Man, what a day! I swear, being a lifeguard in Arvore is like riding a rollercoaster with no seatbelt. So, I roll up to the beach at Praia da Arvore, right? Sun’s shining, waves are chillin’, and I’m thinkin’, “Today’s gonna be a breeze.” Spoiler alert: it wasn’t.
First off, I’m setting up my station on Avenida da Praia. You know, the usual—sunscreen, whistle, and my trusty red float. I’m vibin’ to some tunes, just enjoying the salty air. Then, BAM! A kid runs past me, screaming like he’s seen a ghost. Turns out, his ice cream just fell. I mean, c’mon, kid! It’s just ice cream! But nah, he’s wailing like it’s the end of the world. I chuckle a bit, but then I see his mom. She’s not laughing. She’s ready to throw down. I’m like, “Chill, lady! It’s just a scoop!”
Then, outta nowhere, I spot a group of tourists on Rua da Liberdade. They’re all taking selfies, and one dude decides to do a cannonball into the water. But he totally misses! Like, he belly-flops right on the sand. I can’t help but laugh. I mean, who does that? But then, I see his friends laughing too hard, and I’m like, “Guys, he’s gonna need a lifeguard for his pride!”
So, I’m keeping an eye on the water, right? And suddenly, I see this lady struggling. She’s flailing around like a fish outta water. My heart drops. I sprint over, yelling, “I got you!” I dive in, and let me tell ya, the water was colder than my ex’s heart. I pull her out, and she’s gasping, but then she starts laughing! Like, what? I’m thinking, “Lady, you almost drowned, and you’re laughing?” Turns out, she just thought it was a fun swim. I’m like, “You’re lucky I’m here, or you’d be swimming with the fishes!”
After that, I’m feeling all heroic, right? But then, I see a bunch of kids on Rua do Sol throwing sand at each other. I’m like, “Seriously? Sand fights? This isn’t a beach party!” I run over, and they scatter like cockroaches when the lights come on. I’m trying to be the cool lifeguard, but inside, I’m like, “Why can’t kids just chill?”
Then, the sun starts to set, and it’s beautiful. Like, the sky’s all orange and pink, and I’m thinking, “This is why I love Arvore.” But just as I’m soaking it in, I hear a commotion. A couple is arguing right by the water. I mean, come on, guys! Not the place! I’m trying to enjoy the view, and they’re throwing shade like it’s a competition. I’m like, “Hey! Take it to Rua da Paz, not here!”
Finally, the day winds down. I’m exhausted but happy. I pack up my stuff, and as I’m walking back, I see the beach emptying out. The waves are calming down, and I can finally breathe. I think about all the craziness—kids, tourists, arguments. It’s wild, but it’s my wild. Arvore’s got this energy, you know? It’s chaotic but beautiful.
As I head home, I can’t help but smile. Tomorrow’s another day, and who knows what’ll happen? But for now, I’m just a lifeguard in Arvore, living the dream—one crazy day at a time.