Man, what a day! I’m tellin’ ya, being a picador in Welahan is like riding a rollercoaster blindfolded. So, I wake up, right? Sun’s blazin’ through my window on Jl. Raya Welahan. I’m like, “Great, another scorcher.” But hey, I’m a pro, so I chug down my kopi tubruk and head out.
First stop, Jl. Diponegoro. I’m cruisin’ down the street, and bam! Traffic jam. Like, seriously? It’s 8 AM! I’m sittin’ there, fuming. I could’ve sworn I saw a goat just chillin’ on the side of the road. A goat! In the middle of the city! What’s next, a cow?
Finally, I get to the arena. The vibe is electric. Fans are hyped, and I’m feelin’ it too. But then, outta nowhere, this dude trips over his own feet and spills his drink all over my boots. Ugh! I’m like, “Bro, you got one job!” But I laugh it off. Gotta keep it light, right?
So, the event kicks off. The bulls are wild, and I’m in my zone. I’m dodgin’ and weavin’, heart racin’. But then, I see this kid in the crowd. He’s got this huge smile, and I’m like, “Man, that’s what it’s all about.” Makes me forget the chaos for a sec.
But then, oh boy, the drama! One of the bulls gets loose. Total mayhem! I’m runnin’ around like a headless chicken. People are screamin’, and I’m just tryin’ to keep my cool. I mean, c’mon, it’s not like I signed up for a bull stampede!
After that, I need a breather. I hit up a warung on Jl. Pahlawan. Grabbed some nasi goreng, and wow, it’s like a flavor explosion in my mouth. I’m sittin’ there, scarfing it down, and this old lady starts tellin’ me stories about the good ol’ days in Welahan. She’s got this twinkle in her eye, and I’m just nodding along, lovin’ every second.
But then, I get a call. My buddy’s in trouble. Apparently, he tried to impress some girl and ended up stuck in a tree. A tree! I can’t even. So, I rush over to Jl. Kebangkitan. I get there, and there he is, hangin’ like a sloth. I’m dyin’ of laughter. I mean, who gets stuck in a tree?
Finally, we get him down. He’s all embarrassed, but I’m like, “Dude, you’re a legend!” We head to the beach after that, just to chill. The sunset over the Java Sea is insane. I’m sittin’ there, thinkin’ about how wild today was.
Welahan, man. It’s got its quirks, but it’s home. I wouldn’t trade it for anything. Even with the goats, the traffic, and my buddy’s tree incident. Just another day in the life of a picador. Can’t wait for tomorrow!