Man, what a day! I swear, Senhora-da-Hora is wild. I woke up thinking it’d be just another boring Tuesday. Nope! Not even close.
First off, I spilled coffee all over my lab coat. Like, seriously? I’m a biochemist, not a barista! I was running late, ofc. Had to sprint down Rua da Alegria. Irony, right? No joy in that run. Just me, tripping over my own feet.
Then, I hit the lab. The smell of chemicals hit me like a brick. You know that smell? It’s like a mix of burnt rubber and bad decisions. I was ready to dive into my research on enzyme kinetics. Super exciting stuff, I know. But then, my colleague, Miguel, barges in. He’s all like, “Dude, did you see the news?”
I’m thinking, “What now?” Turns out, there was a huge traffic jam on Avenida da Boavista. Like, a total mess. People were stuck for hours. I mean, who even drives there during rush hour? It’s a nightmare!
Anyway, I finally get into my groove. I’m pipetting like a pro, feeling all smart and stuff. Then, bam! The power goes out. Just my luck, right? I’m standing there in the dark, thinking about how I’m gonna explain this to my boss. “Sorry, I couldn’t finish my experiment because the universe hates me.”
So, I decide to take a break. I head out to the little café on Rua do Comércio. Best place ever! They have these pastries that are like little bites of heaven. I grab a pastel de nata, and it’s like a warm hug. But then, I see this guy drop his phone. I’m like, “Dude, your phone!” But he just walks away. I’m standing there, holding this phone, feeling like a lost puppy.
I finally catch up to him. Turns out, he’s from Porto. We start chatting, and he’s super chill. We bond over our love for biochemistry and the fact that Senhora-da-Hora is way underrated. I mean, come on! The views from the Miradouro do Monte do Castro are insane!
But then, outta nowhere, it starts pouring. Like, monsoon level. I’m soaked in seconds. I’m laughing, though. Just my luck, right? I’m standing there, drenched, and this guy offers me his umbrella. What a hero!
After that, I head back to the lab. I’m soaked, but I’m feeling good. I finish my experiments, and they actually work! I’m jumping around like a kid. I can’t believe it.
But then, I get a call. My mom. She’s like, “You need to come home for dinner.” I’m thinking, “Mom, I’m a grown-up!” But I can’t say no. So, I head home, still buzzing from the day.
Dinner’s a whole other adventure. My family is loud, as usual. They’re all talking over each other. I’m just trying to eat my bacalhau à brás in peace. But no, they want to know about my day. I’m like, “You wouldn’t believe it!”
By the end of the night, I’m exhausted but happy. Senhora-da-Hora, you crazy little city, you’ve got my heart. I can’t wait to see what tomorrow brings.