Man, what a day! Seriously, I can’t even. So, I wake up in Vale-de-Cambra, 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 at that little café on Rua da Liberdade. You know the one? The barista, Miguel, always messes up my order. I asked for a galão, and he gives me a bica. Like, come on, dude! I’m not trying to rocket my heart rate before 9 AM. But whatever, I chug it down. It’s strong, like, “I can see through time” strong.
Then, I head to the office on Avenida da República. Traffic was a nightmare! I swear, I saw a snail pass me. Vale-de-Cambra’s streets are usually chill, but today? Total chaos. I’m stuck behind this old lady in a tiny car. Bless her heart, but she was going 20 km/h. I’m like, “C’mon, lady! We got places to be!”
Finally, I get to the office, and my first client is late. Of course. It’s always the ones who need the most help. I’m sitting there, tapping my foot, thinking about how I could be enjoying a pastel de nata instead. But nooo, I’m stuck here waiting.
When she finally shows up, she’s all flustered. Turns out, she got lost on Rua do Comércio. I mean, it’s not that complicated! But hey, I get it. Vale-de-Cambra can be a maze sometimes. We chat about her insurance needs, and she’s super stressed. I try to lighten the mood, crack a joke about how insurance is like a safety net, but she just stares at me. Awkward.
After that, I get a call from my buddy, João. He’s like, “Dude, you won’t believe this!” Apparently, there’s a goat on the loose in the park by the Igreja Matriz. A GOAT! I’m dying laughing. I mean, only in Vale-de-Cambra, right? So, I tell him to send me pics.
Then, I get another client. This guy is a total character. He walks in wearing flip-flops and socks. Like, who does that? He starts telling me about his “epic” trip to the Serra da Freita. I’m trying to focus on his insurance needs, but he’s going on about how he almost fell off a cliff. I’m like, “Dude, maybe you need life insurance more than car insurance!”
By the time lunch rolls around, I’m starving. I hit up that little taverna on Rua da Estação. The food is bomb! I order the bacalhau à brás, and it’s like a hug in a plate. But then, I spill half of it on my shirt. Great. Just great. Now I look like a walking disaster.
After lunch, I head back to the office, and guess what? The power goes out! In the middle of the day! I’m sitting there in the dark, thinking, “Is this a sign?” I mean, Vale-de-Cambra is usually pretty chill, but today feels like a rollercoaster.
Finally, I wrap up my day. I’m exhausted, but I can’t help but smile. Vale-de-Cambra is wild, but it’s home. I love the quirks, the people, the unexpected moments. I hop on my bike and ride through the streets, feeling the breeze.
As I pass by the park, I see the goat! It’s munching on some grass, totally unfazed. I laugh out loud. Only in Vale-de-Cambra, man. Only here.
So yeah, that was my day. Full of chaos, laughter, and a goat. Can’t wait to see what tomorrow brings!