Tag: always believe

“ 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…

😇🙏🏻📗🌄🤗👏🏻🌟

Steel Cage Survivor ⛓️

“ The caged bird sings…of things unknown but longed for still and his tune is heard…and he names the sky his own.”

~~~ Caged Bird by

Maya Angelou

I have paraphrased that popular poem above as it relates to the photo of Ultimate Warrior used today. Once looking at it, I decided if any references fit and that poem came to me. I had forgotten Maya wrote a book titled that as well, so I did some research just to “rope” it all in. I think those stanzas above fit with Warrior, don’t you? No, I’m not thinking of “ The Birdman” Koko B. Ware here! The WWF years were known for many steel cage matches. One I thought about (of course) was SummerSlam ‘90 when UW got that IC belt back from “Ravishing” Rick Rude. Another was mentioned in my book: “ Spirit and Belief” involving “ Macho King” Randy Savage and “ Sensational” Queen Sherri. UW lost that match but slammed Sherri at the end. I know there were others and he wasn’t always the “survivor” like my title implies, but we all can be~~ even without a WWF (E) Survivor Series.

We all tend to be in those steel cages of sorts~~~ is yours blue? Think about it just a moment. When we’re young, we get raised in our parents’ home (hopefully most do) and have their values, rules, and all that they teach us. It’s not really a cage but we learned from those four walls first before anywhere else. It’s like a fortress nobody can bend or break, until we want out. I’m not saying all of us totally rebel but there will come a time when we need and should be out on our own to begin a new.

I feel like a caged animal with all this winter snow we are still having! I love my home life and like to be comfy, but then have to just get out. We all need to do that at times despite the outside world. For me, I still have those moments like a caged bird singing hoping someone hears me. That can act as a metaphor with these writings to all of you but I mean something deeper. I know I am of service but often ask myself if there is more. Are there more ways I can break out of my steel cage to serve? Quite possibly when we move in a few years, I will receive new downloads in a new environment. It is desperately needed as who knows what the future will bring. For right now, maybe my life is to remain in this cage of sorts like I said before with the presence to just be. When we know we should change something, we’ll feel it but if not, perhaps that’s OK for the time being. We all don’t contribute to life in the same way and shouldn’t.

I have studied much spiritually these last 11+ years (yes, a few before Warrior passed) and I’ve learned A LOT. I can do so much more or get certified in other forms of energy healing, but don’t feel compelled to do so. Maybe later in my life there will come a time for that. For me though, I’m seldom a creature of habit in that way. My meditations are pretty consistent with how I practice and what I use, but in other areas ~~~ I tend to stray out of my cage. Yoga studios changed, how I approached the Fairs changed as I seek out speakers now instead of vendors, and all this is good. Life needs to be kept moving. I’m not a “lifer” in many paths except a few. Warrior was the same. We became multi passionate seekers. I have said before how wrestling wasn’t going to be his entire career with nothing else, and my life went in that direction as well. I never returned to teaching preschool and have no desire to do that again. I feel more like a student and not a teacher so much anymore.

Do any of you feel caged in a way waiting for the escape hatch or door to open? There’s a chance you wanna break through those bars but aren’t sure how. We might not have that tag team partner to tap us in or out really, and we have to decide on our own. There is a no scripted wrestling match pre-decided for us, but we are still performers acting in our life with free will. Sometimes we need a blank slate, canvas, (or even cage,) to truly see what lies before us.

I am realizing how that fits for me. “ Life is like a dress rehearsal” which Warrior said and we don’t always have the answers or it all figured out. Let that be how it needs to be for a while. You can decide without rushing to get out of the cage before the match ends. You can ring your own 🔔 and know your worst opponent is yourself. We are free to come and go in our cage without it feeling like a trap keeping us locked in. Be that co-creator you are meant to be as the Universe isn’t going to do all the work for you. If you rush into something~~~ that is not your soul, but the ego deciding for you. Yes, sometimes it’s OK to be spontaneous but big changes require much thinking. Just don’t overthink and talk yourself out of a new thing. Follow those passions warriors so your cage is a safe haven, but not one you are stuck in forever.

My caged bird sings for more but what that is has yet to be determined. She is searching, but it remains unknown for now. I know I’m heard and when a time arises, I will be ready. All this prep work isn’t for nothing! You need to believe in that too despite what isn’t working in your life right now or if you feel a bit frustrated. We might lose direction and want the old cage, but birds need to fly (even out of nests) and explore. Remember~~~ it’s the journey, not the destination.

P.S. Be the Ultimate Survivor of your own cage match, you deserve to be the victor! Come and go as you please or begin again. It’s all up to you…🤼‍♀️💪🏻🫵🏻

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.” 😴👑 💗

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! 🫨😬😜

Daffy Wrestling Dreams🤭😴

A quick mention here first. I spelled Sheamus’s name wrong last week, so I felt the need to apologize on that🫤. It was spelled right in my tag though!

Here’s a few dreams that I hope you enjoy just as much as I did receiving them. Oh, the pic down ⬇️ is not one I had intended originally but that is how Warrior looked in dream number 2️⃣ . Let’s start with number one 1️⃣.

I frequently have dreams about my Grandparents house, but to have a wrestling reference makes it even sweeter. 🥰 My mom, youngest sister, and I had visited my grandparents but not sure if either of them was in this dream? We used to visit every few months after my Grandpa passed as well. Us girls were there with my spiritual cousin (who I’ve mentioned before), her daughter, and HER daughter. I must say~~~ my son also was there. I guess it wasn’t just us girls after all. ☺️Anyways, my cousins went out which left the rest of us to watch the baby who is a little over a year old. The reason I believe they were in it is because my cousin was just recently visiting her daughter’s family so in this dream, they visited my grandparents and we must’ve gone too.

While us girls were feeding the baby in the kitchen, my son was watching TV in the den. I got totally distracted as I heard what I thought was the old WWF shows! NAH, that can’t be, can it? Is some channel showing those old episodes or is this some kind of flashback? I turned my head and could catch a glimpse as it was then how I saw the Ultimate Warrior being interviewed by Mean Gene! At first I thought next to him was one of the “Demolition”guys but that wouldn’t be right. I believe now it was the “Road Warriors”or then being the “Legion of Doom”( LOD). It probably was right before Survivor Series ’90 when they were a team alongside “The Texas Tornado” Kerry Von Erich. My son was watching and said nothing! He never has watched and still does not. I got so into the TV, I forgot about the baby! Good thing others were there, he he. There was more to the dream involving the house and it being a duplex which it was not. There were many more details that I won’t share but always different things that make these dreams so amusing at times. 😜

Let’s move onto dream number two. This one also does connect to my real life because well, many do. Again, though I couldn’t connect if it was a flashback or mix of the present. They both merge and I just go with it. So, I looked like I do now but still lived at home with my mom, dad, and youngest sister. Huh? I was out running errands and someone in a store I believe had mentioned Warrior being nearby signing autographs! What? 😳How is this possible and how could I not know? Well, guess what Kathy did? I went (or sped) right there as it was at a local T-shirt shop called ” Daffy Dan’s” which I totally remember back then. It is no longer there, but was for many years. I believe THIS manifested because recently I was in a shop which contains retro and vintage clothing similar to DD’s. The shop is a connector in another way so keep it in mind…

I get there after calling home to tell them I was going to be late. Why would I do that? 🤷🏻‍♀️Perhaps lines would be very long and I’d be there a while. It was at the end of the event but they had barricades in the parking lot as the line was moving fast. I panicked because I had nothing for him to sign, just my phone to take pics. Well, years ago~~~ no cell phones but Warrior looked like he did down below so it was more of the now… The gift always is the dream… 💙All of a sudden, the book ” A Life Lived Forever” which I own was placed in my hands! That book didn’t happen until Warrior passed but items similar appear in dreams often. Guess I had something for him to sign now. Also, I found out they were giving away FREE UW action figures so another bonus! 😉👏🏻Not sure of the time per se, but Warrior had blonde hair in the figure as it was all movable and posable parts which I never had or have. I got closer but still didn’t know what to say as I dislike saying the same things about being a fan, can you tell? 🫢

Up to Warrior I went with the book and action figure. I ended up saying the fan stuff anyway, but then talked about coming on a whim and being one of the few girls there. He laughed so hard like he did and I got some pics. I asked him for a hug and of course, he obliged. 🤗He then went to sign my items and this is what he wrote on the book: ” Kathy- may all your dreams come true, always believe– Warrior.” *** I was STUNNED as I hadn’t asked him to write much at all. What made him write THAT?? Well, this WAS a dream but he meant real life. How touching. 🥹🫶🏻

It was then how I came back home and our house was decorated for Christmas. The shop of earlier had a Christmas in July sale when I went there so that is the connection!!! 🎄I was displaying the book and figure on some sort of Christmas platter of some kind? My sister admired it as well. Warrior had even attached his famous logo naturally… I still couldn’t believe that happened as I just stared at these wonderful Warrior collectibles now mine to keep forever. I had “met” Warrior in other dreams but this one was indeed “daffy” in many ways. He didn’t paint his face either which I’m sure he would’ve done for fans. 

Oh~~~ Warrior, thank you for these dreams as always but like I said years earlier, I can’t go anywhere ha! With these busy times ahead as we begin a new month of August, maybe he thought I needed them. 🙏🏻🤍I’m not ready for Christmas though! 😂

P.S. I got those Warrior items to keep forever in that dream just like the book of ” A Life Lived Forever.” Indeed it is… 😇

Ultimate Merch & Messages

I said how more pics were coming from those WWF magazines so you will find one below. ⬇️ I still haven’t totally read the entire issues cover to cover but hopefully soon, I’ll have the time! I did read all the UW articles though. 😉If you had any of those back in the day, I’m sure you saw extra added inserts of merch dispersed through the pages. This one I loved with lots of UW stuff on it. There were others but I liked this page. The items they marketed then~~~ oh my as true fans loved it all. Did any of you own what’s shown? That jacket made a few appearances on the weekend shows. I can’t imagine the guys always posing for the countless photo shoots, but such was and is the life of a pro wrestler or even athlete. You get a 4 count with them, not a 3 ha ha.

Onto the messages… the day of my daughter’s graduation party, I had some wonderful things come my way. Lately, it’s been hawk feathers, literally all over and one really BIG one too. I am connected to that bird so I love its feathers as a sign. I saw many robin ones in the yard when setting up a table and then in the middle, ~~~ a hawk. A keeper for sure. Thank you team ⬆️ for letting me know all would be well. Then, also in the morning I received a beautiful heartfelt message from my spiritual cousin. She knew that day would be an “ultimate challenge” for me in many ways. I will quote some of what she sent but I can’t give her full credit. It was authored by another but she thought to send it my way, which is very typical of her. 🥰Here are some words that touched my heart as I didn’t fully feel I had earned some of those sentiments. I try to be better every day so I am humbled that she thinks I do deserve them. Here’s a few:

” when you give, it’s easy to see that it comes straight from the heart… I hope you’ll never forget how much I treasure just being in this world with you. You are such a deserving person. ”

Oh my goodness, I was moved by that as tears came. 🥹😭I’m not perfect as none of us are but she truly lifted me up so I could face the day and she called me amazing as well. What a wonderful soul sista and I treasure her too. She has no idea I mention her on here 🤭as she is not an attention seeker either but those that respond so genuinely will get recognized by me, always…

The next message I received was an email *** ALSO*** the morning of the party which overwhelmed me. I rarely get “fan mail” about this blog but so very grateful when someone takes time out of their day~~~ THEIR day to type me a word of thanks. I know he is probably reading as I hope he doesn’t mind the plug. I have replied to him personally but had to acknowledge him on here of course.

He has plans to order my book (so sweet…) 📗 and shared some very personal details about his life with me. I’m so honored how many have felt close enough through these writings to express their lives and love of Warrior to me. Warrior gave him inspiration and hope during some dark moments in his life that he so treasures. He met him and has his own private memories that he will always remember. I’m so grateful he attended WM 30 and even *** BEFORE*** 😮knowing Warrior would be inducted into the HOF. How’s that for listening to your gut intuition like Warrior always told us to do?

I also (as it was informed to me) had used a logo sign on this blog featured at the HOF and on camera! I will give him photo/ art cred here as I do believe which one it is. I had to look it up but think I know. 😊It’s beautiful art as I do try to showcase fans work every now and then. He told me to keep writing as I will for now. As long as we enjoy what we do and have a passion, it is needed. A million thanks to that wonderful warrior fan for believing and trusting me with his story. I hope he enjoys the book too. 👏🏻🙏🏻🙂‍↕️

We are all so needed in many ways for whatever work we put out into this world. Maybe with those we disagree on it becomes difficult to see their worth, but it’s still there underneath. The universe also does deliver but like Warrior had said~~~ we have to do the work too. Those messages guided me to a better feeling that day but honestly, we get messages every day. It can be easy, simple things that quite possibly we overlook. They aren’t always direct like a feather, text, or email. While writing this, I saw a blue butterfly~~~ which is RARE… 🦋One almost landed on me years ago when writing. Anything can brighten your day even when least expecting it too.

Wake up every day warriors to just be thankful for your gift of life because never does it not matter like the man himself said. Despite our craziness, we are more than what meets the eye. Once labels and façades (or masks) 🎭 get removed, we can truly be ourselves without hiding. That is when we receive the messages we need most to see, read, or hear. It’s when we are open to receiving and feel worthy that they manifest into form. 

Our team ⬆️ is always working on our behalf to let us know they are here to help when needed. Sometimes we ask, sometimes we don’t but they respond in one way or another. You can have your Warrior merch and channel the ultimate one or notice messages in other ways. Just know it is for our greater good to always believe… THANK YOU WARRIOR for keeping me on MY ultimate path to always know your power is here. My messages DO come from the ♥️ as I am so glad others do the same.

P.S. Why not? You can find my book – “Spirit and Belief” on Amazon and other retailers. It’s my beginnings but the stories are all ME and boy have they expanded more in this blog ☺️💙

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Disappointment Builds Resilience… 😔💪🏻🩷

THANK YOU all again as I recently noticed a few *** NEW***subscribers, which brings the number into a whole other group of numbers. Nice to see but authentically I know it’s lower and that’s OK. I’m not disappointed. More on that… 😬

February… We are getting closer to Spring in my part of the world warriors so let’s send good vibes for warmer weather. I said how I’d be using selfies more so that one down below is showing off my Always Believe birthday sweatshirt given to me back in September. I loved taking some pics in it then and that photo is actually my icon for this blog. I had yet to use it on here though. It was a beautiful yet unexpected gift from a friend and like all my U. W. memories, I treasure it dearly. 🥰🥹🤗

Yes, memories. I’ve mentioned that word plenty and I don’t want to bring everyone down for this month of LOVE but things happen we all need to face in some way. I want to look to the positive so hence the title. We’ve all been disappointed, right? Of course we have but it’s how we’ve become resilient enough while facing it that counts the most. I didn’t want to get into the recent scandal over at WWE now, but it hurt me differently than some others. My emotions got the better of me and I thought later on about my MANY posts over the years. I wanted to delete several and eliminate a certain name mentioned, but then thought about memories. They are mine just like with all of you.

Despite some frustration, my writing remains what it is as I stand by each and every one. It is with fondness that I reflect back and remember the good, like you read from me often. We can be naïve or turn a blind eye to possible disappointment but sooner or later~ it’s there in many forms. Just think about YOUR life for a moment. We can move forward more easily if an action is perhaps momentary or a temporary lapse in judgment, we’ve all been there. How about if it’s ongoing where we may ignore but then it becomes repetitive? We also might not have all the facts but certain behaviors can persist. *** When younger, you could’ve been disappointed in not getting that toy you wanted for your birthday. *** There are always reasons as to why not but when adults, the emotion goes deeper. I’ve been betrayed by many throughout my life as Warrior will attest but as we age, we become more educated and want more answers.

Resilience needs to come, and does come from even the smallest of losses that will eventually over time turn into bigger ones. I’m not saying it’s all gloom and doom~~~ of course not, but we need to know better techniques in dealing with letdowns besides: “this is how it is, oh well, it happens…” or similar childish responses we receive when little ( or even NOW…) I have learned plenty along the way like we all should but sometimes there’s still that lingering word of HOPE.

Do you still support those who disappoint you in any way? I believe many do and myself included to a degree. It does depend on several factors and one person does not influence our decisions, at least they shouldn’t. Others come into the equation as well and there are always GOOD people who try their best. Even I disappoint at times, but I know to change behavior. Some won’t, or perhaps cannot. Again, to those who cannot~~~ I can only feel sorry that someway, somehow, they choose to never improve. 😓 Most folks are inherently good, it’s their choices and actions that are not. We become disappointed because we CARE.

No matter what happens to any of us, there will always be those times that will continue to shock — even though we may anticipate something brewing. We know no person is perfect, no business is perfect, no relationships are perfect. We only see the surface but getting past the deflatedness means we rise up once again. Some hurts stay with us longer than we want, even not getting that elusive toy as a kid. We can’t ignore or dismiss as there will always be another story behind the action. It’s what we choose to believe. Whatever your choices ~ to feel bad, or let it go, just think clearly as to your WHY. Like I said, we will always have the good to go back to. Don’t let the disappoint make your warrior resilience tap out. I know I won’t…

We try for HOPE in spite of that situation, which became upsetting.

Every time I’d hear of a new project Warrior was working on outside of WWE, (how remains a mystery… ? 🤔) my first thought was negativity of disappoint. That would SO upset me. Why? Because his reputation precluded many ideas into becoming fruition at times. I would think: ” uh-oh, they will say he’s difficult, abrasive, or unworkable.” Choose your own words. I HATED the fact that because of his past, it could influence his future business as sometimes it did. I wanted to be so excited for him, and part of me was but the bitter taste back then with WWE came along for the ride. He did rise above it all and became resilient in lieu of any outcomes. I always rooted for him to still do things his way but creatively, projects did get pinned to the mat. Those that did get brought to life were so very important to him and he always had fans support, in other ways outside of wrestling. Not everything is what it seems behind the scenes as we all know but I was overjoyed Warrior could mend those fences before he left us. Some may not get that chance ~ and for them, I am sad. 💔

Maybe we should just accept to be disappointed by some because of their nature. After all, I for one have never put anyone on a pedestal- including Warrior. That’s in my book… Where do we draw the line and say enough already?! Those ropes were shaken by Warrior to draw strength from us and now WE need that strength to be resilient through him because we are HERE…

P.S. I will admit~~~ WWE gave me yet another topic this week. We can apply this post to so many other areas though. Disappointment will never go away and our feelings won’t either. Choose what is worth spending your energy on. Trust your gut. That’s what a warrior needs to do. Always believe in THAT like my sweatshirt says… 💚

A Month of Celebrations🥳⛱️

Ahhh… June. How are we 6 months into 2023 already warriors? This month brings so much of the NEW and yet holds such past memories too. I’m sure many of you know all about these June moments so let’s start at the beginning. School just let out here, so kids will be home unless some are perhaps older and have those summer jobs like mine. There are summer camps too, remember my dream of last year? We also just had high school graduation a week ago. How am I going through that again next year at this time? My girl is “officially” a senior now. WHAT??? Yes, I know summer isn’t technically here yet until near the end of June but I look at the seasons differently than the calendar does. At least we have the warmth now, but had a hot spell recently. Our pool is open and ready so woo hoo!

Are you all taking vacations? We usually do but this year decided to get season passes to our nearby Amusement Park and that way on occasion, the kids can go with friends if they wish. 🎢 We’ll get out our kayaks again for sure 🚣‍♀️ and maybe a few other day trips along the way. It’s BBQ season so hope your grill is getting fired up. I get creative as it isn’t always burgers 🍔and dogs 🌭 for me. Mid-month also brings Flag Day here in the U.S. I keep my patriotic decor out all summer as there are many holidays that we celebrate being Americans. My flag mug is out all year too. 🇺🇸

Now, we’ll get a little further into this month which then brings Warrior’s birthday. I am still in awe how 7 years ago shortly after I started writing my experiences down (just for me,) that white feather appeared. I remember one year, his b-day fell on Father’s Day. My heart went out to his girls most especially then. 💔 Next year, brings a few more milestones of Warrior’s but that is too far off for me right now. June always seems to be a big month for not only those grad parties, but also weddings to celebrate. A no on our side, but I have been to many of both over the years. 🎓💍

The months bring us the same type of events year after year, but we always get surprises too. The garden is coming along so I’m hoping by my birthday in September, I’ll see those sunflowers! 🌻 It’s a great time for growing outdoors so I hope you can maybe bring out the gardener in you. If not, try your best to eat those yummies. 😋I love 🍓, 🍉, 🍑, and 🍍 along with those summer veggies. Gotta have those greens. 🥦🥬🥒🫑

Not every month brings a new season like June but it does give us pause to possibly think about what it will bring. I always have a few goals, but sometimes we move in different directions. Messages I constantly see which are on repeat is to: “go with the flow,” let go,” and “just be.” I truly believe I hold the reins or should I say ropes too tight on expectations and outcomes when ugh~ I shouldn’t. Even if my wish doesn’t truly come true the way I’d like- onto something better. That’s the warrior way and like his slogan down below states I will “always believe.” I mean, we have to right? If we don’t, nobody else well. Warrior believed in himself when others were those naysayers. He had many goals that were accomplished but right now for me, I feel like stepping away some. My road is still filled with detours and obstacles like all of you but once in a while, we just need to observe and enjoy. You can’t force stuff but little actions always work. That’s my focus this month.

I have a big “Summer Rules” sign and one is to sleep in which my daughter tells me to do more. I can’t much past 8 on the weekends as I feel the need to get moving even in the summer. Some things still need to get done and us mamas don’t have a vacation unless we travel. The rest I will do. Do you agree? “Take long walks, count the stars, watch the sunset, play games, read a book, relax, and make memories.” You can be that early riser to watch a sunset even! My kids joke about the book one but that is for sure me. After all- I DID write one- ha! 📗 I bet you can add to that list too. Who caught fireflies as a kid? I am excited to go to the drive-in movies. (: Let’s just have bonfires outside! 🪵🔥S’mores anyone? No, we don’t need summer or even June for most on that list but it is fun to focus on, isn’t it? Who goes to ball games, ⚾️ outdoor concerts, 🎤boat rides, or anything? I love water sports. Parasailing is on my bucket list! ⛵️The list is endless, but so great if you can just be or go with your own flow.

Warrior didn’t and other wrestlers don’t have the summer off like some or even kids but we all deserve a break from the norm overtime. Downtime can be HARD but it’s always necessary. Getting into a new environment just for a day can really lift your spirits. I love my backyard, but need to get out and explore. Our summers are so brief here so I like to soak it all in. ☀️ If you’re too busy, it’ll go by fast so take time to relax like my sign says. I bet you can if you truly try. Maybe you don’t have a specific goal right now because you don’t need one. I’m getting used to that although it can be a challenge. Welcome June and all it brings. Do your summer (or winter if below the equator) for YOU. Whatever you do, just always believe in your monthly goals. Even if it is to just go with the flow… 🌊

P.S. The other night brought yet another possible “What if?” in Warrior’s life… I dreamt he hosted “Saturday Night Live!” in the late ’80’s. Am sure many are familiar with that show which began in the mid- 70’s here in the U.S. It’s a sketch variety show AND the ‘ol WWF took it’s time slot back in the day monthly (maybe?) with “Saturday Night’s Main Event!” No idea on any skits at all but I was gonna be watching for sure! I can’t imagine him saying: “live from New York, it’s Saturday Night!” 😜🤣👏🏻

No, I’m not crazy! 😬😳🤪

SO EXCITED! 🥰👏🏻🙋🏻‍♀️

I recently had the opportunity to call in to “80’s wrestling the podcast” LIVE last Thurs. 2/9 at 10 AM EST. I have been listening to them for a while now and finally called in- all about WM6! I was also the 1st female caller EVER and my time is around the 9:30 mark into the show. Usually they are about an hour long.. A little longer this time though. It is episode 102 and hosted by Jumpin’ Jay and Tommy Fierro of ISPW. Tommy has a store in New Jersey called:” The Wrestling Collector.” They are all about the Golden Era of the ‘ol WWF years so give them a listen! They DID one on Warrior a while back too. I also made a YouTube video more on this that I will link at the end. You can find the show here:

blogtalkradio.com/ 80’swrestlingthePodcast.

***Now, onto today’s topic…

I love that photo of the Ultimate Warrior below as it is another one I always thought to use from “The Ultimate Collection” DVD. He looks pretty crazy, doesn’t he? Well, sometimes the character came across that way for sure. If you like, look up any of his stuff or even his post U.W. career. This post obviously is more about me but you regular readers may think I am a little crazy as well, who knows? 🤷🏻‍♀️

Often times, I do try to connect my post with the photo but not always. Today, it all DOES connect as some other little stories came to me that can be funny but at first~ not so much. I initially thought of other words with this title like “breadcrumbs,” “writing on the wall,” and a few more. Don’t worry, I’ll explain those terms in a bit. The Ultimate Warrior’s face reflects how mine was in a way where I believed I was going crazy. I found out later on, I was not. Well, maybe we all are a little bit but not in the context of what I thought. If you’re not sitting down, maybe you should and get ready for that rocket ship to blast off on my exciting experiences with this Warrior adventure once again.

I’m not going to rehash all of my past in trying to figure out the many signs from Warrior but when down in my basement working out, always became a usual spot for my somewhat crazy ways! I had read books, watched videos, listened to some spiritual podcasts, and on and on with so much more to try and connect these pieces of my never ending Warrior puzzle. I use that word often and now my husband and daughter love those 1,000+ ones. Oh boy, so not for me but especially since the word puzzle became quite the metaphor in my life. We will never fully have all the pieces, but sometimes we just want one more and then one more… My new term was “breadcrumbs.” When working out and listening to great music is when I get all crazy with these requests. Maybe music brings it out in me, but I KNOW Warrior is around because well— I just know. ☺️I literally would hold my finger and thumb together and look upward while asking him for just a breadcrumb more to stay on this journey where the ride is one of eternity for me.

Sometimes, I would get another sign but not always. Many come from dreams, meditation, or looking at his work, but some~~~ believe it or not, are never connected to those concepts at all. A few actually happen when I least expect them to as it should be because then BAM— we notice more. I get his humor since I am very similar and now feel more comfortable making jokes back. Nowadays, since I tell all of you to think BIG, I am asking for an entire piece of bread and not just a crumb! Come on Warrior- I want the whole F*CKING loaf! I’ll hear a song and say:“Really? Bring it, I’m game!” All kidding aside. Well, sometimes I’m not but then I would become a little more serious. Oh these lyrics I get and I’ll share one because it connects. No, not one with crazy in the title as there are plenty of those! I honestly can’t even finish my reps, a pose, or whatever I’m working on because the song gets me stopping. Look up “Youth Gone Wild” by Skid Row of the 80s. I know you are or will after reading. 🎼 There’s a part that mentions: “the writing’s on the wall.” Let me explain. Plus, other words in that song make me think of him too. You’ll know if you find it.

So, after a few times of hearing that song it got me thinking. I went over to my white brick wall in the basement behind where my yoga mat was spread out. I “pretend” wrote a message to Warrior which reflected a possible idea I had. This was several years ago now. I asked him:“Is this it? Does this connect us?” I laughed stating how I wasn’t going to “pretend” erase it. Call me crazy if you want but this is how I did things and he always responded in one way or another, even now. Time went by and I would hear those lyrics once more, point upward and remind him how I wrote those few words that I was still thinking about. Sometimes, we have to let things be for a bit but with me~~~ super difficult to do. Patience is one of the toughest virtues as I’m sure you’d agree. So many questions would I ask but had to start trusting my gut or intuition more which is part of the “main event”message to you all.

I never gave that possible connector up and it wasn’t until the visit with my psychic friend did it all finally make more sense a few years ago. See, I’m not crazy after all. My energy healer has since validated much which has been told, but getting two reference points really hit home. I was RIGHT all along but just had to always believe. It is surreal, and every day brings new mystique (of last week) revealed breadcrumb by breadcrumb. At first, I didn’t quite know for sure as there are many possibilities but then that gut feeling became more real. 

Besides the overwhelming feeling (which is still always there,) we have our fun. I’ll get a few different messages and then respond comically like:“Stop it, I’m being serious!” Oh, Many good daily moments all the time… Like I’ve talked about before, communicating with loved ones in spirit is like how it is here only without their physical presence. It does seem like I talk to myself but that has kept me going all my life. Some may call it other things but it gets me through~ it truly does. If you struggle with talking to someone who has passed, just put anything out there like a close conversation. They do and will hear you but you have to do the work on your end. I was researching like crazy (pun intended) and really kept looking for some answers. Despite the spiritual help from others I did receive, my OWN self had to decipher the messages for me as only I can. Remember how Warrior said: “the answers are already inside you.”

I don’t see a psychic regularly and really don’t want to. It isn’t because I don’t believe but it’s just because I want to do what I can before asking or relying on someone else for the answer. The energy work is about clearing trauma and no, it isn’t always Warrior related. Only a BIG part was and it was NOT all about his passing of almost 9 years ago either. I’ve even cut down on my visits with her. Look at your own writing on the wall✍🏻 in front of you (figuratively) and ask for more bread crumbs on your path. You just may get the whole loaf! 🍞🥖 If others think you’re crazy, let them. Always believe in yourself and trust that intuitive gut. It speaks the truth if you only listen. 🫵🏻👂🏻🗣️

*** P.S. Here is my video on the podcast:

* If this isn’t active, just go to my YouTube channel and find it. It is the most recent one (:

~~~ Find me also on a U.W. fb group, Twitter, and Instagram. Don’t forget about my book “Spirit and Belief” which shares short stories of my beginnings in following wrestling and then the career of the Ultimate Warrior, psychic terms in a relatable way, humor, family stuff, and MORE! It’s available on Amazon and other book outlets. I thank you for the support. 🙏🏻💙📗