Man, what a day! I’m tellin’ ya, being an abrasive blaster in Banjar is like riding a rollercoaster with no seatbelt. So, I wake up, right? Sun’s blazin’ through my window on Jl. A. Yani. I’m like, “Great, another scorcher.” But hey, I’m used to it.
First stop, the job site. I’m blasting away at some old metal, and it’s like a freakin’ sandstorm. I’m covered in grit, lookin’ like a walking dust bunny. But then, outta nowhere, my buddy Rudi shows up. He’s got this wild idea to hit up the market after work. I’m like, “Dude, I’m knee-deep in dust here!” But Rudi’s relentless.
So, we finish up, and I’m still coughing up sand. We head over to Pasar Banjar. Man, that place is a trip! The smells hit ya first—spices, fried snacks, and something that smells like… well, I don’t wanna know. We’re dodging people left and right on Jl. S. Parman. It’s packed!
I spot this vendor selling kerupuk. I’m like, “Yo, I need some of that crunchy goodness!” I grab a bag, and it’s like heaven in my mouth. But then, I see this guy trying to haggle over a fish. Like, dude, it’s a fish! Just buy it!
Rudi’s laughin’ at me, and I’m like, “What’s so funny?” He says, “You’re way too into food, man.” I’m like, “You bet I am!” Food is life, bro.
Then, we hit up this little warung on Jl. H. Agus Salim. The owner, I swear, is a magician. He whips up this nasi goreng that’s outta this world. I’m talkin’ spicy, savory, and just the right amount of greasy. I’m in love.
But then, BAM! My phone buzzes. It’s my boss. He’s like, “Get back to the site. We got an emergency!” I’m like, “Are you kidding me? I just found food nirvana!” But duty calls, right?
So, we rush back, and I’m fuming. I mean, who wants to leave a plate of deliciousness? I get back, and it’s chaos. The equipment’s acting up, and I’m like, “Seriously? Today of all days?” I’m blasting away, and I can feel the anger bubbling.
But then, something crazy happens. I’m blasting this old car, and it’s like a scene from a movie. The paint flies off, and I swear I see a family of birds fly outta nowhere. They’re chirping like they just won the lottery. I’m laughing so hard, I almost drop my blaster.
After that, I’m in a better mood. I finish up the job, and we’re all high-fiving. I’m like, “Yeah, we did it!” But then, I remember the market. I’m like, “Rudi, we gotta go back!”
So, we head back to Pasar Banjar. I’m on a mission for more kerupuk. I’m like a kid in a candy store. I grab a bunch, and Rudi’s just shaking his head. “You’re nuts, man.” But I don’t care.
As we’re walking back, I see this street performer on Jl. S. Parman. He’s juggling and making everyone laugh. I’m like, “Dude, you’re awesome!” He gives me a wink, and I’m like, “I need to learn that!”
Finally, we head home, and I’m exhausted but happy. Banjar’s wild, man. It’s got its ups and downs, but it’s home. I crash on my bed, dreaming of kerupuk and juggling acts. What a day!