Hey, hello, hi, my Bumblebees! I’ve made a decision in regards to Ranting Teen Talks and I hope you understand that there's always going to be ups and downs which is what “Sunshine Mixed with a Little Hurricane,” (Brad Paisley) is all about. When I started this podcast, my main goal was to inspire you to be yourself, spread positivity, and do what you love, however, currently, I haven’t been able to do that myself. Thus, I came to this conclusion, because really, I wanted to provide you the quality and attention you deserve, and I’ve been struggling to do so for a while now. Nonetheless, I wish you all the best as you continue to learn and grow as wonderful humans.

Remember to BEE yourself and that you are BEE-utiful, so keep on smiling.

~ Adriana :)

Although an episode named "The Donkey," may cause a few of you to raise an eyebrow before listening, this segment is one that needs to be heard. Adriana shares the story of a donkey, a farmer, and a well, which united, describes the power of perseverance. It is no stranger to us that life can be unpredictable and crazy, but no matter how much dirt gets put onto your shoulders YOU have the choice to either get buried alive, or learn to blossom. Ranting Teen Talks encourages you to find the light, continue to grow, and start the change. Know, that as long as YOU believe you can persevere, YOU can achieve anything.

Ranting Teen Talks' "The Clock is Running," describes how life is short, and you can't sit around waiting for something to happen for you. Like success, if you want to make change BE the change by taking one step forward. Although, you can't alter the past, you can focus on learning from it.  Lift your head high, and know that once you embrace today, there's a world of possibilities for tomorrow.

Remember this: "The clock is running. Make the most of today. Time waits for no man. Yesterday is history. Tomorrow is a mystery. Today is a gift. That's why it is called the present," ~ Alice Morse Earle

Your goals and successes are tailored to yourself, and how you achieve them is up to you too. However, no matter who you are, there is one thing that remains clear- in order to get to your destination you must keep moving forward. Even if you fall or retrace your steps, at the end of the day, moving forward is how you will get closer to accomplishing them. So how DO we move forward? Simple- by hard work and determination. You won't get anywhere if all you do is hope for the best, instead of actually trying to do something instead. You also must create a REACHABLE goal, by knowing the difference between "if it's meant to be, it'll be," and "if you want it, go get it." Finally, although goals may seem like challenges sometimes, if you put your mind and focus in one place, and remind yourself why you created that goal, there's no telling what you can, and can't do. 

As always, remember to BEE yourself, and that you are BEE-utiful,

- Adriana

"Some people dream of success, while other people get up every morning and make it happen," ~ Wayne Huizenga

We all know that ignorance describes lacking knowledge or awareness, but that's just the definition of it. What actually makes something ignorant? Do "dumb" questions exist? Is our view of ignorance always the same? Everyone has different opinions, which also means our ideas of ignorance will differ as well. Based on the perspective you choose, your decision on whether or not someone is ignorant will also vary.  However, because the literal definition of ignorance means "lacking knowledge," no question should be considered stupid. By asking questions, you are doing the opposite which is learning and taking in new information. Yes, you may not know everything about a topic, but asking questions proves that you do not lack knowledge, because you are interested in the first place. Learning and making mistakes is how we create ourselves, and questions help us get there. So while there will always be disagreements on the concept of ignorance, we should all learn to agree that "dumb" questions are nonexistent. These ideas are expressed with one single quote within this episode: "Ignorance is not saying, I don't know. Ignorance is saying, I don't WANT to know," ~ Unknown

Don't be afraid of your own curiosity,

- Adriana

Two quotes. The first? "You don't get harmony when everyone sings the same note," (Doug Floyd). -And the second, "Life isn't about finding yourself. Life is about creating yourself," (George Bernard Shaw). Both have very different meanings, however, in this episode, Adriana merges the two together in order to bring to you a concept worth discussing. She does this by evaluating the importance of choosing your own path, while also weighing in her interpretation of FINDING yourself and CREATING yourself.  Remember that how you use your voice determines the path you choose, so make sure it's heard!

The way you live life depends on the perspective you chose to see it in. You could go by day by day, seeing the world as darkness filled with monsters disguised as people, but then how happy would YOU be? In contrast, you could be noticing those who shed warmth and passion, those who appreciate things like growing plants, those who laugh until they snort, and those who overflow with kindness towards everyone. . . doesn't it seem better when you admire the roses instead of the thorns? Think about the path you chose in the past, present, and future, and think about what YOU can do, no matter how big or small, to make a difference. 

Most importantly, remember to BEE yourself,

~ Adriana

"You can complain because roses have thorns, or you can be grateful because thorn bushes have roses," - Ziggy (Tom Wilson)

Ranting Teen Talks' episode, "Trusting Your Wings," is all about believing in yourself and finding the courage to know that you can do anything. However, if you doubt yourself, all the beautiful, positive chances that CAN happen, WON'T, because you're too busy being blinded by doubt to see them. It's your choice whether you look towards the big open sky or not, but at one point or another, YOU must decide if you will trust the branch, or your own wings.

Remember this: "A bird sitting on a tree is never afraid of the branch breaking, because her trust is not on the branch, but on it's own wings. Always believe in yourself," - Unknown

Hey, hello, hi, my Bumblebees! I'm so excited to welcome you back to season 2 of Ranting Teen Talks! As we transition into the regular flow of things, I start with a new REAL Talks segment, centering around LITERAL Bumblebees, and of course, you! This includes finding your inner strength, and some interesting fun facts about those fluffy little bees. For instance, did you know, the last name 'Dumbledore,' found in the Harry Potter series by J.K. Rowling is actually an old name for 'bumblebee?' If you want to hear more SWEET facts like that, take a listen to all the BUZZ within this episode!

As always, remember to BEE yourself and that you are BEE-utiful,

- Adriana

P.S. CAUTION HEADPHONE USERS! I may or may not have gotten un-BEE-lievably enthusiastic while recording this episode. . . (SORRY!)

Also, all sources for the bee facts can be found here: https://www.pinterest.com/Sunflower_Adriana/boards/

Nothing here on Ranting Teen Talks is- or ever will be perfect (CRAZY, RIGHT?) and I never expect it to be, since the first episode. This doesn’t only apply to podcasts too. Life has its ups, downs, and beautiful imperfections that make it memorable and worth living. In this segment, you’ll hear 4 different reflections from myself, Rachel, Anika, and Kayla about the meaning behind Ralph Marston’s quote “You Were Born to be Real, Not to be Perfect.” 

You’re perfectly imperfect, so always remember to BEE yourself, my Bumblebees,

-Adriana