Man, what a day! I’m tellin’ ya, being an auctioneer in Dainava-Kaunas is like riding a rollercoaster with no seatbelt. So, I wake up, right? Sun’s shining, birds chirping, and I’m like, “Today’s gonna be chill.” Spoiler alert: it wasn’t.
First off, I hit up the local café on Dainavos gatvė. Best coffee in town, no cap. I order my usual – a double espresso, extra shot, because I need that jolt. The barista, bless her heart, spills half of it. I’m like, “Great, just what I needed.” But hey, I laugh it off. Gotta keep it light, ya know?
So, I rush to the auction house on Maironio gatvė. Traffic was a nightmare! I swear, I saw a guy on a bike trying to race a bus. Spoiler: the bus won. I get there, and the place is packed. Like, standing-room-only packed. I’m thinkin’, “Wow, must be some good stuff today.”
But then, I see the items up for bid. A rusty old bicycle, a bunch of mismatched chairs, and a painting that looks like a toddler went wild with finger paints. I’m like, “What the heck?!” But hey, people love their junk, right?
I start the auction, and it’s chaos. Bids flying left and right. I’m trying to keep up, but my brain’s like, “Dude, slow down!” I’m yelling, “Do I hear 50?!” and some guy in the back shouts, “For the bike? I’ll give you 20!” I’m like, “20? For that piece of junk? You must be kidding!”
But then, outta nowhere, this lady in a bright red coat raises her hand. She’s got this fierce look, like she’s ready to battle. “I’ll give you 100 for the painting!” I’m shocked. Like, really? That mess? But hey, I’m not one to turn down a bid.
As the auction goes on, I’m sweating bullets. My heart’s racing. I’m trying to keep it together, but I’m also thinking about that coffee spill. I mean, come on!
Then, just when I think it can’t get crazier, a cat strolls in. Yup, a cat. Just waltzes right through the door like it owns the place. Everyone’s distracted. I’m like, “Seriously? A cat?” But the crowd loves it. They start bidding on the cat! I’m dying. “Do I hear 10 for the cat?”
Finally, the auction wraps up. I’m exhausted but happy. People are leaving with their treasures, and I’m just standing there, thinking about how wild Dainava-Kaunas can be.
I step outside, and the sun’s setting over the Neris River. It’s beautiful, man. I take a deep breath, and I’m like, “This is why I do it.” The chaos, the laughter, the surprises – it’s all part of the gig.
So, I head home, still buzzing from the day. I can’t wait to tell my buddies about the cat. Dainava-Kaunas, you never cease to amaze me!