Abnoan Muniz
Bio
Brazilian Senior Software Engineer
Diagnosed with ADHD at 30, my perspective of life took a transformative turn, breathing new life into my world.
A lot of creativity and unconventional thinking you will find here.
Stories (101/0)
Learning to Breathe Again
So, before all this craziness went down, life was chill, you know? Just the usual—work, weekends, and wondering what to grab for dinner. I mean, the most medical I got was Googling symptoms for a cold or maybe a twisted ankle from an overly enthusiastic soccer match with the guys. Hospitals? Doctors? Nah, those were just settings for medical dramas or something you pass by on your way to somewhere more interesting. Little did I know, life had other plans, and let me tell you, they were anything but "normal."
By Abnoan Muniz8 months ago in Chapters
A Software Craftsman's Journey to Becoming a Storyteller
When we speak of firsts, a sense of nostalgia brushes against our hearts. It's the delicate and fragile memory of an original creation, the kernel from which the tree of experience grows. For me, that nascent memory takes me back to a Medium article. This treatise tackled the rather cerebral topic of "Understanding Inheritance with C#." If this sounds like a no-nonsense technical document aimed squarely at programmers, you're not wrong. It was precise, unembellished, and intensely pragmatic—much like a well-written code.
By Abnoan Muniz8 months ago in Writers
Beating ADHD with Lessons from Ready Player One
Growing up engrossed in video games such as Ragnarok Online and Perfect World, the virtual world has always felt like a second home to me. Despite the immense concentration and dedication I applied to gaming, leveling up avatars, and conquering missions, I found it incredibly difficult to channel that same commitment into other aspects of my life, notably reading. The challenges of living with ADHD made the seemingly simple task of reading a book an almost insurmountable hurdle. My thoughts would dart around erratically, like an overexcited gamer navigating through multiple screens, tabs, and functions. The result? I never managed to finish a single book. But everything changed when I picked up Ready Player One.
By Abnoan Muniz8 months ago in BookClub
Justin Bieber's Purpose Album
Dressed up as an album charting personal growth, 'Purpose' instead unfolds as a cautionary tale of stunted artistic evolution. Its tracks, replete with feigned regret and borrowed platitudes, perform a hollow charade of faux maturity. The result is not a harmonious symphony, but a jarring, disappointing cacophony of missed opportunities.
By Abnoan Muniz8 months ago in Critique
Men in Black
Men in Black is a shallow, soulless spectacle, mistaking CGI aliens and quirky gadgets for substance. Smith and Jones' chemistry can't mask the film's vacuous core. It's a hollow parade of special effects, wasting a glaring opportunity to explore the real existential dread of a universe teeming with unknown life.
By Abnoan Muniz8 months ago in Critique
Nirvana's Nevermind album
Nirvana's Nevermind album masterfully propelled grunge into the mainstream, capturing the poignant angst of a generation through raw vocals and heavy riffs. Yet, its commercial success paradoxically undermines its anti-establishment message, making it both a symbol of grunge authenticity and a commodified version of youth rebellion. Iconic, but somewhat contradictory.
By Abnoan Muniz9 months ago in Critique
Rihana
Despite her magnetic stage presence and trendsetting fashion, Rihanna's music often falls into the trap of commercial formula, sacrificing emotional depth for mass appeal. Her distinct voice can't fully compensate for lyrics that frequently lack substance, making some songs feel like empty vessels in a sea of unfulfilled potential artistry.
By Abnoan Muniz9 months ago in Critique
Aladdin: When Wishes Become Curses
In a distant land where the sun blisters the dunes and nights are woven with whispers of forgotten legends lies the kingdom of Agrabah—a city of radiant domes and towering minarets, yet etched with shadows darker than the moonless night. Gone are the tales of innocent magic and straightforward villainy. Here, the line between right and wrong blurs like the mirage on the desert's horizon, and morality is as shifting as the sand.
By Abnoan Muniz9 months ago in Fiction
