Man, what a day! I’m tellin’ ya, being a shoemaker in Agats is like riding a rollercoaster blindfolded. So, I wake up, right? Sun’s blazin’ through my window on Jl. Yos Sudarso. I’m thinkin’, “Today’s gonna be chill.” Spoiler alert: it wasn’t.
First off, I step outside, and bam! The heat hits me like a brick wall. I swear, it’s like the sun’s tryin’ to roast me alive. I’m sweatin’ like a pig, and I haven’t even had my coffee yet. I stroll down Jl. Raya Agats, and the market’s buzzin’. People everywhere, haggling over fish, fruits, you name it. I love the vibe, but man, it’s chaotic.
So, I get to my shop, right? It’s this tiny place on Jl. Diponegoro. I’ve got my tools laid out, leather scraps everywhere. I’m ready to tackle some orders. But then, my buddy, Rudi, swings by. He’s all like, “Yo, you gotta check this out!” He drags me to the riverbank.
And dude, the river’s overflowin’! It’s like a scene from a disaster movie. I’m thinkin’, “Great, just what we need. More water!” I mean, Agats is already a swampy mess sometimes. But this? This is next level. I’m tryin’ to keep my cool, but inside, I’m fumin’.
After that little detour, I finally get back to work. I’m hammerin’ away, makin’ shoes for this local dance troupe. They need ‘em for a big show at the Agats Cultural Center. I’m pumped, right? But then, I realize I’m outta thread. Ugh! So, I dash to the market.
Now, let me tell ya, the market’s a jungle. I’m dodgin’ people, trippin’ over baskets, and I finally find the thread guy. He’s got this smirk like he knows I’m desperate. I’m like, “Dude, just give me the thread!” He laughs and jacks up the price. I’m ready to lose it. But I pay up, ‘cause I need that thread.
Back at the shop, I’m finally in the zone. I’m stitching like a madman. The sun’s settin’, and the sky’s all orange and pink over the river. It’s beautiful, but I’m too busy to appreciate it. Then, outta nowhere, this kid bursts in. He’s like, “Mister, my shoes are broken!”
I look down, and they’re in shambles. I mean, I get it, kids are rough on shoes, but c’mon! I’m like, “Dude, I can’t fix this in five minutes!” But he’s givin’ me those puppy eyes. So, I take a deep breath and say, “Alright, I’ll help ya.”
I fix ‘em up, and the kid’s face lights up. That’s the kinda stuff that makes it worth it, ya know? But then, just as I’m about to close up, I hear this loud crash outside. I rush out, and there’s a motorbike accident right on Jl. Yos Sudarso!
People are crowdin’ around, and I’m thinkin’, “Not again!” I run over, and thankfully, no one’s seriously hurt. But the bike? Total wreck. I’m shakin’ my head, like, “What’s wrong with people?”
Finally, I close up shop, exhausted but satisfied. I walk home, and the night air feels nice. I pass by the river again, and it’s calm now. I sit for a minute, just takin’ it all in. Agats is wild, man. It’s got its ups and downs, but it’s home.
So yeah, that was my day. Full of chaos, laughter, and a bit of drama. Just another day in Agats, I guess!