(New) Nectar of the Gods

I must admit to an unhealthy habit - that of diet soda addiction.  Yeah, I have one and it's not pretty.  But it's the only vice I have, and something has to kill me so - judge me not. 

ANYhow - those who know me well know that I used to never go anywhere without a Diet Pepsi in tow.  Even if I'd go out with friends and they were boozing it up - 9 times out of 10, I preferred to have a Diet Pepsi (Gerianne will attest to this...!).  I called it the 'Nectar of the Gods' and it kinda stuck.

However, somehow, somewhere, that nectar now has a new flavor.  In the form of Diet Dr Pepper.

This happened at some point either during my pregnancy (caffeine free variety, thank you!) or right after.  Either way, I kind of have a small panic attack if my fridge isn't stocked.  Shameful, but true.  I now know which restaurant chains serve it (McDs, Sonic and Hardees in case you care) and which don't (Burger King, Wendy's, even my beloved Panera).  I tend towards those restaurants now if I am out and about somewhere.  I can do Diet Coke or Diet Pepsi, but nothing makes me as happy as the (new) Nectar. 

This little beauty, pictured below, is my new nirvana.  One that I don't get to partake in as much as I'd like.  That's right - Sonic's very own Route 44 sized Diet DP.  And if you to Sonic go between 2-4 pm, it's half price. Happy hour, indeed!!  (I received no financial compensation for this commercial.  :P  If I had, I probably would be drinking my earnings anyway.)

I know, I know.  It's bad for me - but so was staring at things with my eyes crossed when I was little and hey, guess what - they.didn't.stay.that.way.  So there.  Not to mention that scientists will soon discover that breathing air is bad for you, and you must stop it at once.  I'm gonna roll the dice and risk it.  :)