Man, what a day! I’m tellin’ ya, Bentley (UK) really knows how to throw a curveball. So, I roll into town, right? Just a Visiting Prof, thinkin’ I’m gonna have a chill day. Spoiler alert: it was anything but chill.
First off, I’m tryin’ to find my way around. Bentley’s got these streets like High Street and Station Road. Sounds simple, yeah? But nah, it’s like a maze! I’m wanderin’ around, lookin’ like a lost puppy. I swear, I must’ve walked past the same pub, The Bentley Arms, like three times. I was tempted to pop in for a pint, but I had a lecture to prep. Priorities, right?
So, I finally find the uni. It’s tucked away, all cozy-like. I’m thinkin’, “Alright, let’s do this!” But then, bam! Fire alarm goes off. Seriously? I’m standin’ there, half in my lecture mode, half in “what the heck is goin’ on?” mode. Everyone’s rushin’ out, and I’m just tryin’ to keep my cool. I mean, I’m a prof, I gotta set an example, right? But inside, I’m like, “This is a nightmare!”
After the chaos, I finally get to my lecture. And guess what? Only half the students show up. I mean, c’mon! I’m spillin’ my guts about the latest research, and half the class is MIA. I’m tryin’ to be all motivational, but it’s hard when you’re talkin’ to empty chairs. I even made a joke about it. “Guess I’m not that popular!” Crickets. Ugh.
But then, outta nowhere, this one student, Jamie, pipes up. “Prof, we love your stuff! Just had a late start.” I’m like, “Really? You sure you’re not just sayin’ that?” But it made me smile. A little.
After class, I decide to explore. Bentley’s got this vibe, ya know? The streets are lined with cute shops and cafes. I hit up this little coffee joint on Market Street. Best flat white I’ve ever had! I’m sittin’ there, sippin’ my coffee, and I see this old guy feedin’ pigeons. I mean, who even does that anymore? It’s like a scene from a movie. I chuckle to myself, thinkin’ maybe I should start a pigeon fan club.
But then, I get a text. My mate from back home is like, “Dude, you’re in Bentley? You gotta check out the Bentley Cemetery!” I’m like, “Cemetery? Really?” But curiosity got the better of me. So, I head over. It’s actually kinda peaceful. I’m walkin’ around, readin’ the headstones, and I see one that says, “Here lies a man who loved his cat more than life.” I’m like, “Same, dude. Same.”
But then, I get lost again. I’m wanderin’ around, and I end up on a street called Waggon Lane. I mean, who names a street that? I’m laughin’ to myself, thinkin’ it sounds like a place for a dog show.
Finally, I make my way back to the uni. I’m exhausted but happy. I had a crazy day, but it was fun. Bentley’s got this charm, ya know? It’s quirky, it’s unexpected, and it’s full of surprises. I’m thinkin’ I could get used to this place.
As I’m packin’ up to leave, I can’t help but smile. Sure, it was a rollercoaster, but that’s what makes life interesting, right? Bentley, you’ve got my heart. Just don’t set off any more fire alarms, okay?