A collection of random thoughts

I am once again quite aware of how bad Diet Coke is for me and yet I crave the brown, sticky stuff like a version of legal crack.  I really do think it tastes good and my pulsing head reminds me when I have not had the caffeine fix that DC provides.  So, for those of you who have successfully migrated away from soda...your advice is desired.
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I am not surprised by the heroic status that Michael has regained as a result of his dying.  So many things have been said in his 50 years that unless you've known him personally his whole life, I'm not sure any one person could claim their message is the truth.  I'm just skeptical enough to take it all with a grain of salt and feel sorry for him.  Mostly my sadness is that his life could have been so much more than it was.  But that said, he did some pretty fantastic things for so many people.  Because he lacked interpersonal security and was a pawn for the media, all of the good he did in the world has been overshadowed.  At the end of the day though, in a fifty year period, he had an impact on the entire world.  Not many can make that claim.  Too bad the price for that status is so high.
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We are all on a Peter count down.  Peter is my nephew who is living inside my sister in law, Becky.  He has been in there for 37 weeks and the doctor has said he can come out anytime now.  Becky's body is having some random contractions but not to the extent that has led to his arrival.  We are all in excited anticipation to meet him.  Looks like it will be a July birthday for the first Cooke baby!
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Sally was talking to me yesterday and she used a hand gesture that I use when I talk.  It is a straight hand making a chopping gesture on the other hand to emphasize the concept of order. (ie: first, second, third; or first I did this, then I did this, next I did this).  It was like looking in a mirror.  Very strange to watch your child do the mannerisms that you do.  The platform of responsibility to teach them well...because what you do and how you do it is what they will repeat as if that is the only way it can be done.  As adults, we can assess the things our parents taught us that we would like to repeat and the things we would like to alter, so that we can become the best of them and the best of ourselves.  However, children do not understand this for quite a time and therefore we must be mindful that they will do as we do. 
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When I think I am overwhelmed by the hurdle right in front of me, whatever it may be, I look over at the book case and see my three inch business law text book and smile.  Anyone who has taken business law, or has a law certification of any kind, can agree that if you master that you can master the current hurdle.  The laughter and tears that were a result of that book, case studies and class are more than enough to propel me on to the next victory.  Always keep one victory in sight as a means of motivation during the next trial. (no pun intended. smile.)
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4th of July this Saturday.  Sister's birthday this Thursday.   Mid-term back Wednesday.   Hair appointment on Friday.  All good things to look forward to!