I must be addicted...

How do I know? Let me count the ways...

1. I have a headache and have had one for 8 days.

2. I'm an emotional drinker. I know this because today I threw my back out and I was pretty sure that a Diet Coke would somehow fix it. Tonight I am fighting the urge to run to the convenience store because it would be easier than figuring out how to instill self confidence & moxie into a daughter who's had it all along and lost it somewhere in the last few months.

3. About once every 28 days or so, I get severely anemic. So much so that the Red Cross will not accept my O negative. Anemia=tired. I need caffeine.

4. I just like the fizz.

Now here are the reasons that I will keep up the good fight:

1. Somewhere I heard that caffeine makes your pores bigger. I believe it!! Mine seem to be shrinking. (However, I have had a headache for eight days & I may not be seeing straight.)

2. The static in my hair has not been as bad. (I am hoping that it is from all the water that I am drinking and not from that new hair gel.)

3. Plus, and this one is hard to admit, I just feel better.

4. And, I think I can still be fun without it.

So, with that said, I will stop blogging about Diet Coke. The next time, America, when you read my blog I will be one emotionally sound, smaller pored, headache free, energetic Mom who writes about much more important things.

P.S. I forgot all about my own challenge to create happiness for one day...tomorrow is the day, all day long, I am going to create happiness...wish me luck.