OMG, what a day! So, I’m a Maiko, right? And today was just... wow. Tondano, you wild place! I woke up, like, super early. The sun was barely up, and I was already feeling the vibes.
First off, I had to get my makeup on. You know, the whole geisha thing. It takes forever! I’m sitting there in my little room on Jalan Pahlawan, and I’m like, “Can I just skip this?” But nah, gotta look fab for the day.
So, I finally step out, and the streets are buzzing. Tondano is so alive! I mean, you got the markets on Jalan Diponegoro, and the smell of fried tofu hits me like a truck. I’m like, “Yasss, give me that!” But then I remember, I can’t eat too much. Gotta keep that figure, ya know?
I stroll down to the lake, Danau Tondano. It’s gorgeous, like, postcard material. But then, outta nowhere, this kid runs past me, splashing water everywhere! I’m soaked! Like, seriously? I’m in a kimono, dude! I was ready to lose it. But then I see the kid laughing, and I can’t help but smile. Kids, man. They’re wild.
Then I hit up the local shops. There’s this one place on Jalan Raya, selling all these cute trinkets. I’m browsing, and I find this little wooden statue. It’s a turtle! I’m like, “Aww, this is so me!” Slow and steady, right? But then the shopkeeper tells me it’s, like, super expensive. Ugh, my wallet was crying.
After that, I decided to chill by the lake. Just me, the water, and my thoughts. I was thinking about how Tondano is so chill, but also chaotic. Like, you can be sipping coffee at a café on Jalan Sisingamangaraja, and then boom! A parade rolls by. I love it, but it’s also like, “Can I get a moment of peace?”
So, I’m sitting there, and this old lady comes up to me. She’s got this huge smile, and she starts telling me stories about Tondano. I’m all ears! She talks about the history, the culture, and how the lake used to be a big deal for fishing. I’m like, “Wow, I had no idea!” It’s moments like these that make me love my job.
But then, outta nowhere, my phone buzzes. It’s my boss. She’s like, “Where are you? You’re late for the performance!” Panic mode activated! I sprint down Jalan Sisingamangaraja, dodging people like I’m in a video game.
I finally get to the venue, and my heart is racing. I’m all flustered, but then I see the crowd. They’re hyped! I step on stage, and it’s like magic. The music starts, and I forget everything. Just me and the dance.
After the show, I’m on a high. People are clapping, and I’m like, “Yesss, this is why I do this!” But then, I trip on my kimono while bowing. Classic me, right? Everyone laughs, and I just roll with it.
By the end of the day, I’m exhausted but happy. Tondano, you’ve got my heart. From the crazy streets to the calm lake, it’s a wild ride. Can’t wait to do it all again tomorrow!