A lot of things have brought my life down and apart. 2007 was mind-altering, emotional-roller coaster, life changing year.

But I'd love to have half an hour devoted to myself every week on a balcony or porch, basking in the sun with a pair of sunglasses (or not) and absorb the peace, while drinking a nice cold Pepsi of either Pepsi One, Pepsi Original, or Diet Pepsi.

Those moments I truly appreciate from God.

Oh, and you know what adds a bigger smile?

After entering 30+ codes at www.pepsistuff.com that came from under those caps of multiple 20 oz. Pepsi's, I won something.

Not four sweatshirts like before.

Not 20 bucks for gas like before.

A free 8 GB Zune.

And all I had to do was drink a product I would've drank at a regular basis. I didn't drink more just for this (maybe a few), but I have a free, long needed mp3 player (which I thought was coming in November after reading the policy weeks ago).

And you all thought I was stupid entering those contests!

~AA