Wow, what a day! Seriously, I’m still buzzing from it. So, I woke up in my tiny flat on St. John’s Street, right? The sun was shining, birds were chirping, and I thought, “Today’s gonna be chill.” Spoiler alert: it was NOT chill.
First off, I had a meeting at the Colchester Institute. You know, the one on Sheepen Road? Yeah, that place. I was all set to help some students figure out their career paths. But then, boom! My bus was late. Like, really late. I was standing there, fuming, watching the time tick away. I mean, c’mon, it’s not like I’m asking for a miracle here. Just a bus, right?
Finally, the bus rolls up, and it’s packed. I squeeze in, and it’s like a can of sardines. I’m elbow to elbow with this dude who smells like he just ran a marathon. Not cool, man. But whatever, I’m on my way.
Get to the Institute, and guess what? The fire alarm goes off! Seriously? I’m thinking, “Great, just what I need.” Everyone’s rushing out, and I’m trying to keep my cool. I mean, I’m supposed to be the professional here, right? But inside, I’m like, “This is a disaster!”
Once we’re outside, I spot a couple of students chatting. They’re all like, “What’s the plan now?” I’m just standing there, trying to look wise, but honestly, I’m just as lost as they are. Finally, the fire brigade shows up, and it turns out it was a false alarm. Phew! But I’m still a bit rattled.
After that chaos, I finally get to talk to some students. They’re all super keen, which is awesome. One girl, Lucy, tells me she wants to be a vet. I’m like, “That’s brilliant!” But then she says she’s scared of blood. I’m thinking, “Uh, maybe rethink that career choice?” But hey, who am I to crush dreams, right?
So, I’m feeling pretty good after that. I head over to the High Street for a coffee. I’m thinking, “I deserve this.” I pop into Costa, and the barista is this lovely guy named Tom. He’s got a wicked sense of humor. He asks if I want my usual, and I’m like, “You know me too well!”
But then, as I’m waiting, I see this guy outside on the pavement. He’s juggling. Like, full-on juggling! I’m thinking, “What’s this, a circus?” He drops a ball, and it rolls right into the street. I’m half-expecting a car to run it over, but nope! The driver just swerves. I’m laughing so hard, I almost spill my coffee.
After my caffeine fix, I decide to stroll down to Castle Park. It’s such a gem, right? I love the greenery, the ducks, and the whole vibe. But then, outta nowhere, it starts to rain! I’m like, “Seriously, weather? You had one job!” I dash for cover under a tree, looking like a wet dog.
While I’m waiting for the rain to chill, I see this old couple feeding the ducks. They’re so cute! The guy’s telling the woman about the history of Colchester. Did you know it’s one of the oldest recorded towns in Britain? Crazy, right? I’m thinking, “I should take notes!”
Finally, the rain stops, and I’m off again. I wander down to the Roman Wall. It’s so cool to think about all the history there. I mean, Romans built that! I’m standing there, feeling all philosophical, when I trip over a stone. Classic me, right?
By the time I head back home, I’m exhausted but happy. I think about all the ups and downs of the day. Colchester, with its quirky streets and rich history, always keeps me on my toes. I wouldn’t trade it for anything.
So yeah, that was my day. Full of surprises, laughter, and a bit of chaos. Just another day in Colchester, I guess!