Man, what a day! Seriously, I’m still buzzin’ from it. So, I wake up in my little pad near the beach in Aver-o-Mar, right? The sun’s blazin’, and I’m thinkin’, “Today’s gonna be epic.” Spoiler alert: it was, but not in the way I thought.
First off, I grab my guitar, of course. Can’t start the day without strummin’ a few chords. I’m sittin’ on my balcony on Rua da Praia, feelin’ the ocean breeze. It’s like the universe is givin’ me a high-five. But then, bam! My neighbor’s dog starts yappin’ like it’s auditioning for a role in a horror movie. Ugh! I mean, c’mon, dude, it’s 8 AM! Chill, bro!
So, I decide to hit the streets. I stroll down Avenida da Liberdade, and man, the vibe is just right. People are out, livin’ their best lives. I see this cute little café, and I’m like, “I need coffee.” I order a galão, and the barista, this chill dude, gives me a wink. I’m thinkin’, “Is he flirting or just friendly?” Either way, I’m feelin’ good.
Then, I head to the beach. The waves are crashin’, and I’m like, “This is it!” I start jammin’ on my guitar, and a couple of kids come up, all wide-eyed. They’re like, “Play ‘Wonderwall’!” I laugh, but I play it anyway. Gotta give the people what they want, right? They’re singin’ along, and I’m feelin’ like a rockstar.
But then, outta nowhere, this seagull swoops down and snatches my sandwich! Like, what the heck?! I’m standin’ there, mouth agape, watchin’ my lunch fly away. I’m like, “Dude, that’s my lunch!” The kids are crackin’ up, and I’m just standin’ there, defeated. I mean, who loses a sandwich to a bird?
After that, I’m kinda bummed, but I keep walkin’. I hit up Rua da Alegria, and there’s this street performer doin’ some insane tricks. I’m talkin’ backflips and all that jazz. I’m clappin’ and laughin’, and then he pulls me in for a trick. I’m like, “What? Me?” But I go for it. I end up doin’ a little dance, and the crowd goes wild! I’m feelin’ like a fool, but it’s all good vibes.
Later, I decide to check out the local market on Rua da Estação. Fresh fruits, veggies, and all that good stuff. I’m tryin’ to haggle with this old lady over some oranges. She’s tough, man! I’m like, “C’mon, just one euro less?” She’s givin’ me the side-eye like I just insulted her grandma. I finally get my oranges, but I swear, I aged ten years in that negotiation.
As the sun starts settlin’ down, I head back to the beach. The sky’s all pink and orange, and it’s just beautiful. I sit down, strum my guitar, and just soak it all in. I’m thinkin’ about how crazy today was. From the dog to the seagull to the street performer, it’s like Aver-o-Mar threw a wild party just for me.
But then, I see this couple walkin’ hand in hand, and I feel a twinge of loneliness. I mean, I love my guitar, but sometimes I wish I had someone to share these moments with. I shake it off, though. I’m a guitar master, right? I can’t let a little loneliness get me down.
As I pack up to head home, I can’t help but smile. Today was a rollercoaster. I laughed, I got mad, I felt a bit sad, but mostly, I felt alive. Aver-o-Mar, you crazy little town, you never fail to surprise me. Can’t wait to see what tomorrow brings!