If you have been reading The Diary since last year (2025), you’re aware of my gratitude for the many recent glimpses of hope. Honestly, one of those glimpses that made me keep going is feeling something special for someone. I swear: I haven’t felt like this in years.
And today, the eve of St. Valentine’s Day, in celebration of all forms of love a day early, I would like to quote a few lines from one of my favorite love songs. I’m filing this under the Notes to Self category instead of the Song of the Moment category because these lines are not only etched in my heart but also in my mind.
But this year, 2026, I wanted to do something different. Because of the ridiculous barrage of fireworks outside, I started the year 2026 by opening the house’s smart TV and then searching on Spotify for Saliva’s “I Walk Alone”, the theme song of WWE wrestler-turned-actor Batista (real name David Bautista). Upon finding the song, I played it at full volume, jumped with my coins for good luck, and screamed along to the song’s first line:
YEEEEEEEEEEAH!!!
Side note: For context, please watch the video below. It’s Batista’s entrance at WrestleMania XXXIV featuring his theme song.
What a way for me to kick off the new year and cleanse the bad spirits. It was like I recreated Batista’s epic entrance at home. And that’s why it’s my first Song of the Moment for 2026.
Saliva’s “I Walk Alone”, from the WWE soundtrack compilation Wreckless Intent.
To all, have a fruitful, happy, and safe year ahead!
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Header image: DreamSky of Pexels. Edited in Adobe Photoshop 2025.
Batista’s video: WWE. The featured video is for entertainment purposes only. No copyright infringement intended.
Getting your well-deserved promotion Exploring the mysterious yet exciting world I wish I could say I’m happy for you But I can only be joyful for you from afar
The loss of someone important to you A rejection that breaks your heart I wish I could be there for you But I can only be sad for you from afar
An intimate party with the ones you love A massive show with you as the main star I hope I can be glorious with you But I can only say cheers to you from afar
All of these scenarios running in my mind I’m uncertain if they happened or not I only have these alternate trajectories While I’m sure you’re enjoying life from afar
Then one day, the universe gave an answer One alternate trajectory turned reality One day, I walked and enjoyed the quiet Then I saw you from afar
Your smile was beaming, beautiful as ever Enjoying a meal with the ones you love Our bond’s end shattered my world But now I’m happy for you from afar
I have to live with the bittersweet truth: My absence led to your happiness So, even if it breaks my heart I have to grow old with you from afar
The Diary of The Deranged Writer 