Man, what a day! I’m a forester, right? So, I’m used to chillin’ in the woods, surrounded by trees and birds. But today? Ugh, Serpong was a whole different jungle.
First off, I had to drive from my usual spot in the forest to Serpong. Traffic was a nightmare! I mean, come on! It’s like everyone in Jakarta decided to take a field trip to Serpong today. I was stuck on Jl. Raya Serpong for what felt like forever. I swear, I could’ve planted a tree and watched it grow faster than this traffic was moving.
Finally, I get to this café on Jl. Pahlawan. I thought, “Okay, coffee will fix this.” But nooo, the barista was slower than a sloth on a lazy day. I ordered a cappuccino, and it took like 20 minutes. I was about to lose it! I mean, I’m a forester, not a saint. I need my caffeine fix!
While I was waiting, I noticed this cute little park nearby. It’s called Taman Kota 2. I thought, “Hey, maybe I’ll chill there after my coffee.” But then, I saw a bunch of kids running around, and I was like, “Nope, not today!” Kids are cute, but they’re also like tiny tornadoes.
Finally, I got my coffee. It was good, but I was already too frazzled to enjoy it. I chugged it down and headed to the main event of the day: a meeting about reforestation in the area. I thought it’d be a serious talk, but it turned into a comedy show.
So, I’m sitting there, and this guy starts talking about how we need to plant more trees. Duh! But then he goes on about how trees can help with “urban heat islands.” I’m like, “Bro, I’m a forester, not a meteorologist!” But I kept my mouth shut.
Then, outta nowhere, this lady in the back starts yelling about how we should plant trees that bear fruit. I mean, sure, who doesn’t love fruit? But she was so passionate! It was like she was trying to start a fruit revolution. I couldn’t help but laugh.
After the meeting, I decided to take a stroll down Jl. Raya Serpong. I needed to clear my head. The street was packed with shops and food stalls. I saw this one place selling bakso. I couldn’t resist. I got a bowl, and man, it was heavenly! The broth was rich, and the meatballs were like little clouds of joy.
But then, as I was eating, I saw a rat scurry by. I almost lost my appetite! I mean, come on, Serpong! You gotta do better than that! I was ready to throw my bowl at the rat, but I just shook my head instead.
After that, I thought I’d check out the new mall, Summarecon Serpong. It’s huge! Like, you could get lost in there for days. I walked around, and it was packed with people. I felt like a tiny ant in a giant anthill. I went into a store, and they had this ridiculous sale. I ended up buying a shirt I didn’t even need. But hey, it was on sale!
By the time I left the mall, I was exhausted. My feet were killing me. I decided to head back to my car, but I took a wrong turn on Jl. Siliwangi. I ended up in this residential area. It was quiet, and I could hear the birds chirping. It was a nice change from the chaos of the city.
I finally made it back to my car, and I was ready to head home. But as I was driving, I couldn’t help but think about the day. It was wild, emotional, and full of surprises. Serpong, you crazy city, you’ve got my heart racing!
I got home, kicked off my shoes, and plopped on the couch. I was beat. But I couldn’t stop smiling. Even with all the madness, I love this place. It’s got its quirks, but that’s what makes it special.
So, here’s to Serpong! You’re a wild ride, but I wouldn’t trade you for anything.