Man, what a day! Seriously, I’m still buzzing from it. So, I woke up in Newburn, right? The sun was barely up, and I was already late for my gig. Typical! I live on Front Street, and let me tell ya, that place is always buzzing. I sprinted outta my flat, dodging the usual morning traffic. You know, the one where everyone thinks they’re the next Lewis Hamilton?
First stop, the café on the corner of Station Road. I needed my caffeine fix. I ordered a latte, but the barista, bless her, got my name wrong. She called me “Mole.” Like, what? I’m not a rodent! I laughed it off, but inside, I was like, “C’mon, it’s not that hard!”
After that, I headed down to the river. The Tyne’s looking pretty today, but the wind? Ugh, it was like a slap in the face. I swear, it almost knocked my hat off! I was just standing there, taking it all in, when I spotted this old bloke feeding the ducks. He was chatting away like they were his best mates. I mean, who talks to ducks? But hey, whatever floats your boat, right?
Then, outta nowhere, I bumped into my mate, Sam. He was all hyped about this new pub opening on Main Street. Apparently, they’ve got craft beers and live music. I was like, “Count me in!” But then he dropped the bomb—he’s moving to London. I was like, “What? You can’t leave me here with all these ducks!” I was genuinely bummed.
So, I decided to hit up the new pub solo. It’s called The Quayside Tap, and it’s got this sick view of the river. I walked in, and it was packed. I squeezed my way to the bar, and guess what? They had a special on pints! I ordered a pale ale, and it was glorious. I raised my glass to the universe, like, “Cheers for this!”
But then, drama struck. Some guy at the other end of the bar started shouting. Apparently, he thought someone stole his phone. I mean, chill, mate! It’s just a phone, not a golden ticket! The whole place went quiet, and I was just there, sipping my beer, thinking, “This is better than reality TV.”
After the chaos, I decided to take a stroll down to Newburn Park. It’s one of my fave spots. The trees were all green, and the flowers were blooming. I sat on a bench, just vibing. But then, I saw this kid flying a kite. It was all over the place, like it had a mind of its own. I couldn’t help but laugh. Kids are hilarious, man.
As the sun started to set, I felt this wave of happiness wash over me. I mean, yeah, my day was a rollercoaster, but that’s life, innit? I pulled out my phone to snap a pic of the sunset over the river. It was stunning. I thought about how lucky I am to live in Newburn. It’s got its quirks, but it’s home.
Finally, I made my way back to Front Street. I was exhausted but happy. I plopped down on my couch, kicked off my shoes, and thought, “What a day!” I wouldn’t trade it for anything. Newburn, you crazy little gem, you’ve got my heart.