Man, what a day! I’m tellin’ ya, being an auctioneer in Barcea is like riding a rollercoaster blindfolded. So, I wake up, right? Sun’s shining, birds are chirping, and I’m thinkin’, “Today’s gonna be chill.” Ha! Spoiler alert: it was NOT chill.
First off, I hit the streets of Barcea. You know, those cobblestone paths on Strada Unirii? Yeah, they’re like a back massage for your feet—if your feet were made of concrete. I’m hustlin’ to the auction house, dodging potholes like I’m in some kinda video game. And let me tell ya, the traffic on Strada 1 Decembrie? Absolute chaos! Cars honking, people yelling, and I’m just tryna get to work without losing my mind.
So, I finally get to the auction house, and it’s packed. I mean, like, standing-room-only packed. Everyone’s buzzing, and I’m feelin’ that energy. But then, BAM! My assistant, poor kid, spills coffee all over the auction catalog. I’m like, “Dude, that’s our lifeline!” But he just shrugs, like, “It’s fine, we’ll wing it.” Winging it? In Barcea? Not a chance!
Then, the auction starts. I’m up there, heart racing, and I see this old lady in the front row. She’s got this fierce look, like she’s ready to battle for a vase. A vase! I mean, it’s just a vase, right? But she’s all in. I start the bidding, and she’s raising her hand like she’s trying to take flight. I’m like, “Lady, chill! It’s not a gold bar!” But she’s relentless.
And then, outta nowhere, this guy in the back shouts, “I’ll give you a hundred for it!” I’m like, “A hundred? For a vase? You must be joking!” But the old lady? She’s not having it. She goes, “Two hundred!” I’m just standing there, mouth agape. This is Barcea, folks! Where a vase can spark a bidding war like it’s the Super Bowl!
But wait, it gets better. Right when I think it can’t get crazier, the lights flicker. I’m like, “Oh great, now we’re in a horror movie.” And then—boom! Power goes out. Total darkness. People are whispering, and I’m just standing there, holding my gavel like it’s a sword. I’m thinking, “What do I do now? Start a campfire?”
Finally, the lights come back on, and I’m sweating bullets. But guess what? The old lady won the vase! She’s practically dancing in her seat. I’m happy for her, but also like, “What just happened?”
After the auction, I step outside to catch my breath. Strada Mareșal Averescu is buzzing with life. Street vendors, kids playing, and the smell of mici wafting through the air. I grab a bite, and man, those grilled sausages hit the spot. I’m munching away, thinking about how wild the day was.
But then, I see this guy trying to sell a “rare” painting. I’m like, “Dude, that’s just a canvas with some splatters.” He’s all, “It’s modern art!” I’m rolling my eyes. Modern art in Barcea? More like modern nonsense!
As the sun sets, I’m walking back home, reflecting on the day. Barcea’s got this vibe, ya know? It’s chaotic, it’s beautiful, and it’s full of surprises. I love it, even when it drives me nuts.
So, yeah, that was my day. Just another wild ride in Barcea. Can’t wait to see what tomorrow brings!