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 grab my coffee from that little café on Avenida da Liberdade. You know the one? The barista, Miguel, always messes up my order. I swear, I asked for a double shot, and he gives me a single. I’m like, “Dude, I need the caffeine!” But whatever, I chug it down and head to the office.
As I’m walking down Rua do Comércio, I get a call from a client. This guy, João, is freaking out. He’s like, “The market’s crashing! What do I do?” I’m thinking, “Bro, chill. It’s just a dip.” But no, he’s losing it. I mean, it’s just stocks, not the end of the world, right? But I get it, money’s tight.
Then, outta nowhere, I see this street performer on Rua da Alegria. He’s juggling flaming torches! I’m like, “What the heck?!” I stop to watch, and for a second, I forget about the market. It’s wild! But then, BAM! One of the torches falls, and he nearly sets his hair on fire. I’m laughing, but also thinking, “Dude, get it together!”
Finally, I get to the office on Praça da República. It’s chaos. Phones ringing, people yelling. My boss, Carla, is pacing like a caged lion. She’s all, “We need to act fast!” I’m like, “Can’t we just breathe for a sec?” But nope, we’re diving into the madness.
I’m on the phone with João again, trying to calm him down. “Look, man, it’s just a phase. You’ll be fine.” But he’s not having it. He’s like, “I’m losing everything!” I’m thinking, “Dude, you bought into a meme stock. What did you expect?”
Then, I get a message from my buddy, Rui. He’s at the beach, sending me pics of him chilling at Praia da Fonte da Telha. I’m stuck in the office, and he’s living his best life. I’m like, “Thanks for rubbing it in, Rui!”
Around noon, I finally get a break. I step out for some air on Rua da Paz. I’m just standing there, trying to clear my head. And then, I see this old lady selling fresh fruit. I buy some peaches, and they’re the juiciest things ever. It’s like a little slice of heaven. I’m munching away, feeling a bit better.
But then, back to the grind. The market’s still a mess. I’m trying to keep my cool, but it’s hard. I mean, I’m a stockbroker, not a magician! I can’t just wave a wand and fix everything.
By the end of the day, I’m exhausted. I head back home, and as I walk down Rua da Liberdade again, I see the sunset. It’s beautiful, like the sky’s on fire. I stop for a sec, take a deep breath, and think, “Tomorrow’s a new day.”
But man, what a rollercoaster! I’m ready for a drink. Or five. Santo-Antonio-da-Charneca, you’ve got my heart racing today!