Man, what a day! I’m tellin’ ya, being a sharpener in Nazaré is like riding a rollercoaster with no seatbelt. So, I wake up, right? Sun’s shining, waves crashing. I’m thinkin’, “Today’s gonna be chill.” Spoiler alert: it wasn’t.
First stop, Rua da Liberdade. I’m set up, sharpening knives, scissors, whatever. This old dude comes up, all grumpy. He’s like, “My knife’s duller than my ex’s personality!” I laugh, but inside I’m like, “Bro, you need to lighten up.” I sharpen his knife, and he’s all smiles. I’m feelin’ like a hero for a sec.
Then, outta nowhere, this kid runs by, trippin’ over his own feet. He drops his ice cream. I’m like, “Noooo!” I mean, who doesn’t love ice cream? The kid starts cryin’, and I’m thinkin’, “Man, life’s tough.” So, I give him a free sharpening on his toy knife. He lights up like a Christmas tree!
But then, oh boy, the wind picks up. I’m talkin’ like a hurricane just decided to drop by. My sharpening stand almost flies away! I’m chasin’ after it down Avenida da República, lookin’ like a madman. People are laughin’ at me. I’m like, “Yeah, yeah, laugh it up! You try catchin’ a stand in a windstorm!”
Finally, I get it back. Heart’s racin’, but I’m still in the game. I grab a coffee at this little café on Rua 1º de Maio. Best coffee ever! I’m sippin’ it, thinkin’ about life, when this surfer dude walks in. He’s all tanned and chill, talkin’ about the waves at Praia do Norte. I’m like, “Dude, I sharpen stuff, not surfboards!” But he’s cool, tells me about the big waves. I’m like, “Maybe I should try surfing?” Then I remember I can’t swim.
After that, I head to the beach. The view is insane! The cliffs, the ocean, the whole vibe. I’m just standin’ there, takin’ it all in. But then, I see this guy tryin’ to impress a girl. He’s showin’ off, and boom! Wipeout! He falls right into the water. I can’t help but laugh. Like, dude, you’re not a dolphin!
As the sun starts settlin’, I’m back at my stand. This lady comes up, all frantic. “My scissors! They’re ruined!” I’m like, “Chill, I got this.” I sharpen ‘em up, and she’s all grateful. She says, “You’re a lifesaver!” I’m thinkin’, “Nah, just a sharpener.”
But then, the day takes a turn. I’m packin’ up, and I see a group of kids playin’ football. They kick the ball, and it comes straight for me! I dodge it, but it hits my stand! Everything goes flying! I’m yellin’, “Not my knives!” People are crackin’ up. I’m just standin’ there, covered in my own chaos.
Finally, I head home, exhausted but happy. Nazaré’s wild, man. It’s got this energy. The people, the waves, the craziness. I wouldn’t trade it for anything. Even if my day was a mess, it was MY mess. And that’s what makes it all worth it.
So, yeah, that was my day. Just another day in Nazaré, where the waves are big, and the laughs are bigger. Can’t wait for tomorrow!