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What It Means To Be A Nurse (No Hashtag, No Filter)

On International Nurses Day, there’s a lot of talk about “love for the profession.” But maybe it’s time to shift the tone. Because, in practice, being a nurse isn’t about some mystical calling — it’s about technical training, mental stamina, and a quiet talent for dealing with what most people prefer not to see: pain, vulnerability, death, and bureaucracy.

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✅🕒 Published on May 12, 2025 - 10:09

Ping Pong

Tired, Anxious, Unproductive? Welcome To The 21St-Century Human Bug.

By Maria Raquel

Some days you wake up exhausted. Not because you ran a marathon, sat through fourteen meetings, or carried heavy grocery bags. Sometimes, you wake up tired of being awake. Tired of thinking. Tired of pretending everything’s fine while running three mental tabs at once.

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✅🕒 Published on May 11, 2025 - 15:27

Global

Mother’s Day: Love Doesn’t Belong On A Calendar (And Can’t Be Forced)

By Maria Raquel

It’s always the same scene: pink-filled shop windows, emotional commercials on TV, and soft background music telling us that “mothers are everything.” If only it were just that. But the truth is, behind the flood of flowers, sales, and rehearsed social media posts… there’s a silent scream. One of exhaustion, pressure, comparison, and sometimes, loneliness.

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✅🕒 Published on May 11, 2025 - 12:29

Planet B

Migratory Birds: They Cross The World Without Getting Lost (And Without Check-In)

By Maria Raquel

While we debate whether to bring a carry-on or not, some creatures are crossing continents like they’re moving from one room to another. Migratory birds have done this for thousands of years. No GPS. No borders. No passport stamps. And maybe most impressively: no drama.

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✅🕒 Published on May 10, 2025 - 16:09

Voice

Sorry I Didn’t Reply. I Was Trying To Exist.

By Maria Raquel

The other day I realized I hadn’t replied to a single message in a week. Not one. Not the friend who always listens. Not the family group chat full of “good morning” flowers. Not the person who sent a heartfelt “I miss you.” Nothing. My finger skimmed the notifications… but my soul didn’t.

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✅🕒 Published on May 10, 2025 - 08:39

Fair Play

When The Stands Become A Courtroom

By Maria Raquel

With the Champions League final approaching, NBA playoffs heating up, and sports like skateboarding, dance, and gymnastics trending online, one thing is clear: being a fan is no longer just about cheering. It’s become a kind of emotional cult — and sometimes, a courtroom with no right to defense.

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✅🕒 Published on May 9, 2025 - 15:54

Ping Pong

Artificial Intelligence Isn’t Dangerous. We Are.

By Maria Raquel

Everyone seems afraid of artificial intelligence these days. Some believe it’ll take over the world, steal jobs, hack hearts, and of course, wipe out humanity with a button no one asked for. But maybe the problem isn’t AI. Maybe the problem is… us, just with Wi-Fi.

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✅🕒 Published on May 9, 2025 - 09:21

Dough

The New Pix Elite: Rich In Bills, Poor In Purpose

By Maria Raquel

These days, paying a bill has become an achievement. A flex. Almost a reason for a mirror selfie with the caption: “Paid in full ?.” And it’s not ironic. With inflation soaring and wages shrinking, managing to stay on top of your payments is becoming as rare as a clean credit score.

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✅🕒 Published on May 9, 2025 - 08:34

What's Up

The Day Mayor Buzzford Discovered Wi-Fi

By Maria Raquel

It was on a sunny morning — with a side of electromagnetic interference — that Mayor Buzzford, a man known for grand speeches and outdated paper memos, decided it was time to modernize his administration. “We mustn’t lag behind the technocratic tides of progress!” he declared, frowning at the blinking router lights.

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✅🕒 Published on May 8, 2025 - 16:43

Global

The Power Of Ignorance: When Stupidity Becomes A Global Strategy

By Maria Raquel

In a time where misinformation thrives and facts fade, nothing is more valuable to a politician than sounding stupid — as long as it’s intentional. Ignorance has become a tool, disinformation a policy, and crudeness a political currency. It’s no longer about being unprepared. It’s calculated. “Mistakes” have become strategy.

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✅🕒 Published on May 8, 2025 - 16:13