Man, lemme tell ya about my day in Bambanglipuro. Wow, just wow. I’m a shepherd, right? So, I’m used to chillin’ with my sheep, not dealin’ with city chaos. But today? Total rollercoaster.
First off, I woke up late. Like, super late. My alarm? Didn’t even go off. I jumped outta bed, threw on my clothes, and bolted out the door. I live near Jalan Raya Bambanglipuro, and lemme tell ya, that street is always buzzing. Cars honkin’, people shoutin’, and me? Just tryna get to the market.
So, I’m hustlin’ down the street, dodging motorbikes like I’m in some kinda video game. I swear, if one more bike almost hits me, I’m gonna lose it. I finally make it to the market, and it’s packed. Like, sardines in a can packed. I’m tryin’ to buy some feed for my sheep, but the vendors are all chattin’ away. I’m like, “Yo, I got sheep to feed!” But they just laugh. Ugh.
Then, outta nowhere, I see this cute little café on Jalan Pahlawan. I’m like, “Okay, I need coffee.” So I pop in, and the barista? Super chill. We start talkin’ about sheep. Yeah, sheep! Turns out, he’s got a cousin who raises goats. We bond over our love for fluffy animals. I’m feelin’ good, right? But then, I spill my coffee all over the counter. Classic me. The barista just laughs it off. Thank goodness for good vibes.
After that, I head to the park near Jalan Suka. It’s a nice spot, y’know? Green grass, trees, and all that. I sit down, take a breather, and watch the kids play. They’re runnin’ around, laughin’, and I’m just sittin’ there, thinkin’ about how simple life can be. But then, I see this kid climbin’ a tree. I’m like, “Dude, be careful!” Next thing I know, he falls right on his butt. Ouch! But he just gets up and laughs. Kids are tough, man.
Then, I get a call from my buddy. He’s like, “Dude, you gotta come to the festival at Alun-Alun!” I’m like, “What festival?” Apparently, it’s some kinda food festival. I’m in! So I rush over, and it’s a total feast. I’m talkin’ satay, gudeg, and all the good stuff. I’m stuffin’ my face, and I see this guy juggling. Juggling! With fire! I’m like, “What is this, a circus?” But it’s all good fun.
But then, I get a bit mad. There’s this dude tryin’ to sell me some weird sheep wool sweater. I’m like, “Bro, I’m a shepherd. I don’t need a sweater made of sheep!” He just stares at me like I’m crazy. I mean, c’mon! I’m literally surrounded by sheep all day. I don’t need a reminder.
As the sun starts settlin’ down, I’m walkin’ back home, and I can’t help but smile. Bambanglipuro is wild, man. It’s got its ups and downs, but it’s home. I love the chaos, the people, the food. Even the crazy vendors. They make life interesting.
So yeah, that was my day. From almost gettin’ hit by bikes to spillin’ coffee, to eatin’ my weight in food. I wouldn’t trade it for anything. Just another day in Bambanglipuro, livin’ the shepherd life. Can’t wait to see what tomorrow brings!