Franz’ Tagebuch

At one o’clock it is lunchtime. First I go home and cook something simple. I make pasta with tomato sauce, and I eat a bit of salad with it. At the same time I drink water and listen quietly to the radio. After that I eat slowly and rest for five minutes. Then I eat an apple and drink a small coffee. So I am ready for the afternoon.

At two o’clock I am back in the office. In the afternoon new people come, and I help them. First a family asks where you can buy bread, so I say: The bakery is next to the town hall. After that a woman asks about the bus time. I look at the note and answer. I also speak slowly and clearly on the phone. That is why I am happy when everything is understood.

Later, at four o’clock, I finish work. First I switch the computer off, and then I tidy up the papers. After that I clean the table a little, turn the light off, and lock the door. Outside the air is cool, but the sky is nice. Then I go through the streets of the village and smell wood. I am tired, but I am also satisfied.

At five o’clock I go to the village shop and do some shopping. I buy bread, vegetables, cheese, and fruit, and I take my time. There I meet Markus, a friend, and we talk briefly. First we talk about the weather, and then about work. He tells something funny, so I laugh. After that I also say hello to the saleswoman. So I really feel at home in the village.

At seven o’clock I cook dinner. First I put a pot on the stove, and then I make a vegetable soup. I cut carrots and potatoes, and I stir slowly. Soon the house smells of warm food. Then I eat at the table with a piece of bread. After that I turn the oven on and I feel the warmth. Outside it is dark and the wind blows, but inside it is quiet.

At nine o’clock I relax. First I wash the dishes and I clean up the kitchen. Then I sit down on the sofa and I watch TV briefly. After that I read an easy book and I drink a hot cup of tea. I also open my diary and write: Today I worked well and talked to nice people. So I feel calm and satisfied.

At the end, at eleven o’clock, I go to bed. First I turn the phone off and I set the alarm clock for tomorrow. Then I close the window and I turn the light off. After that I hear the silence in the village and sometimes the wind. I think about a simple, nice thing: the smile of a neighbor in the square. That is why my heart is calm. Finally I close my eyes and I fall asleep.