Jared Christensen
Design, Music, & Sundries

So, was it the plethora of icy-cold caffeinated beverages that were so freely available at the Jam Session that got ya? I couldn’t believe they were giving away Frappuccinos too. I consumed more than my fair share of those.

Well, indirectly. Soft drinks are so ubiquitous in our culture. It takes a conscious effort to remember not to partake. And I oftentimes have a bad memory. And I oftentimes have a bad memory. ;)

Oooh, ooh…here’s my opportunity to use a famous Chinese proverb:

If you must play, decide upon three things at the start: the rules of the game, the stakes, and the quitting time.

It took me a while to kick Coca-Cola too. But I’m so glad that I did, and now I can’t believe I used to drink so much of the stuff.

No scorning here. You should do it. At least cut back.

Drink two 34 ounce bottles of Ozarka before noon, then two more in the afternoon – and you’ll be so waterlogged you won’t crave any liquid. And your bladder will get plenty of exercise, along with your legs (walking to the bathroom). But your heart, skin and other vital organs will thank you.

And I know bottled water is so NOT green – but I’m not buying into Gore’s global warming agenda, so no matter. Besides, we all know Dr. Pepper is vastly superior to Coke.

How you begin to feel after a few weeks of not drinking soda is great. Sure, you don’t get those “sugar highs.” But, you don’t get those lows that force you to drink more either. Of course, I need to start taking my own advice.

Coca Cola is a beast! I have my own addiction to the ice cold goodness as well. I don’t know how you went 4 months without it. I’m lucky if I can get past the 4 hour mark (I think I’ve got issues).

For awhile I was on a no caffeine kick, but man that’s so hard! So I decided to switch to drinking half-caf’s at Starbucks. That seems to do it. But I still want that caffeine buzz. And the watered down Dunkin Donuts coffee doesn’t do it for me at all.