The Metalmadcat

21/06/2026

11 years since I ran my first half-marathon. —Or if you want accuracy, it will be in 2.63 months ✅️

Only memory from my first half-marathon is a picture that my neighbor and friend Nico took from a newspaper showing my position and time. Apart from that all the memories remain inside my head as it was perhaps one of the most unforgettable days of my life.

Then, 7 years will pass until I could consider once again to be part of a half-marathon.
Now is the year of 2026. I have not joined at any competition. I simply got up early in the morning. Prior to this moment I tried to be as cautious as I could (proper sleep, stretching, kept stomach light for 24 hours, proper hydration, etc) But that was all basic preparation, and clearly I was not in optimal conditions. I was less prepared than I have ever been in all my years running. You could say what kept me ongoing was mostly mental endurance.

And speaking of mental endurance: My biggest motivation was thinking about my friends and how much they mean to me. How much hope I receive when I most need it. While facing hard times I want to believe there is still a spark of hope and I choose to take care of my wellbeing, as much as having healthy relationships and being there for others. They let me go on, and let me keep dreaming. Even if several dreams vanished, I will carry on until one of them crystalize!

Last but not least, to conclude my reflection: If there is one thing races taught me: more than the public recognition, the medal, or any reward or prizes, if you see in you that you are so much more than who you were yesterday, then nothing will ever be more rewarding. Nothing will ever make you feel better than that. If there is at least one area in your life where you have improved, you already achieved something, perhaps more than you could think. Or more than what this world could ever see without a trophy in your hand.

I like to think that the greatest way to win in life is once we appreciate perseverance above all things. In the end winning is not about one event in our lives; it is in every step we take. Every day, every night.

19/06/2026

Friday biking trail.

15/06/2026

13/06/2026

In The Name of Music

11/06/2026

✨️The SOCIAL WORKER✨️

Or...the Leopard Queen? Well, that depends who you are talking to, right?. Or better said: Depends which world you may be at, then she could be one or the other (or both).

Here is my homage to Sam Keith (R.I.P. 1963-2026) drawing Jullie Winters, one of the original characters from graphic novel "The Maxx" (1993).

However, just so you know, my reference was taken from a Vampirella sketch drawn by Frazetta, which served me as guidance. Then, I tried to adjust the pose to one that could fit with the attitude of the Leopard Queen. The result is what you see in that image: a sketch which is incomplete and needs more time. I will leave it as it is, though, to join in with all my 2026 female drawings.

You may be suprised but I knew very little about "The Maxx". As a kid, had heard from the TV show, but it seems I would always miss the episodes. And, on top of that, one day the show was completely cancelled. Recently, however, I had a deep dive exploring more about my favorite illustrators and comic artists. This is how I could learn more about Sam Keith, and I ended up reading all his comics from The Maxx. And wow, what a unique and most exciting journey going through each panel. Today I can say I know better and I can appreciate more about the artist and his craft. May the legacy of Sam Keith live on.

To all followers: thank you for being here. Thank you for your support. It means a lot to me. You all have a great day.

-Dan

08/06/2026

SPAWN HOMAGE 🔥🔥🔥

Extremely happy my brother brought me my FIRST comic collection of Spawn.

What you see in the first image are my 50 comics from Spawn graphic novel. They are the Latin American printed editions, all purchased from bulk deals or from multiple bundles found in grab bags (mystery boxes) and similar ways to find best discounts and used items.

My collector hunter spirit can be traced back in time during 2011 when I started. Not a random year. I was aware that next year was going to be super important: the 20th anniversary from one of my favorite ongoing series. And prior to that Spawn had reached the milestone of 200 issues. Suddenly a deep sense of nostalgia caught me by surprise and I just wanted to have my first collection ever.

So, one day I bought my first bundle, and just like most bundles it was anything but chronological, along with other non-spawn related comics, etc..I was glad, though, they were from the classics when Todd himself was the penciler and Greg Capullo would ink.

Anyways, that was just the beginning of an ongoing exploration. Month by month I kept searching more issues in hopes that my collection would be as chronological as possible. After my first 20, I sat myself a goal: I would continue collecting until issue 100.

Did I succeed on that goal? Of course not. At best case, by the year of 2012 I made it to have 30+ issues only.

It became so frustrating to keep adding more. Everywhere I would go to they were all repeated numbers, or just not in good conditions, or else in english (but I promised to self english editions I would buy once my spanish collection goal was complete, so I never bought english ones...talk about irony!). Long story short, then my luck also changed and buying comics on the side became a bit more challenging.

Oh, and number 18 was the hardest to find, but it also became my favorite cover of all 50. [Not to be confused with english edition, which is re-numbered as #19]

It was not unil the year of 2017 I could gather all from 1 to 50 all chronological. At LAST!

06/06/2026

🇦🇷 Algunos dias soy extravagante, otros días demasiado reflexivo—con tintes de melancolia desmedida. Un dia como hoy solo quiero decir que pudé atesorar un bello recuerdo.

Aún con mis propias batallas personales me alegra contribuir en la medida que sea posible. Mi deseo es que esa misma energía pueda motivar a los que me rodean también. Por todo esto doy gracias. Gracias al equipo de voluntarios que me recibió. Un excelente nivel de camaraderia. Gracias por la buena atención y el entusiasmo a toda hora en un día muy nublado y frio. Ojala se repitan más experiencias como estas. Ha sido un placer rodearse de gente solidaria y con buenas vibras.

No hay momento perfecto. Solo momentos para elegir que hacer para seguir creciendo. Momentos para seguir forjando el caracter, el espiritu y renovar las esperanzas. Unos con otros. Dar es dar.

Campaña:"Abriga La Ciudad"
Organización: Dar es Dar
Sitio: www.daresdar.com.ar

[ENGLISH]

Some days I am whimsy. Other days I am reflective with deep shades of melancholy. Today I simply want to say I could treasure a beautiful memory.

Even with my own personal battles it makes me glad I can contribute in any way I can. It is my wish that the same energy can also motivate others around me. For all this I want to say thank you. Thank you to all the team of volunteers I met there. The quality among peers was remarkable. Thank you for all the enthusiasm given, at all times, at a very foggy and cold day. I hope more experiences like such can be repeated in the days ahead. It has been a pleasure surrounding myself with supportive people and good vibes.

There is no perfect moment. There is only moments to choose what to do to keep growing. Moments to forge our character, our spirit so that we can renew our hopes one another. To give is to give.

CAMPAIGN: "Shelter the City"
ORGANIZATION: (To Give is to GIve)
Website: www.daresdar.com.ar

04/06/2026

Legs, legs, legs. Love your legs. Who else could possibly love them living inside this body anyways. Right, Dan?

(Psst..this is where you reafirm with me..come on, don't make me look like a fool in front of all my stalkers...and friends!)

Dan: Wait...what? I mean, Oh YES, yes, absolutely. By all means, Dan. You must love your legs, of course. Show some love to these legs, but not only to your legs. That is just a good place to start. Then you can go ahead and do that with your heart. And things like that. Otherwise what are we even talking about when we talk about love, right?

Right? Hey! Where did you go? Oh, hold on. It is just me here. I see.

31/05/2026

The hedgehog in me is still alive. It has been some agonizing time but I do not wish to give up on my legs so easily. Not when you know what you are capable of and the reasons why you do it. Not when you have fixed goals and friends you can trust. They are, indeed, my sunshine when that capability is faded. Just when everything is absolute darkness I know they are there for me. I am very grateful for each one of them.

I am learning to love myself in every way possible. Still learning to love myself. Still doing it. Of course with all its fluctuations and the nature of mine; nothing algorythm would ever be proud of. But I know it takes more than bunch of months to define my spirit. All I am willing to die for. I know this is just the beginning.

You all do me a favor and have a beautiful day!

31/05/2026