Pac-Can

In last week's post I explained someone brought a couple of souvenirs to me from their vacation.  The first one was a Bob Ross Positive Energy Drink.  The other was this... Pac-Man can.

And this isn't my first Pac-Man can.  I did a post way back in 2012 about some cans I was given at a Christmas party at work.  Fortunately my two Pac-Man cans have different designs on them.

But how do these two cans relate to each other in regards to my younger years?  When I was turning 13 and stepping into the shoes of being a teenager, there were two items I wanted more than anything but had to choose only one of them.  One was a set of oil paints because one of my favorite shows growing up was The Joy of Painting with Bob Ross.  I wanted to paint like him.  The other gift I wanted was Donkey Kong for the Atari 2600.  I left the decision up to fate (and my parents).  On the big day I opened the present and got... Donkey Kong.  I believe going down that path at the fork in the road led to my eternal video game addiction.  What would I be today if I'd have received the oil paints?  It's hard to tell, but I know my hair would be a lot bigger than it is now.

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Happy Little Brakes

The brakes on my car were replaced yesterday.  The guy who did it knows I collect cans and said he got me a couple souvenirs from his last vacation.

The first one was this Bob Ross energy drink.  He said it was pretty good, but I forgot to ask what flavor it was.  One of my favorite things about this can is that it's called a "Positive Energy Drink".

Next week I'll feature the other souvenir he got for me.  I'll give one hint about it... it's a can!

Strawberries & Cream 2

Earlier this year I reported that my daughter brought some Strawberries & Cream Dr Pepper home from college.

The flavor has now hit my area and also includes this variant:

This is the Zero Sugar version of the flavor.  The pink and black design really stands out on the grocery store shelf.

Maybe a diet version will land in my lap next?  We'll see...

With This Ring...

A couple of months ago I featured a Ryse Fuel energy drink... Country Time Lemonade.  The person who gave me that can also gave me this one.

This one is Berry Blast... in nostalgic Ring Pop flavor!  Sure sounds sweet to me, but it contained zero sugar and the person said it was really good without tasting too sweet.

So next time you need a little extra bling, consider the Ring.  Pop.