Man, what a day! Almese-Rivera, you wild beast! I woke up this mornin’ thinkin’ it’d be just another day at the track. But nah, this city had other plans for me.
First off, I’m cruisin’ down Via del Mare, right? The sun’s blazin’, and I’m feelin’ good. I mean, who wouldn’t? Almese-Rivera’s got that vibe, ya know? The palm trees swayin’, the smell of fresh pastries from that little café on the corner. I swear, if I could bottle that smell, I’d be rich.
So, I get to the stables, and my horse, Thunderbolt, is actin’ like a diva. Seriously, this horse thinks he’s a superstar. He’s prancin’ around like he owns the place. I’m like, “Dude, chill! You’re not on a catwalk!” But hey, I love that little jerk.
Then, outta nowhere, my buddy Marco shows up. He’s all hyped, talkin’ about some underground race on Via della Libertà. I’m like, “Bro, I got a legit race today!” But Marco’s got that look in his eye, y’know? The “you gotta live a little” look. So, I’m torn.
Fast forward to the race. The crowd’s goin’ wild, and I’m feelin’ the adrenaline. Almese-Rivera’s packed, people everywhere, shoutin’ my name. I’m like, “Yeah, that’s right! I’m the Jockey!” But then, I see my rival, Luca. Ugh, that guy. He’s smirkin’ like he just won the lottery.
The race starts, and it’s chaos! Horses are gallopin’, people are screamin’, and I’m just tryin’ to keep Thunderbolt steady. We’re neck and neck with Luca, and I can feel my heart poundin’. I’m thinkin’, “This is it! This is my moment!”
But then, BAM! A pigeon flies right in front of us. I swear, it was like a scene from a movie. Thunderbolt freaks out, and I’m just hangin’ on for dear life. I’m yellin’, “Not today, buddy!” But we’re still in it.
We round the corner by the Almese River, and I can see the finish line. It’s so close! I’m pushin’ Thunderbolt, and we’re flyin’. I can hear the crowd, feel the energy. It’s electric!
And then, we cross the line. I’m breathin’ heavy, and I look over. Luca’s fumin’. I can’t help but laugh. I’m like, “Suck it, Luca!” But then, I see Marco in the crowd, and he’s givin’ me the thumbs up. That dude’s the best.
After the race, I’m feelin’ on top of the world. But then, I get a text. My mom’s in town. Great. Just what I need. She’s all, “Let’s go to that fancy restaurant on Via Roma.” I’m like, “Mom, I just raced a horse!” But she’s relentless.
So, I head over to meet her. Almese-Rivera’s lit at night. The lights, the sounds, it’s a whole vibe. But my mom? She’s talkin’ about my future, my “career choices.” I’m like, “Mom, I just won a race!” But she’s not havin’ it.
By the end of the night, I’m exhausted. I’m sittin’ on a bench by the river, just takin’ it all in. Almese-Rivera’s beautiful, man. The water’s glimmerin’, and I can hear the laughter of people nearby.
I think about the day. The highs, the lows, the pigeon. It’s all part of the ride, right? I wouldn’t trade it for anything. Almese-Rivera, you crazy city, you’ve got my heart.
And tomorrow? Who knows what’ll happen. But I’m ready. Bring it on!