Man, lemme tell ya about my day in Jombang. It was a wild ride, like a rollercoaster but with more smoke and less safety. So, I wake up, right? Sun’s blazin’ through my window on Jalan Raya Jombang. I’m like, “Great, another day of makin’ stoves.” But today? Today was different.
First off, I head to the market on Jalan KH Wahid Hasyim. You know, the one that’s always packed with people and smells like fried tempeh? Yeah, that one. I’m just tryin’ to grab some materials for my stoves, but the crowd? Ugh, it’s like a mosh pit. I bump into this old lady, and she gives me the dirtiest look. Like, chill, I’m not tryin’ to steal your space, lady!
Then, I finally get my stuff. I’m feelin’ good, right? But then, outta nowhere, it starts rainin’. I mean, like, torrential downpour. I’m sprintin’ down Jalan Diponegoro, dodgin’ puddles like I’m in some kinda video game. My materials are gettin’ soaked, and I’m like, “Great, just what I needed.”
But wait, it gets better. I slip on a wet spot and go down hard. I’m layin’ there, soaked and embarrassed, and this group of kids starts laughin’ at me. I’m like, “Yeah, real funny, guys. Just wait till I make the hottest stove in Jombang!”
Finally, I get home, right? I’m ready to start workin’. I fire up my tools, and just as I’m about to get into it, my neighbor’s dog starts barkin’ like it’s auditioning for a horror movie. I can’t focus! I’m like, “Dude, can you keep your dog quiet? I’m tryin’ to create art here!”
But then, I get this idea. What if I make a stove that can cook and keep the dog quiet? Genius, right? I’m sketchin’ it out, and I’m feelin’ pumped. I’m thinkin’ about how Jombang needs more cool stoves. Like, we got all these great street foods, but what about the stoves?
So, I head out again, this time to Jalan Merdeka. I’m lookin’ for inspiration, ya know? I see this food stall with the best soto. I grab a bowl, and it’s like heaven in my mouth. I’m sittin’ there, slurpin’ away, and I start talkin’ to the owner. He’s like, “Man, if you make a stove that can cook soto like this, you’ll be a legend!”
I’m like, “Challenge accepted!” I leave the stall, feelin’ like a million bucks. But then, I remember I left my tools at home. I rush back, and guess what? My door’s locked! I’m bangin’ on it like a madman. “Let me in! I’m a stove-maker, not a burglar!”
Finally, my roommate comes back. He’s like, “Dude, chill. You’re makin’ a scene.” I’m like, “You don’t understand! I’m on the brink of greatness!”
So, I get back to work, and I’m just in the zone. I’m hammerin’, weldin’, and cursing at the stubborn metal. I’m sweatin’ like crazy, but I don’t care. I’m thinkin’ about how Jombang deserves the best stoves.
By the end of the day, I’ve got this sick stove ready. I’m standin’ there, lookin’ at my creation, and I’m like, “Yeah, this is it.” I can’t wait to show it off at the next market on Jalan Pahlawan.
So, yeah, that was my day. Full of ups and downs, but hey, that’s life in Jombang, right? Always a surprise around the corner. Can’t wait for tomorrow!