Category: Spirit and Belief

My Heart is FULL 🥹💙

Hey there readers… In regards to last week, I do have a few more little things to add before truly beginning today. Mercury is actually MY ruling planet (not Saturn.) 🪐 It governs Virgo ♍️ and ♊️ Gemini with those Astro signs. Warrior~~~ as previously stated had that Gemini sign like my daughter and 2 days ago on Monday would’ve been his 66th birthday. 66 on 6/16… Man, those 6’s are abundant right now it seems. Back to the planet idea for just a moment. EVERY DAY upon waking, I recite a morning mantra given to me by my former energy healer. It connects to staying “ fully embodied to this planet” among other expressions. I have it memorized and it helps me get “back to earth” in a way after dreaming. I have mentioned that before, but it did relate. I also need to say that after publishing a post on here: (warrior writings) every week. It’s just interesting involving planetary action which involves me to stay present AND “roping” in Warrior…

Now, onto other news. I do hope all you Dads out there celebrated Father’s Day in a way fitting to you with humans AND animals. This is the first year in a few where we were not on vacation. I wish the guys all the best with those they love as I’m sure Warrior’s girls send their love to him always… 💖💖

How about music here for a bit as I’ve missed it so! Have you? It’s always good and comical~~~well, most of the time anyway. My husband and I were eating at a restaurant outside last weekend and they were playing 80s songs. Perfect for me! They played “ Holding out for a Hero” by Bonnie Tyler from the “ Footloose” movie and then~~~ keep reading. I had made the comment on how much I love the songs but that song makes me go 2 ways. First~~~ yes, it does make me think of Warrior as years passed of course and not in 1984 when it was released! Oh, lyrics you are so fun. ☺️💪🏻 Nowadays, it gets me a little teary as I remember my daughter playing that soundtrack last spring as part of their high school musical. Those kids did an ultimate job re-creating the huge Broadway hit! Fast-forward a few songs later, to “ The Warrior” by Scandal. Wow, haven’t heard that in ages as I just kept eating while loving it on the inside. Come to think of it, 🤔 I did hear it in April but not since. How great to hear a little before his birthday, it made my evening. 🤭

This last piece of info today concerns a recent email I received a little over a week ago. A woman had sent me a glowing review of my book “ Spirit and Belief.” I honestly wasn’t even going to mention it at all on here anymore, but lo and behold~~~ it makes its presence known from time to time, even after 8 years. When first glancing at the email, I skimmed it thinking how this was just another book marketer with the same exact “speech.” I don’t want to be negative, but my brain is used to those kinds of emails about the book. So unbelievably grateful to have read it more slowly and thoroughly as I printed it out to save. I was overwhelmed by her words filled with such heartwarming sentiments. I will share a few with you:

“…reading your work felt like sitting down for an honest, heart- centered conversation with someone who knows- not just believes in-the unseen truths that guide us.” She goes on to say how I bridged the spiritual with the personal while not “ sugarcoating the struggles.” It was all about synchronicities, signs, and a soul connection. I love all those S’s! She called me a storyteller with purpose. How beautiful but she is right. She goes to state how by me sharing my words that it enables others to listen to their intuition and find their voice. “ your passion and vulnerability come through so clearly” as my book which she agreed was not written from my mind but heart as well. My reviewer thanked me for sharing and letting others walk along with me. You better believe I emailed her back… 🥰

I hope she finds this blog as I did mention it but more than that, I hope she continues on her own spiritual journey. She also brought * THAT* spiritual trait of mine into the email. It was recognized by her when unbeknownst to me when writing the book years ago. The celebrity of Warrior was never mentioned and really didn’t have to be. The book was recommended to any searching for spirituality as an “ insightful encouraging companion.” I am SO very incredibly touched by her words, inspiring message, and taking time out of the day to send me a note. I DID step into my purpose as she so eloquently wrote and these emails truly make all the difference to me.

Thank you to ALL who feel so brave contacting me as my gratitude is immeasurable. We are all uniquely on journeys that resonate with the spiritual warrior inside us. You can know your planet, Astro sign, songs, or even read amazing emails, but do it all with a purpose befitting this great life. I take it all with an open mind and open heart. Thank you as well always to Warrior for gifting me the courage to not just step into my purpose, but to OWN it. Use your intuition guiding others to do the same… ***Here’s to 66 in honor and memory of Warrior… I will always believe. Spiritually yours,

Kathy 🙏🏻🤍

P.S. That photo was from Warriors’s first comic book that I own. I thought it fit perfectly today.

P.P.S. You can find my book 📗 anywhere that books are sold. Check it out on Amazon, iTunes, Kindle, and others, I so appreciate the support and would love your feedback always. Thank you, thank you, thank you,. 

The Sixth Planet 🪐6️⃣

I’ll get to that title in a minute, but I like to mention a photo if it connects so they do lately. Yes, I’ve referenced WMVII many times as that pic shows Ultimate Warrior getting ready to ask for help from those gods up above. It also shows part of his wrist tattoo but a close-up of the planet Saturn so that’s my focus just a bit today. Saturn is the sixth planet and my post brings in that number once again but I will share a story first. Did you think this was all going to be about Saturn? Nope. It’s another library moment so even if you aren’t a fan of books in that way, I hope you still follow me along today.

So, I wanted a new 📕 as it’s time and I couldn’t think of a possible topic or author. Then, I had a thought and already knew what the probable outcome would be but tried anyway. As some may know, it was revealed to me many years ago how I have this * HUGE* spiritual trait, connection, or attribute that I can’t fully say because of my privacy BUT it’s real. I have several videos saved and articles, but have never looked at possible books. Yes, there are many online to purchase like from Amazon as I’ve checked but I’m not fully interested in owning one. Well, off to the big library I went while browsing stacks on my own first. I then made my way to a librarian while still maybe hanging onto hope that a book could come my way. 🤞🏻 Mind you, this is not entirely mainstream or a “main event” and is very rare indeed.

She looked and nothing came up but they do contact other libraries across the state so never say never right? The answer came up negative as I lost that match but at least can say I tried. I was OK with that as I’m sure what I could read would not totally “lock up” with my journey but still fascinates me. I have said this term is mentioned in a book I do OWN but it is synonymous with another popular term which I did share in the past. When I first read that in my book, it didn’t totally bother me but then when finding out more~~~ it did. It really shouldn’t. No worries, we all just try to educate ourselves the best we can~ at least I hope most of you do. If feeling “Ms. Resistance”coming my way, I will read or watch my few videos as I know in my heart what is true~~~ like my NOUS of last week. My family even is unaware of this about me as I don’t share it with many…. Warrior mentioned past lives and evolutions so that is very much part of this for me. He even spoke of this spiritual attribute that I am.

Let’s get into that 6th planet of Saturn. I’m not getting into Saturn per se, but just how some may have thought Warrior was from another planet and like I say, I could be too~~~ ya never know! This next part concerns the book I actually DID get at the library that day. I never leave empty handed! Have any of you readers heard of “ The Enneagram?” You probably haven’t as I did not either until last year when hearing about it on a popular podcast I listen to. I have been following this psychic medium for years now as she is quite famous. I own one of her books and referenced it in mine. Her name is Rebecca Rosen. She also has referenced MY spiritual trait many times in her work…. The Enneagram is a personality test similar to others out there.

It is made up of 9 different quizzes you answer honestly without much thought. Think of it as using your intuition and not a lot of logic! The questions are short and you list an A= agree, N= neutral, or D =disagree. Each quiz has 10 questions and you add your total for them separately. It is then divided into 9 personality types based on how you answer. Well, if you can connect earlier here~~~ yep, I got a 6!!! Can you believe it? Saturn, ha ha! That number warriors shows up always it seems. The sixes are called “loyal skeptics.” Some of the traits fit but some I believe have evolved through me over time. One aspect was about rules but I’m not much of a rule keeper these days! It goes on and can get a little complicated similar to numerology if you follow that.

There are numbers near yours that can influence so mine would be 5 and 7, which are in between 6. They are your “wings.” You also have a security number which mine is 9 and a stress number which mine is 3. It’s a big circle with other shapes mixing in lining up numbers. Enneagram is Greek just like how nous originated and means “nine” for the personality types. It started decades ago and was brought to the U.S. in the 1960s. I’m not basing my entire life on this just like with other practices, but I do love learning. The Enneagram can help build self love, (which is so needed) relationships ,and more awareness into why people are the way they are.

If only we can get others to take the quizzes to truly see but one can if you choose. It’s still cool as I am getting more into the book. We all have pros and cons and I for one truly want to explore how to better myself so as to not repeat lessons. Feel free to look up the Enneagram yourself if so inclined. If anything, do it for fun! You might totally agree with your type, but then also not so much.

I’m grateful to have access to these many spiritual tools to help me navigate my warrior journey more. So much has been explained but new knowledge is gained all the time. My actual term or trait may never truly be known to the world for obvious reasons (as you would know if I shared why) but little ideas help along the way. Few know in my circle. We may also never fully know if any of us are from another planet either (if you think about it,) but that doesn’t really matter. We just do the best we can while we are here and move forward. I did look up Saturn’s characteristics before but here’s a refresher: discipline, hard work, confidence, stability, perseverance, and others. It’s a masculine energy too. Doesn’t it all sound like Warrior? They do to me. My number 6 good qualities are these: reliable, trustworthy, loyal, courageous, perceptive, and others. The weaknesses or challenges? Well, I can work on those. The good stuff? All me…

P.S. The book is called: “ The Enneagram and You” by Gina Gomez. * There are many out there.*

P.P.S. There are SIX chapters in the book AND June (right now) is the SIXTH month!!! 😯☺️

Stomp out the Dust 😯

Happy June warriors. I am back to using UW pics 😌 once again. Summer will officially be making its way to my part of the U.S. very soon so we need Mr. ☀️ ! A couple things first here. Last week~~~ I had said it to be 4 weeks of no painted pics, but it was actually 3~~~my bad. “Forest Dingo” was painted in that photo! 🤭 The next point is also referencing last week. I looked and noticed the word ultimate had yet to be used in a post this year so it almost made it 6 months. Hard to believe…

***Time for another introspective one today….

That photo below shows Ultimate Warrior literally stomping on Goldust but my ideas today take it metaphorically of course. I have said before we need to release stuff from our lives in order to move forward yet sometimes we need reminders. We can’t half- a** it, they need to be stomped out~~~which includes the dust left behind. It is so very hard as I’m learning all the time too. There are often glitches but then I refocus to get back on track. You can even look at little areas of your life needing improvement. How about junk food? Gossiping? Binge watching? It starts small warriors and then moves into bigger issues of yourself, relationships, habits, and belief systems. Keep belief systems in your head for just a bit as it is widely a topic on here but I will press a new word your way with NOUS. It is pronounced “noose” and is French.

Do any of you remember my post from 1/24 titled “Believing is Feeling?” It detailed this little red book I devoured and couldn’t put down. Two historical people were the topic and the word nous was intertwined with both. I subscribe to the author’s email as she had been absent for a while. I love her ability to convey such powerful words as I read each OUT LOUD, every time. Just last week, she related a story concerning her younger days in Divinity school and a certain professor she worked closely with. The word nous became part of this story. It simply means “we” in French but expands to so much more. I’m not getting religious like I’ve said, but just spiritual~~~ there is a difference. Nous is the humanity and divinity within us all. We don’t have to go “running” after it like Ultimate Warrior did in his prime.

The word nous actually originated from Greek as it connects to the MIND… 🧠 Warrior was all about that as many know. Nous is our common sense, logic, intellect, and rational thinking. It operates on a more modern word of intuition. Yep~~~ he referenced that repeatedly in his writings over the years as well. Your sense as a human just knows things to be true without fully questioning just like my author feels about her works.

Our inner knowing or internal GPS as some call it, is innate. We just have to tune in to find it. Claircognizance is elaborated somewhat in MY book, but this author doesn’t use that word. “Clair” is also French. Many even say the mind is like “ the spiritual eye of the heart,” but I believe the gut holds it all together~~~ literally. It is our birthright and “treasure” to have this mind and then truly feel in our heart what is right for us all while using our natural state of intuition. What is true for you? What needs to be stomped out and turned to dust?

Well, let me share a recent dream I had. Yes, it’s been a long while but this was more of an unpleasant one I needed to stomp out. The real life plays again warriors… I won’t share the details this time, but let’s just say it involved WWF (yes back then) and something I was part of. I did not want to be involved and yet somehow in this dream~~~ I was. It became very uncomfortable as I keep asking my team for lucidity during these times. After a bit of “awkwardness,” I saw it. The word NOUS in big letters above me in this strange wrestling event. What? Wow. 😮 I had read her email that day last week! OK, you can argue the “we” meaning and that will work. My body and soul are split in dreaming but I connected it more. To me, it meant my mind could control this situation and work to get me out of it. It DID work. I saw that word and immediately felt it enough to awaken. It’s not a “noose” strangling us but more like a rope that tethers us to what is true and real…

No, I wasn’t put in a casket for those fans thinking of a possible scenario! ⚰️ 😳 It did concern “The Slammy Awards” of 1987 but not in a good way. At least it wasn’t for me and I had to fight a little to stomp it out. I have belief systems now that I’m remembering and by listening to my mind, heart, and gut, I can overpower that negativity and return to my nous. It’s a bond we all have and can access any time. Sometimes, it even comes when we are not expecting it too. We just need to practice and overtime, it will get stronger just like mine has and still is. To reprogram our minds might take a lifetime but if you are willing to put in your best effort, it will get recognized.

Believe in stomping out what doesn’t fit in your life to dust while enabling your own nous to come through. You may not physically see it but you will feel it in one way or another. Thank you team and Warrior always for showing me my NOUS… 🙏🏻🥰

P.S. Our pool 🏊‍♀️ is open, so I am excited to hopefully go in soon! 🌊

The Ultimate Dingo King 💪🏻🐕👑

To start off, I hope anyone who celebrated Memorial Day enjoyed their day off from work but of course it is so much more. That day is to honor and remember all our service men and women who sacrificed their lives for our freedom here in the US. ❤️🤍💙🇺🇸 I do wish you all had some moments of reflection on those TRUE warriors who paid the ultimate price. My daughter was actually born on a Memorial Day 19 years ago tomorrow. How is she in her last year as a teen? Time is a gift and also very precious indeed as she will always be my Memorial Day baby. She will also always be my Gemini girl as Warrior was that too. ♊️

OK~~~ now you are probably wondering about that title. I have come up with some bizarre ones lately, right? 😂 You know I always explain so I’ll go in order. The ultimate word pertains to a certain pic I was planning on using soon. I saw it in the book, snapped it, edited, and kept it a day on my phone. For some reason later on, I was thinking I had already used that one. So, I checked my media but didn’t go all the way through. Guess I got distracted by something else, who knows? I did eventually make my way across the many pics~~~ almost 9 years worth ( minus a few…) mind you and finally saw it. I was right, but when it kept bugging me was when I found myself half awake and asleep. Yes, warriors as previously discussed~~~that’s when intuitive moments “slam” into me. My head was telling me I already used that photo so glad I checked. This has happened before but not quite in such a comical way as that time. It was as if Warrior himself delivered me that message! Maybe he did… 😊

Next, we’ll get into Dingo up in the title. I thought it fitting to end the month with another pic from his early days in WCCW. I had gotten out the book: “ A Life Lived Forever” to look at more possible photos for anyone wondering. Why did they have him pose with that forest around? I did look up some info but no idea if it truly connects to what WCCW was going for. Dingos ( those wild dogs like coyotes here) actually live in many dense areas of Australia, including forest regions. Maybe someone knew that back then but I would have no idea. It can be a “green screen” but looks like he’s holding a leaf? That could be staged also but I still wondered why with the scenery? I may never know but glad to always research on my own anyways! Do I honestly believe they went to an actual forest? Nah~~~ but I will probably never have that answer. 😂🌲🍃

That takes me to the King. No, not those other WWF guys to hold that title! While out last week, (I’ll admit we went for 🍨 ,) my son noticed 2 new businesses going into where the old “ Boston Market” used to be. He was so excited to see “ Qdoba” and a “ Smoothie King” with signs already in place. Of course, I paused a moment to myself… 🥹 For those unaware, the “Smoothie King Center” in NOLA is where Ultimate Warrior was inducted into the WWE HOF in 2014. It is also the name of smoothie shops *** AND** I wrote a story many years past of seeing one when attending a family wedding. My son naturally looked them up as he has “ Qdoba” near college and we don’t over here. There’s “ Chipotle” which is very similar. No “ Smoothie King” (s) although we do have other shops identical.

Both will be opening very soon. Smoothie King opens May 30 while Qdoba will be June 16. Oh my. Couldn’t they have been reversed? Again, a connection as Warrior’s birthday was 6-16 so the Smoothie King shop opening on THAT date would fit better, right? Absolutely it would so darn on that… 🫤 Too funny though as we are excited to go to both!

Another story I will share regards the “ Forest Dingo” photo that I almost forgot. While finding that pic in the book, my eyes darted left as I re-introduced myself to a little bit of Warrior’s days as part of “The Blade Runners”with Sting. Then, after going off on his own and becoming Dingo~~~ he shares a story of being in Texas at the Colosseum in Fort Worth where the big rodeos are. It was also where they did some wrestling matches. He states: “ You actually walk through horsesh*t and mud and everything else to get to the ring every night.” Well, that certainly rang my 🛎️ just a little. It was then I finally remembered the story from MY book: “ Spirit and Belief.” Awww, what a great memory of a beautiful dream I had 9 years ago now. In that dream ( for a quick recall,) SummerSlam ‘92 was held at a fairgrounds. 🏟️ I always loved the fair and they have rodeos there too. I ran through mud since it had been raining in order to get to Warrior. He wrestled Randy Savage for the title. I won’t share the entire story but I will share a quote of mine. Just like Warrior having to walk through horse sh*t, I too in that dream walked or really ran through all that to find my way to the match. Here’s my line from the story: “ We all need to find our way through life’s obstacles by achieving what our heart is calling us to do.”

Yeah… 💖 that was my very 1st dream as I totally got that message from Warrior’s mud filled days to mine, although not entirely the same. Oh~~~ those metaphors which did resonate for me then and still do today…. There ya have it with a 3 count and a little added extra bonus at the end. The Ultimate Dingo King, I’m still laughing at that title plus Forest Dingo! 😂😂 Who would’ve thought those 3 would make a story today? *** I WOULD go through horsesh*t to be up close at a UW match anytime, I would! 💩

P.S. I’ll let ya know when we go to Smoothie King!

P.P.S. 4 weeks in a row of no painted 🎨 pics… I think that’s a record…

From Bed to Tower

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Strange title, I know…

Hey all! Did you miss me and my crazy writings? No, not crazy. Let’s say intense~~~ yeah that will work. I am back so hope you readers are doing well. Before gearing up for today’s post, I need to clarify something. It was recently brought to my attention that I was wrong about a movie character mentioned last summer, ironically after a trip. It seems I got Randy Savage’s name wrong in “ SpiderMan 2.” He was not “ Chainsaw McGraw” but “ Bonesaw.” Both cool but I like to know the truth of course. No biggie but guess I wasn’t truly paying attention since I was playing a game! I bet Randy really doesn’t care but I felt obligated to share…

Next, you will see “Dingo Warrior” down below back in his early days with Texas in WCCW. I’ve seen that photo numerous times over the years, so finally had the chance to use it today. I’m not entirely sure of the backstory on that pose but I tend to think it involved those “ Westway Ford” car commercials he was part of back then. They are hilarious if you have not seen any. 🤣 Look them up on YouTube if you want a good laugh and yes, he has more lines than his character “ The Swordsman” from the “Firepower” movie! Dingo was very popular so he must’ve agreed to be part of those car ads and yes again~~~Westway Ford is still there in Irving Texas. I had to check, naturally.

***VACAY NEWS*** We had a fun time hiking some trails in Loudonville, OH on our trip that led to waterfalls and stunning views way up high in the mountains. ⛰️I loved tubing down the Mohican River 🛶 when the rain moved out. We saw many birds at their feeders and even found a brown woodpecker feather which I’ve never seen before. The home was incredibly spacious with a loft space as well which we had in past cabins. I always get a little emotional when leaving but glad to be back home. It’s good to let go of schedules and routines but then we crave our regular stuff once again. The energy was amazing as nature brings it out in any of us. More on that in a bit~~~ just differently. I hope all of you get a chance in these warmer months ahead to enjoy time outdoors as it is what our souls crave.

While there, we had a full moon 🌕 and I do feel the energy which has been mentioned often on here among other types of those topics. It is real to me but of course, many years ago~~~was not at all. Sure, I would notice it in the sky and knew kids acted weird close to that time but that was about it. I do have a story to tell here so bear with me. Again, like I always say~~~if reading along and you don’t “feel” it, then skip ahead. I’m just asking for open-mindedness to perhaps another’s experience different from your own. Just space, that’s it.

Have you ever felt a bit odd when staying someplace not your own? I know many who travel quite frequently and spending the night or several in a bed that others inhabit is second nature to them. They think nothing of it. After all, bedding has been changed and washed, right? I hope so. We just climb in at the end of the day and get that much-needed rest. That has never been me, but is accelerated so much more now that my energies are shifted. Don’t get me wrong here~~~the beds are usually super comfy and I have little problems with that. It’s what comes later or even in dreamland. 😴

I do work with crystals (as many know) and usually keep one under my pillow for protection. Being busy our first night meant no crystal and I also forgot to say my protection prayer. I have not forgotten that in many years. It shouldn’t matter but to me, it does. Well, if this is the time you fast-forward, I get it but I hope you don’t. I kid you not~~~once I began drifting a little still lucid, I felt what seemed to be movement not my own. Nope, no cat in the room but some kind of energy was around. I hope it was positive but honestly, I don’t truly know. What I do know is that it didn’t feel right so acknowledging our emotions in this is key. I also heard a noise almost like a voice but not really any words. Could someone have been outside that late? 😬

It was then I actually DID hear to open my eyes so I listened. The next night, I used a crystal and said my mantra. Nothing like that happened on our trips before and hopefully, not again. What I don’t want you as the readers to think is that when deciding to explore spirituality in any forms, that this kind of experience will befall you. Please don’t think that! You loyalists know my writings are mostly positive but sometimes, I am just susceptible as I’ve shared a few other stories. For most of you, you won’t require “protection” and a bed is just a bed, but I’ve always had these abilities. They just manifested when my soul was ready to receive and of course~~~when several events triggered them to happen. A certain someone’s passing? You bet…. All is well but it served as a reminder to me with my “niceness,” remember that? Nowadays, I have to initiate other practices previously foreign to me or at least deemed as crazy (intense?) in the past, but it’s what I need to do.

I will end with a goodie. We did find this 80 foot 🔥 fire tower you could climb all the way up! The view was amazing but I turned slightly to take a few pics and made my way back down. It was not like just climbing up on the top rope in a wrestling ring at all! It was kind of scary but I kept my wits and was saying : “ I’m a warrior” the entire time. We have to face our fears whether it’s negative energy or even an 80 foot tower… 😱

P.S. Go look up those Westway commercials! Dingo did scale a building in one. 80 feet? Dunno… 🤷🏻‍♀️ 😂💪🏻

Two Warrior Ways

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I had to use warrior in a title one more time and not just as a 3️⃣ count lately! You will know as these stories play out today. First off though~~~ happy May readers! Month 5, my goodness. Next week, I will be out of town because my family is traveling to the Mohican River in Loudonville, Ohio for a few days. I haven’t been there in years and have never taken the kids. We can’t go in the summer because of their schedules so decided on Mother’s Day for a quick getaway. Possibly more to come on that in a few weeks! This takes the place of my annual week off besides over Christmas so get caught up on your reading if you haven’t yet already… Secondly, I’m wishing all you Mom’s out there a Happy early Mother’s Day in whatever way you do your mothering. I hope you are pampered and spoiled because we deserve it! 🫵🏻🙋🏻‍♀️💐💖

I’ll just mention the photo today quickly, although it has no real reference with the stories. I saw this of Warrior on the set of his movie 🎥 “Firepower” as “The Swordsman.” Every pic I had seen in my magazine was black and white so I took that color one from media. Not sure if he legally changed his name then when the movie was released as “James Hellwig” is introduced in the opening credits. He is Warrior for my post today but well…keep reading.

The first warrior way is this. I was thinking of signing up for another yoga class soon so then remembered my old stomping grounds in that area close to where I grew up. The owner has 2 studios but I like this one better. I drive two different ways as one route I take there and another I take home. The one I take home is part of the story. Quite possibly, I have brought this up when seeing a rainbow 🌈 on my way back once but there are more details.

Every time I leave the studio, I pass the local high school on purpose, EVERY single time. The reason? Well, their football team’s name? —- you can guess here is – the “Warriors.” To think I almost grew up there but we would not have gone to the public schools for sure. I like to pass the stadium which ironically is called “ James Daly Stadium” with a big “ Warrior” sign attached. James and Warrior- how about that? I did recall James being part of the name but looked it up to be certain. That school was never a rival with my kids as they aren’t in the same division. Can you imagine those games? The Bulldogs vs. the Warriors. Wait, the British Bulldogs ? Ha ha, but isn’t it great still? I also love that route back home for all my library memories., Yes, the history term paper of 35 years ago now but then as time went on, looking for books as a preschool teacher.

Here’s the second warrior way. When my daughter transferred to the local community college, I took her a few times to register, look around, and walk the campus. After that, she was on her own with friends and loves it out there now. Hard to believe her 2nd semester and then also 1st year of college is in the books. Pun intended… Last May, we were prepping for her graduation. 🥹👩🏻‍🎓 ***Back to the story now. When driving there and getting pretty close, we slowed down by a light. I looked to the left and saw this cute playground area with lots to do. Its name—- “ James Day Park.” OK, I will always remember the way to go now! I could also see an obstacle course with the word “warrior” written nearby. James and Warrior once again as I smiled inside.🫢🥰 Before writing this today, I wanted to make sure I got it all right and then had ANOTHER laugh. It seems they modeled this park after the “ American Ninja Warrior” show which I wrote about years ago and also is in my book: “ Spirit and Belief.” It gets better, just read. They also have an “Unstable” bridge, which is its actual name as part of this obstacle course!!! I would’ve had no idea. Maybe I’ll go and check out that park more someday.

James has a Warrior football stadium and a park with a ninja course. One is Daly and one is Day, what are the odds of the last names being similar? 2️⃣ ways about 1/2 hour from each other but both involving a physical activity. The *REAL* James (a.k.a.- Warrior) would love both. For those unaware, “ Unstable” was the Ultimate Warrior’s WWF theme music and reading that about the bridge in the description was another connecting moment for the story. Oh, my, my~~ what fun to see, read, and know as the college way with my girl~~~ of course is new to me.

I will share a 3rd warrior way even though those 2 above are the main event today. I planned on this as a PS, but it deserves a little more explanation. Every month, I listen to one of my favorite spiritual people on her YouTube channel give an astrology forecast. I know this isn’t for everyone, but keep with me. She draws several cards from an Oracle deck and I follow my few signs but again, it isn’t my entire being. I just take the guidance and see if it fits in my life with what’s going on energetically. I am affected as I’ve stated before, and let me tell you~~~some points are spot on! She was mentioning a certain zodiac sign and I had to pause the video to write it down. Her statement was this: “ a spiritual warrior understands flow and welcomes it in.” OMG! First, yes~ the warrior word or (way right?) once again but she relates the word flow which I also bring up quite often for me and the word welcome, which was my post last week!

It isn’t about fighting a physical battle as a warrior (which I knew already,) but she connected it to within yourself and just going with events as they come without forcing things to happen. Take some action and then let it go. That is SUPER hard for most of us. I totally got her point as some may not * BUT* her using those 3️⃣ words of warrior, flow, and welcome had me hit that pause button. Another warrior way as it will get added to this list… We all have our own paths to take, literally and metaphorically but just remember~~~ yours is yours alone and we’ll all meet together. My warrior way is mine, but you will have one too. You don’t need a park or stadium either. Oh, James (a.k.a. Ultimate Warrior)~~~ thank YOU for showing us all YOUR Warrior way as you will always be that for me… 💙

P.S. I’ll connect with you all in a few weeks!

***Now, go watch “ Firepower” 🔥🗡️ if you have not done so. HA!!! ***I will remember my son’s moment with that word which has been told multiple times but I love it so!!! The entire movie is on YouTube… I won’t spoil it but just wish “ The Swordsman” had a few more lines. He is quite different in that role…

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My Warrior Welcome

** I started the month with Warrior in a title and am ending the month the same…💙

Welcome everyone! I had to say that to all of you because of the subject today but a few things are first. Regarding last week~~~ shortly after I posted~~~ another funny moment came to be. Not sure if any of you connected this tidbit but a big NOOO from me. I did NOT conjure up the name Amanda because of “ The Brother Love Show” segment of 1990 featuring “ Amanda Ultimate Warrior.” Nope, nope, nope, but it popped in my head as quite a chuckle. 😄

The next thing will just be a paragraph that I will devote to WM41 since no discussion last week. I’m sure fans know results by now, right? I will mention a few things but not every match in detail. I believe the 2 matches spread out over both nights involving the Triple Threats were the most exciting overall. Seth Rollins defeating Roman Reigns and CM Punk on night 1️⃣ and Iyo Sky defeating both Bianca Belair and Rhea Ripley on night 2️⃣. What about Paul Heyman? I was not that shocked… I looked up videos of course. John Cena also defeating Cody Rhodes was not a total surprise for me considering his retirement year and besting Ric Flair at 17 titles. I dislike him as a heel but my prediction is hopefully~~~ 🤞🏻 he’ll return to his good ol’ self before he leaves. I did watch most of the HOF as well but really just for Lex Luger and Triple H’s speeches. Both were amazing and incredible. “ The Game” even acknowledged his father-in-law in his hour long speech, how about that? Loved also how Diamond Dallas Page ( aka- DDP) inducted Lex while Shawn Michaels ( aka- HBK) inducted Triple H… There can be more to tell like where was “ The Rock?” or (aka- #thefinalboss) but I will leave it at that. Let’s get into my Warrior welcome…

That photo below ⬇️ is a rare one I saw of Warrior from ‘93 when he wrestled in Germany. No paint but thought it was a good one so it gets used today. 🥰 OK~~~so that takes me to a welcome of sorts. I have this painted cardboard welcome sign that is part of my yard decor. I love shopping for all of that! It’s pretty old now but once we move, I’ll start over with new. I do still like it and it’s over 11 years old now, probably close to 13. The reason I know this is because 11 years ago, I decided to touch it up after fading in the sun. Gee~~~ 11 years ago… I just recently received “The Ultimate Collection” DVD then and couldn’t wait to watch it over the next few days. As it turned out, we had a rainy morning so no walk. While beginning the UC content, I brought in that welcome sign to redo it with my daughter’s art supplies. I could’ve used it as a photo but nah, it’s faded again anyway. Interestingly how it became a post but stay with me on this. It was an * ACTUAL* Warrior welcome with me receiving the DVD and then repainting the welcome sign. The irony is too funny. I always remember when hanging it outside every year. 😉

I was reminded of Jerry Lawler’s speech before his match with UW as part of “ King of the Ring” in 1996. Jerry was addressing the crowd on UW’s return and how everyone was glad to see him come back. He then goes on and states how he believed Warrior “ has overstayed his welcome!” This was after “ The King” 🤴🏻 hit UW over the head with that portrait of him he painted. My welcome sign brought this story to life so back then, I must’ve just put out my yard decor and brought in that to fix. Do you wear out or overstay your welcome? Maybe it’s reversed when you are the recipient of guests. After a few hours, I call it a day~~~ whether at another’s house or hosting at my own. Rarely did we have overnight guests, except my in-laws years ago and even then two nights it would be for out-of-towners. I’m not overly antisocial but also I’m not the hostess to the mostest. It’s not my style but I will do the best I can, briefly. We’ve all been on both sides of this I bet. Which is more challenging for you? I guess it depends on the people you are with. It’s all about the energy we give off and are around.

People can wear out a welcome but just like my sign, objects are more direct. I had a summer welcome mat with beach balls outside my sliding door for years. I loved it and despite putting it away for winter, it still faded overtime. We have to replace stuff when it gets worn or old but people are never replaced. Whether you enjoy another’s company or not, everyone is their own unique self never to be replicated in spite of possible similarities with others. You can decide if that relationship has overstayed its welcome or if you will always accept it as is. Warrior will never wear out his welcome with me and won’t ever be replaced, like that beach mat or even sign.

I’m sure some may remember me sharing those few months after Warrior’s passing when I would think: today is the day when he will wane somewhat, fade, or get worn out (if you will) from my memory. You also may know how that day never came, not EVER. I was perplexed for the longest time as it didn’t seem “normal” after a long while. Again, so grateful to know why NOW but it was quite the match that I physically lost. Yeah, he would fade a little but in other ways, I won~~~ BIG… 💖

So, my warrior welcome was a DVD which brought about a sign, all in one day. I know you fans will always welcome UW with your loyalty and devotion. You don’t need an actual mat or sign by your door either. Perhaps you may feel different with being welcomed or even welcoming others but it’s all in how we respond. I do hope however, that you show kindness in lieu of disagreements. They can have their views and you can have yours but welcome others opinions. Be open to listening to ideas different than your own because we need to be that way. I believe in genuine welcoming but do understand it being difficult. It is for me sometimes as well. I disagreed with Warrior on certain topics but I would never not welcome him then or now. I welcome YOU readers every week too. Until next week, which will be May already!

***Kathy (I had to use my name again….) 🙋🏻‍♀️

P.S. Pics or videos I also could’ve used today: “Amanda Ultimate Warrior” or “ King of the Ring” but nope- those have been shown already… ☺️🤭💪🏻👑

Blast from the Past 🩷

You will see another selfie below. Honestly, it was not intentional but had to be used today because the pic of me fits more than a pic of Warrior. 2 months in a row~ I would not have guessed. 🤷🏻‍♀️

This is a *BRAND NEW* story I’m sharing with you readers today as nobody in all these years has heard it, NOBODY. It’s worth sharing because well, you will know soon enough. It came to my thinking so I decided to make it a post today. I hope you enjoy so get comfy because this match might be longer than our usual time together. Load the spaceship with that rocket fuel warriors because we are blasting off. 🚀

I’m going to “introduce” you to a few friends from my past. Some names were changed to protect their identity and their story is edited for content. It’s like a movie which states: “ based on actual events” or “ inspired by a true story.” You get the idea. Now with that being out of the way, here it is.…*** Amanda was a woman I knew back in the early ‘90s who had an almost 13 year-old daughter, Michelle. She was a single mother trying to make ends meet. After getting pregnant in high school by her boyfriend Dave, they did remain together~~~ for a bit. Shortly after graduation, he enlisted in the military and was killed during training. So horrible, isn’t it? Michelle had no memories of her Dad and her grandparents lost their only child. 😓

Over the years, Amanda got help in raising her little girl from both sets of parents while she attended college and held down a job. She was lucky to be so supported. She did date a few guys but nobody that important worth introducing to Michelle. It was the 2 of them mostly and they became inseparable. Years passed and Amanda wanted to think of something extra special for Michelle’s 13th birthday. It was well known how her daughter loved performing in school plays, drama, and all that so she needed it to involve her love of acting in a way. Michelle loved TV, the movies, theater, and all stuff similar but in particular one guy on a favorite show of hers. I for one knew not to tease her because of my past in that area! 🤭

Amanda had seen how this actor would be performing locally near their town very soon ( as he did many things) so that was the perfect b-day gift. No reality shows or podcasts then people! She got tickets and surprised Michelle by going backstage to meet her hero, Nick. Her daughter’s emotions were ecstatic! Michelle‘s photos of him on her walls had turned into reality as she and her mom made their way after the performance to Nick’s dressing room. Amanda was so happy her daughter could experience this once in a lifetime milestone. She hadn’t truly followed Michelle’s interests the same but respected her girl for honoring them. They both meet Nick and he can’t take his eyes off Amanda despite the birthday girl’s dream coming true. Can you guess where this is going? 💘

I know it sounds cliché but I was happy too when Nick and Amanda started dating. Despite his busy work schedule, he found time to spend with both girls. Michelle imagined her “crush” becoming her stepdad. Only natural, right? After a whirlwind romance~~~it DID happen as several months later, they were married and then a year later Nick adopted Michelle. Parents questioned the validity but Nick proved to them all his true love for Amanda and Michelle. I gotta say this too~~~the song they used for their wedding dance was one of my favorites mentioned on here years ago! I have it on my playlist. They even had fireworks outside at their reception, so cool!🎆🎇

Their romance lasted and then after a few more years, Nick’s schedule became more part-time all while Amanda was pregnant with twins. They had a beautiful life together and I kept in touch with them all. Fast-forward about 10 years or so, with Michelle now engaged and about to graduate college. Time surely flew by, that is for sure. Her Dad danced the Father/ Daughter dance 🥹 at Michelle’s reception when afterwards, it was her time to be with a man of her new dreams. Amanda and the twins danced on the side as Nick beamed happily at this girl, now almost young woman he got to help finish raising. A year later, Amanda and Nick became grandparents and Michelle’s siblings were now an aunt and uncle.

I will stop there because this can get quite lengthy with their lives if I don’t. I know you are thinking: “ what in the world, this has nothing to do with Warrior!” Here’s where I will make the connection, finally right? Whether or not you are a fan of pro wrestling, TV, the movies, or anything~~~don’t you get hooked into a storyline of sorts? Of course you do. How can you not? All that has a way of bringing our emotions to the surface and identifying with the characters. For me, yep this is absolutely true of all that I watch or even read in books. With Warrior~~~ it was no different. As a teen I watched, followed, and got “roped” in with all the content and then later on, once again watching him resurface. The story of Amanda, Michelle, and Nick is the same. Did you feel involved with me sharing their lives? I bet in some way you did just like knowing details about others over the years. I remembered all those specifics to share with you like they never left my memory, similar to Warrior’s return coming back, never forgotten.

If you ARE still with me, as I hope you are, here’s the end dear reader. The match is over~ ding, ding, ding. 🛎️ To preface, I do hope to not offend or belittle you in any fashion but just to prove my creative point. Are you curious about what happened to Amanda, Michelle, and Nick? WELL…, they were *CREATED* by me and my imagination when in my early 20s. Yep, MOSTLY all made up (not everything though…) which has remained with me still 30+ years later. So sorry, but did I get you? I wasn’t trying to trick but again~to share and prove how one can get into a storyline with fascinating characters. To think I didn’t even know I was a writer then~~~ nope, too oblivious. 🤦🏻‍♀️

I still think I could’ve been a soap opera writer or romance novelist. Hallmark channel? Maybe in a past life? 🤔I hope you didn’t get too attached to my “story” but it was my favorite of all the ones I invented during my younger days of relaying ideas out of my head. For the most part, my work is non-fiction (naturally) but sometimes I actually do come up with a cast and go with it. It’s sort of like imagining a WWE Superstar and rebranding as time goes on. I think of those 3 Superstars sometimes and laugh at my humble beginnings. Never would I have thought they’d impact me as much, just like someone else I know too did and still does… 💙

P.S. Try creating your own cast of characters for a story, if only in your mind. No need to share, but who knows where it will take you? We all deserve a happy ending because realistically~~~ not everyone will get one.

P.P.S. Again, so sorry loyal readers for that “letdown” if you felt that way. Here’s my advice though. Read a book and you might find your own escape with an Amanda, Michelle, or Nick. NO….., they were not taken from a book.. Oh, and I rarely came up with a whirlwind romance. That’s not for me, but we need to step outside that comfort zone or familiar wrestling arena.

*** AND~~~ believe it or not, Amanda and Nick *WERE* based on two real people as I just embellished their journey together. See, not entirely fabricated! 💞

Oh, those Stimulants..

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Before my adrenaline filled post today, I will recall briefly the last event of 11 years ago which was WWE’s RAW tribute to Ultimate Warrior on April 14. Ah, yes… My family playing “ Clue Jr.” and then hiding my tears 😭 in the bathroom… 💔 The song fit perfectly but grateful for the humor my husband provided back then.

OK, warriors- now onto these stimulants with a few of my own personal stories mixed in. First off though to any wondering~ NO, this is NOT about steroids or any recreational drugs many of the guys partook in. My take is the more understanding yet comical way, (like myself) of bringing in how easy it is to rely on stimulants in any form. Like I’ve said before, until you are in a certain position with certain situations~~~ you truly can’t judge until in those boots (as a pro wrestler that is.)

Here are my two stimulants~~coffee and alcohol. Sure, mixing things is not a good recipe as caffeine alone can be enough. We all know as fans guys did many things, (including the few women involved) and even though they would’ve known some side effects, wrestlers did what they could or felt needed to be done to be a star. Also, it provided coping mechanisms they felt were necessary.

Despite contributing to some not too healthy decisions, who doesn’t love some of Randy’s promos about coffee. “ A cup of coffee in the big time!” ☕️How about : “ cream of the crop!” Look those up with Mean Gene, how can you not laugh? 😂 Warrior knew Randy loved his coffee too, but that does impact lack of sleep. I won’t get into all that because we know it, don’t we? I used to be more of a coffee drinker but not so much these days. It started when I was teaching but I only drank it on the weekends! Guess I wasn’t into buying instant then and we didn’t have a pot at my childhood home. My husband had a pot years ago but it’s put away. No Keurig either. I truly didn’t need it but after my son started Kindergarten with that much earlier time, I took it up again.

I will say this, though. Nowadays, I rarely have caffeine. It actually keeps me awake at night despite only having a cup in the morning! No soda pop with caffeine much either. Judge if you may, but my system does not want it and it shows. Once in a while, I crave it and boy~ one can tell. I get a little jittery, have more energy, and my heart rate increases. 😳 My body can’t take too much of all that as others can. I will go get myself an iced coffee at McDonald’s on occasion with a little sugar and milk, not black. No fancy overpriced Starbucks, ha ha! I love it and get this~~~ I get a medium because a small isn’t worth it. Plus, I only drink half and save the rest for day 2️⃣ . Call me a freak, I don’t care. No flavors either. I used to get vanilla or even caramel but way too sweet for me in the A.M. That’s dessert, not coffee. You all can have your espresso or even mocha latte, but not me. I have tried several, but chocolate coffee?, Um… no.

How about those libations many of us love as well? I also don’t partake in that often because of- you guessed it, my sensitive system anymore. When my husband and I were dating, I could drink 3️⃣ Long Island iced teas while hanging out at BW’3’s… I would probably pass out or vomit now. I do still LOVE the fruity and tropical drinks of flavored margaritas, daiquiris, piña coladas, and even martinis like cosmos. 🍸 Wine is OK but after one glass~~~ watch out. So many stories but honestly, I was never a drunken girl~ I knew better. Yes, we’ve all been there but I can count on one hand those times for me. I even tried hard liquor at a work party just to check that off a list. Nope, never again. I’m not a beer drinker at all either. 🍺 Here’s a funny story of mine as I did admire my dedication.

I decided a few years back to not have any alcoholic drinks for an entire year. Nothing but clean stuff. It was a challenge as I did love those Mike’s hard lemonades from our corner store. I did it warriors despite holidays, birthdays, or anniversaries. My husband and I go out for a date night and I ordered a fun, mixed cocktail. We had dinner and headed to the movies. I was fine until about halfway through the movie. Oh no, what was this? My stomach was a mess. I didn’t wanna go to the bathroom and miss an important part. Well, thank goodness it passed but my body hadn’t a drop for 12 or so months and I fill it with mixes. Oh, Kathy~~~ wine would’ve been better to ease back in, but I did not do that. I bet my insides were thinking: “ what is she doing?” “ We thought she was done with this?”

*** Right at THIS very moment as I kid you not warriors~ those 2 expressions totally connect with my relationship to Warrior after his return of 11 years ago or even wayyy back. I assure you that was not in my original post! I totally even crack myself up sometimes. 😂😂😂

All kidding aside, it is so easy for many to become addicted to stimulants that can be mild even compared to others. I have family members who have battled and even a sister who fought against alcohol many years. We all have choices and it’s up to us with our free will to decide how far we can take it. I hope all you proceed with caution in this area and know your limits in spite of some temporary “good feelings.” It affects us all and not just pro athletes like those wrestlers we come to love. Warrior abstained from some stimulants, but then others~~~not so much. I will not condemn or condone, just bring compassion. ❤️‍🩹

P.S. Hope you enjoyed my stories as I bet you have some too!

P.P.S. Go look up Randy Savage on YouTube about coffee. You will “ dig it!” And~ happy WM41 weekend to any that will be watching. I might write a little about it, but not sure. Also, if any of you celebrate Easter~~ I wish you all a joyous holiday weekend as well. 🌷🐣🐰

“ I Will Always…” 💙

“ I will Always…” Those 3 words just like many others are so very powerful indeed. We just had the 11th anniversary of Ultimate Warrior’s final television appearance on WWE’s RAW and then yesterday with his passing. I did light some candles as per my tradition. 🕯️🕯️🕯️ This date is the actual day I found out which like my many other memories, has been shared. Surprisingly to you readers, (as it was a little to me then) was the fact that I did not shed any tears for the longest time. Often written here is a metaphor of me as a volcano, 🌋 just waiting for its time to erupt. Some that may know me quite possibly assume I am that extreme basket case which I am not at all. Emotion doesn’t just pour out of me like a faucet of joy and pain. Nope, it doesn’t. 😭 I bet when people are faced with shocking news of any kind, it may take a while for it to sink in. If it involves some type of physicality which we could be present for, we need to take immediate action of course. Hearing about Warrior passing didn’t involve me taking any action of that matter. It just had to penetrate through me for a time until I was ready to erupt, in my own way.

“ I will Always…” Well, what can that mean as it becomes very broad? I will not echo Dana’s words of those years ago but for me, they do hold true in other aspects. These are just my expressions of today as I truly had no notes prepared. I can easily list several clichés following “ I will Always” as many fans will have their own. Yes, the Dolly Parton and then Whitney Houston very famous song I can mention here, but isn’t truly necessary. BTW~~~ Dolly ended her 80s variety show with that song as I watched it back then. Most know Whitney took it a whole other level with a huge movie titled “ The Bodyguard.” Another yes here as I did have it on cassette tape. I loved ballads and still due to this day. We are nearing the anniversary also of the Titanic sinking as I think way back to my memory with a certain Céline Dion song from that movie. You all know I love music and singing… 🎵 🎤That story is in my book…

“ I will Always…” identify with this number of 11 as it’s super powerful spiritually. You may not, and that’s OK but if it fits on my warrior journey that I’m honored to be part of. Always will I keep my memories of Warrior tucked in my heart as you can do the same. It started at 15 for me with many years, then some gaps until coming front and center once again albeit a little differently in form. I had him re-emerge for me in 1999 and then 2005 through his website. No idea as time went on of any social media or sites at all. It wasn’t until hearing about his possible HOF induction near the end of 2013 did he “run” back in with me never being the same again.

“ I will Always…” honor him but I need to honor myself too. He wants that for everyone, no matter a fan or not. The ways we choose will vary greatly but they need to be done because honoring our true selves is a big part of our purpose here. Sometimes I marvel at everything that has transpired since finding out he left his earthly life. I’m not overly sad or mad (last year of 10 made that evolve more) but filled with my warrior spirit of handling ALL of it. Just knowing I’m strong enough when sometimes, I honestly didn’t think I was. Humor has saved me numerous times as I will always honor that as well. After all, that was the “main event” with WWF when I started watching, and it has continued with Warrior in spirit. Some of these writings are proof of that as I bet many will attest!

“ I will Always…” love. ❤️ Well, that’s a given but there are 2 words I hear often in song lyrics. I will not share them but they have been mentioned a few times in other posts. They pop up from time to time and yet fit perfectly with Warrior. Music, lyrics, and songs like 2 listed above ⬆️ are at the top of the always things for me. Yep, they have to be because it’s ME which is part of the connection. There are too many to list but they mean a huge deal and keeps me on that cloud 9️⃣ ☁️. Another moment here is yesterday. While making dinner, I heard “ The Warrior” by Scandal on the radio. Wow, haven’t heard that in such a while. No tears anymore but just disbelief! I think I heard it on an April 1 a few years back. How truly ultimate and it made me smile. This was ( of course) just added but how beautiful to hear… 💪🏻

“ I will Always…” have my dreams. You didn’t think I’d end without mentioning those, did you? I have lost count but am hoping for more. He’s around or a reference of late but no biggies so far this year. He’s evolving as I understand and want that for him. Just once in a while, I will get a beautiful reminder so I take what I can. I’m evolving too, so perhaps they will not be as frequent as before. It makes me a little nostalgic but moving forward I must do while trusting his presence in other ways. I heard recently how nostalgia means “longing” and “homecoming.” Wow, once again. I love that, totally resonates. 🥹

“ I will Always…” believe of course as that is his slogan which should still resonate. It does for me. You can take it however you wish but without belief, we have nothing to hope for. No universal Creator, no eternity, and no hope in ourselves as humans to live a great life with passion. I need to always or will always acknowledge also all those on these journeys with us~~~ Warrior’s and mine who encouraged us to keep going despite setbacks or conflicts. I can name many on both sides. He had his challenges but ultimately I’ve had mine too. They are all admired for always pushing us to strive better.

“ I will Always…” have passion, conviction, writing, a legacy, honesty, belief, and a warrior intensity of my OWN…

P.S. I DID find a Bluejay feather last week so I will also always have those.

P.P.S. To Warrior~~~ I will always follow my gut as you did also. You are always an ultimate spirit shining your light as only you can…

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