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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. 🌷🐣🐰