, dude! It’s 8 AM! Can’t we just have a chill morning? I rush over to the prison, and on the way, I pass by the beach on Sanzhi’s coast. The waves are crashin’, and I’m like, “Why can’t I be there instead?” But nah, duty calls.
I get to the prison, and it’s chaos. Like, full-on circus mode. Some guy’s throwin’ a fit in the yard. I’m talkin’ about a full-on tantrum. I’m like, “Dude, you’re in prison, not a daycare!” I finally get him calmed down, but not before I lose my cool. I swear, my blood was boilin’.
Then, I head to the cafeteria. You ever had prison food? It’s like they’re tryin’ to punish us. I mean, what’s with the mystery meat? I’m sittin’ there, tryin’ to eat, and I overhear some inmates talkin’ about the best places to eat in Sanzhi. They’re raving about this dumpling spot on Minquan St. I’m like, “Really? You guys are in here, and you’re thinkin’ about dumplings?”
After lunch, I’m doin’ my rounds. I hit up the rec yard, and guess what? There’s a fight breakin’ out. I’m sprintin’ over, heart racin’. I’m thinkin’, “Not today, please!” I break it up, but not before I get a black eye. Yeah, I know, I’m a warden, but I’m not invincible.
Finally, I get a breather. I step outside for some fresh air. The breeze from the coast feels nice. I’m thinkin’ about that beach again. I could use a swim. But then, I remember I gotta head to the Sanzhi Night Market later. I promised my buddy I’d check out that new food stall.
So, after a long day, I clock out. I’m exhausted, but I’m also kinda pumped. I hit up the night market, and man, it’s lit! The lights, the sounds, the smells—everything’s buzzin’. I grab some stinky tofu (don’t judge, it’s amazing) and those dumplings the inmates were talkin’ about. They were right! Best dumplings ever!
I’m sittin’ there, eatin’ my food, and I can’t help but laugh. I just survived a crazy day. I’m a warden, but I’m also just a dude tryin’ to get by. Sanzhi’s wild, man. It’s got its ups and downs, but I wouldn’t trade it for anything.
So yeah, that was my day. Full of chaos, food, and a little bit of fun. Can’t wait to see what tomorrow brings.