Man, what a day! I swear, Airdrie’s got a way of throwin’ curveballs at ya. So, I’m out here, doin’ my thing as a car instructor, right? Just another day in the life, or so I thought.
First off, I’m cruisin’ down Hallcraig Street, and it’s like rush hour chaos. Cars everywhere, people rushin’ like they’re late for a wedding or somethin’. I’m tryin’ to keep my cool, but then this dude in a battered old Astra cuts me off. Like, mate, really? You think you’re in a Fast & Furious movie? Chill out!
Anyway, I pick up my first student, Lucy. Sweet girl, but she’s got the attention span of a goldfish. We’re on Stirling Street, and she’s like, “Look at that dog!” I’m like, “Yeah, Lucy, but focus on the road!” I mean, come on! We almost hit a lamppost. I swear, I could feel my heart in my throat.
Then, we head over to the Airdrie Town Centre. It’s packed! I’m tryin’ to teach her parallel parking, and she’s all over the place. I’m shoutin’, “Turn the wheel! No, the other way!” It’s like she’s tryin’ to do a dance move instead of park a car. I’m thinkin’, “If I survive this, I deserve a medal.”
After that, we swing by the Airdrie Leisure Centre. I’m hopin’ for a breather, but nope! There’s a bunch of kids on bikes, zoomin’ around like they own the place. I’m like, “Hey, watch it!” But they just laugh and keep goin’. I mean, who raised these kids?
Next up, I get a call from my mate, Dave. He’s at the pub on Graham Street, and he’s like, “You gotta come down! We’re celebratin’!” I’m thinkin’, “Dude, I’m workin’!” But then I remember it’s Friday, and I could use a pint after this madness.
So, I drop Lucy off, and I’m off to the pub. I walk in, and it’s packed. Everyone’s laughin’, and I’m like, “Finally, some normalcy!” But then I see Dave, and he’s wearin’ a ridiculous hat. I mean, it’s like a giant foam finger but for a head. I can’t even.
We’re havin’ a laugh, and I’m tellin’ him about my day. He’s crackin’ up, and I’m like, “It’s not funny, man! I nearly lost my mind!” But then I start laughin’ too, ‘cause it’s just so absurd. Airdrie, man. It’s a wild ride.
Later, I head home, and I’m thinkin’ about the day. Airdrie’s got its quirks, for sure. The streets, the people, the random moments that make ya wanna scream or laugh. It’s like a rollercoaster, and I’m just tryin’ to hang on.
So yeah, that was my day. Full of surprises, a bit of chaos, and a whole lotta Airdrie charm. Can’t wait to do it all again tomorrow!