Everyone’s Best Friend

Mark & Amy Selbee

Mark & Amy Selbee

I was awakened early this morning by the sound of my cell phone ringing and sad news of the passing of a Good Friend.
I cried.
I’ve continued to cry for the better part of the day.
And as the day has gone on, I’ve received call after call and text after text from friends far and near.
So sad.
Calls to extend condolences & hugs and ask for explanations or details of what actually happened to our friend.
We may never know.

One thing is for certain, we all have great memories of Mark Selbee.

Mark was Everyone’s Best Friend.
Mark made everyone laugh.

Found on a friend’s FB page this evening:
“R.I.P. Selbee. You were a pain in the ass and you loved every minute of it.”

Sooooo, True!

And to THAT allow me to add this:  —–> Mark was the only guy I knew who could punch a dude in the face while training/sparring — break the dude’s nose and then make him think it was his own damn fault.
I can hear Selbee laughing about it now.

Peace Be With You, Mark Selbee.
We will pray for you.
And our prayers will continue for your wife – Amy and your children, your entire family and all those whose lives you have touched…
Hopefully, we will see you again on the other side.

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia::::::::mark

Mark A. Selbee (March 2, 1969 – May 24, 2014) was an American kickboxer from Atlanta, Georgia.  He had recently expanded his knowledge of martial arts to include Brazilian jiu jitsu and trained out of Knuckle Up Fitness in Atlanta.

Mark Selbee
Born Mark A. Selbee
March 2, 1969 (age 45)
Atlanta, GeorgiaUnited States
Died May 24, 2014
Drowning
Residence Atlanta, GA
Nationality United States American
Height 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Weight 224 lb (102 kg; 16.0 st)
Division Super Heavyweight
Style Kickboxing
 
Kickboxing record
Total 23
Wins 22
By knockout 12
Losses 1
Draws 0
No contests 0

 

What do you want from me?

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Writing is something I do every single day.

For my 8th birthday, I received my first lockable “Daily Diary” and I have journaled about my life just about every day since then.

I also enjoy Creative Writing.

Over the years, I have stabbed at writing short stories and a few novels.  I am currently writing a book about my life experiences.  Hmmm… Imagine that.

In addition, I love writing about sports.  Google me and you’ll see that I’ve spent some time writing for a few magazines and websites on topics related to the Mixed Martial Arts Industry.  That’s a topic that I love very deeply!  I could go on and on and on about MMA and the Fight Industry…

A few years back, I was a regular poster/blogger on a popular exercise website.  My writing there not only helped me to lose 67 pounds, but it also encouraged others to keep the faith and maintain their own successful weight loss journeys.

Not long ago, a TV producer found some of my writings and contacted me to be a part of her television documentary where I was given the chance to share some of my life story.  I never expected that my writing would lead to my own “15 minutes of fame”!   What a Head Rush that was!!!

Needless to say, WRITING and JOURNALING remains a major part of my life.

In my possession, I still have most of my old journals and notebooks that I’ve kept throughout the years.

From year to year my journals have changed…  Some are no more that tiny Hallmark Calendars with highlights of my day scribbled in each calendar square, while others have been hard back blank books, spiral notepads, or college ruled composition books.  It has only been the last 5 or 6 years that the bulk of my writing is actually on a computer.  Times have changed!

Folks that talk to me on a regular basis know that I usually have a personal story or experience about every topic.

YES, I am THAT person.

Been THERE – Done THAT: {eyes rolling}  “Here she goes AGAIN!”

This blog; “Regina: The Godmother’s Guide to Life” is meant to be just that. It is A Guide to Life.

Be it Serious or Tongue and Cheek, I have a million stories that I want to share.  BUT, I also I want to write about the topics that interest you.

What do you want from me?

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Email me at: reginathegodmother@gmail.com  and tell me.

Ask advice, request a funny story, or prod me with a serious topic.

I am an Open Book.

No matter what, please trust that for whatever topic I write about, I will NEVER, EVER, EVER use your name or reveal your identity.  Although you may see yourself in my words I will never call you out by name.

My writings are about life experiences.

My Life.

Your Life.

Our Life

Here is my personal assurance to you and I say this with my full conviction:

Don’t you worry.  I’ve got this.