I’m not sure when we met. But for as long as I can remember I have loved Diet Coke. I remember begging for it when I was too young to have it. And I’m not sure when my Mom finally gave in….but I can probably guarantee I was sneaky about it before it was officially “okay”. (Hmmm…..that’s kinda how I was with dating my husband too. Apparently all my great loves have to be a result of being sneaky!)
Anyway, we fell in love, Diet Coke and I. (oh….and the husband thing too) And we’ve been inseparable ever since. Except while I was preggers. I gave it up for 9 long months (twice). But as soon as I had that baby outside my person, I was beggin’ for that yummy Diet Coke.
I always order it. I usually have it on hand. I pretty much love it. We’re in love with each other.
Imagine my utter shock and excitement when, a couple weeks ago, the Diet Coke Company contacted me and said it was their 29th birthday on July 29th. Well, my goodness!
- First of all…I’m TOTALLY 29 too….perpetually.
- Secondly, I didn’t get you anything. Will my undying devotion count?
Diet Coke said my love was enough. (why don’t my kids say that on their birthday’s?)
And, in fact, Diet Coke wanted to send ME a present?
Well.
That’s FOR SURE awesome.
I figured they may send me a coupon for a 2 liter bottle of Diet Coke.
Or even better, a 12 pack.
Or even better, a 24 pack!! (Wouldn’t that be marvie?)
Here’s what I found at my house when I got back from my trip to Mexico…….
ARE YOU FREAKIN’ KIDDING ME?
It’s a custom made Diet Coke Birthday mini-fridge!!!! (and how utterly amazing is that offset logo all over it? Genius I tell you. GENIUS!)
As if that wasn’t enough to make me squeal like a piglet in a mud bath……it was totally stocked with the good stuff!!!
So, I’m pretty much in bubbly heaven.
You know, the kind that burns a little when it goes down?
If I can train this fridge to freeze just a little of the Diet Cokes when I put them in the back corner……can you imagine? I will for sure submit it for sainthood. WHEW!
Thank you, thank you, Diet Coke!
Thank you for being my buddy. Thank you for burning my throat just a tiny bit. Thanks for soothing my stress, and making my headaches go away. Thanks for being my date on WAY too many embarrassing college nights. Thank you for bonding me with my girlfriends. Thank you for congratulating me on my triumphs and hugging me with bubbles when I’m sad.
And thank you for this fridge. Which I will place in my craft creative room….where she and I will make wonderful and inspired projects.
Inspired by bubbles.
And yumminess.
*The Diet Coke Company really did give me this fridge. Which was amazing. But they in no way asked me to write about it or promote it. I did this purely to say thank you, and to express my undying love. Which is TOTALLY genuine!*
I want to know how you got the Coke Company to give you this? Would love it in my scrapbook room!
I have no idea!
Just dumb luck I guess.
I have a similar love of Cherry Coke! Its the one soda that I cannot resist!!
If anyone deserves a Diet Coke Birthday gift it is you!! That is SO awesome!! (P.S. Love the photos!)
Awww….Love U!
Wow! You might have me beat as their biggest fan….I didn’t think that was possible.
Nah…..we can share it!
And that is how a Company wins me as a customer! So fun! Way to go you and way to go DC!
Right? Not that I wouldn’t have been devoted for life anyway. Now…..for sure!
Your fridge is cute, but you are adorable! Unbelievable! Enjoy!
The fridge out cutes me by at least 10,000 percent.
Thanks for the sweet compliment though!
I saw them giving these away on their twitter for their birthday and I was trying so hard to win. I have a bad obsession with Diet Coke as well and when I say bad I mean good! We bought a Costco membership just so we could buy larger packs of Diet Coke! It takes away my headaches and stress as well. There ain’t nothing like a DC.
Right? Isn’t it amazing? Keep trying! I think they still have a couple more to give away.
The burn going down is totally the best part. I’m enjoying one as we type.
As am I. And that is why I love you. (among other reasons…a lot of other reasons….)
This really is THE best thing ever!!! I hope you and Diet Coke will be very happy together for a long, long time
You deserve something awesome. Pictures are too cute for words!
I miss you like crazy. Do you think living on the East side will get us together more often? Please say yes!!
SOOOO CUTE, YOU ARE TO CUTE TOO! AND MAJOR MAJOR DIET COKE FAN TOO. I MEAN MAJOR. I have gone two days without my buddy aka diet coke… major separation anxiety and headaches. GOTTA LOOSE BABY WEIGHT. winks, jen
That’s the one thing I won’t give up. I’ll even give up sugar. But not the DC. It’s my one true friend.
How FREAKEN cool is that?!!!!! So great for diet coke to give you a present. Enjoy!!!
You’re better than me, I managed to give up my Diet Pepsi for 1 of my 3 pregnancies, but by the 3rd, my love won out….
That fridge is totally sweet, and you totally deserve it!
If I have a third….that could totally happen. Isn’t that weird how by the you’re just like “whatever!” Love it!
im addicted too and i cant stop……im glad im not alone! LOL
SOOOOO JEALOUS!!!!!! Why is it soooo goood???!!!! How fun for you
Yay!!! That is SO awesome! I love it!
What an awesome gift! I also love dt.coke and gave it up during my pregnancy. I had a can of dt. coke as my focal point during labor. lol
Ummmm….that’s one of the best things I’ve ever heard. Maybe I wouldn’t have needed the drugs. Wait. I still would have. The drugs AND the Diet Coke.
So freakin jealous!!! (sorry for the language, but seriously!!)
LOVE the fridge! Maybe you have broken the Oyler curse of never winning anything. There could be three people in a drawing and no Oyler/Garner would ever win. BUT maybe, just maybe you have broken the curse. I will let you know on the next contest, drawing, or raffel. The pictures are adorable.
Don’t get your hopes up. Unless the next drawing is for a giant can of soup. Then I’ll totally win. Love you!
That is just amazing! Have a great time sipping your magic elixir!
I’ve got one by my elbow right now. And DC with LIME! Oh my!!
Love it with lime! Only I like the fresh ones….I keep a few in my fridge almost always. That reminds me, I’m out of limes!
Oh man! If I had known it was that cute and well- stocked, I would have taken it straight to my home instead of into your garage. And then I would have left a 2-liter on your doorstep as a replacement gift. And “Hello” Miss Model! I think DC needs these in one of their adds.
And I probably would have never known. Gosh, you’re so honest. Thanks again for moving it for me….and tell Dan thanks for NOT shaking it up. That could have been a disaster clean up! And I still have a little Mexico prize for you. I need to bring it over!
You lucky, lucky girl!! I LOVE Diet Coke. And I’m partial to Diet Vanilla Coke and Diet Cherry Coke (which you can’t find anymore around here and I have to settle with Cherry Coke Zero).
The poses in front of the fridge are a riot! You two look so cute together! Enjoy!
Thanks Madigan. Everyone keeps telling me the Vanilla is good. Maybe I should try it?
What?! I don’t know what’s cuter…the mini fridge or you with your matching outfit!
Seriously! They couldn’t have sent it to a more deserving fan. Yay! for you!
The fridge is cuter FOR SURE.
Thanks Kami!
That is a cute fridge. Too bad they don’t sell it to the masses. I would buy it for my boss. He is ADDICTED to Diet Coke unlike anyone else I’ve ever met. Which is strange, because I don’t know many men who openly admit to liking Diet Coke. But he does, and in our office the only 2 beverage choices are water or Diet Coke.
My husband loves it. He used to drink regular, but I convinced him that the calories weren’t worth it. I would be perfectly happy in your office.
I too adore Diet Coke! But you know what? I have a second love too…… Vanilla Coke Zero! It is truly one of the most amazing things EVER! I love the fridge! And you look adorable posing with it!
SHUT THE FRONT DOOR! That is radtastic! And your hair is darling.
I’m on my 3rd DC already today. Most days I don’t keep track of how many I drink, I don’t want to know. Sometimes I go through stages where I cut down to 3 a day, but it is tough. So glad I’m not the only one obsessed with DC! Nothing like a DC at 6 am!
Girl after my own heart.
OOOOOOOO I love it. I am a die hard fountain Coke fan so Mickey D’s is my go to place and now they are only a buck!
Love the photos to cute.
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You need this! I admit I am addicted to Diet Coke!!!!
HOW fabulous! I love when brands appreciate their loyal customers!
You’ve saved one of those cans for me, right?
Ummmm…..hello? Yeah I have!! Plus, it’s not like it’s not gonna get re-stocked 4 times a week.
LOVE this post. LOVE Diet Coke. WANT that fridge!!!!!!!!
At last I have found someone who loves DC as much as me. It was one of my son’s first words because I was always saying “Mommy needs a Diet Coke”, “Diet Coke Break!!”, or “Ooooh, let’s go get the biggest, baddest Diet Coke for Mommy”. He is so cute and even likes to get me one out of the fridge now. I have cut back to one a day just so I can set a better example but like you, our love can not be broken
I am beyond jealous of your fridge but totally think you deserve it after seeing this adorable post. Thanks for brightening my day with this!