Man, what a day! I’m tellin’ ya, being a barber in Ermesinde is like riding a rollercoaster. One minute you’re chillin’, the next you’re dodging drama like it’s a game of dodgeball. So, let me break it down for ya.
I roll into the shop on Rua da Estação, right? The sun’s shining, birds are chirping, and I’m thinkin’, “Today’s gonna be smooth.” Ha! Spoiler alert: it wasn’t. First client walks in, this dude named Miguel. He’s got hair like a lion’s mane. I’m like, “Bro, what’s up with that?” He laughs, says he’s going for the ‘wild’ look. I’m like, “Dude, you’re not in a jungle.”
So, I start snippin’. Halfway through, the power goes out! Just my luck, right? I’m in the dark, scissors in hand, and Miguel’s lookin’ like he’s about to freak. I’m like, “Chill, man! It’s just a little blackout.” But he’s sweating bullets. I’m tryin’ to lighten the mood, crack jokes about how he’ll be the next Tarzan. Didn’t work.
Finally, the lights flicker back on. Phew! I finish up, and Miguel looks in the mirror. He’s stoked! “This is fire!” he says. I’m like, “Yeah, bro, you’re ready to swing through the trees.” He leaves, and I’m feelin’ good.
Then, boom! Next client, a lady named Ana. She’s got a million stories. I’m talkin’ about her cat, her neighbor, and how she hates the traffic on Avenida de Ermesinde. I’m nodding along, but inside I’m thinkin’, “Lady, I just wanna cut hair.” But she’s sweet, so I let her ramble.
Outta nowhere, she starts crying. I’m like, “Whoa, what’s happening?” Turns out, her cat just got surgery. I’m tryin’ to be supportive, but I’m also thinkin’, “I’m a barber, not a therapist!” I hand her a tissue, and she laughs through the tears. “Thanks, you’re a good listener.” I’m like, “Yeah, I’m basically a hair therapist.”
After Ana, I’m ready for a break. I step outside to grab a coffee at that little café on Rua de São Pedro. Best coffee in town, no cap. I’m sippin’ my espresso, and this guy walks by with a parrot on his shoulder. I’m like, “Is this a movie?” The parrot squawks, “Hello!” and I’m just standing there, mouth open.
Back in the shop, I’m buzzin’ from the coffee. Next up is Carlos, a regular. He’s always got the latest gossip. Today, he’s spillin’ tea about the new bakery on Rua da Liberdade. Apparently, they’ve got these pastries that’ll change your life. I’m like, “Dude, I need that in my life!”
But then, outta nowhere, my buddy João bursts in. He’s all panicked, talkin’ about a cat stuck in a tree. I’m like, “What?!” He drags me outside, and there’s this tiny kitten meowing like it’s auditioning for a musical. I’m like, “Dude, I’m a barber, not a firefighter!” But I can’t just leave it there.
So, I climb the tree. Yeah, me! A barber in a tree. I grab the kitten, and it’s all fuzzy and scared. I hand it to João, and he’s like, “You’re a hero!” I’m like, “Nah, just a guy who can’t say no.”
Finally, the day winds down. I’m exhausted but happy. I close up shop, walkin’ home down Avenida de Ermesinde, thinkin’ about all the craziness. I love this place, man. The streets, the people, the unexpected moments. It’s wild, but it’s home.
So yeah, that was my day. Just another day in Ermesinde, full of hair, tears, and a little bit of adventure. Can’t wait to see what tomorrow brings!