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Spiritual Salon Stories 🧡✂️🤍

We are here in this 11th month warriors so happy November! 2025 is almost done, how can that be? The holidays will be in full swing as Thanksgiving approaches for me here in the US. I hope all of you are doing well as you join me today for a few more great stories but first about that pic ⬇️ below . Yes, lately a few are just random that I got from IG but don’t y’all just love seeing Warrior sign those WMVI trunks at an event? He looks so happy and it’s a great shot of him. I’m grateful to whoever took that photo, it’s pretty ultimate. 🥰

So, I am back to bringing some personal experiences but I love those and I hope you gain a little perspective on them in someway. I had mentioned my Hair Salon a few times over the years but today, it’s about the new hairdresser and our similarities. Once more, I meet a woman who like my previous stylist~~~ is spiritual in many aspects. She also works as a massage therapist so I will have to check out that space soon! I guess once some conversations start, we get on a roll and then the match begins. It is amazing and I’m so glad my transition with her has been going well after what happened with the previous stylist. I have been to see her twice now and wow~~~ 😯 such great insights on both ends. Sometimes, I feel like what I do doesn’t matter much or is not making a difference and then I get the validation I need. It truly is a beautiful thing as I wish the same for all of you on your journeys in life.

OK, so yes~~~ she works with crystals and also sages which are things in common with me. We shared a little but then she told me how alone she feels with her practices. Her kids think she’s a witch 🧙 but I told her how we are good witches. She doesn’t like that term as I understand. We don’t know how these words got so twisted around into the negative as most began positively. Other religious cultures changed and evolved overtime but that’s how it started as was easier to believe. Hollywood and the movies took over because really, most everyone loves the scary. This is not a post Halloween message as unfortunately it is true. The good stuff bores folks. Think about it here.

What always comes to mind is aliens. 👽 No, I am not getting off track but I totally can for sure. The only good alien movie is ET. Correct me if I’m wrong. Yes, there are good witch movies too but we need that antagonist always. I have to say this just to add. Glinda in “ The Wizard of Oz” was my favorite character, but Glinda in “ Wicked?” Not so much. I get why they had to make her that way in the modern version but nope, I’ve known too many girls like that. I do love her beginnings though when she truly was a friend to Elphie. I just don’t like all the “popular” vanity stuff. We all are a little vain but some are just too much like Glinda in this modern Wicked movie. I was BORN to love the color PINK 🩷 but my personality echoes Elphaba. No, not being “wicked” but the not fitting in or being different part. I guess I have both! Oh, I’ve always liked green though. It’s on my book cover. I will be seeing “ Wicked for Good” in the theater soon.💚🖤

Back to my stylist here. She went out to say how she was very happy to get matched with me and gave me her number. I was honored how she felt that bond with me enough to share and then listen. I offered hope and compassion as I have been there where she is and still am at times. After a few moments of conversing, she then said this: “ I sense a strong male spirit energy around you.” I will let that sink in for a moment as I need to preface it a little. With this time of year, I do some ancestral work close to the holidays and have been wondering if anyone in my bloodline or DNA ever did this path or felt the same way? I’ve been asking for a feminine guide as more women I believe did certain practices (like “witches”) than men, but who knows? We hear more about the women but in many indigenous cultures~~~ the elders, men, or shamans originated in those rules.

I had shared a little of my request to her but then instead of possibly sensing a woman, she sensed a masculine spirit. So, readers~~~ who do you think I could’ve felt around me? No, I’m not thinking of Warrior at the Hair Salon BUT based on some topics we discussed~~~ it was highly likely. Do I think he wants to hang out there? A no again on this. It might not be the actual, physical place as it’s the words and thoughts that lineup energy. She told me after a bit how truly wonderful my gifts are as I was humbled to receive that compliment. 🥹 Did I believe Warrior’s energy was there with us? For a second I doubted it but then I always believe. I don’t think he’s always at a gym working out either… There are other “places” to be! 😂😂 I do have my own personal ways of trusting and it’s hard to share with you all as you probably know by now. I’m so very sorry but you can infer based on my past posts. I am not naïve and do not just believe in what I think is true. I was a BIG skeptic and doubter for sure but now I know more. They wanna have fun with us where we are!

It’s a great feeling when we are visited by those in spirit (of the good energy) even at some unpredictable moments. Remember years ago when I heard the same song 3️⃣ times in a week and one was at the Hair Salon for a 3️⃣ count? Yep, good vibes there I guess but they know what works for me. Believe as you wish warriors… If you think it’s kooky, well~~~ you’re entitled to that of course. If you have been through what I have, you just might feel another way… 🤷🏻‍♀️🙋🏻‍♀️

So, those are my stories today. Enjoy your day and bundle up if you were getting the colder weather like us here. Not too bad yet but more is on its way. Go get your hair done, it always works like *MAGIC* for me. 💫🔮

My Yin/ Yang Tag ☯️

A few things first…. The photo below is from a YouTube video. Yes, I have used that background before and also the IC belt, but there was another reason. It mainly was because I thought about a few other possible feuds UW had with some which I had not referenced. The pic was from a promo about Dino Bravo and Earthquake. I knew I could find one and did! Secondly, 2️⃣ days marks my birthday. I almost * FORGOT* seriously about watching “ The Ultimate Challenge” from WMVI as part of my annual tradition. I viewed it last shortly after Hulk passed, but was too soon so now is my next chance. It will never be the same for me ever again~~~ but this time, I will cheer and celebrate both guys knowing what an honor it is for me to share in a wonderful memory. 👏🏻

Now onto my title. It is yet another brand new to these writings as I did check, super typical of me. I mentioned yin and yang often but it has not appeared on its own until now. After all, I do wear my bracelet every Wednesday when writing so it makes sense, right? You might know it means opposites like masculine/ feminine light/ dark, sun/ moon, etc., but I tag them both in today for another view. My favorite weekly emailer did it again. I was kind of stumped for a post somewhat and she wrote EXACTLY how things are or have been for me for quite some time.

I do know in this lifetime certain lessons I signed up to learn along with the role I need to carry out. Some days though~~~ it’s very hard to follow through and win my match of the day. For those of us so connected to Divine energy in certain ways, it can be difficult balancing that yin/yang of every day life. I’m sure many of you know what I mean as that rubber band will only stretch so far until it breaks. We all know the expression of: “ there’s only so much time in a day.” Well, some hours seem amplified to fit in what I need or have to do versus what I truly would like or want to do. You might be rolling your eyes 🙄 since readers know I stay home, so how can this be a concern? It’s exactly the opposite warriors as yin /yang indicates.

If I was at a 9 to 5, that would occupy most of the day with little spent on other activities, do you agree? My workouts would change also. Yes, we all need and crave downtime and fun stuff but it’s very limited to evenings and perhaps weekends. With me being at home, there are MANY areas I would love to spend more time on that I would never even give a thought to if at a place working. Understand? Those thoughts or ideas would either get buried or pushed to the back of my brain until finally making time for them. They are not though for me in this life. Some may feel it’s easy and relaxing doing what I do and to many that might be true but often times, it is not. My mind goes a million different ways with multitasking~~~ believe it warriors. Just because my kids are now college aged, the ME stuff runs to the ring and wants a shot at that elusive title held by them for years. The laundry is needing folded 🧺and yet I’d rather spend more time on my new spiritual app. 🥰 I need groceries and yet I’d rather write this blog. Yep that’s what the yin/ yang match brings about. No, my life is not just about doing all that spiritual stuff you may not connect with, of course not!

I just feel so called to deepen some practices without interruption or finding that neutrality of balancing it all. Sure, if I went to work that would change this entire scenario but the truth is, I KNOW these deeper meanings want to keep being tagged in with their hand~~~ just waiting for me to tap it. I would still incorporate this part of my life now into a new one, absolutely. Finding time is the way to win. I’m a learner like Warrior was and there are always newer ideas brought forth. Don’t ever get me wrong here, I love this life I have as it’s all I ever wanted, but there will always be longing in me for the non-physical. It’s always been there I believe but got brought out much more as my kids aged, about 14 or so years ago now.

It used to surprise the heck out of me, but not so much anymore. No, I cannot meditate all day ( and don’t want to…) but none of us does anything all day really. I CAN meditate here for a moment, though on a beautiful birthday for me. 🩷 🥳🎁

Let’s see~~~ I love my family, but they aren’t into the same types of activities sometimes as me. I could be watching the 🌅 sunset over the ocean 🌊 with all my favorite things. A good book, 📕 a tropical drink, 🍹 (or iced coffee🧋and a sunrise…) and all the foods I can imagine without gaining a pound. Coconut shrimp, 🍤 or sushi, 🍱 some nachos with lots of dips, a healthy salad, 🥗I do like fresh veggies~~~ maybe some diced eggplant, 🍆 it’s sooo good, and either brownie cheesecake or Keylime pie for dessert. How does that sound? Heavenly to me~~~ pun intended! Oh, a spa day sounds great too! 🛀 Bubble baths…,

Remember to do what you can warriors to balance your yin/yang. Who will win? The being? The doing? We need both as a tag team every day. I can still be the wife, Mom, cook, housekeeper, and all that along with the writer, spiritual seeker, reader, and meditator anytime I want. *** Can I just get someone to clean the toilets for me??? 🚽😂 ****Well, enjoy your day warriors and I’ll let you know if any of my birthday wishes come true! It might be MY ultimate challenge… 🤔

P.S. Thank you Warrior and Hulk. I love it all, always… 🥹💪🏻💪🏻

“Warrior’s Winnin’ It!” 🤼‍♀️🥇💪🏻

“ Warrior’s winnin’ it, Warrior’s winnin’ it Monsoon!”

That line was spoken by none other than Jesse “ The Body” Ventura during the first few minutes of WrestleManiaVI~ “ The Ultimate Challenge” match between Heavyweight champ, Hulk Hogan and Intercontinental champ, The Ultimate Warrior. It came to me a few weeks ago actually as a possible title with the WWE Universe celebrating the 3️⃣5️⃣th anniversary of their very first WM outside of the US yesterday. Toronto Canada in the Skydome (now the Rogers Centre) was set to host the 6th largest PPV event by the then WWF where lots of other exciting things happened. We had the 1st ever Mixed tag team match, Demolition 3-peating as Tag team champs, and so much more! I will stick to that title for title final match between HH and UW of course. Like I’ve said before~~~April 1 is no Fool’s joke for me and hasn’t been for 35 years!

Before getting into more on that, once again~~~we have a part 2 of sorts. Just like last week to end March, we have another to begin April. These remaining WM’s UW were part of are as follows: April 1, 2nd, and 5th. 1st was WMVI in ‘90, 2nd was WMV in ‘89, and 5th was WMVIII in ‘92. Today, marks WMV’s exact date. Fans of UW won’t like to remember WMV when Bobby Hennan (that weasel) held onto Warrior’s leg behind the ring so the ref couldn’t see. That way “Ravishing” Rick Rude could get the pin and capture the IC belt. Not to worry, though as UW got it back that same year at SummerSlam!

WMVIII was when we got a short glimpse of UW coming to the aid of Hulk near the end of his match with Sid Justice. Most fans know Papa Shango missed his cue, but Hulk was getting beat up by both guys so here comes UW to the rescue. He also did a brief press conference afterwards, which I believe was another first. It counts as UW being part of WMVIII but not technically a match like the other 5. So, the dates are 33 for WMVIII and 36 for WMV this year.

Let’s go with that date of April 5 as I recall a few other events. Newbies~ this is always for you but loyalists~well, read on if you wish. April 5, 2014 also brought Ultimate Warrior’s HOF induction as my family attended our first Cavs basketball 🏀 game together in Cleveland that night. 11 years ago this week if you recall how the dates are the same for 2025. 2 signs fell in my home 2 years later in 2016, which are in my book: “Spirit and Belief” as stories but always remembered fondly by me every year. 2018 brought a book event as I chose that date of April 5 on purpose! Close to the library, I spotted “Sherri Apartments.” Another beautiful moment which brought a chuckle my way and still does. Warrior had two women named Sherri (Shari) , spelled differently in his life.

Here’s something *NEW * for ALL of you to read. I told myself a few weeks ago that this year, I was gonna do it. Despite possible comments, it was going to happen on the big 3-5 of The Ultimate Challenge. Every year, I DO watch as a tribute on its anniversary AND my birthday, which I started decades ago with the VHS tape. I’m usually alone but early April would typically fall on the kids Spring break. I shared my daughter’s comment on Hulk once as I laughed so hard 🤭 but this year was set to be different. Instead of it being my possible lunchtime entertainment~ it could be watched after dinner in the evening or when the dog had been walked. My husband would be around and I did not care. I would LOVE for him to watch with me if he chooses, but either way~ it was time. I did watch it then warriors!!! There were a few topics not to be discussed if he watched with me. No mention of it being “fake” and no talk of steroids. Nope, that didn’t matter. He DID watch and we saw a few other things on my DVD as well. I said more about Warrior ( even outside of wrestling), but then let it go as I didn’t want to overwhelm him! He was super impressed with UW lifting guys up to press… 😌 So, a perfect lead into the next part of the DVD when Warrior discusses lifting Hulk… He totally stayed in the room to watch! A win for me too to FINALLY view it with him…

“ Warrior’s winnin’ it!”~ just like that pic below after their “ Greco-Roman knuckle lock.” That was Jesse once more. On my end, I promised not to echo the commentary I know all too well or not to get a little emotional near the end starting with that hug as I tend to do. First time also the WWF used pyrotechnics as UW got that awesome fireworks display. New decade, new year, new champ, a great 3 count!

Regardless of naysayers or even HH’s “take” on how it all went down specifically, it still was an epic match unprecedented between two true icons in the business. Two good guys for the title~~ another first. I was grateful to hear how emotional Warrior was after that match as many may have just thought he felt entitled only. He wanted to get to that level and did. Very few had that chance back then and despite him always saying: “ I didn’t get him all the way up…” ( meaning pressing Hulk) in interviews, true fans didn’t care. Our hero became the new champ, which in turn made “ Hulkamania” live forever, although it died a little that night.

I was a senior in high school- going on 18 with a big history term paper coming up. How could I concentrate on that? That’s been written and now Warrior’s kids AND mine have passed that age. My daughter ended all 4 of them last year. After viewing it for the first time on “The Ultimate Collection” DVD years ago, I cried~ HARD… I had to pause it and walk away…That totally surprised me as of course I had seen it tons of times. Not on DVD though but outbursts came and went back then. A combo of many things rolled into one. 🥺

There ya have it warriors~~~the remaining 3WM‘s of April for UW‘s career in the WWF with a 35th in “ The Ultimate Challenge” of VI being yesterday. Next week brings more memories for this time of year as we approach 11 with Warrior in “parts unknown.” Until then~~~ always believe as I remember the NEWWWW World Wrestling Federation Champion, The Ultimate Warrior!!!

P.S. 2 Tuesday dates a week apart, just like 11 years ago… 🥹

Kathy’s “ Rivalries” Review… 😬

Yes, I used my name in a title! Another first I just had to go with of last week. This is a VENTING or RANTING post so if you aren’t an Ultimate Warrior fan, this might not be a read for you today. No need for trolls here… I once again~~~ did not want to talk this SH*T but it’s recent so here goes. It concerns the A & E “ WWE Rivalries” which aired Sunday, March 2 between UW and Hulk Hogan. Like I have said before~~~ I can be unbiased and am at times but for this episode, it just brought confusion and disappointment. 😑Most of it was recycled material from the past with obviously very little new info. Here are my thoughts and you can disagree if you wish but really, I’m sure others share in this very strong opinion.

Let’s start at the beginning. How about the commentators or “hosts” if you will. I understand their “ Superfan” there and Cody being the champ but Kevin Nash? Seriously? He couldn’t stand UW so getting him to “make nice” just for ratings is totally wrong. Maybe he was there because of the Hogan angle, who knows? Perhaps WWE needs to give these legends work but they should choose wisely. Natalya as well was a surprise. Are these the same people every week? I don’t know since I don’t watch. They need a woman there possibly and her family is from Canada where WMVI was held but still…. Gosh, I can be on a panel with those standards and I wasn’t a little kid when they had that rivalry, ha! It’s maybe just to take whoever or give their thoughts and stats on events so not sure but I was shaking my head. 🤷🏻‍♀️

Next, Paul Heyman who truly has that voice which bellows and is very dramatic. That part is fine as I am NOT bashing him. Then, they showed younger pics of UW as a teen or boy as we hear Paul’s words detailing Jim Hellwig’s troubled past. OK, that’s been said and showed before as we get a glimpse into why Jim wanted success. Their understanding could be also for new viewers who have not seen any of these shows. For them, it would be a first time. My concern about it is the * RIVALRY* aspect. If you’re going to show Jim’s past, what about Terry’s? Where are younger pics of Hulk and why don’t we hear his story? His background could be quite “boring” as Warrior had said about “ Hulkamania” , ha ha! I’m sure it has been shown in other bios, ( of course…) but would’ve worked well for this one discussing them BOTH. 🙄

Speaking of Hulk, a statement he said about the HOF saddened me and I so hope it isn’t true. If it is, I have lost some respect for him so very biased on this. He had said something like how much he wanted to speak to Warrior as we know and the convo that happened between them. What sucker punched me to the gut is when he made the comment about how he had to talk to Warrior because he looked so frail and weak. I do hope he had other reasons but it seemed like that was his 1st reason. I believe I can get corrected on that as Hulk isn’t a terrible person, but I don’t like many of his discussions or innuendos and those feelings have been there from me for years. He puts his foot in his mouth so to speak A LOT and it irks me about certain topics… Many do know Warrior did not look well, but don’t let his physical state be the * ONLY* reason you approached him. It’s just so frustrating to me always. Please correct me if I am wrong..,

Another point is THAT DVD from 2005 (which I won’t mention the title) that of course needed to be spoken about. I do realize the ugly stuff had to be part of these rivalries but are they serious though? That DVD was put out as Vince’s retaliation with Warrior’s lawsuits and it had nothing to do with the rivalry between him and Hulk. Yes, HH spoke on that DVD, but it was only produced because of Vince’s anger and seemed irrelevant to that particular episode despite it needing to come forward in other bios.

Isn’t Triple H the producer of these shows? To me, it was just another smear job on UW. I do understand how the “apology” was also part of it but they seem to forget all the GOOD the character of UW brought to WWF (E) for his brief times there. I can’t even think of anything positive they showed except for a few comments but like I said~~~ Kevin Nash I’m sure meant none of the positivity. Maybe I will try to view it again to see a different take as it’s just so upsetting. I also hope Triple H still has respect for Warrior and that it just wasn’t 11 years ago. Maybe this is a sign for me to not watch any of their Warrior content moving forward as my excitement just turns to despair. 😔

Hulk Hogan is still their “star” and I know he probably was upset with Warrior’s YouTube video on him years ago as that did become quite negative. I will say Warrior did go off a little too much but don’t we all at times? Some of it was actually quite comical to me though. 😂 Karma DID come back as W said. Hulk had called W a “ flash in the pan” and a “ zero” on that DVD. W got his revenge with his video in a way. Just my take on it… Hulk is not a “saint” and yet they are treating him like one these days after much animosity for years. All guilt based for sure. They can be that way as it’s right for the company but there are other issues to contend with.. It’s similar to Eric Bischoff’s statements for the millionth time about Warrior’s run in WCW of late ‘98. THEY contacted him, not the other way around to return. Did Eric really think Warrior would follow the “rules” exactly? Get over it already and let’s talk about something else instead of the same old thing!

One of these days, I wish a more uplifting series can be done but it would be without much footage unless someone gets in WWE’s back pocket. I understand ratings, but they act like Warrior was the devil 😈 or something and it’s just very unfortunate to his legacy, impact, and millions of fans all over…. *** That’s it~~~ vent and rant done. Like below, UW’s eyes will always be looking to those who loved and continue to love him…

P.S. F*CK what they think or do (to use a Warrior word.) Onto better news next week for sure! You won’t get an “apology” video from me, ever… 🤬

The Best and Worst 🤔

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Choose Between Two 🤔🧡

An intro paragraph: Some family news first… Last Saturday, my husband and I just celebrated our 22nd anniversary! 💞After a morning yoga class outside (just me,) we went jet skiing. We haven’t done that in years and last time, it was with the kids. Always so much fun as it became a great idea. The waves were very rough 🌊as my backside hurt for a few days… 😬Double twos, kind of similar to my title today but that’s in a bit. Tonight, my son will be staying a week with his cousin during band camp as his apartment won’t be available until the following week. This will be quite the new experience for him but he gets a head start before his third year of college begins. I’m a little nervous but need to trust all will be well. Tomorrow brings child number two who is starting her first year at college soon. Moving day is finally here as this summer went so amazingly fast. There goes my mama heart again. 🥹😫I obviously can’t choose between both kids~~ ha ha, but that does lead into today’s topic for sure.

Ultimate Warrior’s epic win at WMVI allowed him briefly to hold both the IC title and the Championship one at the same time~ see pic ⬇️. Obviously, WWF then was building the company around him as their new champ, so the IC belt had to be relinquished. Here’s a question to wrestlers of that Golden Era but maybe others as well. This pertains back to when there were only those two belts. Which would they choose?

No strings attached, no complications, no better for business deals, etc. None of that here~~~just a choice. I bet most would pick being the best or getting that elusive Championship title. Maybe some wouldn’t as they always felt more Intercontinental material but just imagine if they COULD choose. Once all the variables are eliminated, would their answer be the same? Maybe also they wouldn’t want their face everywhere or the brutal touring schedule, expectations, and all that required for being *THE* champ. Interesting question I’d love to post to any of them. Fans going to meet and greets, autograph signings, or any wrestling event out there~~~keep this in mind.

With Libra season approaching after my Virgo, it’s the balancing scale. It’s all about fairness, justice, and keeping things aligned. We all want that though, right? We do and yet there’s this tug-of-war always going on to pull or push from both sides of a choice. We put those labels on of good/ bad/right/wrong or even in wrestling~ face/heel. There are always choices everyday of that Yin/Yang Warrior had mentioned. I wear my bracelet every Wednesday when writing… ☺️We make decisions based on multiple factors, but lots are connected with either A or B, 1 or 2. “Which Warrior Would You Choose?” was another post many years back where I posed that same question. I was imagining metaphorically Ultimate Warrior and Warrior himself years later in lines waiting for fans. Younger generations probably found that confusing seeing his past look with his current one. 😳Hard to choose just one but he really was both. Great post to read if you’re interested…

How about those social quizzes? You might see some often where there are different photos of many choices and you can only pick one? I hate those as they are difficult for me. 😐Some I am better at than others like Taco Bell being my fast food place 🌮but others, not so much. I clearly have my fave in wrestling but that’s for other reasons as well. 😉Is it easy or hard for you to make those types of decisions? My daughter takes forever deciding between two choices of let’s say~~ an outfit to buy, necklaces to wear, or even when younger with toys. It can be anything really. Adults have more life decisions to ponder and for some, it’s gut wrenching. From a job choice, to buying a car, home, or even debating on a relationship. With friendships, it can even come down to keeping someone or letting them go for whatever reason. Romance can be tricky too. Any “Bachelor/Bachelorette” fans out there? I used to watch years ago but not anymore. Who gets that final rose when it’s down to two people? 🌹I know most of those reality shows rarely work but still, we are glued to our seats hoping our pic wins.

Parenting is a whole other concept. What happens when two kids have an event on the same day or night? Yes, we have had that happen a few times. Do you both go and then leave early to make it to the other or split up where one attends for one child, and the other goes with child number two? Choosing between both can be tough and yet despite outcomes, we make it work somehow. I will say though last year~ we chose our girl if anything interfered with her brother. No way was Mama missing any senior stuff and I did it for his milestone year too. With her not continuing in band for college, it was an easy choice for us parents come football season but was debatable early on. We will still cheer for both teams but will sit on the side of our guy in the band he so loves.

Do you have to choose between two more often than you’d like? Well, it all depends on what the choices are for sure. You will have your list but the biggies will require more effort on your part to decide. Whatever you choose, I hope it works for you but if not, you will always get more choices in other ways. Sometimes, we fall away from what we used to love and move onto other areas. That’s OK because we do need to evolve in life. We may also always have our “likes” so the choice becomes easy. It’s yours to pick so hold that belt(s) up high and celebrate (if it’s a good win obviously…) Yes, I know UW held up both!!

P.S. My son’s friend attended SummerSlam in Cleveland a few weeks ago! He’s been a fan since a young boy. I still want to ask more details. He had a blast though!

P.P.S. We DO get a 3️⃣ count! Two belts with UW, two choices (like my kids,) and our 22nd anniversary~~~sorta.

www.mywarriorwritings.com/which-warrior-would-you-choose/

6/26/18…💙💙

This is TEN… 💙⚡️🙏🏻

Yes, we are here warriors. Almost a decade. I seriously did not want to use that number with this title today. It wasn’t for the sad obvious reason but more of it not being a cliché because we’ve reached double digits since Warrior left this planet. I decided it to be fitting after all just like the subtitle of my book. Never did I want Warrior’s name as part of that because of the reasoning with others to purchase. His name would sell it, but quite possibly in my mind for the wrong reasons. I finally let that go because after all, without him~~~ I would never have written that book. I just wanted to always believe *** REAL*** readers would be interested for more reasons than one. I’m getting close to that number above for this blog. Will I get there? Who knows but for now, we have it with Warrior’s passing in a few days. I look at my hands👐🏻 and see all 10 fingers and think how this is it until 100 which just adds 1 zero, right? We can relive those years in a millisecond and 10 sounds about right.

The 8th also will bring that BIG solar eclipse the ☀️🌑🌎 world is talking about. Who remembers me stating how my son months ago told me this was coming? Hard to believe that will be upon us as well. Stay safe warriors… What are the odds that eclipse would be on HIS anniversary? I bet Warrior is laughing as I was just dumbfounded when knowing it months ago. 😳🫢😬 I STILL want him to be happy but actually, I know he is. That “Wrestle America” magazine story came to mind yet again, with the memory of almost 31 years ago. He wants us happy too as I still marvel at those words spoken in my mind and heart to that magazine with Ultimate Warrior staring back at me all those times ago.

Here’s my list of dates that I recall every year for anyone *** NEW***, or for you avid readers to reminisce:

~~~ April 1st~ 34 years of WMVI (Yes- I DID watch the “Ultimate Challenge” as always.) My daughter is finally THAT age of 17 and a senior in high school just like I was then… Weren’t his girls just that age?

~~~ April 4th~ 7.5. years of this blog, oh my…

~~~ April 5th~ 10 year anniversary of his HOF induction speech (I plan on watching that too as well) AND 32 years of WMVIII when U.W. came to help Hulk Hogan…

~~~ April 7th~ 10 year anniversary of his final RAW speech…

~~~ April 14th I will mention next week…

Here’s another idea I decided to incorporate into today’s post. If you know me and this blog, I mention songs, books, or movies A LOT… Well, today I decided on a song I hear played pretty often as some of the lyrics fit. Many of you might be familiar as it’s very beautiful to me. I always seem to hear it when I had become frustrated or upset. LITERALLY- the words ring true (ding, ding, ding, 🛎️) for me but they might for you too…

“Nothing Else Matters” ~Metallica

… “couldn’t be much more from the heart”

…” forever trusting who we are”

…”and nothing else matters.”

I could include more but don’t want to cross that copyright line. Don’t care what THEY do, think, or know but just do YOU. That’s the message I get but there’s plenty more that resonate for me in a deeper way.

Warrior did HIM despite the others way and lived life on HIS terms. Fans know this but it’s such a beautiful reminder for us all. I get pensive and still teary, but not like years prior. This number is *** BIG*** and up in “parts unknown”, he’s only been gone a short while. No dates, numbers, or years up there but for us~ we are connected to linear time.

Oops, I did forget another addition after all. I actually am referencing a book! Just a 2 count as no movie, ha ha. Recently, I had read John Stamos’s book: “If You Would Have Told Me.” I always liked him and was excited to read his memoir. Some of you may recall me writing on the passing of Bob Saget, (who was his “Full House” costar a few years ago,) and my siblings with their déjà vu “condolences.” Bob and John became very close. John mentions how: “maybe I should stop looking for signs in the sky and just know Bob is at peace.” He then adds: “I know I’ll be back because I know those I’ve lost returned to me.” He meant signs he gets from his parents who have passed while noticing little things in his own son. Yep, that’s how it works warriors and what a profound statement from John if you always believe… 🥹❤️‍🩹

So, this year no remembering of 10 years ago with me, my kids, their ages and shenanigans, his kids, signs, or any of that. I will turn on my candle lantern. 🕯️Remember the warrior batteries in that? 🔋 🔋while thinking of Warrior in a special way on the evening of April 8th… I thought writing this would be so difficult and yet, it seemed to flow in a peaceful way…

No spiritual meaning of 10 here today although I know it, but you can look up your own info. Last year, I bought nachos and wine 🍷 but this year,. hmmm… 🤔 Why is there no nacho emoji??? I decided to use my April selfie this week because photos of him “run” rampant on here and I had never done a * ME* pic for his anniversary. Some may have seen this pic on my socials but it was originally taken for this post today. Always more firsts with a few more coming up. I will also think of his family, good friends, colleagues of years ago~ both living and passed, and all the countless FANS all over the world, who I hope will forever be. I treasure them and you all.. . There are so many, many things that have transpired these last 10 years my mind can’t keep up but my heart knows. There were lots of personal issues I have dealt with but more relaxed now. Much knowledge has been gained too with always more to come… The countless experiences and memories we have with his life and our own are to numerous to expand upon.

Here’s to the amazing, unforgettable, awesome, ultimate man of WARRIOR that we know as good to his core. I miss his presence but his spirit is forever around. I have been so extremely fortunate despite not physically knowing him in this life… His story continues, just in a different way… My story continues as well as all of yours. I love you Warrior ( there’s another first I had yet to ever type out…) and I thank you for everything. Continue to be YOU because nothing else matters...

P.S. Do any of you remember way back to my Easter egg story? Well, I never shared ALL of that but will today. The truth is- I KEPT that eggshell created when I was a teen on my dresser for MONTHS! Maybe I never shared that because of judgement or weirdness but now- it felt time. Similar to another statement ⬆️ which I have shared today for different reasons…. I will link 2 blogs that mention that egg which FYI- was the SAME colors as the batteries! 🥚💜💛😮😜

http://www.mywarriorwritings.com/many-meaningful-masks/

Or:

http://www.mywarriorwritings.com/the-color-blur/

*** You can also search them up if interested…. 🕉️☮️🚀

Steady as I Go… 💙😬😜

Here we are in these last few days remaining for March. Oh, boy. Time is going as it will. I will remain steady… I have to address the photo below as yet another first came my way. After all these years, me- yes- me-decided to use a promo where U.W. is talking about U.T.— Undertaker that is. The *** ONLY*** photo I ever used mentioning him was a mask from the Halloween store many moons ago now. Yes, I am over the “drama” of 33 years past but you still won’t see me using U. T. references that often. I had just thought to look up some and found one to use. I could’ve waited yet again to place that pic in mid-April, but nah~ not wanting that memory to resurface, ha ha!

Speaking of moons, did you hear about the lunar eclipse that happened the other night? 🌕 Maybe that doesn’t connect for you but these cosmic events are occurring lately and some are super rare. The solar one is also upon us as many may know THAT date but we are still in March. *** >>>>> The other night we went to a birthday celebration for my future sister-in-law, who turned 50. I have a sister who will also be that age in June. Big milestones with OTHERS to come in my family. A few are very soon. My son will turn 2️⃣0️⃣ tomorrow. 🥹 For 20 years, I have been a mom. What a wonderful gift and one I treasure daily. 🥳He is getting some “housewares” to take into the new apartment come fall. Again, I need to remain steady (or stable) and not become “unstable.” Had to sneak that word in because it fit for sure. Wasn’t he just 10? Wait, nope~~~ Kathy don’t go there. It’s still March…

The last event is this coming Sunday. It will be Easter here but also the 28th anniversary of WMXII~1️⃣2️⃣. It was Ultimate Warrior’s last “official” one as a wrestler. We also have the 34th of WMVI~ 6️⃣ the following day. Remember, it’s* NOT* April Fools day for us Warrior fans! I’m doing it again, so sorry. It’s March~ yes~ it still is. After a few more days, I will finally have all these WM dates covered plus we all will know the results of Mania 40. Until then, I wish all who celebrate Easter a beautiful time with those you love. 🤍🐰🐣There, I think I covered all the events in my notes. Yep, just checked.

So, whew~~~ that is a lot of info but I’m only scratching the surface as much more is to come. Steady, steady, steady as I go. Oh, I did forget something else this month. Our high school girls 🏀 basketball team won its *FIRST*** ever State championship!!! That can go in the same category as the U. T. pic below with a first, he-he! It was so exciting for our little town! 😀👏🏻👍

What have been or are the times and moments where you need to remain steady warriors? There can be so many over our lifetime, we seem to lose track. Things can be going along smoothly and then we get clotheslined to the mat. We’ve all been there, maybe some more than others. Our lives are so different and yet experiences can be quite similar. It’s how you handle it while remaining steady that matters most as you know. Even all the good or great stuff can become overwhelming if all at once and yet, there they are. That always seems to happen with me. There will be nothing for months and then “10” things ( yes, I know that number…) in a row pop up where I want to shake the ropes! 😳

Another expression besides “go with the flow” 🌊 I hear very often is to “shine your light.” 💡 I know that may sound too spiritual for you non-believers, but it really is true. Some people have sent the sweetest words to me lately despite my crazy times, and the one phrase that is on repeat is to keep shining my light. That makes me feel so hopeful from a very different perspective. I’ve had difficult relationships and some are ongoing. It’s been an “ultimate challenge” to be steady and MAN is it tough! I was told to see it another way, which I am. I need to keep being ME like one of those goals of last week. It’s like a metaphor of something not truly being what it is. Learning to see beyond the surface to what is really going on requires so much effort and yet is needed. Be steady in order to shine your light. That’s what I am continuing to do. I will never dim that light because it’s not who I am. It shouldn’t be who you are either. Warrior certainly never dimmed his light! 🥰🤟🏻

I’ve had those down days but I’m grateful for all the learning- good or bad. That’s another goal, remember? One day, all these times will be over and then new ones take their place. The busy will be replaced by the calm so we need to take it in and breathe through it every day. Our challenges become our greatest strengths because they got us to a steadier place. You know that children’s book of “The Tortoise and the Hare”? I’m sure you do. “Slow and steady wins the race” is the moral but we don’t need to race like U.W. did to the ring. The tortoise didn’t really, he just went at his own pace. Sure, a healthy competition never hurt anyone but we all need to find our own inner 🐢 to finish what we started. By remaining steady with all the distractions~~~ the prize is yours, whatever it may be. Stay steady, shine your light, and focus on ONE task at hand. The rest for now can wait. Time to *** MARCH*** on out warriors… 

When is it too Much? 🤔😬😐

Yes, I know what you could be thinking. First, my title’s a little long but it’s what came so be it. I was thinking of: “when is enough, enough?” but thought that to be kind of negative. It’s probably not entirely what it seems so I hope you continue reading. Next, I also know that photo down below could be used within a few weeks~~~ appropriately so but nope, I’m using it today. This topic has been brought up a little before but it’s nice to take a different “run” on it with other info.

So, when is it too much? That’s not an easy answer because we all see things differently. It can be very diverse as this relates to several areas of our lives. With Warrior, many will say his workouts and intensity were too much but for him personally, he felt it to be right. An expression I read talked of “over-efforting” and yes, this can be true. I KNOW too how you would usually read the opposite on here. Warrior’s mantra of : ” do the work” is such a part of me as it should be. You will know your work and when you need a break. At least I hope you do. Most of you remember my mantra about breathing and to slow down. Yep, that works too. When it becomes too much, how does it feel or look to you? Do you recognize the stress or do you ignore it? For me, I get lethargic or disoriented much like those negative dreams I wrote about. 

I’ll take this another way. If any of you own the “Always Believe” DVD, Hulk Hogan had this to say about Vince’s 2 “monster entities.” on their way to do battle in WMVI. He states how they both :“didn’t have to do a whole heck of a lot.” This meant that despite them putting on quite a show back then for fans, not much was needed to make the match work. Their immense popularity at the time sold it to crowds so anything they did in the ring, even little moves would be enough to excite. That was exactly true and ALSO true of the Ultimate Warrior’s career. Enough is enough already! There, I will use that phrase after all. No more naysayers saying how U.W. didn’t do this or that in his time of wrestling despite him not making the “A-list” of being “friendly” or a “good worker” backstage. That was not his priority. Just like Hulk said, he didn’t have to do a heck of a lot to (make an impact.) By that I mean a ton of technicalities or anything similar to get that ***POP*** from the crowd which is what he wanted. I’ve said enough on that for sure…

Let’s take that photo below. Warrior didn’t want to do that much on Monday Night RAW either for what would be his final television appearance. His idea was to say a few words, thank fans, and walk out of the ring. Of course, Triple H and possibly Vince thought otherwise. Fans had waited 18 years to see U.W. again and they deserved more than a few minutes, we all did. Who would’ve guessed Warrior’s final speech would generate such reactions that it is totally remembered 10 years later and will forever be? I could’ve known as most speeches of his were quite memorable including promos and those outside of the ring. Again though, he didn’t have to do that much to know it would be enough. Sure, he worked his A** off to get to a certain level but once attaining that, he didn’t have to push so hard. He still did in many ways though. Some may think his “rhetoric” was too much at times, but that just proves to *ME* how he was always destined for so much more when pursuing other opportunities.

I’ll look at myself here with my practices. As you probably are aware, I am a spiritual seeker and read much (like Warrior did) but I also meditate, journal, (yes, he wrote too,) and work with other tools. I LOVE it all just like this blog but need my breaks as well. Even though Warrior had mentioned ✍🏻 writing for 3️⃣hours a day, I could not do that. If he did indeed, when did he have the time? 🕰️😲 We do love our stuff though, but literally cannot do one thing all day as we can get burned out. I understand discipline, really I do but we need to switch it up from time to time. It’s ☯️ Yin and Yang like I’ve written before. Warrior might’ve said it’s never too much and perhaps for him that worked but for most of us, it’s too extreme. 

Think of your interests or even challenges. Those things that fill us with joy are easy to do for lengths at a time but what about the triggers? We want to get away from them very quickly as it becomes extremely draining. I’m sure you can think of plenty but with it all, too much does become too much. We do have to be assertive sometimes with those triggers and either confront or surrender but either way, a break from the person, place, or emotion is needed. We also want “new” stories to pass on as some on repeat become too much over and over and we have had enough. The same old thing doesn’t work in the way it once did and it becomes time for the new. It’s similar to wrestlers who rebrand their character or gimmick over the years. How about STING of my P. S. last week? We might not need to do much at all making something happen as trying too hard only leads to frustration. Remember also to go with the flow. 🌊

If too much is too much, ask yourself how it makes you FEEL? If you answer positively, it can still be time for rest. The negative feelings will definitely let you know when you have “over-efforted” and need to choose something else. We have to always “do the work”, but also need to know when the work has taken over and we’ve lost part of ourselves. Just do your part and know that it is enough for the day. Love the good but let the bad go. Even too many “Warrior-isms” can cause us to submit. Know your limits and you’ll get that neutral mentality. It’s like when you’re on vacation but then are glad to be HOME… Trust your best effort and know we are all imperfectly perfect (or is that reversed?) and enough…

P.S. Sometimes even with writing this, I overdo it but nowadays~~~ I am better. It is what it is. Thank you for being my readers!

P.P.S. You U.W. collectors can have your merch as I have my crystals. When is it too much? We hate to be asked that. 😂🤨🤭😜

To Take Direction 🥹💙👏🏻

SummerSlam just had another anniversary. 34 years ago was when Ultimate Warrior won BACK the IC Belt from “Ravishing” Rick Rude. I was beginning my senior year just like my daughter is now… No milestone with that number but the age of myself and now my girl sure is… This was another quick thought I had before starting today… So many S.S. dates lately, I should’ve used a pic from one but nope, time to begin..,

Maybe you won’t even notice but maybe you will. I’ll explain to those “perfectionist” types like I tend to be. Down below, you see a pic from Warrior prepping for his big HOF night of 2014. His black jacket looks a little darker because I edited like I sometimes do. Any shot I took had my blinds decorating his jacket. No matter what I tried they were there, so UGH~ had to do my best getting them out. Another point I’d like to make IS a milestone of last week. I’ve been so busy with my kids stuff, I forgot the debut of ***OWN*** as it just turned 25 marking the debut on WCW’s Nitro program. The One Warrior Nation is still going strong…

Having said both of those, let’s get into taking direction today.

My house seems so quiet with just me and the pets but back to a new routine it is… Ever since I had seen that part of the “Always Believe” DVD with Warrior and Vince rehearsing up on stage, it got me feeling a little bittersweet yet again. Vince was directing Warrior on all the stage etiquette of where to stand, here’s the mic, how it’s gonna go, and all that. Warrior’s response was: “Ok,… alright…” It so reminded me of years ago when being the Ultimate Warrior, he took instruction from Vince during promos or even matches. I remember seeing clips from the biography with Vince telling him very similar statements, only some with camera angles or shots. One super vivid with me was when preparing to shoot the contract signing between U.W. and Hulk Hogan for WMVI. What we have probably seen as the finished promo isn’t obviously how it began. U.W. yelling and then saying how the two belts will become one is what we see but of course, after much direction. Vince asked “Jim” for more intensity as he calmly looked a little frustrated (at least to me) while adding: “OK…” It was coming full circle and a little déjà vu mixed in only years later, as both of those topics have been written.

Warrior was still receiving direction from Vince yet again 24 years later just in another way and his response was the same. Obviously an entirely new meaning but taking that type of instruction to make something work. I thought of a few other references here that put a different animated yet funny spin on this topic. One of my favorite Christmas specials is the cartoon “A Charlie Brown Christmas.” I LOVE the Peanuts characters and even had bedsheets as a kid but NO~~~ not ready for that season yet! Do any of you know the scene when Charlie Brown becomes the Director of their Christmas play? You probably do. Lucy tries to keep everyone together with a speech by saying: ” You’ve gotta take direction. You’ve got to have discipline. You’ve got to have respect for your Director!” All this while Snoopy imitated her and licked her face. Yep, such a classic indeed as I have it all memorized! Vince was the “Director” with the WWF (E) guys back then like C.B. became the “Director” of his classmates only for differing circumstances for sure.

We do need direction in some areas of our lives, despite some of us resisting what the “boss” may think is right. You have to work together as a group, team, or whatever activity you find yourself in if everyone pulls their weight. If not, you are free to leave. You can still have fun to put on a good show, even a Christmas play or wrestling match. I’ll tag myself in here as I wanted to do this topic but needed my own experience of sorts. Most may know I sang in choir as my kids play instruments in band. Both still have directors and both need that discipline Lucy said almost 60 years ago. I was taught to look at our Director just like my kids. Yes, you need to listen to each other as I recall yet another favorite of mine which has been listed before. Sister Mary Clarence in the movie “Sister Act” (aka Whoopi Goldberg) directs the nuns in their choir and despite Whoopi not actually being a real Director, she plays her part well. She gets those women to work together. Sister Mary Clarence points to her cheeks in one scene before beginning with them as a reminder to smile just like my directors always did. She explains how you really need to listen if you’re going to be a group. Wise advice yet again. They were a church choir but it requires the same disciplines with direction. Another mention of her as I referenced the movie “GHOST” several posts back… What can I say? I love these movies (:

After all these years, I still (YES, I do) watch my kids band directors when they are all performing. OK, absolutely do I watch the musicians, but my eyes find themselves diverting back to the Director for cues as my hands move in similar fashion to myself. Would you expect anything less from this music girl? I get the direction from them as I received years prior from others. Does this happen to you? Yeah, yeah, I know what you’re thinking. Directing kids is different than adults but the mentality of learning is not. Our brains just process what is being taught regardless of our actual age. Do you find yourself ever in a moment when you took direction from another and then are in a moment similar years later? If being a parent, you have for sure based on what your own parents taught you in the past which gets handed down. Some ideas we don’t wanna replicate or redirect onto others and that’s OK too.

Taking direction can seem hard, but there are those more qualified than us who have been in our shoes (or boots) of a few weeks ago. Maybe not like Charlie Brown or Sister Mary Clarence as both were sort of newbies but with Vince, a different venue all together. Some crave direction from others as business demands but then later on we might become the directors of another and use our knowledge to teach. I certainly did as a preschool teacher and then having my own. We all need direction in many ways but need to pass it on well. You may not have sung or played an instrument or probably never wrestled, but be on your OWN stage receiving and giving. It is part of our evolution and what we must do…

P.S. SO, at the very 1st football game a few weeks ago, I happened to be looking into the crowd. I saw this guy wearing that blue U.W. shirt once again! You know, the one LeBron James made so popular! Oh my.., It was almost 2 years ago at my son’s senior night when I saw it last.. 💙🥹Get this— earlier that SAME day- someone in the F.B. U. W. group just received it in the mail and I commented!! Synchronistically lining up yet again….

P.P.S. My sincere condolences go out to the Funk family on the loss of Terry and to the Rotunda family on the loss of Windham ( a.k.a. Bray Wyatt.) Very sad news as we lose yet more beloved, wrestling superstars. 😓😓💔💔