Man, what a day! I’m tellin’ ya, being a matador in Bauska is a wild ride. So, I wake up, right? Sun’s blazin’ through my window on Rīgas iela. I’m like, “Today’s gonna be epic!” Spoiler alert: it was, but not in the way I thought.
First off, I hit up the local café on Jāņa iela. You know, the one with the best coffee? I grab my usual – a double espresso. I’m chattin’ with the barista, who’s always got some crazy story. Today, she’s talkin’ about how her cat, Minka, thinks she’s a dog. Like, what? I’m just tryin’ to get my caffeine fix, and she’s throwin’ cat drama at me.
Anyway, I head to the arena. It’s a small place, but man, the energy is insane. The crowd’s buzzin’. I’m feelin’ pumped, ready to show off my skills. But then, bam! The bull is not what I expected. This dude is massive! Like, I swear he’s been hittin’ the gym. I’m thinkin’, “What did I sign up for?”
So, I’m out there, heart racin’, and the bull charges. I dodge left, then right. I’m like a matador ninja! But then, I trip over my own feet. Classic me, right? The crowd gasps. I’m on the ground, and the bull’s just lookin’ at me like, “Really, dude?” I scramble up, and the crowd’s laughin’. I’m embarrassed but also kinda laughing at myself.
After that, I finally get my act together. I’m in the zone, and I’m feelin’ it. The adrenaline’s pumpin’. I’m twirlin’ my cape, and the bull’s dancin’ around me. It’s like a weird tango. I’m thinkin’, “This is what life’s about!” But then, outta nowhere, a kid in the front row yells, “You suck!” I’m like, “Thanks, kid! Real supportive!”
But hey, I finish strong. The crowd’s clappin’, and I’m feelin’ like a rockstar. I take a bow, and then I see my buddy, Jānis, in the crowd. He’s givin’ me the thumbs up, and I’m like, “Yeah, man! We did it!”
After the show, I’m walkin’ down Lielā iela, still buzzin’. I stop by the Bauska Castle. It’s this old, cool place, and I’m just chillin’ there, takin’ it all in. I think about how crazy life is. One minute, I’m dodging a bull, and the next, I’m hangin’ out by a castle.
But then, I get a text from my mom. She’s like, “Did you eat today?” I’m like, “Mom, I just fought a bull!” But I know I gotta eat. So, I hit up this little spot on Pils iela. They’ve got the best šašlik. I’m devouring it like I haven’t eaten in days.
As I’m munchin’, I overhear some locals talkin’ about the weather. They’re all worried about the rain. I’m like, “C’mon, it’s Bauska! A little rain won’t hurt!” But then I remember last week’s downpour. I got soaked just walkin’ home.
So, I finish my meal, and I’m feelin’ good. I stroll back to my place, and I can’t help but smile. Bauska’s got this vibe, ya know? It’s chill, but it’s also full of surprises. I love it here.
As I crash into bed, I think about the day. The bull, the laughs, the food. It’s all part of the ride. I can’t wait to see what tomorrow brings. Maybe I’ll finally learn how to dodge properly! Or maybe I’ll just trip again. Who knows? But that’s life, right?