Man, what a day! Seriously, Palu, you wild! I woke up thinking it’d be chill. Just another day in this crazy city. But nah, Palu had other plans.
First off, I hit up Jl. Diponegoro for breakfast. You know, the usual nasi goreng. But the place was packed! Like, where did all these people come from? I swear, I thought I was in a concert. I’m just tryna get my fix of fried rice, and there’s a line longer than my to-do list.
Finally, I get my food. And it’s bomb! But then, boom! My phone buzzes. A client needs me ASAP. Ugh, can’t a guy eat in peace? So I scarf down my food like I’m in a race. I’m talking about shoveling it in. I almost choked on a piece of chicken. Not cool, man.
So I hop on my bike, zooming through Jl. Sisingamangaraja. The traffic is nuts! I’m dodging cars like I’m in a video game. One dude almost sideswiped me. I’m like, “Bro, chill! I’m not a pinball!”
Finally, I get to the gym. My client, a young athlete, is freaking out. He’s got a big match coming up. I mean, I get it. Pressure’s on. But he’s pacing like a caged tiger. I try to calm him down, but he’s all over the place. I’m like, “Dude, breathe! You’re not gonna explode!”
We talk about his fears, his dreams. It’s intense. I’m feeling all the feels. Then, outta nowhere, he says he’s thinking of quitting. WHAT?! I’m like, “Nah, man! You’ve worked too hard for this!” I’m practically waving my arms around like a madman.
After that, I needed a breather. So I stroll down to the beach. The sunset over Teluk Palu is stunning. Like, wow! The colors are insane. I snap a pic, thinking, “This is why I love this place.” But then, I see a bunch of kids playing soccer. They’re having a blast! I can’t help but smile.
But then, I hear a loud crash. I turn around, and some guy just knocked over a vendor’s cart. Seriously? Come on, man! The poor vendor is just standing there, looking defeated. I’m fuming. I mean, how hard is it to be a decent human?
I help the vendor pick up his stuff. He’s super grateful, and it makes me feel good. Like, maybe today isn’t a total disaster. We chat a bit, and he tells me about his life in Palu. It’s tough, but he’s got this spirit. I admire that.
After that, I head back to my place. I’m exhausted. My brain’s fried. I plop down on my couch, thinking about the day. It was a rollercoaster. Happy, angry, surprised—like a whole buffet of emotions.
Palu, you’re a trip! I love you, but you drive me nuts sometimes. Can’t wait to see what tomorrow brings.