In my childhood, one of my biggest fears was being an adopted child. I cannot really explain why, but it was a whirlwind of thoughts whenever I imagined that possibility, and I even cried a few times thinking

Hello Splinters, welcome back! I’ve heard countless times a certain implication that quality is better than quantity. We can interpret this statement in a few ways, but certainly, when someone says that

At night, if I’m hungry, I grab my phone and order food through an app. I’m not bored, I’m enjoying one of the thousands

This Sunday, I went to visit my mother and, despite having felt sick during the previous two days, it turned out to be a really nice day. When I was already about to leave, I came across a pair of binoculars

Yesterday I was talking to my brother, a conversation I had been wanting to have for some time and hadn’t had the opportunity to, because I was worried about his lifestyle. He is a 22-year-old young man

What is a house without a dog? A sad and empty house. Damn, it’s amazing how these animals have the ability to improve the atmosphere, bring joy, and make everything a little more lively. It’s impressive

Hello Splinters, welcome back! I’ve been feeling a bit nostalgic lately. I remember when I first saw Splinterlands. The layout was a bit confusing, but when I discovered the mechanics of this card game,

The educational system, in each country, state, and in some cases even cities, has its own particularities. Some are influenced by culture, others by economic circumstances, and many other variables. Even

Hello Splinters, welcome back! I don’t know if you’ve heard it before, but there’s that comparison between pessimists and optimists, where they look at the same glass half-full of water and each has their

When I was a teenager, I really wanted to get an allowance. Who wouldn’t want to have some money to satisfy at least part of their desires when they’re young? Well, reality back then was harsher, and providing

“Dad, can I skip school?” “Why?” “Because I was supposed to have done an assignment to turn in today, but I forgot.” “Okay, but we’re going to talk about this later.” I’m the kind of father who eases up,

Technology is evolving too much. Too much convenience, too little effort, and thousands of tools to put many ideas into practice, ideas that often did not even come from human brains. Yeah, we’ve reached

Yesterday was one of those days when you get home exhausted, but with that feeling that it was totally worth it. Lots of music, fun, and people. Wow, I’ve never seen this square so packed! This weekend,

Hello Splinters, welcome back! It’s interesting to think about how decisions are made, all based on external factors, experiences, and personal insights. In Splinterlands, every battle is unique, whether

Prevention is better than cure. A popular phrase I’ve heard since childhood and often used in contexts that aren’t exactly about health. It speaks about how we can avoid problems. But considering that

Hello Splinters, welcome back! They say no pain, no gain, but does that really make sense? Perhaps the philosophy behind this phrase is deeper than you might imagine. Yes, achieving a goal requires a certain

Autonomous cars are already a reality. If we had talked about this 20 or 30 years ago, no one would have believed it, this kind of technology was only possible in futuristic science fiction movies. A

It wasn’t just a concert, it was the best concert of my life. Not because of its size, not just because it had renowned musicians, but because it was a gathering of special pieces scattered throughout

Distractions bombard us all the time and we have a tool that attracts our attention constantly in our hands or, at best, in our pocket. It is getting harder and harder to feel bored and boredom is an ally

My son has reached the stage where he goes out to the mall with his friends and, even though it’s relatively close to where I live, I still need to take him there because he doesn’t know how to go on his