Man, what a day! I’m tellin’ ya, being an auctioneer in Cudalbi is like riding a rollercoaster blindfolded. So, I wake up, right? Sun’s blazin’ through my window on Strada Principală. I’m like, “Great, another day of chaos!”
First thing, I grab my coffee from that little joint on Strada Muncii. You know the one? The barista, Ana, she’s got this wild hair and a smile that could light up a dark alley. She hands me my usual, and I spill half of it on my shirt. Classic me. I’m already late for the auction at the community center on Strada Libertății.
I rush over, dodging potholes like they’re landmines. Cudalbi’s streets are a mess, man! I swear, if I trip one more time, I’m gonna start charging the town for my medical bills. Anyway, I get to the center, and it’s packed. Like, standing-room-only packed. People are buzzing, and I can feel the energy.
I start my spiel, you know, the usual “Ladies and gentlemen, welcome!” But then, outta nowhere, this dude in the back yells, “Get on with it!” I’m like, “Bro, chill! I’m just warming up!” But it gets me fired up. I’m auctioning off this vintage vase, right? It’s got more history than my grandma.
Bids start flying. I’m talkin’ 100, 200, 300 lei! Then, this old lady, Mrs. Popescu, she’s in the front row, and she’s got this fierce look. She’s like, “I’ll give you 500!” I’m shocked! I mean, who knew Mrs. Popescu had that kinda cash? I’m grinning like a fool, and the crowd’s loving it.
But then, bam! The power goes out. Just like that. Cudalbi’s famous for its blackouts, but this one? It’s like the universe is testing me. I’m standing there in the dark, and I hear someone shout, “Is this part of the show?” I can’t help but laugh.
Finally, the lights flicker back on, and I’m back in action. I’m sweating bullets, but I keep going. The bids keep climbing, and I’m feeling like a rockstar. Then, outta nowhere, this kid runs in, yelling about a cat stuck in a tree on Strada Florilor. I’m like, “Dude, priorities!” But the crowd’s distracted, and I’m losing my momentum.
I finally sell the vase for 800 lei! Mrs. Popescu is over the moon. I’m high-fiving people, feeling like I just won the lottery. But then, I step outside, and it’s pouring rain. Like, biblical levels of rain. I’m soaked in seconds. Cudalbi weather, am I right?
I dash to my car, but it won’t start. Of course! I’m sitting there, drenched, thinking, “This is my life.” I finally get it going, and I’m driving home, laughing at the absurdity of it all.
As I roll down Strada Tineretului, I see the park where I used to play as a kid. Man, memories flood back. I remember running around, carefree, not a worry in the world. Now, I’m an auctioneer, dealing with crazy bids and even crazier people.
I get home, kick off my shoes, and just collapse on the couch. What a day! Cudalbi, you never cease to amaze me. I wouldn’t trade it for anything, even with all the chaos. Here’s to more wild days ahead!