Author: Kathy Pickett

I'm a wife, mom of 2 and have always been a huge fan of WWE’s the Ultimate Warrior despite his passing. I created this blog to share my stories relating to him that happened years ago and some are continuing today with his Spirit alive and well! I hope some fans out there relate and enjoy my blog!!! Check out my book “Spirit and Belief” on how Warrior influenced me in spirit. It is filled with humor, family stories, psychic terms, following my intuition, and how everyone has natural abilities we can tap into or get guidance upon.

My February Loves

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Hello everyone! Here we are just 2 days before that “ LOVE” holiday of Valentine’s Day. I have shared my husband’s and I story of getting engaged that day (24 years ago now) but that post was last year. I wish you all a beautiful day so please celebrate however it works in your life. Over here, our local shops were having a “ Ghoulentine’s Day.” They have had “ Galentines”for the gals but ghouls? I’m not sure what it was all about as I associate ghouls with Halloween. 👻🤔 Well, if it got the places business and foot traffic, I’m sure it was a fun yet different theme…. You’ll notice I use that word of love in the title once again so maybe next time, it won’t be around February! 💘

The photo today got used on Instagram last month as part of my 400th post so I kept it for these writings. I should’ve put it on here but wanted to use a UW pic then so now it’s time to bring it to show my love. I of course, like you have many things associated with this day of love but it brings another yearly mention. 33 years ago, I started my “version” with working out down in the basement of my childhood home. That story is in my book : “ Spirit and Belief” as it began very comically indeed. 🤭 It was during the Winter Olympics of ‘92 as I was feeling blah with cabin fever. Much has evolved with my routine naturally as I practice yoga, but sometimes need new to activate different muscles and my core.

My daughter actually brought that up just the other day. She noticed our arm weights near the fireplace where they sit. She knows this but asked if I had weights in my old home. I laughed and said: “ Do you think your grandparents would’ve bought those back then?” 😂It could’ve been my Dad though as he got much into fitness in his mid 40s, but my Mom was not interested. Some of that is generational for sure and she did walk or bike a little but not working out in other ways and that’s fine. We never had equipment at all as my Dad used the machines at work. I just thought it was amusing how she brought up the weights like they were new sitting in that space! Fitness is a love of mine as well, so it can be and is one of my ideas I will bring with this title. Hard to believe it began when I was just 19, going on 20. Most of my adult life too…

Here’s another love of mine. Loyal readers, can you guess? What are some other connectors which become funny like today that I’ve brought up MANY times? OK, I will fill you in. Music and songs, of course! Always a love of mine and always will be. I will share a few songs that I heard most recently but you know with me, it isn’t just that simple sometimes. I’m gonna say a 3️⃣ count although one I had mentioned before…. My husband and I wanted to use this 10% off coupon for “ Texas Roadhouse” that we got at the basketball game a few weeks ago. Typically though, he is either in the middle of doing something or isn’t aware of the time. Restaurants fill up pretty quickly around here near dinner time and especially on a Saturday night.

We got to the parking lot and it’s packed! I knew it. I’m not much of a steak person anyways, but I’d find something. We left though and never went in. So, we decided on “Ruby Tuesdays” nearby as I love the garden bar! 🥗I did get shrimp 🍤as well so it was a yummy time. 😋They were playing such fun 80s songs as perhaps “ Texas Roadhouse” would not have. See, we were meant to be there~~~ at least I was anyway! It took so much for me to A~ not dance in my seat or move while eating and B~ not to laugh. OMG moments here we come as I share my fun and silly Kathy memories. 😜

The first song played was “ Word Up” by Cameo. Does anyone remember this one? It was very popular when I was in high school. In fact, I think maybe I was a junior when the seniors used that song for a skit. I totally remember them dancing to that all those years ago. Why this song on here you might ask? Well…… just add two letters and switch it from “ Word Up” to…. you can probably guess. They spell the song so go from there. I’m still laughing and all these years later can recall the skit with my little play on words., Teen Kathy, I love her. 🙋🏻‍♀️Not just in February either, ha ha. The thing is, I don’t think I’ve ever heard that song in public, *** EVER***. Even more special. Me dancing in my seat giggling, can you just picture it?

The second song was when I walked up to the garden bar and all of a sudden I hear: “ Come on girls, do you believe in love? ‘Cause I got something to say about it and it goes something like this...” Know the song? It’s “ Express Yourself” by Madonna. Yep, another goodie with my little memory bank. You can look up the other lyrics but do some fit for this post? Ultimately, yes they do! I even had some actions for a few verses, oh my. How did I keep my food down with my husband sitting across from me? 🤣 It is one of my favorite Madonna songs as it fits for me too.

The last one was “ Emotions” by Mariah Carey. I had mentioned this one at the dentist’s office a few years back. I can’t hit her high notes but try to do my best, just not in a crowded restaurant with on lookers thinking I’m crazy! Those 3️⃣ songs can relate to Valentine’s Day too. OK, “Word Up” has no “psychological romance”, but dancing is great to love! Both “ Express Yourself” and “ Emotions” are also perfect for this holiday. I as usual first say to myself: “ No way am I sharing that experience” but then I decide to anyway. We need to make fun of ourselves sometimes, right? So, if you can’t or don’t want to celebrate Vday, just read this post for a couple of great laughs at my expense. I truly won’t mind. Enjoy all your loves whatever they may be. I know you’re singing now, right? I am as usual. 🎤🎼🥰

P.S. Love to you all for making me part of your day! Happy Valentine’s Day. Love the warrior YOU are! 🫵🏻

P.P.S. Guess we’ll use that 10% off another time… 🤷🏻‍♀️

Rockin’ the Game💙💪🏻

Month number two 2️⃣ of 2025 is here. February is the shortest month but how about the date today of 2/5/25. Love that repetitive number, so cool. I hope it’s a great day for all you warriors out there. How are your goals going so far with this new year of beginnings? I’m trying new vitamins and finally did a celery detox. It’s really not that bad for all you who aren’t into one of the best vegetables for us. I’m not getting preachy but sometimes we need to just try something new and for me, it was a celery smoothie. Maybe I don’t need a list after all as I just go for what I want to try and see what happens. Keep going yourselves warriors and do the work!

That guy down below did the work as you fans know. Let’s get into that pic of a young Jim Hellwig when he was known as “ Rock” with “ The Blade Runners.” I had no idea how hairy he was! 😬 This photo I shared with my brother as we often play a guessing game of WWF(E) Superstars. Both of us see them on various media sites so this was the second one I sent to him of Warrior. The first one was of Jim as a teen that I saw from his biography a few years back. I stumped him with a teen photo and a Blade Runner one, win win for me! I will say he has stumped me more times though. So, I felt compelled to use that unrecognizable (to my brother) photo of “Rock” today.

Gearing up for the present, Triple H was just announced as the 1st inductee into the 2025 HOF class. The Ultimate Warrior was ALSO announced as the first inductee of the 2014 class 11 years ago. Triple H deserves this honor and I’m so happy for him. Some may not be fans of his and I did not follow his career much but nowadays, I know more. UW fans will remember how he was in that ring as part of WMXII being a young Hunter Hearst Helmsley. Triple H was also instrumental in bringing Warrior back to the WWE, as his career deserves to be recognized for all that it was. I’m very excited to hear his speech. Bring on “ The Game!” It’ll be an emotional one for sure.

Did any of you watch the Royal Rumble? I did not but just wanted to know results, surprises, or my interest in John Cena~~~ who is considered to be “The GOAT.” I did a post on that years ago if you readers can recall. Just look for a pic of an actual goat! 🐐 I thought that would be funny to use so glad I did. 35 years ago this past January brought Hulk Hogan and Ultimate Warrior face-to-face for several seconds during 1990’s Royal Rumble. That was leading up to WMVI with its * BIG* anniversary coming in April, stay tuned! I am happy WWE still has these original PLE’s (formally PPV’s) that are part of their history. The big 4 will remain hopefully as they of course, added a few others over time.

Did you notice how I combined Warrior and Triple H for the title today? Sometimes, I just start writing without working on a subject too much and it just flows into one. “Rockin’ the Game” came to me so that was it. I can ask you all a question here as it does relate. How do you interpret that title above? You can rock your game in many ways by just kicking a** in whatever you do. That’s what Warrior did, would say, and I know Triple H is the same. I thank God he survived his heart surgeries of a few years ago as WWE needed him around, we all still do. He has made so many more positive changes as head of creative, I hope it continues.

Even though I do not watch their content, I decided to watch the most recent “ Saturday Night’s Main Event” a few weeks prior. I saw the entire show which I couldn’t do last time. I probably won’t again and despite talent of today, nostalgia will be there for me in many ways. UW is in the opening sequence too, and I will always love the entrance theme music. I hope it sticks around. 😁🎼

Look for a link at the end today of my write up on the 25th anniversary of WMXII back in 2021. It’s all about the trust developed between Warrior and Triple H overtime and how they formed a friendship. I reread it (obviously) so I only thought it fitting to include again. If you’ve already read it, I believe it’s worth another read! Just ignore the website info as previously stated since that no longer exists. Plus, ignore the vacation statement too. That was shortly after my ulcer…

Getting back to rockin’ the game here, warriors. Can you honestly say that about anything in your life? I can but then will never be an expert. It’s OK to feel good about our stuff as you know and all of you can relate to your strengths. Those weaknesses can improve too if you truly try. Just don’t push yourself to exhaustion because even though Warrior did in many aspects, most of us aren’t former bodybuilders or pro wrestlers. Do what you can, when you can, and feel proud of it all. You can still rock your game without going to extremes and that means in other ways too, not just the physical. There will always be someone who seems to be doing it better but don’t let that clothesline you down! Get up and stay in the match however it works for you. Whatever your “game” is, play it strong, bold, and brave like warriors do. Maybe Triple H was called “The Game” for many reasons besides wrestling. He had other names, but I like that one for him.

Rock your game, warriors . Become inducted in your own Hall of Fame as your own recipient. The only winner in any Royal Rumble needs to be the one who rocked it all to win it all. Always believe that winner is YOU…

P.S. Here is the link to the 25th anniversary of WMXII with my thoughts on Warrior and Triple H’s friendship…

http://www.mywarriorwritings.com/a-genuine-trust/

My Happy “ Harmotions” 😬😍

Yes, warriors that is a word as I did look it up. Guess it’s some computer game, but that certainly isn’t my definition! Warrior had “ Destrucity,” I can have “ harmotions.” I was thinking too much in my head (super typical) and somehow combined hormones with emotions so there you have it, a new word of mine. I laughed so hard and decided it fit perfectly with today’s post. 😂 After all, there are words like “ kranch” and “ hangry,” right? Last week’s very emotional post made me know I need the humor back and my bet is, you do too. That pic you see of a plush Ultimate Warrior was sent to me by my cousin the day we were heading to TN for my niece’s wedding in December! I got it from her shortly after we arrived~~~ how awesome was that? To know she was thinking of our travels and my anxiety means the world. I never asked her where she spotted him as she included no explanation, but it made the rest of the day truly ultimate. I just had to use it as a photo, of course! Isn’t he great?

Another happy “ harmotion” happened a few weeks ago on a Monday night. My Ohio State Buckeyes college football team became the 2025 National Champions! They were facing those Irishmen~~~ Notre Dame. I usually don’t follow that much but when one of my OH teams gets to a final, you bet I’ll be watching. Just like when my Cavaliers won the NBA title almost 9 years ago now as many probably know who they faced! Hint if you don’t here… It’s been mentioned many times and is also in my book. Gee~~~ I wonder what their team name is? 🤔 ~~~ Getting back to college, it was a great game but OSU was blowing their lead. Notre Dame could’ve tied it and even went ahead, but that did not happen! The Bucks won 34-23 without an overtime. I was so super excited to see them win but there’s more. The last time they won was in 2014. See where this is going? That was 11 years ago and they also won by 11 points. There’s a great number connection once again. The master number I have referenced before so how about that? ❤️🩶🏈👏🏻

It gets better warriors. Shortly after the win, I had realized about that number 11. I put it together with the date of their last win (made me think of Warrior) and the points won by. My right ear started ringing. Yep, it sure did so thanks Warrior~~~ message received. Happy harmotions again because I always believe. 👂🏻 🤍 It was a fantastic night, but boy do I hate nailbiter games! It’s always fun when our sports teams win a biggie because of the rarity. Other teams win much but Ohio does not so our fans are expected to go a little nutty. 🌰 Hey, a buckeye is a nut and that’s our state tree. “ Brutus the Buckeye” is also the team mascot for anyone wondering. He could so fit with the Golden Era of the WWF years having the double B’s. Just not “Brutus the Barber,” ha ha!

Do any of you have some happy harmotions going on lately? OK, it doesn’t need to sound like your teen years with that word combo but come on, we need those moments of giddiness sometimes right? I love when I get mine and that’s why sometimes have to jot them down if they can get used in a post. I know many of you don’t do that but just think of some stuff that gave you those great feelings! It’s kind of like my cloud 9️⃣ “go tos” of a few weeks ago. I bet you have yours and you know what? Just because we are adults doesn’t mean the joy filled child like antics need to go away. Alright, we do need to be responsible but just once in a while it is OK to be a little nutty! My daughter even said how I got more excited than her dad did. She said to him : “ Mama gets more into it than you.” She meant her dad. Aren’t guys supposed to get into the game more? He does and did but my harmotions always overtake many situations. Sometimes that’s a good thing but then other times, I have to keep it in check. Are you like this?

You readers who follow frequently know that aspect about me, especially concerning Warrior and all my years of sharing on here. Really though, it can be anything and yes~~~ I do have other times that bring up the harmotions. Will you start using that word now? I have to keep auto- correcting it!!! I hope you do or just create your own. That just came out of me and was very spontaneous. It’s the best feeling and I laughed a long time about it, still kinda am. 🤣🤣 We need to find those bursts of happy things in many ways. I get tickled over a great meal, a song I hear, ( you all know this,) a new place to visit, or anything similar. Our lives have to be shaken up a bit just like how UW shook those ropes. Life will have its crazy promos that no one can make sense out of but you. We also have that moment of splashing down for the win. Yes, those were references to UW for non-wrestling fans wondering “huh?” but they fit here metaphorically speaking.

Find your happy harmotions warriors. It doesn’t have to be hormone crazy, but perhaps harmonious instead based on a blissful emotion. There, I adulted it up a bit for you all. Warrior had that sense of humor when he wanted and most didn’t see it much. Mine is quite the same. I’m glad there are some memories out there with him because take it from me like I have said~~~ he STILL is funny. I can and do speak on that so believe if you wish. Here’s to many happy harmotions in your life. Be open to anything that fills you up in the best way. Mine were that plush UW doll, a football game win, and the number 11 with my ear ringing. A 3️⃣ count, yay!

P.S. You can also get back to WWF here with happy harmotions being HH! Wait~~~ no, not Hulk Hogan! BTW, I heard he just became a Grandpa to twins! His daughter is now a mom. 💙🩷

Make A Difference 🤍

“ Wake up Sleeping Beauties!”

I do know I referenced that phrase spoken (or maybe kinda yelled) from Warrior, but it resonated with me. I don’t believe he was saying that down below in that photo but it was yet another inspiring shot of him in his barn gym back at Casa de Warrior in New Mexico. Also, Sleeping Beauty, (a.k.a. Princess👸 Aurora) was always my favorite and she’s the same age as Warrior was which is * NOT* my reason, ha ha. I did mention that in a post years ago. We need to wake up and KNOW~ just know we do make a difference. We have to and NEED to believe that. This bears repeating and I don’t want to sound redundant, but it totally fits with what I am sharing today.

*** Extremely personal post***

Earlier this month, the world lost a beautiful young woman who was best friends with my niece. She was only 20, almost 21. The same age as my son as well. Her celebration of life is this weekend and I’m certain that will be an extraordinary event. I never met her but everyone and I mean everyone who had known her has the most kindest things to say in her memory. It just so happens she shared the same name as our cat~~~ Hannah. I always loved that name as it was one I considered for my daughter. Who would’ve thought years later, it would resurface for one of our pets. My Mama brain remembered. Hannah means “ GRACE” and this girl exuded just that. She fought a hard battle with a rare form of cancer and is survived by an older brother. Her parents had already lost twin boys at a few months old prematurely years prior, so she was their girl of saving grace… 🤍

I cannot imagine losing 3 children but I do believe in a higher purpose~~~ despite such tremendous loss. That remarkable young lady came here to help her parents get stronger, to be a light of goodness, and to make a difference in many ways. She reminds me so much of a friend of mine who passed almost 2 years ago now. She was the same age as my sister and left behind her husband and 3 kids…. Their son is the same age yet again as mine and they went thru school together… Everyone who knew my friend adored her smile and contagious laughter. These people are Earth angels spreading positivity to all in lieu of what is going on around them. I have sent my niece comforting words as I hope they resonated with her. ❤️‍🩹She’s struggling without her bestie of these past 9 years, but Hannah made her stronger too~~~she just didn’t know it back then.

I’m not writing all this to make you readers sad or even angry about lives cut short in a way. I’m writing because I need my title’s reminder too. I try to be positive but those two beauties just glowed in ways I can only envy. They made a difference with their outgoing styles, but we all can and do even though we might not be like they were. None of us are Little Miss or Mr. ☀️ Sunshine all the time, we can’t be~~~ but some rise above the yuck just by their very presence. It’s something we should all attain to.

Warrior spoke often about us all having genius inside, how our life matters, not to waste our time, and so much more but many of us don’t have that platform of celebrity like he did. We do, however, have much today than we ever have with social media and ways of communicating if we wish. Even if you’re not a media person, please always believe in your goodness. We may falter and aren’t perfect, but we can’t give up and think it’s all for nothing. You and I and everyone makes a difference so we need to count the small ways. If it’s someone you disagree with, they (even with your eye rolling, 🙄) make a difference too.

Often times I wonder if I’m doing enough or saying enough, but then there are times when I think~~~ that’s it for today. We might not do big, extravagant actions for the whole world to notice but someone, somewhere is very appreciative for your existence~~~ believe me. I might not hear from readers of this blog very often or even other media responses but I know there are those who read or I wouldn’t be doing this at all as I thank those who do… We also don’t have to share much with others, but the universe is a co-creator with you on your life to make a difference. It’s your hobbies, your livelihood, your passions, how you treat people, and everything about you that matters. We just have to trust the process, do what we can, and let the rest go.

I’m not asking you all to live in fear because of a possible shorter lifespan, not at all. I’m also not bringing in guilt over mortality as that is not my place nor is it anyone’s. Everyone of us has a unique purpose and mission. We may not fully know exactly what ours is or even understand others, but it exists as you just have to find it inside. Speak positively to yourself always as Warrior preached to us all. That makes a difference too as it doesn’t have to be actions but words spoken get heard. They might not be by another if they choose to not listen but your soul responds to what you are sending out. You can look up perspectives, but they don’t need to be obligatory. None of us does life in the exact same way and we shouldn’t have to. Sure, we have our ego that gets in the way sometimes, but you can override that by getting over fear and into love. It all starts with you warriors. Some have that natural ability to do that like those ladies I mentioned, but we all can~~~just in our own ways.

My friend and my niece’s were amazing and always there to lend a hand, smile, or bring joy that will never be replaced. Their journeys were short here but we need to learn from how they lived~~~ which was with passionate hearts. I’m humbled by their time here and yet need to believe I make a difference by just being me. That is enough on some days or any day really. Warrior wanted and still wants this message known too. See the good in others and be the good in this world. Those 3 made a difference~~~ go make yours. I do ***HOPE *** Hannah sends my niece a spiritual sign of some kind soon if she can. It’s the best feeling… 🥹🙏🏻

P.S. To all those recently affected by loss, I send you healing grace. My niece’s middle name is also Grace…

P.P.S. On a lighter note, maybe I’ll watch my copy of “ Sleeping Beauty.” 😴👑 💗

Warrior Odds & Ends

I decided to use a short phrase from last week to “rope” into today’s title. Yep, it’s kinda a part 2 with mixed up tag teams if you will. I love that shot of UW below smiling after WMVIII when they held a press conference. It was mostly about his return to WWF after a 6- 7 month long absence. WrestleMania season is coming soon and for all you WWE followers, my prediction is John Cena will be part of it for sure with 2025 being his retirement. We’ll see how the Royal Rumble goes first!

***A few days ago, it was the 11th anniversary of when the Ultimate Warrior was announced as part of the 2014 HOF class. My statements about time are yin and yang ☯️ but I have to say, 11 is a great spiritual number. Well, they all can be but 11 is a master in many ways as I have stated before. I will take it for this year with Warrior… 💙

Let’s stay with numbers here as this actually is a big part of the post today. Going back to December ( I know again…) brought 9 years since I began my meditation journey. I’ve told that story of getting a panic attack, texting my sister, and finding the CALM app, which I still use today. After that brought the dreams in 2016, which was~~~ you guessed it 9 years ago. 2025 also adds up to 9 for any of you numerologists reading. I’m not a pro but most know my connections to numbers. Also, my birthdate has a lot of 9’s but nope- I am an 11… See, great number this year… I will have to get out my book and reread a few of my first spirit visit dreams from Warrior, which is my tradition this time of year. After beginning meditation, a month later~ the dreams began. They’ve all been written, but those first ones are in my book, 📗” Spirit and Belief” if you’re new here.

The next number 9 gets its own paragraph because well, it just does. Some may recall the story of a visit to my psychic friend which will be 6 years this year, but that’s not the 9 reference of course. Near the end of our session when Warrior came through, he had said “ cloud 9.” She asked if that had any reference to me at all or if I say that popular phrase often. I really didn’t but do know what it means. She relayed how that phrase would help me in times of stress or to just think of him ( Warrior) as he is one of my cloud 9’s. Parts of that time were comical to me but I tell you what~~~ it worked and still does. I made a little paper cloud with a number 9️⃣ in the middle to adorn my writing box for years. Just recently, I made another as the other got worn out! My go to cloud 9’s are many with Warrior being right up there at the 🔝. I thank him for working through my friend to deliver that much needed message. 🥹

I’ll stick with this topic a little regarding my writing and journal box. I’ll stick with it as it involves stickers. Oh, this story is just too cute and made me laugh as I was putting away my writings of last week. I’m still smiling over this! 🥰 I had seen those WWF magazines in my box from “ The Wrestling Collector” store last summer (remember how I got a free one?) and decided to get them out for possible future post ideas. It was then how I noticed a sticker on the side of the November ‘90 issue with UW on the cover. My daughter still loves stickers and gives me some to decorate my journals and such with. I use enough and give her back the rest. For some reason, this one sticker with a **BEAUTIFUL** word got stuck to the side of that issue! It seems odd how it got placed like it is, but I’m leaving it on. It works in that spot. Also, it could’ve been ANY of the stickers she gave me of various words, cute animals, etc., but it is the perfect one. I’m still smiling. ☺️ 💖

Well, that brings me to another book I mentioned a little last week. I wanted a new library book as it’s time again. With it being so cold outside, I chose a closer smaller library. They have limited selections, but I did see an author’s name I recognized. It’s an easy read but next time, I’ll venture further out. I go to check it out along with some movies and after trying twice, a librarian needed to assist. She had to type in the number as the scanner wouldn’t work. A message pops up that the library no longer recognizes this title! What? It’s 5 years old, but they only stock current books. She said how it’s mine to keep! I know libraries sometimes have book sales but this was new to me. Guess it happens a few times a week, how about that? Once again though, it fits for me in my life right now with areas I need to work on. The author is this woman who is now almost 90, a Buddhist nun, and has a great sense of humor despite some serious chapters on spirituality. I got a free book and a lovely chat that day! Little wins, warriors…

My Warrior odds and ends are winding down this week as I pin them to the mat. Sometimes, we don’t need a big topic or area to discuss as the small ones matter too. Just go with the flow of your day and see what transpires. Start off with a grateful heart and let the universe guide you to find those little moments of happiness. They are there if you just let go and allow them to find you. No press conference, psychic friend, or bigger plans need to be made. Sometimes, it’s just a fun sticker or a free library book. I even get excited for those aligned numbers, how about you?

For these last few weeks, I also haven’t had my “cheat sheets” with notes. Nope, not once so far for this month. I have written that way before but 3 weeks has got to be a record. Not sure what next week will hold, but I got my photos for this month so that’s set at least! I hope your goals~~~ not resolutions are going well if you’ve made any. Dream BIG as I need too as well. Don’t let Mr. or Ms. Resistance get to you. Make sure you are the winner in that match which is your life. For my friends up north, stay warm and safe during this snowy cold winter. It’s that indoor more introspective time of kinda hibernating but do what makes you feel good. Find your own cloud 9️⃣ , make one, or even find a positive sticker that makes you SHINE, laugh, and anything ultimate!

P.S. I haven’t used the word ultimate or Warrior since September in a title. That’s probably another record…

P.P.S. I did see some more current numbers for RAW’s premiere on Netflix. 4.9 million… We shall see if that continues as WWE moves forward globally! 🌎

SNAP into it! ❤️💛📺

Yes, warriors let’s snap into it! A New Year is filled with fresh starts, ultimate beginnings, and a clean slate. Now that the holidays are over, I hope you were able to celebrate and yet get some much deserved rest as well. This post is just a great big ol’ mix of stuff without a real topic today so look at it as a “hodgepodge” of odds and ends. I had found a few pics of UW from different parts in his wrestling career (and one beyond) so you’re gonna see those these next few weeks of January. Do you WWF fans old enough remember how Ultimate Warrior was the FIRST “spokesman” for the Slim Jim meat sticks brand you see below, blurry and all? It was hard to get a still shot! He was in those commercials mostly shown on the weekend mornings along with their WWF programming. Yes, “ The Macho Man” Randy Savage made Slim Jim’s more iconic as time went on as I STILL see his image advertised to this day.

Moving on. I guess I still had a few “mentionables” from 2024 as they came into my thoughts. The Warrior Award was also discontinued this past year. If it still would’ve been presented, this year would be number 11. 10 years ago it began with Connor Michalek being the first recipient posthumously… I’m still upset that a little girl never got inducted. We never did hear officially as to why WWE decided to end it but with the release of Dana months prior, it made sense. I believe they strayed somewhat with its initial conception but nonetheless~~~ 2024 marked its end.

Speaking of dates, did you know this? 2025’s dates are exactly the same and lineup with 2014’s? I know this has happened before in years past and yes~~~ I am mentioning it because of 2014 of course. I’m not sure how I happened to look ahead at the calendar to know that, but it’s true! Check it out for yourself. So, for you Warrior fans, yep~~~exactly the same dates if you were thinking about April. I don’t want to dwell, but it will repeat of 11 years ago this entire year. I wonder how often this occurs? I’m not sure. Let’s continue this for a moment as I usually talk about a connection with wrestling. 1990 was 35 years ago. 😳 Think of your life. I was getting close to graduating high school with it being my senior year. For most of that year, UW was champion but hard to believe the early 90s were 30+ years ago now. That is crazy to me, 3️⃣ decades almost for some of those years. I started my preschool profession then too. I know you’re gonna check a calendar of some sort, aren’t ya? 😉

Another moment from 2024~~~yes, I thought of one more as it’s real funny. Remember me saying how I would try to watch any of SNME ( Saturday Night’s Main Event) but we were at my niece’s wedding reception that night? My brother actually got it up on his phone on the dance floor, but it was so loud in there to really hear. I just wanted to see the return of Jesse Ventura and hear the old theme music again! I did however, catch the last match back at the hotel. I knew Cody would retain the belt but wanted to listen to commentary. Another SNME is coming up so maybe I’ll catch it in its entirety.

Staying with WWE, did any of you fans watch the premiere of RAW this past Monday on Netflix? What a brilliant concept first initiated last year as they will for sure draw more fans and huge ratings overtime. Some might even be saying Vince who? 🫢 Well, maybe not but it’s an entirely new generation just like when VKM took it over from his Dad and Grandpa before him. I wonder how that will change the future of wrestling to be on the number one globally streaming platform?! It’s “ Unbelievable!” ! There, I quoted Vince from UW’s return in WMXII.

So, how will you snap into 2025? You don’t need a Slim Jim but what else can help you to make this year truly ultimate? I still haven’t set my goals, but I’m working more on grounding mantras. You might be confused but I need them when anxiety flares up. They are just statements to keep me centered despite what’s going on in the external world. I feel different energies and need to reset sometimes. A good book helps 📗( more on that next week…) so I’m into that. Snow ❄️ does not help but everything is temporary as we move through cycles of change.

I think I covered all those mixed up topics as more seemed to get added to the list. I hope all of you are doing well wherever reading today and again, I thank you always for your continued support of my writings. Whatever your reasons in sticking around, I hope to fill your day with some pick me ups, funnies, or even the more introspection we all need from time to time. My wish is for your year to go great as there’s no need to blast off like a 🚀 since UW did that on his own very well. Maybe you walk or even tiptoe into 2025. However you go, just go and continue going down your own warrior way. Snap into whatever feels right for you and don’t forget to always, always believe. Believe in yourself naturally before anybody else. I’ll catch up with you all next week!

P.S. I almost didn’t have a P.S. this week as I was trying so hard to see what the viewership was for RAW. Obviously, they don’t measure it the same way as with regular TV. The estimation was 3.6 million views, but I’m not sure how accurate that is. Either way, it’s totally crazy to see what the future in WWE will hold! 🫨😬😜

Goals, not Resolutions

🥳🎈🥂3, 2, 1- happy 2025 warriors! I did a backwards 3️⃣ count to ring in this new year. It is here and I am ready to begin again. Just a few extra loose ends to tie up 2024 first. I forgot to mention another great connection in my last post of events through the year. It was when a friend stopped by my house to buy the book 📗 ( “ Spirit and Belief”) and we had a lovely conversation outside. I was so grateful to hook up again and for her interest in my work. Many thanks goes in her direction… 🤗Another moment was this past December before my niece’s wedding in TN. They decided at the last minute to hold the ceremony outdoors despite some rain, but it worked out. As I neared the chair to sit down, I noticed a little ladybug on the edge of my seat., just for me. It got me teary, 🥹 and the ceremony hadn’t even started yet. With some drama, I knew all would be OK with Ms. Ladybug 🐞 protecting me. Anyone remember my other ladybug story of several years past? Another moment I found unbelievably true and yet ultimate all at once… ❤️🖤

I DID mention a big number was coming up so here it is. The 4️⃣0️⃣0️⃣th post is officially today! 😀👏🏻Writings that is and not my practice posts in the beginning, I don’t count those. That’s quite a number as even the Ultimate Warrior down below is celebrating, ha ha! He’s “running” into this new year, but I used it to show a backstage camera angle rarely seen so there ya go. If you’ve been here for all 400, go treat yourself to something special. You deserve it. I love how a milestone fell on NY day as we begin on 1-1 yet again. Let’s see~~~ hopefully not too many biggies this year as I need a break! The only 2 that come to mind are WMVI turning 35 ~~~ 3 months from today (yikes!!!) and the 40th anniversary of when Warrior and Sting started their wrestling career come November. That’s a ways off so we’ll stick to this month.

I don’t call them resolutions but goals. Yes, I am finally getting to the topic today! I try to jot down a few or even many and you know what? I saved my paper, (which is typical of me…) that had some goals for this past year of 2024. Most were accomplished, but a few are ongoing. I haven’t made one yet for 2025 as I will need to think some… 🤔 My mind imagines and *ONE* is still something I send out to Warrior or the universe. One of these days, I will try and make it happen. 🙏🏻😎 🎢 Some help is needed, though. Resolutions CAN happen, but most people are not truly disciplined to see them through the majority of the year. I can be, but just choose the word goals more. Make them attainable and don’t put too much pressure on yourself if a few don’t quite culminate the way you’d like.

Which word do you prefer or do you make a list at all? I’m not the one to approach an idea the same every year is that becomes tedious to me. Some ideas I love repeating, but then others get stale and I need a fresh start. It’s kind of like how the UW character had a little of the same, but then needed new to feel like he was evolving. I believe that’s true for all of us. We like our same but need excitement to keep our lives moving. Not running like UW but you get the idea. Even if you don’t make resolutions or goals, just go into this year of 2025 with positivity and let all the past SH*T go. Be authentic and do what you love. I will do that too for sure.

Oh, I did recently receive a note about my warrior batteries post which still attracts interest! 🔋🔋 I know I posted that pic on here way back in 2016. There’s a woman who works at a company in Japan, where they sell warriors batteries. I looked up the site. Another guy from Mexico I think mentioned them once too a few years ago.? Needless to say, they would still make me think of Warrior himself, no matter where they came from in my candle lantern and I will always believe. They were what I needed to see then on my journey as he guides all who truly are part of this warrior way. 💙

Very soon my kids will be back to college. A month long break it will be for my son! My daughter will be beginning locally so she can commute. We got her a car and she’s close to being set with her schedule. Fingers crossed 🤞🏻 it all goes well and she transitions from dorm life which just wasn’t for her. She did very well with the wisdom teeth too and didn’t want any meds. I am super proud of her! ❤️‍🩹 I need some Calm brought into this year, but it is always filled with surprises along the way. You will have yours too. Winter is here, but maybe it’ll be a mild one. I hope so. Snow has definitely arrived here in Ohio. ❄️ My body does not like the cold. I did not feel well for several days starting late Christmas Eve at my sister’s. I was down for the count and hated it! It was passed around briefly in my family, but I’m much better now. My body hates meds too like my girl so I have to be inventive.

Well, warriors~~~ that ends this 400th post on the first day of 2025. I hope you keep reading and start some goals that will inspire you to be your best warrior self this year. We need new energy and are getting some, I can feel it. Welcome January, and let’s slay all the naysayers!

P.S. my beautiful cousin thought of me recently while she was in a store. Pic coming soon! Oh, and this post of 400 should’ve been a selfie, oh well… 🫢🤷🏻‍♀️

P.P.S. Here’s the other ladybug 🐞 post:

http://www.mywarriorwritings.com/my-ultimate-ladybug-story/

*** Scroll past the old website news… this was posted 3/3/21….

What a YEAR! 💙💪🏻😳

We are here warriors ~~~ the end of 2024 and what a year it has been for sure. UW down below from “ The Arsenio Hall Show” is wishing all of you Happy Holidays! No extra Christmas props this time in the photo. I still have the paper elf costume I made last year! 🤭 Did you know there are around 17 holidays from the U.S. Thanksgiving until New Year’s? That’s a bunch which are celebrated worldwide. Whichever ones you acknowledge, I hope you have wonderful memories before we pin December to the mat. 🎅🏼🎄

As you readers know, I do my own recap of blog posts, dreams, and other times that perhaps stood out during these last 12 months. I started this in 2020 which was the Covid year. I had to gather my notes and place them in order pretty much but warriors~~~ it was exhausting to my mind reliving them all. 49 posts, one shy of 50 and the next time you’ll read from me will be NY day as I take 3 weeks off…. I’ll just mention how there were 6 dreams this year. 5 I have blogged but one I did not.

The one I didn’t post involved Warrior speaking (once more) at a convention that also included my mom and spiritual cousin. I was there of course and it became quite comical. Warrior had said a statement identical to one on the “ Always Believe” DVD but it referenced *** ME*** in a way, so kinda personal. 💕 It also included my mom and a topic Warrior joked about. I won’t say exactly but it did make me laugh! Still does. I probably woke up laughing. 😂

We also had a dream about “ Slam Jam” (with those wrestlers in that pic,) Warrior signing: “ Kathy- may all your dreams come true” in my book, he and I doing paperwork together, him being interviewed while I listened and watched, AND my son watching UW at my grandparents house?! I had my magical number of 6 visit me once again as those dreams total that this year.

I’ll continue with a few posts relevant to me and the first one was written January 3. It was “ Believing is Feeling” which became a topic centered around a book I read over the winter break. What a profound experience that was in my life and one I reread quite often. It was the first one ever that I rewrote I believe 3 times…***There were so many family milestones this year as well, but a few significant ones written are having both kids in college and my husband and I meeting 25 years ago. Lots of others involving numbers and still my mom’s 80th to come on Christmas Eve.*** How about the WWE? We had the lawsuit at the beginning, The Rock joining the board, WMXL, Hulkamania turning 40, and the first time in over half a century with no McMahon running the company. Oh, and “ SNME” makes its return this Saturday night with Jesse Ventura as one of the commentators! My bro reminded me of this… I will have to look for clips when we get back from our trip…

That leads us to the 10th of Warrior’s passing on that day of the solar eclipse in April. I just *** PAUSED*** a moment. I also wrote about my love for him being the first time on paper, which surprised me but I thought it fitting to do so. My UW tattoo also turned 10 on my daughter’s 18th birthday, which was on a Wednesday! 💚

How about the memory of when I got two old WWF magazines from “ The Wrestling Collector” store in New Jersey and one was free!? That led to new pics and quite a funny story before our summer trip. So, that began using other photos that I thought I never would. Warrior’s career with The Blade Runners, Dingo, and even earlier on with bodybuilding were just a few. I’m so glad I could write those stories. A&E’s “ Most Wanted Treasures” on UW finally aired that episode in July which also became a goofy post with my girl writing her graduation thank you notes on that night. 😉

I hope you readers read some silly stuff about “ The Warrior WHAT’s?” and other close-ups. It was time for that banter after some serious posts back then. 8 years of these writings and 7 for the book were celebrated in October. “ Spirit and Belief” is still out there for any interested readers as I always believe and thank you for the support. 📗 I also worked with a new energy healer this year a few times and had a little oops at the center… 🤢 So grateful she was able to come to my home to finish that introspective session. You can read all about that experience.

Another topic I had failed to mention in my original notes was the “ Mr. McMahon” docuseries on Netflix. I disliked writing that post. I did include some nostalgia and empathy though. You can decide for yourself if it was Fascinating or Ruthless? That was the title.

Well, warriors~~~ that’s the bell 🛎️ at the end of this match. 2024 brought A LOT of interesting and busy posts for sure but we always need the mix of being simple at times too. I hope all reading enjoyed them and perhaps you have your favorites! Who knows what will come our way in 2025 but I will be here bringing you my writings in early January. I wish you all a beautiful holiday time with celebrations that bring you fond moments to look back upon. In a few days, we leave for my niece’s wedding in TN and then back home for the wisdom teeth girl all before her dad’s b-day. My goodness~~~ this has been a crazy year bouncing off all the ropes! 😬Next month, marks a HUGE number so you will have to stay tuned… 👏🏻

I hope your year was busy, but that you also got or will get some rest before this year ends. If it’s been a rough time, please know I care and just keep being the warrior that you are. Do *** YOU*** because nobody else can. I will connect with you all in 3 weeks so enjoy (or at least try) to have fun in whatever way you can during this festive time. Keep reading old posts if you need to catch up. Oh, and a few newer pics never used are coming! Happy holidays warriors… 🤍🕉️☮️

P.S. HBD’s to all 3 WG’s as I recall they are late December babies. 🩷🩷🩷🎁🎂🥳

~~~ P.P.S. My girl got a 91% on her afterlife paper. I told ya I’d let you all know as I am so proud of her! 

Naughty or Nice? 😈😇

It’s December time again and that means you’ll only be reading a few more posts from me until I break for the rest of the year. This will sorta be a Christmas one as next week brings my annual year in review. That’s gonna be a biggie so lace up your boots and get your gear out for the 2024 wrap up! Today though is about those two words above of being naughty or nice which I know totally applies to the holiday season, right? If you were the latter, you’d get most of what would be on your list to Santa but if you were the former, coal in your stocking was told to you I bet. Some may know I always wanted the UW wrestling buddy doll you see Warrior with down below. I had talked about a dream I had years ago and even used a pic of one in the audience. This time~~~ you get Warrior holding his as he was so excited when they came out.

I’m not too fond of those words in the title today actually. First off, being naughty can pertain to some stuff totally unrelated with being bad. Ya know~~~ when “BAD”means more of adult language if you get what I’m saying. 🤭Secondly, being nice is not defined as we may think. When growing up, we are told by parents or other adults to be “nice” always and for many of us, we were. Well, I hope you tried your best. Nice implies a somewhat artificial connotation by my standards. I have been nice, done nice, put on that happy face, and all that but you know what? It doesn’t get you anywhere warriors. By this, I mean that it can come across as obligatory or out of guilt. I am not that way anymore although sometimes, I stray like we all do.

Being nice can imply you get taken for granted, treated like a “doormat” or it is just assumed you will do it all for others. Nope, that is not how it should be and Warrior would never have engaged in any of that. I’m not saying he wasn’t nice but I think it’s more about the word of being KIND… That’s a totally different word. Just like my thoughts on neutrality versus maybe being in the middle of last week. It just resonates better and works in a whole new way. When we are kind, we do to others out of goodness which is heart centered, and not head centered from how it’s supposed to be. Are you feeling this with me?

Kindness involves more action and doing while niceness involves more passivity and being. Yes, they can be quite similar and often times are very much. It’s another one of those word combos we as a society tend to lump together (no pun intended!) like coal as being too synonymous which in fact, they really are not. Let’s revert back to that word of naughty. Seriously, were any of you ever called that as a kid? It seems extremely outdated but who doesn’t like alliteration with those two words? It reminds me of the Golden Era in the WWF years for fans old enough to know. Redemption or revenge as well of a few posts ago.

Unless you really were horrible as a child, naughty seems so extreme. If there were financial constraints in a family, maybe a few gifts were received this time of year but most got a little something under the tree. 🎄 Kids nowadays get truckloads but I gotta say~~~ mine were always limited to probably 6 or so. There’s that number again.

I know times are very different now but spoiling or doting in unhealthy ways does little for self-worth. I had always desired to do that 3 gifts rule. Do you know what it is? One gift is something you’d want, one is a need, and the last is one to share I believe. Correct me if I’m wrong. I would often give my kids something to share like a sled or board game. I have spoiled a little though. When I was young, we did receive a small toy in our stocking along with candy. I put other fun items in ours nowadays because sometimes we do like to start our own traditions and that’s OK. Too much candy isn’t good anyway! I like candy canes though… Don’t get me started on gift giving though as I know that can be a tricky area for many. I prefer gift cards to give to some but it does depend on the person. Sometimes, it just becomes too materialistic for me as I’ve said before.

So, warriors~~~have you been naughty or nice this year? Oh, those words… My dad did actually place toy lumps of coal in our stockings one year as a joke but I do not recommend that to try on little ones. They will truly believe they’ve been too naughty and Santa doesn’t care. We can’t have that. This month is yet another crazy one in my family and it will be quite busy. Hard to believe month 12 is here but I am ready for new energy. You are running out of days warriors so get your lists in and remember to practice kindness. I will as well. The UW wrestling buddy doll isn’t on my list anymore but it will always be special to me in other ways. I’m never naughty… or at least not in the kid way! 😂 We can be nice, but it’s better to be kind.

🤶🏻🙏🏻🦌😬🛍️🛒❤️💚🎄🎅🏼❄️☃️🍪🛷🍬

The Best and Worst 🤔

Hey now, warriors~~~ don’t let that title get you all confused as of course I will explain. Here’s the beginning of Charles Dickens’s classic novel: “ A Tale of Two Cities.”

“ It was the best of times, it was the worst of times. It was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness…”

It goes on but you probably get the idea, at least maybe a little. Sometimes the best and worst are the same in many ways. I had written “ Coming Full Circle” about a starting point which becomes an ending point, but this is a little different. Yes, bad can become good which I’ve also stated but how about your best (person, place, thing, event, etc.) also quite possibly being your worst?

As my US friends will be celebrating Thanksgiving here tomorrow, we need to be grateful for it all because they are lessons we have to learn in order to evolve on this journey. We might not know the why for a long while or even ever but need to trust the process and listen to our instincts like Warrior always preached. Our strengths can be our weaknesses as you might be saying: “huh?” A strong belief of yours can also become a challenge if others don’t agree which might ostracize you. Yep, a reference to Warrior once again but many readers I bet can relate as well.

Think about his time in the WWF. No E because his years were not that letter until 2014. Warrior’s best match was beating Hulk at WMVI (although he loved working with Randy) but his worst match was ALSO with Hulk. I won’t get into details but let’s recall WCW’s Halloween Havoc ‘98. Both guys admitted in interviews how bad that was as I will firmly attest. See, Warrior and Hulk were not meant to have a rematch 8️⃣ years later because look at what happened! Even Warrior’s years in the business could be described with references of being best at times and even worst at times. We can think of memories and moments from many matches, promos, and even his history with Vince. We take it all~~~ the good and bad. We don’t want to think of best and worst being the same in our thoughts but there are those situations where it truly can be depicted that way. It’s like how we can’t have light without darkness. Always that ☯️ yin/ yang pull every day if you are familiar with that expression which Warrior also spoke of.

I can think of a few things that could be considered the best and worst. How about the Internet? What a great invention having access to so much information available at any time through our fingertips. That’s the best concept for sure. Then, there’s the worst part of it. Cyber bullying, social media rants, and way too many apps out there if you ask me. We have it all and yet again, everything will constantly evolve as it does. Time is another example. We get excited in certain passages of time and can’t wait for some events so that can be the best, right? It’s like how Christmas morning is for the little ones coming soon…. The flipside is dreading time because of upcoming circumstances or even family gatherings and sad anniversaries for some. It can be the worst as time looms near for something one dreads.

Really though~~~ this idea today is one that can be totally objective. The best and worst is with ourselves. We can love who we are and what we do but then again become our own worst critic all at once. The battle is within every day to do what we can and know we are fighting like warriors. Sometimes, we do need to surrender if a plan isn’t working but there will always be other wars. You always get to choose which side. Please pick *** YOU*** because your life counts. There are the best and worst times (kind of like those old wedding vows…) but your responses will carry you through.

When first deciding on this topic, where do you think my thoughts went? My mind and heart too, of course. Yep, I’m sure you readers know. Warrior was at the top of my list but then I HATED all that. Using the word “worst” to describe him was not gonna happen and still totally isn’t. The best is still even extreme. I mean, that would take away from my life with my family and I’m not doing that. Well, you regulars probably will know where I’m headed on this. The best and worst with Warrior aren’t just my wrestling memories but spiritually speaking in so many, many ways. 🥹 I have written most of them but once the worst kind of experiences were behind me, the best got explained and boy ~~~ did it ever. I even struggled as a teen and thought how this (meaning UW) was so strong~~~ not physically but I struggled to contain it. What a journey it has been and still is. It’s one I’m on and will be on but it does take years with lots of patience… ❤️‍🩹

Can you think of your own best and worst being one and not many? That’s a toughie but I’ll let you answer it when you can or even if you can. Whatever your answer is, just believe how labels don’t have to matter. It’s just what is and how we classify all as being. Our brains respond better that way but our soul knows more. Try to remain neutral and see where it takes you. One of my mantras is to practice neutrality but it’s one I need a daily reminder of. ***. Enjoy tomorrow’s day of giving thanks to my US readers. The best and worst will be around but just decide what defines both. Be grateful for all that is and make your time work for you. It will if you allow it in.

P.S. Last selfie for a while! Hard to believe next week’s post brings December. Oh~~~ while typing out the WCW memories with Hulk, I got a loud ringing in my right ear. Thank you Warrior as always. 💙

And, Happy Survivor Series weekend to any fans out there!