Week 3: Kiera kicks coffee for New Year's resolution

Week 3: Kiera kicks coffee for New Year’s resolution

January 21, 2016

[quote]By Kiera Donovan
Online Writer
Graphic by Drew Danko[/quote]

New Year’s resolutions are so overrated. I don’t know why I am doing this. All I can think about is how badly I need coffee. It’s ridiculous how I went so many years without drinking it. The headaches suck. The cravings suck. Drew Danko sucks for making me give up my precious Starbucks for the sake of Metea Media.

I envy the people who walk into first period with their coffee cups and awake eyes. All I want is just a sip, but no. My commitment to this story is far too deep to let myself fail now. Alternatives are so beyond useless that they just made me crave a heartwarming white chocolate mocha even more. I feel like I’m going through the seven stages of grief, and I’m only on stage three.

Shock and Denial: My body went into shock with headaches and shakes. My denial of the loss of coffee to my morning routine was deeply felt as I pretended my bottle of water was a fresh cup of coffee.
Pain and Guilt: I felt guilty for allowing myself to become so dependent on the luscious flavor of a latte. The pain of forcing myself to drive past every Starbucks and not stop, as I can basically hear the coffee steamer calling my name.
Anger and bargaining: If I just take a sip of my friends coffee does that count? Why am I even doing this, giving up coffee was an awful idea. If I drink one cup of coffee I promise I will go the rest of the month without any.

Obviously, my addiction hasn’t subsided. I’m getting there, though. Maybe if I pretend it doesn’t exist, I’ll make it through. Whatever, just give me some coffee already.

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coffee kicker • Jan 26, 2016 at 2:08 pm

I’ve lowkey been following this and I really hope your craving subsides ;o;


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Ari • Jan 22, 2016 at 1:55 pm

Good luck Kiera! I’m already proud of you!


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Darla • Jan 22, 2016 at 9:10 am

Calm down. It’s just coffee. never that serious.


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  Alex Murray • Jan 25, 2016 at 11:03 am
  
  Well when you drink a coffee every day, and then suddenly stop then you actually go through withdrawal from the caffeine. So she is actually fighting a very small addiction to caffeine. So she is not exaggerating.
  
  
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Alex Murray • Jan 21, 2016 at 10:40 am

I always find these kind of stories interesting, I am curious as to how long you will make it, you go girl!


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