Man, what a day! Seriously, I’m still reeling from it. So, I wake up in my tiny flat on Rua da Liberdade, right? The sun’s shining, birds are chirping, and I’m like, “Today’s gonna be chill.” Spoiler alert: it was NOT chill.
First off, I head to the café on Avenida Magalhães for my usual bica. You know, the one with the best pastéis de nata? I’m all set to enjoy my morning when BAM! I spill coffee all over my shirt. Great start, right? I’m standing there, looking like a walking disaster, and the barista, Maria, just laughs. “You need a bib, meu amigo!” she says. Thanks, Maria. Real supportive.
So, I’m rushing to my first client meeting at the office on Rua da República. Traffic is a nightmare! I mean, who knew Sacavém could be so congested? I’m stuck behind this old guy in a tiny car, going 20 km/h. I’m like, “C’mon, man! We’re not in a parade!” Finally, I make it, but I’m late. My client, João, is fuming. He’s all about investments, and I’m just trying to keep my head above water.
We start talking about his portfolio, and he’s all worried about the stock market. I’m trying to calm him down, but then he drops this bomb: “I wanna invest in crypto.” I’m like, “Dude, are you serious? You know it’s a rollercoaster, right?” But he’s convinced. I mean, who am I to crush dreams? So, I give him the lowdown, but inside, I’m screaming.
After that, I need a breather. I stroll down to Parque da Cidade. It’s beautiful there, right? Trees, kids playing, and I’m just trying to chill. But then, outta nowhere, it starts pouring! Like, seriously? I’m soaked in seconds. I duck into a nearby shop on Rua do Comércio, and guess what? They’re selling umbrellas for 15 euros! I’m like, “No thanks, I’ll just look like a drowned rat.”
Finally, I decide to grab lunch at that little taverna on Rua da Estação. You know, the one with the best bacalhau? I’m starving, and I order a plate. While I’m waiting, I overhear this couple arguing. They’re going at it, and I’m just trying to enjoy my meal. I mean, c’mon, guys! Not the place for a drama fest. But then, the guy storms out, and the girl starts crying. Ugh, awkward!
After lunch, I head back to the office, and I’m feeling a bit better. But then, I get a call from my boss. “We need to talk about your performance.” My heart drops. I’m thinking, “Oh great, just what I need.” Turns out, he just wanted to praise me for my hard work. Phew! I almost fainted.
As the day winds down, I decide to take a walk along the Tagus River. The sunset is gorgeous, and I’m finally feeling relaxed. But then, I see a group of kids playing football, and one of them kicks the ball right at me! I dodge it like a pro, but then I trip over my own feet. Classic me, right? Everyone laughs, and I just wave it off.
By the time I get home, I’m exhausted. I flop onto my couch, thinking about how crazy today was. Sacavém, you’ve got my heart racing! I love this place, but man, you sure know how to keep things interesting. Here’s to hoping tomorrow’s a bit more chill. But knowing my luck? Yeah, right!