I miss you.
It’s been two weeks and I’d be lying if I said I didn’t think of you constantly.
Your image bubbles up to me in so many moments that I find myself clearing my throat and licking my lips, trying to shake you from my mind.
I know you’re bad for me; I’ve had so many people come to me and make comments about you that I almost had to hide our relationship or vouch for over and over again. I hated forsaking you, but honestly you’ve left me with no other option.
You are a dreadful friend.
You make promises you can’t possibly keep while you tease and entice so many others, that I knew you couldn’t possibly be faithful to me while keeping that dance card of yours so full.
Like any good addict, I ignored your shortcomings and instead imagined you kissing my throat and espousing your uncanny ability to quench the thirst in me.
I wanted you to be accepted and admired but everywhere I turned I were negative reviews, stories I wanted with all my heart to ignore.
Imagine my surprise when I saw your face on TV and the pretty brunette saying such unbelievable things about you.
You? It was you all along?
You keeping those 10 lbs on my waistline?
You keeping me hungry and unsatisfied even as I drank you in?
You bringing on the headaches and stress that I was sure you weren’t capable of?
Jerk.
Just between you and me it’s been a hellish two weeks.
Anxiety and salty tears abound and for a day or two I was sure I wasn’t going to make it.
I was convinced that I would be forced to crawl back to your sweet goodness and hope you welcomed me back with little repercussion.
Quite frankly with all the other shiny, colorful and refreshing fish in the sea I’m ashamed that I am craving you and searching for any excuse to have you just one more time.
I know deep down that you’re just a mistake I can’t continue making.
So as much as it pains me to say so, while I may reach for you from time to time, our love affair is over.
I am finally coming out of the hazy fog you’ve held me in for six long years and I even lost a few pounds.
*WINNING*
See, I took the lemons of our relationship and made lemonade instead.
*wink*
I hope you understand.
Truly,
Kir
“Write about something you Quit”
I am finally feeling normal again.
LOL…you're a strong woman! Please tell me you didn't quit all caffeine!
Noooooo…la la la la la…..I am not listening to the ways in which diet coke is bad for you la la la la la…I am proud of you!!
Yay!!!!! You are right- diet sodas are so bad for you, and you deserve better!
I know whereof you speak. My current addiction is a daily cafe latte, which I make for myself before I walk the dogs. I can't imagine life without it, but I also can't help but think it's responsible for a host of health issues from kidney stones to high blood pressure. When and if I do finally manage to give it up, I will become that much more dependent on my last remaining crutch – rampant self-pity.
Good for you!I haven't had pop in almost 20 years and gave up all caffeine about 5 years ago (mostly due to health issues.) One of the best things I've ever done! To be honest, it was really more the ritual of the coffee for me, so I just swapped it out for tea. After the initial (horrible) couple weeks without it, I was in a new routine and felt better for it. Keep at it! We'll hold you accountable
But. It's caffeine free and diet. Doesn't that make it just, like, flavored water?I love when people personalize things. Nice job!
Great post. Though it is one I will not be duplicating anytime soon. Now if you'll excuse me, I have a date with a Dew.
I have tried to give up Dt. Coke and its not pretty. Good luck:)
Change Diet Coke to Diet Dr. Pepper and we're junkie twinschasing the cola dragon
Soda – so bad for you
Glad you quit!
I bow down to your greatness.Me, willpower … zero
oh this is my secret shame (er, formerly secret now I guess). i drink a disgusting amount of diet soda and have for years–since the days of tab. i salute your bravery.jillhttp://inbedwithmarriedwomen.blogspot.com
I gave up soda too! It's hard, but so worth it!
fizzy drinks = bad! Stay away. It's healthier to play the euro millions lottery!
Congrats!!! You are awesome.
Giving up Coke? Say it isn't so! Great post and I'm trying to kick Diet Coke. It's an addiction.
You can do it, lady! I know you can! Sending strong, DC-kicking vibes your way!
thanks for the vibes, it's working.
I did!! I've been off for 3 weeks now..YEA. It was addicted and It was awful to quit, but I am getting there. TU!!
It's harder than it looks, but I am getting there
you're so right girlfriend.
that's how I felt too…but now It's easier, or at least it's getting easier
ahhh my friend, I'd NEVER ask you to give that up!!!
I did..I haven't been "on caffeine" in 6 years, the even the Diet Coke was CF, so this is a BIG DEAL….but I'm doing it
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