I’ll Stare Directly at the Sun but Never at the Surge

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Well, I wasn’t planning on vlogging today, but it’s a Taylor Swift weekend in Miami, and I had to jump in. Last night, without even going near the concert chaos, I managed to pull off $300 on Uber, and I’m here to share how I did it. Instead of getting stuck in the Taylor Swift traffic, I stuck to my usual haunts in Coral Gables, Kendall, and Cutler Bay, scoring consistent rides without the stress of Brickell or Wynwood. It’s all about knowing where the action is without actually diving into the storm.

While the Swifties were taking over Miami, I kept my cool, strategizing my routes to maximize surges without getting trapped in concert traffic. From dodging the airport to sticking with local rides, I racked up decent earnings. And yeah, I even had some fun along the way with tips from inebriated homecoming kids and a car that, thankfully, stayed clean. Of course, no vlog is complete without me dropping some Uber knowledge—how to avoid the nightmare rides and why CMT scores are rigged against us drivers.

The afternoon stayed productive, with me snagging quick, small rides and avoiding the black hole of Wynwood and the Miami Gardens crowd. I’m working smarter, not harder, and it’s paying off—literally. By the end of the night, I was still avoiding the madness, sticking to Coconut Grove, where tourists and locals alike were keeping me busy. And a special shoutout to Gaston for his birthday! Happy Birthday, bro! Tune in next time, and remember, if you think I’m sus, then sus-cribe!

Timestamps:
0:00:00 – Sunday afternoon, was not going to vlog today, but it's Taylor Swift weekend!
0:00:37 – First time making $300 since my non-Tesla days.
0:01:05 – Stayed local in Coral Gables and Kendall—avoided the chaos of Taylor Swift’s concert.
0:02:13 – The high school homecoming kids almost caused chaos, but no one puked.
0:02:54 – Taylor Swift is marking the start of the snowbird exodus to Miami.
0:03:40 – Seeing all the crazy surges popping up—time to take advantage!
0:04:21 – Six-dollar surge ride turned into $9 just to drive a kid to campus.
0:05:03 – My strategy: make $50 locally before expanding the zone.
0:06:29 – Worked till 6 a.m., made my $300—Lyft gave me an extra $50.
0:08:00 – Rain started right when I needed to vacuum the car—Murphy’s Law!
0:09:27 – Rant about CMT scores—pissing me off, barely went up two points.
0:10:12 – Miami weather is unpredictable—suddenly it's all gray skies.
0:11:01 – Swifties warning: make sure your $6 ride doesn’t turn into a $34 ride to the stadium!
0:12:19 – Is Taylor Swift pregnant? You heard it here first!
0:13:02 – Dealing with sneaky destination changes—how I avoid the Hard Rock stadium trap.
0:14:03 – Dadeland Mall—home of quick surge rides.
0:15:00 – Chasing surges but sticking to short rides only.
0:16:37 – $16 ride to Cutler Bay but letting it go—gotta stay local.
0:18:37 – Trying to stay calm—easy day with no drama.
0:19:13 – Another ride from the shopping malls—this is my new airport!
0:21:04 – Rejected the Hard Rock ride—won’t get trapped in stadium traffic.
0:22:16 – As big as Taylor Swift is, Miami is still doing its regular Saturday night chaos.
0:24:08 – People still hit Wynwood and Three Points Festival despite the Swifties.
0:25:15 – $5 for ten minutes? I’ll take that math all day!
0:26:47 – Declining rides to Miami Beach for $15—staying in Coral Gables for $5 instead.
0:29:09 – Raining, but Lyft isn’t showing anything good either—heading to my parents’ for a bit.
0:30:14 – Arrivals at the airport are a complete shit show—snowbirds are back!
0:31:10 – Keeping it south near Pinecrest, where the surges are steady.
0:32:04 – Another CMT rant—why are they judging harsh turning and braking?
0:34:50 – Does centrifugal force affect your CMT score? Random physics thought.
0:36:19 – Shenandoah neighborhood surging because of Airbnbs and tourists.
0:39:48 – Riders can flip out at any moment, but I know how to diffuse the bomb.
0:43:13 – A ride is either good or bad—why even have five stars?
0:49:00 – They’re waiting to find out why I’m a bad Uber driver—projecting bad experiences.
0:52:03 – Think I might have to brave Brickell and downtown after all.
0:54:44 – Space nightclub is still packed at 6 a.m.—not my scene anymore!
0:56:06 – I think I crossed $100 already, but it’s hard to tell—gotta add up Lyft and Uber.
0:57:14 – Diamond transition to shitty little rides until something better pops up.