I’m Back: Sunny Side Up.

It’s been a hot minute since I’ve posted on here. In fact, it’s been over five years. My measly three posts from the start of this blog? That’s okay. Is anyone even reading these posts? I don’t know. That’s also okay. A few years ago, I quit posting so often on social media. I wanted to live my life out in the “real world.”

Somehow, I transformed into a hermit. My favorite activity became knitting because, as my life sped up so much, that was the best way for me to stop and slow down while still feeling productive. If I were knitting and being productive, I wouldn’t feel as guilty about sitting down and watching a movie. And you can bet your bippy my knitting goes to out to bars with me when we decide to venture out into the world.

I think I’m telling you how I became an old woman? We’ll save that for another time and another place.

I’ve decided to join the youngsters again. I’ve decided to live my best life. I’m not where I want to be yet, but I’m on my way. I went out with one of my friends to knit and have a brew, and I found myself telling her about the most humiliating day of teaching I ever had. Don’t worry, it will find its way here one day, but today is not that day. In time, dear one. Through her laughter, she said I need to write about these things. I couldn’t stop thinking how she was right.

What should be the topic of my next post? I’d certainly take input. If this blog is as lively as it’s been, it appears I’ll just continue to entertain myself.

So here I am. I’m back and sunny side up.

Own it.

There is a difference between confidence and arrogance. Own what you know.

El tiempo más importante es hoy. Es ahora.

Today is the most important time of our lives. What we do today, what we think about today, all of it. To me, the time wasted is the time we spend conforming to society rather than truly following what we can feel in our souls is what we need to do. Learn whenever you are able about whatever or whomever. Knowledge is priceless.

Opening our eyes and truly seeing is the best way to attempt to understand ourselves and the world we are living in. Don’t see the person next to you with the labels society teaches you to see, see them for who they are. Changing my mindset from looking at the world through the eyes of conformists to my own has opened more doors than I thought imaginable. By not taking the opinions of others as fact and truth has impacted me in ways I cannot accurately describe in words at this time in my life. Too many people cast away those who may not be the most graceful in their speech and hold those people in low regards from there on out without ever allowing the chance for redemption. Maybe that person didn’t make the best impressions in our few interactions; but rather than dismissing them as a a potential friend or acquaintance (and many dismiss others as people in general), have patience, and seek out their redeeming qualities. Maybe they are hurting and need to know they are not alone. Everybody hurts at times in their lives, and some face more trials than others. Make your presence positive. Maybe you’ll make a difference in their day. I am eternally grateful for those who chose to not give up on me.

I was dark. I was in pain for a very long time. There was a time when I hated the world and everyone and everything in it. I’m not saying every day is full of butterflies and rainbows for me now, but there is always something to take away from every interaction with every person or thing you encounter. It is a new experience from which I learn. Learning is everywhere, and it is up to each individual to utilize whatever knowledge is bequeathed upon them in order to better themselves and, in turn, the world we live in today.

Be courageous. Forgive, be understanding, and practice empathy.

Be the change you wish to see in the world.

– Mahatma Ghandi

This is how we begin?

I cannot guarantee anything on how often I will post. There may be some weeks I post multiple times, and there may be some times that I go several weeks without posting. I also cannot guarantee any topics that will or will not be posted about, so I can’t exactly give it a genre; but I titled this page Thoughts, Loves, and Inspirations of a Honey Badger because those are the only things I can guarantee. My thoughts, loves, and inspirations. Well, those and that I am declaring this page a no judgement zone. To express one’s opinions or thoughts honestly is an honorable thing to do, and it takes courage. If people choose to post their thoughts on posts and interact on this page, I will not tolerate the berating or belittling of anyone. It’s totally okay to agree to disagree. If there is a guilty party, they will be promptly removed because this isn’t the place for that. I can’t guarantee anything else because who knows what will trigger the next chapter in my mental notebook? If I write enough of these, I’m sure you’ll be able to figure out where the honey badger comes from. It will eventually make sense, I promise.

Until I see you again,

-Riley