Man, what a day! I swear, being a swineherd in Zavodske is like riding a rollercoaster with no seatbelt. So, I wake up, right? Sun’s shining, birds are chirping, and I’m like, “Today’s gonna be chill.” Ha! Spoiler alert: it wasn’t.
First off, I head down to the market on Shevchenka Street. You know, the one where all the babushkas sell their homemade stuff? I’m just trying to grab some fresh veggies for my pigs. But nooo, the line is longer than my grandma’s stories. I’m standing there, tapping my foot, thinking, “C’mon, ladies, I got swine to feed!”
Finally, I get my turn. I’m all set to buy some tomatoes when this dude behind me starts yelling. Turns out, he’s mad ‘cause someone cut in line. Like, really? In Zavodske? We’re all about that “wait your turn” life. So, I’m trying to calm him down, but he’s all fired up. I’m like, “Bro, chill! It’s just tomatoes!” But he’s not having it.
After that drama, I finally get my veggies and head to the park on Komsomolska Street. I just wanna sit and enjoy the day, you know? But nope! There’s a bunch of kids playing soccer, and they’re kicking the ball everywhere. One of ‘em nails me right in the leg. I’m like, “Ouch! Watch it, mini Messi!” They just laugh and keep playing. Kids these days, man.
So, I’m sitting there, nursing my leg, when I see this cute dog. I’m a sucker for dogs, right? I go over to pet it, and guess what? It’s got a collar with a name tag. “Bublik.” I’m like, “What a name!” But then, Bublik decides my shoelaces are the best chew toy ever. I’m trying to pull away, but he’s got a grip like a pig on slop.
After the dog drama, I decide to head home. But on my way, I pass by the old factory on Zavodske Street. You know, the one that’s been abandoned for ages? I hear some weird noises coming from it. Curiosity gets the best of me, so I sneak a peek. And what do I see? A bunch of kids exploring it like it’s some kind of adventure park. I’m thinking, “This is how horror movies start!”
I shout, “Hey! Get outta there!” They look at me like I’m the grumpy old man. I’m like, “I’m not old! I’m just wise!” But they just laugh and keep exploring. Kids, man. They think they’re invincible.
Finally, I make it back home, and my pigs are waiting for me. They’re all snorting and looking at me like, “Where you been, human?” I toss them the veggies, and they go to town. It’s like a piggy buffet! I sit down, exhausted, and think about my day.
Zavodske is wild, man. One minute you’re just trying to buy some tomatoes, and the next you’re dodging soccer balls and yelling at kids in an abandoned factory. But you know what? I wouldn’t trade it for anything. This place is home, with all its craziness.
So, yeah, that was my day. Just another Tuesday in Zavodske. Can’t wait to see what tomorrow brings!