Man, what a day! I’m tellin’ ya, being a mechanic in Curup is like riding a rollercoaster blindfolded. So, I wake up, right? Sun’s blazin’ through my window on Jl. Raya Curup. I’m like, “Great, another scorcher.” But hey, I love this city. Curup’s got that vibe, ya know? The streets are alive, people hustlin’ and bustlin’.
First thing, I get to the shop on Jl. Pahlawan. My buddy, Rudi, is already there, sippin’ his coffee like it’s the elixir of life. I’m like, “Dude, you’re gonna need more than that today.” He just laughs. Little did we know, the chaos was just around the corner.
So, I’m under this old Suzuki, right? Just tryin’ to fix the brakes. And outta nowhere, this lady storms in. She’s all frantic, hair a mess, and she’s like, “My car won’t start! I need it NOW!” I’m thinkin’, “Lady, don’t you see I’m busy?” But I can’t say that. So, I’m like, “Sure, let’s take a look.”
Turns out, her battery’s dead. I’m like, “You gotta be kiddin’ me!” I mean, who doesn’t check their battery? But whatever, I swap it out, and she’s all smiles. I’m feelin’ like a hero for a sec. But then, she drops the bomb. “I need to get to the market on Jl. Diponegoro.” I’m like, “Lady, that’s a whole trek!” But she’s in a rush, so I hustle.
Next thing, I’m zoomin’ through Curup, dodgin’ potholes like they’re landmines. The streets are packed, man! I swear, I saw a goat just chillin’ on the side of the road. Only in Curup, right? I’m laughin’ to myself, but then I hit a bump and spill my drink all over my shirt. Great. Just great.
Finally, I drop her off, and she’s like, “Thank you so much!” I’m thinkin’, “Yeah, yeah, just don’t forget to check your battery next time!” But she gives me a tip. A TIP! I’m like, “Whoa, this day just got better.”
So, I head back to the shop, and Rudi’s got this look on his face. “You won’t believe what just happened!” I’m like, “What now?” Apparently, a guy came in with a motorcycle that had a flat tire. But instead of just fixin’ it, he starts tellin’ Rudi about his life story. I mean, who has time for that?
But Rudi’s all ears, nodding like he’s the therapist of Curup. I’m rollin’ my eyes, but then I hear the guy mention Jl. Merdeka. I’m like, “Dude, I know that place! Best street food ever!” Suddenly, I’m interested.
After a while, the guy leaves, and Rudi’s like, “You missed a good story, man.” I’m like, “Yeah, but I got a tip!” We both crack up.
Then, just when I think the day can’t get crazier, this old dude rolls in with a classic car. I mean, this thing is a beauty! But it’s making this weird noise. I’m like, “What’s up with that?” He’s all, “It’s been acting up since I drove it from Jl. Soekarno.” I’m like, “Dude, you drove that thing all the way here?”
So, I dive in, and it’s a mess. I’m under the hood, and I can’t help but think about how much I love this city. Curup’s got its quirks, but it’s home. The people, the streets, the food—everything’s just... alive.
Finally, I fix the car, and the old dude is so happy. He’s like, “You’re a magician!” I’m like, “Nah, just a mechanic.” But inside, I’m feelin’ like a rockstar.
As the sun sets over Curup, I’m exhausted but happy. I head home, thinkin’ about all the wild stuff that happened today. I love this city, man. It’s chaotic, it’s loud, but it’s mine. And tomorrow? Who knows what’ll happen next!