<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8" standalone="yes"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/"><channel><title>Life on Ricardo Dantas</title><link>https://ricardodantas.me/categories/life/</link><description>Recent content in Life on Ricardo Dantas</description><generator>Hugo -- 0.157.0</generator><language>en-us</language><lastBuildDate>Thu, 04 Sep 2025 15:32:03 +0100</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://ricardodantas.me/categories/life/feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title>12 Albums That Shaped My Music Taste</title><link>https://ricardodantas.me/posts/albums-that-shaped-my-music/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 Aug 2025 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://ricardodantas.me/posts/albums-that-shaped-my-music/</guid><description>&lt;p&gt;The albums that profoundly influenced my musical taste during my teenage and early adult years were truly transformative. Each one holds a special place in my heart, representing not just a collection of songs but moments of self-discovery and emotional growth. These albums introduced me to various genres and artists, expanding my horizons and shaping my identity. Each record played a significant role in defining my appreciation for music and its ability to connect deeply with personal experiences.&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;li&gt;Iron Maiden - Fear Of The Dark&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Iron Maiden - Best Of the Beast&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Black Sabbath - Paranoid&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Metallica - Black Album&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Megadeth - Rust in Peace&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Van Halen - Van Halen&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Angra - Rebirth&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Unearth - The Oncoming Storm&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Misery Signals - Of Malice and the Magnum Heart&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;As I Lay Dying - Shadows Are Security&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;As I Lay Dying - Frail Words Collapse&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Killswitch Engage - The End of Heartache&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ol&gt;</description></item><item><title>My top 10 movies of all time</title><link>https://ricardodantas.me/posts/my-top-movies-of-all/</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 Aug 2025 09:42:57 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://ricardodantas.me/posts/my-top-movies-of-all/</guid><description>&lt;p&gt;I have a deep love for these movies and have watched them many times.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ol&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://m.imdb.com/title/tt0133093/?ref_=chttp_t_16"&gt;The Matrix&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://m.imdb.com/title/tt0096874/?ref_=ext_shr_lnk"&gt;Back to the Future Part II&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://m.imdb.com/title/tt0083658/?ref_=ext_shr_lnk"&gt;Blade Runner&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://m.imdb.com/title/tt0120815/?ref_=chttp_t_24"&gt;Saving Private Ryan&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://m.imdb.com/title/tt0167260/?ref_=chttp_t_6"&gt;The Lord of the Rings: The Return Of The King&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://m.imdb.com/title/tt0816692/?ref_=chttp_t_18"&gt;Interstellar&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://m.imdb.com/title/tt1375666/?ref_=chttp_t_14"&gt;Inception&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://m.imdb.com/title/tt0109830/?ref_=chttp_t_11"&gt;Forrest Gump&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://m.imdb.com/title/tt0120689/?ref_=chttp_t_25"&gt;The Green Mile&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://m.imdb.com/title/tt1675434"&gt;Untouchable&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ol&gt;</description></item><item><title>Thank you Mr. Ozzy Osbourne</title><link>https://ricardodantas.me/posts/thank-you-mr-ozzy-osbourne/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Jul 2025 20:07:34 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://ricardodantas.me/posts/thank-you-mr-ozzy-osbourne/</guid><description>&lt;p&gt;Today marks a profoundly sad day for the Heavy Metal community as we mourn the loss of the legendary Ozzy Osbourne. His passing leaves a significant void, as he was a major influence on generations of musicians and fans, including myself. Ozzy was a pivotal figure who played a crucial role in shaping the Heavy Metal genre, and his legacy will undoubtedly endure.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;So thank you, Mr Ozzy Osbourne! Rest in peace.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;img src="uploads/2025/98b4d9f011.jpg"&gt;</description></item><item><title>Starting without a plan</title><link>https://ricardodantas.me/posts/starting-without-a-plan/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Jul 2025 12:48:52 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://ricardodantas.me/posts/starting-without-a-plan/</guid><description>&lt;p&gt;I’ve been thinking about starting a blog for a little while now. It’s not about having an audience or building a personal brand. I just want to slow down and share what’s on my mind.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;As a software developer and a dad, I understand the challenges of balancing work and family life. I find joy in playing guitar and writing code, and I’m constantly striving to live a more mindful life.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;I’m not quite sure yet what this blog will become. Maybe it’ll be a place to share my thoughts on life in Sweden, digital habits, fatherhood, or even the occasional nerdy tech or guitar post. Or maybe it’ll just serve as a public journal.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;There is no set schedule for posts; I will write whenever I have time and feel inspired to share something.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Let’s see where this journey takes us.&lt;/p&gt;</description></item></channel></rss>