Yes, we are here warriors. Almost a decade. I seriously did not want to use that number with this title today. It wasn’t for the sad obvious reason but more of it not being a cliché because we’ve reached double digits since Warrior left this planet. I decided it to be fitting after all just like the subtitle of my book. Never did I want Warrior’s name as part of that because of the reasoning with others to purchase. His name would sell it, but quite possibly in my mind for the wrong reasons. I finally let that go because after all, without him~~~ I would never have written that book. I just wanted to always believe *** REAL*** readers would be interested for more reasons than one. I’m getting close to that number above for this blog. Will I get there? Who knows but for now, we have it with Warrior’s passing in a few days. I look at my hands👐🏻 and see all 10 fingers and think how this is it until 100 which just adds 1 zero, right? We can relive those years in a millisecond and 10 sounds about right.
The 8th also will bring that BIG solar eclipse the ☀️🌑🌎 world is talking about. Who remembers me stating how my son months ago told me this was coming? Hard to believe that will be upon us as well. Stay safe warriors… What are the odds that eclipse would be on HIS anniversary? I bet Warrior is laughing as I was just dumbfounded when knowing it months ago. 😳🫢😬 I STILL want him to be happy but actually, I know he is. That “Wrestle America” magazine story came to mind yet again, with the memory of almost 31 years ago. He wants us happy too as I still marvel at those words spoken in my mind and heart to that magazine with Ultimate Warrior staring back at me all those times ago.
Here’s my list of dates that I recall every year for anyone *** NEW***, or for you avid readers to reminisce:
~~~ April 1st~ 34 years of WMVI (Yes- I DID watch the “Ultimate Challenge” as always.) My daughter is finally THAT age of 17 and a senior in high school just like I was then… Weren’t his girls just that age?
~~~ April 4th~ 7.5. years of this blog, oh my…
~~~ April 5th~ 10 year anniversary of his HOF induction speech (I plan on watching that too as well) AND 32 years of WMVIII when U.W. came to help Hulk Hogan…
~~~ April 7th~ 10 year anniversary of his final RAW speech…
~~~ April 14th I will mention next week…
Here’s another idea I decided to incorporate into today’s post. If you know me and this blog, I mention songs, books, or movies A LOT… Well, today I decided on a song I hear played pretty often as some of the lyrics fit. Many of you might be familiar as it’s very beautiful to me. I always seem to hear it when I had become frustrated or upset. LITERALLY- the words ring true (ding, ding, ding, 🛎️) for me but they might for you too…
“Nothing Else Matters” ~Metallica
… “couldn’t be much more from the heart”
…” forever trusting who we are”
…”and nothing else matters.”
I could include more but don’t want to cross that copyright line. Don’t care what THEY do, think, or know but just do YOU. That’s the message I get but there’s plenty more that resonate for me in a deeper way.
Warrior did HIM despite the others way and lived life on HIS terms. Fans know this but it’s such a beautiful reminder for us all. I get pensive and still teary, but not like years prior. This number is *** BIG*** and up in “parts unknown”, he’s only been gone a short while. No dates, numbers, or years up there but for us~ we are connected to linear time.
Oops, I did forget another addition after all. I actually am referencing a book! Just a 2 count as no movie, ha ha. Recently, I had read John Stamos’s book: “If You Would Have Told Me.” I always liked him and was excited to read his memoir. Some of you may recall me writing on the passing of Bob Saget, (who was his “Full House” costar a few years ago,) and my siblings with their déjà vu “condolences.” Bob and John became very close. John mentions how: “maybe I should stop looking for signs in the sky and just know Bob is at peace.” He then adds: “I know I’ll be back because I know those I’ve lost returned to me.” He meant signs he gets from his parents who have passed while noticing little things in his own son. Yep, that’s how it works warriors and what a profound statement from John if you always believe… 🥹❤️🩹
So, this year no remembering of 10 years ago with me, my kids, their ages and shenanigans, his kids, signs, or any of that. I will turn on my candle lantern. 🕯️Remember the warrior batteries in that? 🔋 🔋while thinking of Warrior in a special way on the evening of April 8th… I thought writing this would be so difficult and yet, it seemed to flow in a peaceful way…
No spiritual meaning of 10 here today although I know it, but you can look up your own info. Last year, I bought nachos and wine 🍷 but this year,. hmmm… 🤔 Why is there no nacho emoji??? I decided to use my April selfie this week because photos of him “run” rampant on here and I had never done a * ME* pic for his anniversary. Some may have seen this pic on my socials but it was originally taken for this post today. Always more firsts with a few more coming up. I will also think of his family, good friends, colleagues of years ago~ both living and passed, and all the countless FANS all over the world, who I hope will forever be. I treasure them and you all.. . There are so many, many things that have transpired these last 10 years my mind can’t keep up but my heart knows. There were lots of personal issues I have dealt with but more relaxed now. Much knowledge has been gained too with always more to come… The countless experiences and memories we have with his life and our own are to numerous to expand upon.
Here’s to the amazing, unforgettable, awesome, ultimate man of WARRIOR that we know as good to his core. I miss his presence but his spirit is forever around. I have been so extremely fortunate despite not physically knowing him in this life… His story continues, just in a different way… My story continues as well as all of yours. I love you Warrior ( there’s another first I had yet to ever type out…) and I thank you for everything. Continue to be YOU because nothing else matters...
P.S. Do any of you remember way back to my Easter egg story? Well, I never shared ALL of that but will today. The truth is- I KEPT that eggshell created when I was a teen on my dresser for MONTHS! Maybe I never shared that because of judgement or weirdness but now- it felt time. Similar to another statement ⬆️ which I have shared today for different reasons…. I will link 2 blogs that mention that egg which FYI- was the SAME colors as the batteries! 🥚💜💛😮😜
http://www.mywarriorwritings.com/many-meaningful-masks/
Or:
http://www.mywarriorwritings.com/the-color-blur/
*** You can also search them up if interested…. 🕉️☮️🚀
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