Man, what a day! I’m tellin’ ya, being a prison warden in Valbom is no walk in the park. So, I wake up, right? Sun’s shining, birds chirping, and I’m like, “Today’s gonna be chill.” Spoiler alert: it wasn’t.
First off, I hit the road on Rua da Liberdade. Love that street, but today? Traffic was a nightmare. I’m sittin’ there, honking like a maniac, and all I can think is, “C’mon, people! I got a prison to run!” Finally, I get to the prison, and it’s like stepping into a circus.
The inmates were rowdy. I mean, I get it, they’re locked up, but c’mon! I walk in, and there’s this dude, Carlos, trying to start a fight over a game of cards. Like, really? You’re in prison, and you wanna throw hands over poker? I had to step in, and let me tell ya, I was fuming. “Guys, chill! You’re not in a movie!”
Then, outta nowhere, the fire alarm goes off. I’m thinkin’, “Great, just what I need.” Turns out, some genius thought it’d be funny to smoke in the bathroom. I sprint down the hall, and I’m like, “Who’s the clown?” I find the guy, and he’s just standing there, grinning like he’s won the lottery. I swear, I wanted to strangle him.
After that chaos, I needed a breather. So, I head out to the courtyard. It’s a nice spot, you know? Trees, some benches, and a view of the mountains. I sit down, take a deep breath, and think about how I love Valbom. The vibe here is unique. You got the old buildings, the cobblestone streets, and the people? They’re something else.
But then, I hear shouting. I look up, and there’s a group of inmates arguing over... wait for it... a soccer ball. I mean, c’mon! You guys are in prison, and you’re fighting over a ball? I had to step in again. “Listen up! You wanna play? Play nice!”
Finally, I get a moment of peace. I’m sittin’ there, thinking about how Valbom’s got this charm. The little cafes on Rua de São Pedro, the bakery that smells like heaven, and the people who wave at you like they know you. It’s a small town vibe, ya know?
But then, my phone buzzes. It’s the mayor. “We need to talk,” he says. Oh great, what now? Turns out, there’s a community event happening, and he wants me to give a speech. Me? A speech? I’m not a politician! I’m a warden! But I can’t say no. So, I’m like, “Sure, I’ll be there.”
I get to the event, and it’s packed. People everywhere, music playing, and I’m sweating bullets. I grab the mic, and I’m like, “Hey, Valbom! Let’s keep our streets safe!” The crowd cheers, and I’m thinkin’, “Wow, they actually like me.”
But then, I see Carlos in the back, smirking. I’m like, “Dude, you’re supposed to be in prison!” Turns out, he snuck out for the event. I’m ready to lose it. “You can’t just waltz outta there!”
By the end of the day, I’m exhausted. I head home, and I’m just thinking about how wild this day was. Valbom, man. It’s got its ups and downs, but I wouldn’t trade it for anything. Even with the craziness, it’s home. And I guess that’s what makes it all worth it.