Man, what a day! I’m tellin’ ya, being a stockbroker in Cepin is like riding a rollercoaster blindfolded. One minute you’re up, the next you’re screaming down. So, let’s rewind to this morning. I woke up late, of course. Alarm? Nah, it’s just a suggestion, right? I rushed outta my flat on Ulica Kralja Tomislava, coffee in one hand, my phone in the other. I swear, I almost tripped over a stray cat. Like, come on, dude! I got places to be! Anyway, I finally made it to the office on Ulica V. Nazora, and the market was already buzzing. First thing I hear? “Dude, did you see the stocks?” My buddy Marko was practically vibrating. I thought he was gonna explode. Turns out, some big news dropped about a local company, and everyone was scrambling. I mean, who knew Cepin could be so wild? So, I dive into the chaos. I’m on my computer, clicking like a madman. Stocks are flying up, then crashing down. It’s like a bad relationship—one minute you’re in love, the next you’re crying in the corner. I was feeling all sorts of emotions. Happy, angry, confused. You name it. Then, outta nowhere, my phone buzzes. It’s my mom. “You coming for lunch?” she asks. I’m like, “Mom, I’m in the middle of a financial hurricane!” But she’s persistent. You know how moms are. So, I tell her I’ll swing by after work. Back to the market. I’m sweating bullets. I can’t even think straight. I’m yelling at my screen, “Why are you doing this to me?!” I swear, the stocks have a personal vendetta against me. And then, boom! A stock I invested in just skyrockets. I’m talking like it’s on a rocket to Mars. I’m jumping up and down, high-fiving Marko. “We’re rich!” I shout. But then, just as quickly, it plummets. I’m like, “What the actual heck?!” I could feel my heart drop faster than the stock. I wanted to throw my computer out the window. But then I remembered, I need it for work. So, I just slammed my fist on the desk instead. Finally, the day winds down. I’m exhausted. I grab my stuff and head out. The sun’s setting over Cepin, and it’s kinda beautiful. I stroll down Ulica M. Gupca, thinking about how crazy the day was. I mean, who knew a small town like Cepin could have such drama? I get to my mom’s place, and she’s got this huge spread laid out. I’m talking sarma, fresh bread, and that killer apple pie. I’m like, “Mom, you’re the real MVP.” We sit down, and I start telling her about my day. She laughs at my stories, especially the part where I almost threw my laptop. After dinner, I head home, feeling a mix of relief and exhaustion. I plop down on my couch, thinking about tomorrow. Will it be another wild ride? Probably. But hey, that’s the life of a stockbroker in Cepin. You never know what’s coming next. So, here I am, just another day in the life. Can’t wait to do it all over again.